Max Capacity Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Some of these came from the factory off center. HAMMERDOWN's was, he has photos somewhere on here. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for your responses, I'll get the turbo checked. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/turbo-failure-wiki-173358.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Some of these came from the factory off center. HAMMERDOWN's was, he has photos somewhere on here. yes that is what happened to me. it is missing a spacer. gotta love subaru................................ (not enough ellipses in the world for that one) i am very happy with the 16g i bought from him and recommend checking him out @ BNR supercars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 get the turbo checked. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk pain in the ass to get in and out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/reliability-modifications-178342.html?t=178342 just linking some helpful threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Not sure you saw my thread, I bolt the turbo to the up pipe. The studs make it hard to line up the "new oil return hose", inlet and turbo all at the same time. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 i dont fully understand what you are trying to say @maxcapacity yes the trifecta of allignment is what makes it such a PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 yes that is what happened to me. it is missing a spacer. gotta love subaru of America................................ (not enough ellipses in the world for that one) i am very happy with the 16g i bought from him and recommend checking him out @ BNR supercars Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 funny, and appreciated. @ptpixel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 home now, I can post a photo's. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4782.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Omg, I totally read the subject wrong for this thread. My turbo isn't spooling. Would it still be the same issue? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 As in not spinning whatsoever? Similar issue to that was someone who had an engine blow from a previous owner and the turbo had not been properly flushed. Lead to foreign matter jamming the impeller. What information can you give us about your problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Running fine until Friday I was accelerating out of a corner and I felt a jolt then no power, feels like I'm driving a prius. Car drives fine, no check engine, no smoke, I don't hear intake or bpv Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Most I've done so far is check the intercooler pipes and vacuum lines to see if they're all secured and they are Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Sounds like you disconnected an intake line and have a big boost leak. Do you have an AP or tactrix? Guessing you do since you're stage 2. If tactrix then post an LV screenshot, if AP then log AFR learning #1 A, B, C & D. They'll tell us if it's a boost leak. You don't hear any hissing like a boost leak when driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 CRacer tuned my car, he's swamped with his new job. I'm rounding up all the possibilities for when I can get someone more experienced to check it out as I'm not as mechanically inclined Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Ah. Well boost leak is most common/likely. Try to follow any pressurized lines from the turbo and check if any have popped off, a few can be pretty difficult to see with the intercooler in the way. A smoke/boost leak tester kit are handy to use. You could DIY one. See if any users in your local area will let you borrow a tactrix. Only takes about 2 minutes to plug in and grab a screenshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for the info, very much appreciated Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 dunkie any update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 dunkie any update? Last Activity: 10-24-2013 06:36 AM Wouldn't expect a response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylegacys Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 not really expecting one anymore lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Just pulled my intercooler pipe above my turbo for a peek, found a table spoon of oil. Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 A slight oil coating can be expected inside of the intercooler, not much though. Is it a film or pooling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Well it was sitting in the lip/crevasse of the pipe so it pooled there, about a table spoon worth. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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