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Hi, I have a Subaru Impreza wrx 2.5 2007 saloon turbo 230bhp or something around that but my turbo has had it, and I don’t know what sort of turbo I’m looking for. Every time I think I have found one i just checked eBay and it says don’t fit my car ?? I’m not very good with cars any help will be appreciated, many thanks
Hi mate and welcome to the forums. Have you checked your PCV valve. (I must sound like a broken record) But its one of those things that seems to get overlooked.
ebay part checker tends to be a bit hit and miss, depends a lot on how the seller has filled out the listing. Theres a guy who rebuilds turbos called craig bellworthy I think. Mostly positive reviews, give him a shout.
Hi mate and welcome to the forums. Have you checked your PCV valve. (I must sound like a broken record) But its one of those things that seems to get overlooked.
ebay part checker tends to be a bit hit and miss, depends a lot on how the seller has filled out the listing. Theres a guy who rebuilds turbos called craig bellworthy I think. Mostly positive reviews, give him a shout.
thanks mate, not tried the PCV valve wouldn’t know where to start lol 😂
will look into this Craig bellworthy thank you I have just heard something about him also 👍
At the back you will need to remove a pipe then use a socket to get to the PCV valve. But you will need to remove your top mount intercooler if you have one. Once you have it give it a good shake and see if its free moving, you will be able to hear.
My one got blocked, killed the turbo and took the engine out with it.
On a 2.5 I think the STI cames with a VF48. You might also need supporting mods to run it.
if it was me ,and it is definitely the turbo that has an issue , i would just send it off and get it rebuilt , if you bolt on an sti one , it will probably need injectors re map etc ££ , your call 👍
get a quote form them and fix it no point in wasting money on a new one https://www.turbodynamics.co.uk/ take it off ship it in and see what they'll say first before making any decisions...
At the back you will need to remove a pipe then use a socket to get to the PCV valve. But you will need to remove your top mount intercooler if you have one. Once you have it give it a good shake and see if its free moving, you will be able to hear.
My one got blocked, killed the turbo and took the engine out with it.
On a 2.5 I think the STI cames with a VF48. You might also need supporting mods to run it.
When it took your turbo out were there any signs before hand?
thank you, do you know the upgraded Sti turbo that would fit my car also ?
expensive road to go down. You will need the turbo, Sti injectors, higher flow fuel pump, de cat down pipe, car re mapped, and then your engine will be in the dangerous position that 2.5 STI’s are where the extra boost pressure over the standard WRX can compromise the head gaskets and piston ring land.
Add extra stress on the weaker 5 speed gearbox compared to the strong 6 speed box and what might look like a cheap £250 sti turbo upgrade could turn into a 5 grand repair bill.
28 June 2021 | 09:01 PM
Turbo
