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PART 3!!

I apologize for the delay.. I got lazy/unmotivated/busy/etc..

This one isn't too exciting, just making some changes to allow the turbo inlet fitment, and turbo oil feed plumbing.

https://youtu.be/KbIo18DpMFw

Stock Subaru BPV modified and mounted to the AWIC!

The turbo UP dumps directly at the N/A X-member, have you notched it yet?

 

Nice clean install btw

Thanks! We do have a LGT crossmember to swap in this coming weekend!

I believe they will purchase the x-member from a GT to swap in.

Bingo!!

Part 2 is up! In this episode, we tackle installing the air-to-water intercooler.

https://youtu.be/jerAkQo21IU

Video 1.5 is up!

https://youtu.be/m6urye4xIX0

Lots of work done today.. and more tomorrow. I'll have a video up next week of us actually working!

Some progress pics:

Installing the AWIC radiator and pump

Pump and relay/fuse box 100% complete

Inside the pump relay/fuse box

Radiator complete

Hella horn mounting

Subimods Hella horn harness

Rear galley plug used for turbo oil feed and AVLS oil temp sensor relocation

OEM turbo manifold sandblasted, painted, and ready for wrap

First video is up!

https://youtu.be/a-WraEixNFg

Not sure if you're too far in the build to go with the following option, but may help others.

 

Rather than use an up pipe to mount the turbo in the classic location, should buy a stock 5th gen header and turbo (low mount).

 

Anyway this means you'd have no up-pipe and rather than a down pipe you would have a J-pipe. So much more simple.

That way you have the efficiency of a low mount location (great spool) and also not have to worry about cutting the cross member .

 

This would likely involve using the Gen V legaxy GT sump because it is smaller so it clears the headers.

 

Other benifit would be that the intercooler piping would be quite short if pairing this with a FMIC.

 

Finally I should mention that I will be testing a 2015+ WRX header and turbo (mgt2259s) on my ej25 gen v . If it bolts up, this would be another option for those wanting to turbocharge an NA ej25 for cheap (my header and WRX low mount turbo cost $400 aud delivered with only 8000km on it). I picked up a complete 2015 + J-pipe and complete stock exhaust for $100.

I’m interested to see your test results.. that would be an easy option!

I have all of my parts already, so it’s not something that I’ll be trying..but I will definitely spread the word if it is a viable option.

Thanks!

 

Good luck with your build!

Thank you!

I found an article about the 15+ 3.6 engines..

“The 6-cylinder engine is a 3.6R, DOHC BOXER with sequential multi-port fuel injection with cylinder head direct mount multi-spray injectors”

That being the case, I’m gonna say none of the STI injectors will fit

It’s here! It’s also tiny...but beautiful

This is an image I saved a long time ago...in case I ever got around to doing this turbo setup. I think mine is planned similar to the bottom one.

https://i.imgur.com/rOkB94z.jpg

I don’t quite understand your explanation. I thought I had it all figured out after reading for a while.. I’ll have to do more research. My stock 2.5i has the pcv valve going to the intake manifold post throttle body. The crank case and both valve covers go to the intake pre throttle body.

I was assuming I could set it up similarly when the turbo is installed, but with cans on the 3 connections going to the intake tube.

The valve cover vent should be filtered air going into the engine from the vacuum created from the PCV valve connection. You really shouldn't need catch can in that location unless the engine has blow by (and then you have bigger issue). The valve cover vent should be from the air box so it has less vacuum than the PCV valve connection or you can put in valve cover breather.

 

I haven't looked at my Legacy GT PCV operation. My other turbo vehicle has two PCV, one going in front of the turbo for boost operation, one going to the intake manifold for vacuum operation.

The PCV valve on my car does go to the intake manifold for strong vacuum. The fitting that the PCV valve attaches to has an elbow that bypasses the PCV valve and goes to the inlet before the turbo(or just the intake tube before the throttle body right now). Boost in the intake manifold will close the PCV valve, and the other 3 connections will still be pulled on through the inlet tube.

Its raining and I'm still waiting on some parts, so here's some crappy drawings of the intercooler setup and a dual catch can setup.

So can't wait to see this thing done

Thanks for the support! All of the parts have been coming in this week. I am excited.

Going to be a fun project! I’d just go with a custom up pipe as well, you’ll end up having to swap tons of stuff otherwise and you’ll have more turbo options if you go custom.

 

If your going to that hassle may as well buy a wrecked 2.5GT and go to town, NA-T is better left to be cost effective can’t wait to see updates

 

 

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We shall see. I know there will be some hurdles, mainly the turbo inlet tube going under the manifold. I think I can make it work fairly easy though.

Thanks!