kirk83 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 my turbo went bad on my 05 legacy gt. I have a brand new one for my 2008 wrx. if i install this turbo do i have to tune the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 VF40/46 are swappable without tune, but you should get tuned if you put a VF52 in. And if you're going to pay for a tune, you might as well throw an extra $500 in for a downpipe and enjoy 50+ extra tq/hp... maybe more with the 52. Make sure you're motor is good, i.e. no turbo bearing debris in oil pan before you continue. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 '08 WRX got the TD04. It's similar in size to a 40 but I'd say for full reliability purposes, get a tune for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Mybad, don't really know anything about wrxs... I always assume VF52 lol. But yea, tune is pretty much a requirement for any turbo that isn't VF40/46. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Isn't a vf52 the same price ? I like my vf52. See my sig. I got the turbo from Mike at AZPinstalls.com Where do you live ? may be one of us knows a local Tuner. 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...
kirk83 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 I live in Nashville TN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted July 18, 2012 I Donated Share Posted July 18, 2012 ALWAYS get a tune. You can go down to Topspeed in Atlanta. They are great over there. There is also AllPro Subaru in Atlanta as well. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Really depends what you're looking for. If you just want stock power levels you can grab all the boost target and WGDC tables out of the WRX ROM and graft them into your LGT ROM. Any tuner could do this for you for a minimal charge. Infamous1 would make you a plugnplay stg1 map for this turbo if you ask. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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