Vf52

havanisda · 03-17-2009, 01:20 AM

Import Image Online is sellin VF52's for $795 shipped since they're backordered til April. These r the '09 WRX turbos 4 those who don't know. That's a pretty good price and I'd like 2 have a spare turbo on hand when doomsday comes 4 my VF40. I'm approaching 70k so it's just a matter of time. Direct bolt-in aside from stock turbo heat shields won't work.
I was thinkin about an AVO 380 down the line but this is less than 1/2 the price. Food 4 thought.

john · 03-17-2009, 05:05 AM

My thought is that if you are going to upgrade, then make it worth the time and expense and upgrade.

rtbrjason · 03-17-2009, 06:07 AM

I'm going with a VF-52 in my 08. The reason I chose it was ease of install, and that it remains factory looking. I hadn't heard that the heatshield would not bolt back up, which kind of sucks.

If my car wasn't warrantied at all, and fully paid off, I would be more interested in going bigger and dropping the TMIC in favor of a FMIC.

john · 03-17-2009, 06:09 AM

Good point. I waited until my warranty had expired until I started serious modding.

havanisda · 03-17-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john

My thought is that if you are going to upgrade, then make it worth the time and expense and upgrade.

I'm not lookin 4 the biggest, baddest turbo out there, I just want somethin that has more power to come on l8r. More power in the mid and high range less in the lower range compared 2 the VF40 which can be a 5EAT killa in stage 2 and above. Also @ that price I don't think there's a better choice, nothin comes close until the price is doubled.

john · 03-17-2009, 08:04 AM

Understood that everyone isn't after what I'm after. How much more oomph would you get from a vf52?

I can't wait to start building a block so I can really take advantage of this gt30. 20psi is nice, but 30 would be SO much nicer.

TSi+WRX · 03-17-2009, 09:09 AM

^ That would be soooo sweet.

This was supposed to be my "summer of big power," building a block (plus all the ancillary support) and going with a GT35.

I opted against it - as this is my true daily-driver, and I need something that's dead reliable.

I think that I'm going to simply "optimize" at "Stage II" for a while, and then, a few more years down the line, go with a built-block (plus proper ancillary support, of course) but mild turbo upgrade, to insure that there will be plenty of built-in "safety" (read: durability/reliability) factor.

havanisda · 03-17-2009, 10:18 AM

According 2 IIO u can get 320 whp w/650's, that would require a fuel pump 2. I obviously won't see 320 w/the 5EAT but I think it will be a nice improvement. They claim 25% increase in whp.

http://www.importimageracing.com/mm5...tegory_Code=86

jim1969 · 03-17-2009, 02:27 PM

it's a nice, mild upgrade. too bad my 5EAT grenaded 2 days after fueling mods.

havanisda · 03-17-2009, 02:41 PM

Welcome Jim. So u got the VF52 and u blew your 5EAT? Is it an early hitter like the VF40. What r your trans mods(cooler, VB mod)? Mileage? 650's and a fuel pump? Thanx 4 the info, sorry 2 hear the bad news.

john · 03-17-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1969

it's a nice, mild upgrade. too bad my 5EAT grenaded 2 days after fueling mods.

What happened?

john · 03-17-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havanisda

According 2 IIO u can get 320 whp w/650's, that would require a fuel pump 2. I obviously won't see 320 w/the 5EAT but I think it will be a nice improvement. They claim 25% increase in whp.

http://www.importimageracing.com/mm5...tegory_Code=86

Right on Hav!

jim1969 · 03-23-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by havanisda

Welcome Jim. So u got the VF52 and u blew your 5EAT? Is it an early hitter like the VF40. What r your trans mods(cooler, VB mod)? Mileage? 650's and a fuel pump? Thanx 4 the info, sorry 2 hear the bad news.

I think it was being stage 2 for about 35K miles. Car wasn't tracked or driven very hard (not launching). Tranny had a tranny cooler for about 15K. Fluid flushes every 15K. Put in the vf52 in december, fueling in February (740cc injectors and AVO fuel pump), 2 days later no 5th gear and lots of neat lights on the dash board. I don't think the vf52 killed it, it just got me there a little sooner than the vf40 would've.

The vf52 comes on a bit later than the vf40 but keeps going up top. Much better turbo. I just don't know if the 5EAT can handle this power level (stage 2 or stage 3) for a long period of time.

havanisda · 03-23-2009, 12:43 PM

What's your opinion if it can handle it w/the VB mod or do u think only a fully built IPT trans like SeeeeeYa had is the only way 2 go 4 peace o'mind?

jim1969 · 03-23-2009, 12:51 PM

If you plan on keeping the car, I'd recommend the vb mod even at stage 2 levels. If not then just the cooler and frequent flushes (which I did) but it still went. Just bought me time.

havanisda · 03-23-2009, 12:55 PM

Curious why u went w/740's instead of 650's or something else.

jim1969 · 03-23-2009, 01:07 PM

more head room and easier to sell in the future. Not many people go 650cc. They want bigger. Cost me a little more but they'll be easier to unload either to a lgt owner or a wrx owner going with a larger turbo when I part out in the future.

havanisda · 03-23-2009, 01:11 PM

OK so r u just gonna go w/a new trans from a dealership? I think you're on the wrong coast 2 get a trans from IPT which is a shame cuz they're about the same price IIRC.

jim1969 · 03-23-2009, 01:16 PM

already replaced with OEM. I am about 1-1.5 hours from IPT.

havanisda · 03-23-2009, 03:12 PM

4 some reason I thought u lived in Cali. Anyway why didn't u go w/IPT?

03-17-2009, 01:20 AM	#1
havanisda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pencilveinyea Posts: 1,704	Vf52 Import Image Online is sellin VF52's for $795 shipped since they're backordered til April. These r the '09 WRX turbos 4 those who don't know. That's a pretty good price and I'd like 2 have a spare turbo on hand when doomsday comes 4 my VF40. I'm approaching 70k so it's just a matter of time. Direct bolt-in aside from stock turbo heat shields won't work. I was thinkin about an AVO 380 down the line but this is less than 1/2 the price. Food 4 thought. __________________ 2013 Corolla S 5MT w/TRD springs & rear sway - Mike -

03-17-2009, 08:04 AM	#6
john Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,149	Understood that everyone isn't after what I'm after. How much more oomph would you get from a vf52? I can't wait to start building a block so I can really take advantage of this gt30. 20psi is nice, but 30 would be SO much nicer. __________________ Look passive, be aggressive. Scare them. ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›

03-17-2009, 09:09 AM	#7
TSi+WRX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Hts., OH - USA Posts: 2,268	^ That would be soooo sweet. This was supposed to be my "summer of big power," building a block (plus all the ancillary support) and going with a GT35. I opted against it - as this is my true daily-driver, and I need something that's dead reliable. I think that I'm going to simply "optimize" at "Stage II" for a while, and then, a few more years down the line, go with a built-block (plus proper ancillary support, of course) but mild turbo upgrade, to insure that there will be plenty of built-in "safety" (read: durability/reliability) factor. __________________ <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges Me: '16 Outback 2.5i Limited Wifey: '16 WRX Premium CVT 7th Subaru Family

03-17-2009, 10:18 AM	#8
havanisda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pencilveinyea Posts: 1,704	According 2 IIO u can get 320 whp w/650's, that would require a fuel pump 2. I obviously won't see 320 w/the 5EAT but I think it will be a nice improvement. They claim 25% increase in whp. http://www.importimageracing.com/mm5...tegory_Code=86 __________________ 2013 Corolla S 5MT w/TRD springs & rear sway - Mike - Last edited by havanisda; 03-17-2009 at 10:23 AM.

03-17-2009, 02:41 PM	#10
havanisda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pencilveinyea Posts: 1,704	Welcome Jim. So u got the VF52 and u blew your 5EAT? Is it an early hitter like the VF40. What r your trans mods(cooler, VB mod)? Mileage? 650's and a fuel pump? Thanx 4 the info, sorry 2 hear the bad news. __________________ 2013 Corolla S 5MT w/TRD springs & rear sway - Mike - Last edited by havanisda; 03-17-2009 at 09:02 PM.

03-17-2009, 05:05 AM	#2
john Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,149	My thought is that if you are going to upgrade, then make it worth the time and expense and upgrade.

03-17-2009, 06:07 AM	#3
rtbrjason Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 53	I'm going with a VF-52 in my 08. The reason I chose it was ease of install, and that it remains factory looking. I hadn't heard that the heatshield would not bolt back up, which kind of sucks. If my car wasn't warrantied at all, and fully paid off, I would be more interested in going bigger and dropping the TMIC in favor of a FMIC.

03-17-2009, 06:09 AM	#4
john Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,149	Good point. I waited until my warranty had expired until I started serious modding.

03-17-2009, 02:27 PM	#9
jim1969 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	it's a nice, mild upgrade. too bad my 5EAT grenaded 2 days after fueling mods.

03-23-2009, 12:43 PM	#14
havanisda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pencilveinyea Posts: 1,704	What's your opinion if it can handle it w/the VB mod or do u think only a fully built IPT trans like SeeeeeYa had is the only way 2 go 4 peace o'mind? __________________ 2013 Corolla S 5MT w/TRD springs & rear sway - Mike -

03-23-2009, 12:51 PM	#15
jim1969 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	If you plan on keeping the car, I'd recommend the vb mod even at stage 2 levels. If not then just the cooler and frequent flushes (which I did) but it still went. Just bought me time.

03-23-2009, 12:55 PM	#16
havanisda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pencilveinyea Posts: 1,704	Curious why u went w/740's instead of 650's or something else. __________________ 2013 Corolla S 5MT w/TRD springs & rear sway - Mike -

03-23-2009, 01:07 PM	#17
jim1969 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	more head room and easier to sell in the future. Not many people go 650cc. They want bigger. Cost me a little more but they'll be easier to unload either to a lgt owner or a wrx owner going with a larger turbo when I part out in the future.

03-23-2009, 01:11 PM	#18
havanisda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pencilveinyea Posts: 1,704	OK so r u just gonna go w/a new trans from a dealership? I think you're on the wrong coast 2 get a trans from IPT which is a shame cuz they're about the same price IIRC. __________________ 2013 Corolla S 5MT w/TRD springs & rear sway - Mike -

03-23-2009, 01:16 PM	#19
jim1969 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	already replaced with OEM. I am about 1-1.5 hours from IPT.

03-23-2009, 03:12 PM	#20
havanisda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pencilveinyea Posts: 1,704	4 some reason I thought u lived in Cali. Anyway why didn't u go w/IPT? __________________ 2013 Corolla S 5MT w/TRD springs & rear sway - Mike -

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