apexjapan Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Running a leetle rich... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E44HfzumXzc]YouTube - Starting up the 2.5i turbokit for the first time.[/ame] But it starts! Approx. working time to this point - 8-9 hours. Still left: Front bumper fitment. Tune. Beer. (not in that order) Regards, Paul Hansen http://www.avoturboworld.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubunderpar Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Do we have a price point yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gth5003 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 in for price and updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeirc16 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 AHHHHHH so exciting!!! Im in Im in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Paul, I love you Second, what size turbo is that ? Third, what tuning method? Fourth, what psi? Fif, what beer are you going to drink? I suggest Molson XXX:lol: Sixth, did you tap the passenger head the same as the RS guys? Seventh, is the stock oil sump enough for the turbo ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Paul, stay thirsty my friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubunderpar Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Is there going to be one big overview of what is going to be needed to run this set up efficiently as a DD, and is the 4eat going to be able to handle the load? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshanks07 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Want/need more info!! I hope I can add this to my 3.0r which would be awesome. Def can wait for updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Just a morning update - we are still working along. Getting the small details sorted on the turbo. It's in line with the question about DD, in that we want to make sure the kit and the car is ready for about 5 days of non-stop driving. In regards to a DD, it'll be just as capable as a regular turbo model. The turbocharger is oil and water cooled. The oil line comes in off the top of the motor from where the oil temp sensor was (there is an adapter supplied for that), and then the oil drain's into the oil pan. It's tapping and threading the hole in the oil pan that takes up a good amount of the instructions, that's something that will require the right tools and preparation. The actual tapping/threading took about 30 minutes. I'm more than certain the 4EAT can handle the load - it's the same 4speed box design that's been used by Subaru for the turbo WRX's and Foresters in the past. In some ways it's a more robust design than the 5EAT. The Outback bumper is actually a lot easier to fit with a FMIC than the Legacy bumper. The fog lights are spaced out further, which means you can skip trimming their housings, and the air inlet at the bottom is placed a bit lower (in relation to the frame). So we only needed to really trim some of the side of that area, the bottom still goes all the way in and under the FMIC nice and snug. We were working on some preliminary tunes last night, and some time today we'll get them into the car and get some seat time, hopefully. Have to start packing for subiefest... Regards, Paul Hansenhttp://www.avoturboworld.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuDano Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 subscribed for dyno numbahs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Subscribed! It's good to know this is available since I am currently in the market got a good used 2.5i Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Want/need more info!! I hope I can add this to my 3.0r which would be awesome. Def can wait for updates. If your header is in the same location and has the same shape as the 2.5i, then maybe. However, your engine is bigger - there probably isn't any room for the turbo where it is on the 2.5i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I started reading the installation manual for the old 2.5RS turbo kit last night just to excite myself. I can't wait for this kit to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Take a look at the video on youtube with a 2.5rs AVO turbo kit.. Won't help the anticipation tho.. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWsPlf3-WVE]YouTube - AVO Turbo Kit 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS[/ame] 265hp at the FW isn't bad on 6psi.. 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...
1stick3pedals Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hopefully this kit will be out before Christmas time. I would love to have it by Thanksgiving, wishful thinking though I'm betting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I dont mind if they take their sweetass time to ensure reliability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseagle08 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Well I'm gonna start saving immediately! wow freakin awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjoetart Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 How much boost can you run with the n/a's higher compression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Late night pre-beer update: Long day, and not because of install. Everything was basically done by noon today, but one of the fittings for the turbocharger wasn't there. Woah. And it was the oil fitting to the turbocharger, just a bit of a important part. Well, the good ol' US of A isn't really hot on metric sizing, especially not oddball metric sizing. I called, and went to, every corner of this town trying to find something. Well, we finally got something close enough, close enough that with a propane torch, duct tape, and spit, we got it working. We've been around the block a few times now, and have hit 4psi boost on a base map that we created out of thin air, zen, and beer. Nothing like having boost, torque, boost, and torque. And torque. Response is actually very good. But we've got about 1400 miles of road trip to the Mojave desert to go, tuning all the way. By the time we get there, it's going to be spot on! Regards, Paul Hansen http://www.avoturboworld.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew1484 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Stoked...Exciting to get more details and pricing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 http://www.avoturboworld.com/images/stories/2010/10/turbokit_install/turbokit_04.jpg http://www.avoturboworld.com/images/stories/2010/10/turbokit_install/turbokit_05.jpg http://www.avoturboworld.com/images/stories/2010/10/turbokit_install/turbokit_06.jpg http://www.avoturboworld.com/images/stories/2010/10/turbokit_install/turbokit_07.jpg http://www.avoturboworld.com/images/stories/2010/10/turbokit_install/turbokit_08.jpg Tuning: Romraider/OpenECUPSI: Final not decided - engine *is* 10:1Tapping the passenger head: NoStock Oil Sump: Yes Regards, Paul Hansenhttp://www.avoturboworld.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Thanks for the pics and answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Paul will you make a tune for those people wanting a BOV VTA??? I know I personally would want a VTA or perhaps a 50/50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Sweet! Info on that brake kit? Stock rotors? LGT rotors? Or a totally different size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Any more info on how much of the bumper beam would need to be cut for installation? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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