Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I am looking into getting another turbo for my 05 legacy gt just to have incase. Has anyone ordered an eBay turbo? Are they any good? Or should I just look for a good used one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostgt2 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I have had a few ebay turbo's. They are cheap, price and in quality. Its hit and miss with them though, some have lasted a few thousand miles some a few hundred and if your lucky when it does blow up it doesnt destroy your engine. Its a gamble not worth it. Most of them are not accurately balanced. Get a VF52. They are a nice oem style replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm looking to spend like $500-$600 and not have to get a tune Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 If that's your budget then you should be able to pick up a VF40 or VF46 off of a forum member for about that in decent condition, maybe a little bit less even. Any other turbo and you'll require a tune. Not sure if the differences between the 40 and 46 are big enough that a tune would be needed. They're very nearly the same turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 You may know this so I'll ask before searching any further or making another post. What is the part number for the banjo bolt filter and copper crush washers? I've gotten two different numbers for the bolt ( 15194AA110 & 14445AA090) if you don't know I'm just gonna make another post because I can't find it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 where can I find another turbo to have laying around where I don't have to send in a core? My max is $1000 for either a vf40 or vf46. Possibly a vf52 if the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 $1000 should definitely bag you a VF52 with some cash to spare. Just keep an eye out on the for sale section of these forums/post a want to buy in the WTB section for 40/46/52. Would also pay to keep an eye out on NASIOC for sale threads too - bound to be a few 52's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 vf52 needs a tune! I think the vf40&vf46 are only choices if he wants to go tuneless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'll get a tune if it would be worth it to get a cheaper turbo and more performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 A vf52 would also require fuel upgrades too wouldn't it? That's something I definitely do not want to get into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 So wait, WHY do you need a new turbo and no tune. The more I read the more confused I get. If your turbo is shot you can rebuild for $325 from bnrsupercars.com, legacy page2, plus 70 bucks to ship there and back. BNR also has a 16g turbo for 750, or 18g for 775, + 35 to ship, thats brand new with warranty, but you will need a 200 dollar filtered oil feed kit to go with it to have warranty. Any way you slice it, a bigger turbo is worthless with the stock uppipe and downpipe! You might want to rethink things! If stock is your goal, rebuild it for 400 call it a day, comes with 1 year warranty as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 I just want to have one in case so I don't go blowing the money on something else. I would prefer not getting any more power because I just don't trust myself. Plus the car has enough power stock for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The first thing to upgrade for 05 is up pipe, then downpipe. That puts you on stage 2 level, which is plenty power for a lot of people on stock turbo. If you have no intention of upgrading up and down pipe, I wouldn't bother with wasting money on any turbo other than stock. Cause you will need a tune, not sure about vf46, but vf52 for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 If you don't want anymore power then don't bother with a VF52 - more money for a bigger turbo that you don't want. Rebuild your existing turbo or buy a used 40/46. FWIW the 52 doesn't require fuel mods. It's recommended that you do upgrade the oil lines and install a larger down pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/vf-40-vf-46-vf-52ii-300awhp-177715.html "OEM replacement turbo from dealer or Subaru parts vendors. Plenty of used ones around but check condition carefully. Only the stock turbo can be run safely on the stock tune. It seems that the VF-46 can be used on an earlier car to replace a VF-40 without re-tuning on the condition that the original VF-40 pill is used. The VF-40 wastegate actuator does not bolt up to the VF-46 so you will either need to use the VF-46 item or modify your VF-40 actuator to fit. Note that some tuners require different sized pills for stage 2 tunes. Please note that only these turbos really qualify for use as a stage 1 or 2 build. All others are different enough that they fall into the stage 3 category." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You can get rebuilt ones for that price range or even less. I would trust a quality rebuilt before a new Ebay turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Stickies are your friend http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/turboi-wiki-twist-178684.html Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Where can I find a quality rebuilt one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=rebuilt+subaru+vf40+turbo EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nubie Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Where can I find a quality rebuilt one? These guys have have been around for a little while and seem to have good reviews. Six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodybarbera Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Okay I'm asking for advice here and want to better my knowledge. There's tons of turbos on the internet and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with different vendors. No need to be a jerk. Just trying to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02603sec Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm all for the Ebay Turbo from Shanghai. It's a good price, I installed one last September into a less then optimal motor that has a HG leak. it runs and it's the GF's DD.. with 190+ k. Why spend more then you have to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerklo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You must hate your girlfriend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 i picked up my vf52 (in perfect shape) with under 30k miles on it for $330 :x - check nasioc. those guys pull their stock turbos out before the 2nd damn oil change half the time. i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm all for the Ebay Turbo from Shanghai. It's a good price, I installed one last September into a less then optimal motor that has a HG leak. it runs and it's the GF's DD.. with 190+ k. Why spend more then you have to? Can't tell if serious or. . I also happen to have a leaking HG and am getting closer and closer to a new sb each week, but the last thing I'd do to a car with compression issues would be to upgrade the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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