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[Longshot]

Used 08 STi turbo (though it was pulled off an old loyale???). Looks really inexpensive and sketchy by description. I can't even see up close the text identifying it. Not too sure about that one.

[newtothegame]

I agree with Longshot, steer real clear of that one you posted.

[GC-2nr]

yea i am TRYING to stay away from used , but i just wasnt sure what apllication that one was from, i agree it did seem kinda sketchy

how about this one:
eBay Motors: Subaru Legacy EJ22T Turbo IHI VF11 (item 160250905944 end time Jun-20-08 15:04:52 PDT)

[Longshot]

Eh it's not going to be a direct bolt on since its from a leggy. Look into a vf-39, 34, 30, or 43. Check nasioc classifieds as well. If you got the 39 used you could get it pretty cheap.

[GC-2nr]

ok, so leg and wrx bolt on differently...thanks for the clarification

VF39 huh? see what i can find......

EDIT:all im finding is used, which would be ok if i could check it before i paid for it, is there an aftermarket/upgraded replacement that i should be looking for instead?

[Longshot]

yeah I mean the best you can do (if you can't meet up in person) is inquire to how many miles/shaft play/etc about the turbo and ask for a bunch of pics. I bought a used turbo off someone online and it came just as they said, so I did have a good experience with it. It's either that or save for a new one, if you can't find a local one for sale.

[GC-2nr]

as far as a new one, is there one thats comperbale to the stock VF39, any affordable reccomendations?

[Longshot]

If you were going to get any vf series turbo I recommend the vf-34. It will give you some nice power and direct bolt on. It will be more expensive than the 39 though. Unfortunately the saying is true you have to pay to play. May I ask why your opposed to a vf-39 or 43? If it's the money you're not going to find anything less expensive that will be beneficial for your car. A used 39 is about as low as I'd go for an STi. Those ebay ones are just trouble.

[newtothegame]

If you are looking into brand new ones, check out the 16Gs. But I agree with Longshot about his recommendations also.

[pzr2874]

I don't think affordable and turbo can go in the same sentence.

[GC-2nr]

Originally Posted by pzr2874

I don't think affordable and turbo can go in the same sentence.

they can if you throw "mortgage" somewhere in the middle

this is probably the one im going to get:
eBay Motors: TD05 16G TURBO CHARGER IMPREZA WRX 02-07 TURBOCHARGER (item 170229815818 end time Jul-15-08 17:05:51 PDT)

[Longshot]

once again man I'll say it I don't condone purchasing a turbo from ebay. The seller has good feedback but I've never done it and I've heard of people not getting what they ordered. Thats just me, if you want to shoot for it do it....but I would be looking in nasioc classifieds for a used one. You can get a good turbo on there with low miles for 500.

[GC-2nr]

i guess i don't really see the difference, either way im not going to be able to physically see it before i buy it, so NASIOC might as well be an ebay for subaru owners right?

[stagger_lee]

You could get screwed from anywhere. You have to feel out the sellers, but I think NAISOC you will get a better ratio of good to bad sellers unlike ebay. Unfortunately ebay seems to have gone down hill.

Love the ride man. Tasteful. Welcome! Keep us posted. Cheers!

[Longshot]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

You could get screwed from anywhere. You have to feel out the sellers, but I think NAISOC you will get a better ratio of good to bad sellers unlike ebay. Unfortunately ebay seems to have gone down hill.

Agreed. You could take a chance with those from ebay but I've heard stories that just don't sit well regarding turbo purchases from ebay. You'll have better chances of getting a solid turbo from nasioc than ebay like stagger lee said.