What Subaru has VF48?
The IHI Performance VF48 is a stock appearing OEM+ turbo upgrade for Subaru’s 2.5L EJ25 engine. It’s a perfect option for someone who craves a mild boost in power over the OEM turbo but doesn’t want to sacrifice quality or reliability.
What turbo is on a WRX?
The WRX is powered by a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with 268 horsepower and the WRX STI utilizes a 2.5L turbo four-cylinder that generates 210 horsepower.
What kind of turbo does a WRX have?
2.0L turbo four-cylinder
Subaru WRX: The Subaru WRX features two turbocharged BOXER engines. The WRX is powered by a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with 268 horsepower and the WRX STI utilizes a 2.5L turbo four-cylinder that generates 210 horsepower.
What did the VF48 come on?
The IHI VF48 comes stock on the 2008+ STI. This turbo has shown to produce numbers of around 300-315whp when tuned aggressively.
How big is the WRX turbo?
The WRX STI’s turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four is eager to rev and pumps out a characteristic flat-four burble from the car’s quad exhaust pipes.
Is the 2002 Subaru WRX fast?
The quickest WRX we’d tested hit 60 mph in a stunning 5.4 seconds, whereas our new baby needed 5.9. It trailed that primo WRX by a similar amount in every acceleration test, but the long-term car strangely had the highest top speed of the three, 145 mph. Perhaps our testing shoe was a bit off that day.
What EJ does a 2002 WRX have?
The Japanese WRX models use the EJ207 from 1999~2001, except the 5-door wagon which also uses the EJ205. After 2001, all WRXs used the EJ205, until 2006 when the USDM WRX model changed engines to the EJ255.
What size turbo is a vf52?
Turbine Wheel: 53mm/48mm.
What is the IHI VF48 high flow turbo?
This IHI VF48 high flow turbo upgrade spools early like a stock VF39, VF41, or VF48, and shares the same reliability and fitment of an OEM VF48 turbo, but it has been redesigned by IHI to flow more providing that extra power you crave. Up to 400+whp with E85, supporting mods and proper tuning.
Can this turbo be used on other model years of WRX?
This turbo may also bolt onto other model years of WRX / STI, but supporting modifications may be necessary. This product is intended to be used only on racing vehicles on closed courses, and not for use on roads or vehicles otherwise subject to emission control requirements.
What is the best turbo for Subaru WRX STI?
Subaru highly recommends purchasing a new Banjo Bolt and Screen (SUB 14445AA090) with any purchase of a new OEM turbo. This turbo may also bolt onto other model years of WRX / STI, but supporting modifications may be necessary.