opinions on wrx turbos

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elballoonrat
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i picked up a wrx turbo for $150 with less than 5k's miles on it, i was woundering what your all's opinion of these turbos was, has anyone ever used one on a 240? any one know where they spool up about? sean you drove xian's car...where did the turbo start to hit at? later-Tim


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themadscientist
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got weird exhuast flanges if memory serves. It should be an IHI right? Those are very reponsive in the aftermarket, not sure about OE Subie.

NeedCAforS13
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turbo came on at about 3k if I remember right...I'll just have to go drive it again to make sure!:D lol...

Sean

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with a few basic supporting mods (exhaust, no cats), the stock wrx turbo comes online much before 3k.

NeedCAforS13
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stock wrx...right off dealer lot:D

Sean


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