New to the site...WRX driver

[Pirana]

Welcome, thats a very nice WRX, I myself had an STi before switching back to the Protege. Love that color.

 

[GrownUp]

LOL, thanks. I know about the VF22 but I was just curious as to a side by side comparison between it and the SR30 in pictures mostly. It seems to me that the SR30 is more efficient looking at compressor maps and such. I have seen some people say that it has better response as well as equal or better top end compared to the VF22.

oh the APS turbo is going to be much more efficient. I would expect about the same top end if not more, but boost would come on much quicker because of the use of ball-bearings. Most people think ball-bearing turbos are overrated. But those same people think turbo response is mainly just when you can reach max boost and at what RPM. Which is true, but only half of the equation. I try to think turbo response is how long it takes to get back into boost between shifts or letting your foot off the gas...that is when the ball-bearing turbo will show its advantage by slowing down less and therefore boost quicker. That is also when you are paying $1,500++ compared to $600+. If the VF22 kit is decently priced i would jump on that, you certainly will not be disappointed and you can always upgrade the turbo further down the road...or throw some alchy in the mix, retune and up the boost.

 

[GrownUp]

this was taken by someone at a local BP meet.

 

[GrownUp]

another shot from around Richmond.

 

[miss_steele_msp]

How much do you plan on getting for the wrx? If your selling it.

 

[GrownUp]

This is my friends 2.5 RS. It was taken last year when we all drove down and participated in the 06 Nopi Nationals in Atlanta, GA. Road down with the Super Street Tour and had a blast!

 

[GrownUp]

How much do you plan on getting for the wrx? If your selling it.

It's not for sale. I will probably hold on to this car for some time. It has a lot of miles on the clock so ill end up building up a 2.5 or possibly an Axis Power block. Dedicate it as a track car and pick up a 2004 BMW 530i (thats the plan )

 

[16902]

I'm diggin' this pic:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=103837

Thanks for the APS help and your opinion.

 

[Micah]

I've got the vf34 on mine - it's a little faster on spool than the vf39, and has a larger exhaust housing which is known not to crack, unlike the vf39.

I bought my turbo new from Gruppe-S. I love my Subaru.

 

[Donas64]

Very nice Subie. Looks clean, the colors beautiful and the rims are perfect! Welcome aboard mate!

 

[Micah]

Nice mod list - here's mine:

Mod list for my 2002 Black WRX MT

Engine Perfomance:

Ihi vf34 turbo (2002 JDM STi turbo) $1275 Gruppe S with pump and inj
STi Fuel Injectors
Walbro Fuel Pump 255lph
2006 STi Intercooler $300 used
TGV Delete (removed, welded, ported and polished) Done by friend for free
Exedy Organic Stage 1 Clutch $420
Perrin Intercooler Hose Kit $159
Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose $249
Perrin Intake Charge Pipe $79
K&N Typhoon Intake $150 (used)
Exedy Organic Stage 1 Clutch $419 ($885 installed)
Perrin Uppipe
GoFastBits Stealth Pulley (lightweight, just slightly underdriven)
Bosal Divorced Downpipe
gutted 3rd cat (that's right - no cats, but I can pass a visual! - hey it sounds better than if I think about it as the sole restriction in my exhaust)
Cobb 3" SS Catback

Brakes/Mounts:
STi Group-N Engine Mount
STi Group-N Tranny Mount
B&M Short Shifter with rear mount
Prothane Shift Bushings
RacingBrake Slotted Rotors
SS Brake Lines
Ceramic/Metallic pads
high temp brake fluid

Suspension:
Tein SuperSport Coilovers
Tein EDFC (love this thing)
Cusco 3way adjustable rear sway bar
Helix Rear Endlinks (sphere/ball mount)
Moog Extreme Camber Bolts
Falen Ziex512 on stock 16's

Engine Management & Gauges:
Cobb AccessPort (modified vf34 map with StreetTuner Software)
Gauge Cluster Dual Pod
GReddy Vac/Boost Electronic Gauge
GReddy EGT Electronic Gauge
GReddy Informeter

 

[.paul]

thanks for the comments guys. The car is pretty quick but honestly now that im so used to the power...its slow again.
And now i feel really slow after just learning my friend with a Evo VIII just purchased a GT30R turbo and is going to get tuned at Mach V this weekend (wow). He's hoping for 380-400awhp.

Did he take some astro glide with him? Mach V is way over priced.

 

[freekwonder]

Damn fine ride.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

nice to see a WRX not in blue

i like the car alot, welcome!