.Catalyst. Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Forgot to mention that you would have to be careful with boost on the 16G. It will push 16psi. That's not uncharted territory by any means. Most stage 2 VF40/46 are bumped up to 17.5psi tapering to redline. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 6, 2013 I Donated Share Posted March 6, 2013 Forgot to mention that you would have to be careful with boost on the 16G. It will push 16psi. Uhhhhhh... I was running 20.5 psi with my 16G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Any thoughts on doing an 18g and full fueling and a conservative pump gas tune to save my clutch? I want to go e85 but I need to wait until I have a stronger clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Any upgraded turbo is not going to do a stock clutch any favors. Is your clutch in good shape now and your planning ahead, or is it showing signs of needing replacement already? When I went Stage 2, I knew immediately I had to figure out a clutch replacement. I'm not hard on it at all (no launches, typically rev match down shifting etc.), but who knows what the previous owner did because it was slipping as soon as I upped the power. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 7, 2013 I Donated Share Posted March 7, 2013 I ran my Evo 16G with a stock clutch for 20,000 miles. It can be done at that power level. It slipped once it was heated up after a couple hard launches, but was fine if I didn't get it too hot (pulls in normal driving with no launches were fine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Good point fulton - I imagine mine was abused by either the original owner or the dbags at the stealership I bought it from before it was put up for sale. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Clutch is brand new so I'm just going to take it easy and try not to blow it up... I've decided to go with a BNR 16G and stay with stock fueling, stock tmic, catless up and down, and a GS EBCS if I can find a good deal on one. Anyone have any tips for when I install the turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 8, 2013 I Donated Share Posted March 8, 2013 Good point fulton - I imagine mine was abused by either the original owner or the dbags at the stealership I bought it from before it was put up for sale. I mean, my Spec.B's clutch is slipping when I launch at Stage 2 levels. It's all relative. It does have 70k on it, though. My 05's clutch had a total of 25k when I swapped it out for an FX300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted March 8, 2013 I Donated Share Posted March 8, 2013 Clutch is brand new so I'm just going to take it easy and try not to blow it up... I've decided to go with a BNR 16G and stay with stock fueling, stock tmic, catless up and down, and a GS EBCS if I can find a good deal on one. Anyone have any tips for when I install the turbo? Make sure you do the BP mod on the TMIC. I would also go for a catted DP. I had a catless for a while and got tired of the smell. Be careful not to tear the turbo inlet when you go to do the turbo. Also, I found it easier to leave off the bracket that held the UP to the head that bolted on closer to the transmission when I reinstalled everything. Easier to get to the oil return line to clamp it down, and easier to maneuver other stuff around. Also, use worm-drive clamps for the oil return line when you put it back on. And consider replacing the line if it is brittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Make sure you do the BP mod on the TMIC. I would also go for a catted DP. I had a catless for a while and got tired of the smell. Be careful not to tear the turbo inlet when you go to do the turbo. Also, I found it easier to leave off the bracket that held the UP to the head that bolted on closer to the transmission when I reinstalled everything. Easier to get to the oil return line to clamp it down, and easier to maneuver other stuff around. Also, use worm-drive clamps for the oil return line when you put it back on. And consider replacing the line if it is brittle. Thanks for the tips. I may want to find someone with a catless car to see if I can stand it before I put my downpipe on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarli Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks for the tips. I may want to find someone with a catless car to see if I can stand it before I put my downpipe on. So, It's been more than a year... What happened? What's going on with that car these days? Did you do the BNR 16G? Liked it? Did you put in catless or catted DP? (if catless) How was the smell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lingling1337 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 I dropped in the bnr16g. Very easy. Catless dp and up. It does smell just a little. Quicker than stock but looking to go e85 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 How has the BNR16 holding up? How's it feel over the VF40? I'll be in the same boat by the end of the year. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 16, 2014 I Donated Share Posted September 16, 2014 How has the BNR16 holding up? How's it feel over the VF40? I'll be in the same boat by the end of the year. 42k on my BNR16G. No problems with the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 The bnr has held up nicely but I'm not convinced the ip&t kit is the best oiling solution possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 17, 2014 I Donated Share Posted September 17, 2014 The bnr has held up nicely but I'm not convinced the ip&t kit is the best oiling solution possible. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Why not? Mainly because of the banjo bolt issue that came up. And the fact that my 16g needed a new chra due to "low oil" under moderate use on Rotella 5w40. I think the turbo is fine but the fact that my mechanic had to find a blocked oil passage in the banjo bolt is not a good mark for ip&t. I haven't ponied up for the "upgraded" oil filter kit yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 18, 2014 I Donated Share Posted September 18, 2014 Which banjo bolt are we talking about here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 what was your oil change interval and air filter? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 what was your oil change interval and air filter? 3k-4k and pureone. Which banjo bolt are we talking about here? Oops not the bolt the fitting itself. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 18, 2014 I Donated Share Posted September 18, 2014 So it sounds like there is nothing wrong with the kit overall, there is just a QC problem with a few kits due to a supplier cutting corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 So it sounds like there is nothing wrong with the kit overall, there is just a QC problem with a few kits due to a supplier cutting corners. Also it spits oil at the filter connection on the line that goes to the turbo. Guess I will have to buy the "better" version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted September 24, 2014 I Donated Share Posted September 24, 2014 Also it spits oil at the filter connection on the line that goes to the turbo. Guess I will have to buy the "better" version. Sounds like it's ether not tightened down, or broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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