baby in shop bad turbo... new car?? thoughts?

[DirtyDirtyHouse]

So after hearing some rattling, squeaking, and other funky junk under hood, I took it in. Maestro Subaru in Sanford (Orlando) says the turbo is bad with front to back motion and is scoring the housing. They quote me 1700.00 for replacement stock. Wife is apesheeeeet about the cost:mad: and says lets trade it in for something else that's nonturbo. We have been looking at Maximas, and that's about all we've found for the price. Have 2 kids that need to fit in back. Been looking at vf52's to replace said turbo as I really don't want to give up my baby. 57k on the clock and stoptech front brakes installed within the year. Any thoughts? What is a reasonable cost to replace with vf52? Running stage 2.5438 PDX tune with up &down and typhoon intake. Could really use some input from the "gang".

[svx6]

you need to find a local garage. That should cost 1000 TOPS to replace especially if you can source a used one. Either way, even if you DID spend 1,700, it would probably be cheaper than buying a new car once costs are considered "all up."

[LieutenantDan]

Yeah, don't buy a new car.

Also, don't buy another IHI manufactured turbo.

Other companies make ones that'll bolt up with few extra mods

and the reliability will be way better

[DirtyDirtyHouse]

Dan... any suggestions. New to the "I need a new turbo" gang.

[StoplightAssassin]

1. Buy a used VF40 for $300 bucks or so

2. upgrade your blown VF40 to a BNR 16G http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/bolt-up-turbocharger-upgrade-119177.html?t=119177&highlight=bnr

[Max Capacity]

http://www.tuningalliance.com/productDetails.php?id=13964&car_id=701

 

That's what I'm buying in the spring.

 

try this

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/bnr-hta68-thread-140671.html

[owenmaxx]

if you want a DD that has some balls in a straight line speed

get a altima 3.5 or maxima 3.5

[robbie_R]

I say fix it. Love those 68s. The Impreza one is pretty sweet.

[c-lo]

yeah..find a local shop or DIY. I did mine with help from another on the board. I spent $350 for a turbo with 18k on it.

[DirtyDirtyHouse]

Thanks for the input. Spoke to Bryan in 'Bama about the BNR turbos. Might be going with the 18g. Off work today to scour around at other cars too. (Put the handguns down slowly) Did look at an 2011 WRX sedan yesterday. Made me smile, but don't miss the stick in Orlando traffic. Only have 57k on the car and has been paid off for a while so the turbo route makes sense. Car payments suck. Does anyone have a BNR turbo(18G) with similar setup? Typhoon intake, catless up & down, Accessport pDX Tune 2.457649576357

[mr.hicksta]

I'm having a BNR 18G installed with some other goodies installed as we speak. I'll let you know how it performs in a couple days :-). Oh and I wouldn't give up on the Subi man....you have lots of life left on that ride, but I can see you're in a bit of a situation so I completely understand.

[Kylar]

I take it they wont cover you under the warranty? 6y/60k

 

If you upgrade the turbo you will most likely need injectors, fuel pump, and a tune. $$$$+

If you are trying to get out of this as cheaply as possible i would source a used vf40/vf46 for $300-400 and do the install yourself, or pay a shop to do it. I think its only 3-4 hours labor.

[CrowNaza86]

^^ What he said. Remember the supporting mods required for bigger turbos. I'm going with the 18G (hopefully it won't destroy my trans right away) and I'm getting a AVO TMIC, 750cc injectors, and fuel pump.

[Kylar]

^^ What he said. Remember the supporting mods required for bigger turbos. I'm going with the 18G (hopefully it won't destroy my trans right away) and I'm getting a AVO TMIC, 750cc injectors, and fuel pump.

 

Yep thats right, and I forgot intercooler, I dont know your mods, but a bigger turbo would need a better then stock intercooler.

[xt2005bonbon]

First of all, why did the turbo fail? Did your dealer tell you? Is it due to clogged banjo bolt filter? If it is the case, make sure they change it or you'll kill the next VF40 you put in. My 2 cents.

[2006ltdlegacy]

Goodluck. I am recently in the same boat. My turbo just went and Im waiting to see what route Ill be taking. I would prefer to do turbo swap myself but due to working two jobs Ill be forced to pay a shop to do it.