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What is the best turbo for 300WHP?

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8.1K views 12 replies 10 participants last post by  Nick4592  
#1 ·
I am not looking for peak numbers. I am looking for a turbo with fast spool, and has power from low RPM all the way to redline. I want everyday driveablilty and reliablitly.

My best option so far is the IHI V34 with STI pinks, Walburo feul pump, and TMIC (obviously chip, up-pipe, and turboback).

I hear you can get 280-300 WHP from that setup, but I want to hear from anyone who has experience with these numbers and knows what they are talking about. Thanks for the help and Im sure this will help a few others out as well.

Regardes,
Ryan.
 
#2 ·
VF-34 is an ideal choice in reaching peak power. According to scoobytuner though, the VF-22 though, in the entire series, accomplishes the largest potential for peak power and can withstand up to 25 psi. Just food for thought. :cool:
 
#5 ·
The momentum will get you there safely and easily...I have seen the 40T push 30psi on an EJ20 without a hickup...now I don't recommend this without engine work...but the turbo won't break :)
 
#8 ·
Me&05WRX said:
An 18G will you get there, but a 16G would be better for driveability for daily driving. It spools quicker than a VF34 and has more topend power.
18G & 20G even are still easily drivable....if 300whp is your goal I'd go with the Deadbolt 18G....handsdown..
 
#12 ·
Somewhere here there's a thread on the IHI VF-35, which is what I'm thinking about. It looks like a quick spooling turbo with lots of useable boost. I want something that will come on early and I don't have much need for anything that makes power much past 6500. I'm on the stock turbo with a CAI, header, UP and turboback and it pulls like a freight train from about 3000 up. Seems like it wants to keep pulling beyond the redline and I don't really need that.

Link to VF35 thread if you're interested:

http://clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48084&highlight=vf34
 
#13 ·
subeforlife2002 said:
Those are some nice numbers, and on 91 octane. How much boost you running? What rpm are you reaching full boost?

On 91oct 18psi and 110 oct 23psi...on that tune I reached full boost at around 3500rpm's...that is with a Huge FMIC