vf39 on a 2.0?

ImNASTI · 07-09-2008, 12:03 AM

So i have a chance to pick up a good condition VF39 for $200. Is that a good turbo for the 2.0 liter? What are the pros/ cons? thanks

rcdrivercrl · 07-09-2008, 01:01 AM

$200!!! niiice Yup lots of people have them on 2.0.

mosc · 07-09-2008, 01:53 AM

Pros are it's bigger than you got. Cons are it's a dated design with a limited wastegate and not enough top end to even hold max boost to redline on an EJ20.

It's a cheap, quick spooling, more power option though which makes it extremely popular and for good reason.

ImNASTI · 07-09-2008, 09:48 AM

So then obviously this will be better then what i have now (the TD04, right?) I thought that 200 bux was a good price too.

Will I need new injectors/ fuel pump etc??

Would it be better to spend a little more and get a EVO III?

nagyhead · 07-09-2008, 10:33 AM

i have the 39 and cant be happier. the only thing i don't like is the added lag from the tdo4. but the top end is a whole lot better. i would buy it and send it out to get P&P'ed. for 200 you cant pass that deal up. even if you decide to get the evo 3, you can sell the 39.

dumdum · 07-09-2008, 10:48 AM

Yes you will ned bigger injectors and some sort of engine management.Fuel pump would be a good idea but not necessary for that size turbo.FYI-You can use the search function to find answers to these kinds of questions pretty easily.

ImNASTI · 07-09-2008, 09:34 PM

What can you guys suggest for injectors? STI pinks??

mosc · 07-09-2008, 11:53 PM

intercooler upgrade would also help give gains with a VF39. The popular choice is a used STi TMIC

newtothegame · 07-10-2008, 03:17 AM

Pinks would be fine with that turbo as that is what Cobbs suggests if you use an AP.

ImNASTI · 07-12-2008, 12:30 PM

I just picked up some STI pinks, used. What kind of test can i do on them before i install to make sure they are ok??

Chase · 07-12-2008, 12:40 PM

You can take them to just about any machine shop/car shop and they will run them for you. They'll test flow and clean them for around $50. No excuse not to do it with them in hand.

Schmister · 07-13-2008, 03:08 AM

i run a vf39

550 cc sti injectors and Walbro fuel pump

having a new tmic or fmic would definitely be a good idea.

The turbo is great for the car because it is actually made for subies.

ImNASTI · 07-13-2008, 01:42 PM

yes, it made me almost cry when i looked at my turbo and it said mitsubishi.

especially since i dont like them, hence i talk crap...and now i find out my car is powerd by them........damn it

mosc · 07-13-2008, 02:13 PM

Mitsubishi makes a lot more than just cars. It's a very large company. Sorry, but their turbos are some of the best in the world. What you just said is like crying that your lawn mower says Honda because they lost the CART series or something FFS.

suddenthomas · 07-13-2008, 02:50 PM

Mitsubishi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yeah they are alot more than just a car company. They make everything that Japan runs on pretty much.