TheTurboRook Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Buying a used VF52 turbo and would like to have someone install it for me. About how much time should that take? Not looking for specifics or anything on the install, just a ball park figure on time. Want to make sure I pay a good price for the labor involved in doing the install. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 2-3hr book time. A good mechanic well versed in Turbo Subaru could probably do it in under 1.5 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Less than 2 hours. I'm assuming you already have a VF52 installed or you have plans to have the car tuned after install? This is not a direct replacement turbo for the VF46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurboRook Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Thanks guys. Yeah CapnJack, got an AP3 already, going to schedule a tune right after the guy does the install. It should be okay to drive the car a little after the turbo gets installed to take it to the tuning place....right? Like I'm going to coordinate it so the guy does the turbo install one day, then have the tune done the next day. Minimizing the driving in between. Would that be okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starionesir Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I've driven after a turbo install. No big deal. Keep it out of boost as much as possible and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 No issues as starionesir mentioned. Just stay out of boost. You doing a DP at the same time? Those two should wake up the car nicely. Start saving for an intercooler! The factory one won't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurboRook Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 When it comes to intercoolers, I've found a really nice one through Grimmspeed which runs for like $800 - $900. Are there any other options? I found one on Ebay (I know it's not a good source for most things) from a company called CNT I think. They want $375 for it. Should I steer clear of that one? Here is a link to it..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNT-Subaru-Top-Mount-Intercooler-for-05-09-Subaru-Legacy-GT-turbo-/191882265770?fits=Year%3A2008%7CMake%3ASubaru%7CModel%3ALegacy%7CSubmodel%3AGT&hash=item2cad1304aa:g:G5sAAOSwintXR38P&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Grimmspeed and ProcessWest are about the best you can find, but you pay for them. If you can find a used AVO TMIC, they are pretty good as well. Perrin units had some fitment problems, but worked well. While you are doing the turbo, I would recommend you change the turbo inlet with either a new OEM one or an aftermarket. They tend to get brittle and tear as they age causing a lean condition. Perrin and AVO make good ones. I know there are some others out there as well, but don't recall who they are. There should be a ton of used stuff on the for-sale forums. Aren't the$e car$ fun!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starionesir Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I had a process west before going fmic and it fit perfectly. Process west are discontinued so you'd have to find a used one for sale. They pop up every now and then here. I've seen the grimmspeed and it too is a very nice intercooler. Like CapnJack said. I'd look at changing the inlet while your there. I have a perrin one. Its not a super fun job to do but take your time and be patient and it will fit in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oODanKNesSOo Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Isn't injectors and fuel pump recommended as well?? I've had a vf52 sitting on the bench in my garage winking at me for months!! Also wanting to do the upgraded tmic/fmic, fuel pump, injectors, fuel rails, and of course the turbo, all in one schibang... that way I'm not paying to *tune my car every other month $$$$ *Fwiw you can have Mike (the LGT Jedi master) tune your car, from Tuning Alliance, over the internet now that you have the AP. He will send you a map, download it from your CPU then upload it to the car. Do some data logging and send him the info- rinse repeat until he's satisfied, then enjoy!! Likely half the cost of taking it to a tuner... due to having to rent dyno time, and Mike is one of- if not THE greatest tuners for these cars, EVER. Good luck! Can't wait to slap mine in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 If you were close by I would gladly help you for a bottle of Johnnie Black label hehehe 1 to 1.5 hours for me if all bolts come off smoothly...good luck and let us know how it turns out Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 2Fiver Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 A properly setup 52 requires more money in supporting mods than the cost of the turbo itself. Fuel pump yeah, injectors maybe -Probably an inlet, intercooler and most definately a 3" downpipe. EBCS too? $$$$ If you don't have a downpipe already make sure to get one before you pay someone to set the new turbo up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oODanKNesSOo Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 First post edited to say what it was supposed to...plus: If u get the turbo installed before you get an upgraded intercooler, AT LEAST, do the bulletproof mod. If u can't buy the kit, pretty cheap, you can always build it. LMK if you have any questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I believe book time is 3-3.5 hours. If you keep out of boost till your appointment your fine or you can loop the wastegate *ie run a vac line from the turbo nipple to the wastegate and plug the line to the ebcs. This will limit the car to wastegate boost. We are happy to help with any calibration/tuning needs or parts needs and are an approved Grimmspeed vendor if you decide you want that intercooler *we think its the best on the market for an aftermarket turbo car* You will like the VF52. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Keep it in I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I believe book time is 3-3.5 hours. If you keep out of boost till your appointment your fine or you can loop the wastegate *ie run a vac line from the turbo nipple to the wastegate and plug the line to the ebcs. This will limit the car to wastegate boost. We are happy to help with any calibration/tuning needs or parts needs and are an approved Grimmspeed vendor if you decide you want that intercooler *we think its the best on the market for an aftermarket turbo car* You will like the VF52. Dave +1 for Dave! He E-tuned my stage 3 LGT and I was extremely happy with what we ended up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oODanKNesSOo Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Keep what in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 2Fiver Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Keep what in? Intellectual mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsoda Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Intellectual mode is that what they call it in canada?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 2Fiver Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 is that what they call it in canada?? Nah, I don't think it'll catch on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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