New Turbo Install

burtonxridaxx

New member
I have an 07 WRX and i recently bought a VF-39. Just trying to get some advice or thoughts on how difficult it would be to install the turbo myself. Not looking to pay a shop big bucks to do something simple. I will also be purchasing injectors and a fuel pump to go with the turbo. I have an Accessport and i know you can create a tune for the injectors and fuel pump and can also control the boost targets. All input on this subject will help !
 

Grinder34

Track Monkey
Thats sort of a few questions in there!

The first is the turbo. If you're reasonably mechanically inclined i dont think it should be too hard. You'll want to take the intercooler off, and the downpipe. Other than that I dont think you have to remove much, just loosen oil lines, up-pipe, etc.

Fuel Pump: also pretty easy. Easier on the GR than the GD, but i have a write-up in the how-to section for a GD.

Injectors: Never done those, but i think you have to take the whole Intake Manifold off. From what I hear its a bitch. Not so much because its physically hard, but because there are so many things that have to be disconnected and then reconnected, and its sort of a headache.

As for the tune... Are you a competent tuner? I would say more "it's possible to create a tune" instead of "you can create a tune." You really have to know what you're doing. As a side note, you can sign up for a premium or Platinum membership and work with some of our resident tuners to get you a sweet e-tune. It comes with the membership basically, and really pays for itself.

fyi, a new pump doesnt require a tune, its the injectors.
 

finallymysti

New member
turbo install is easy in my opinion. just be sure before you start the car to pull the #11 fuse and crank the car to prime the turbo.
 
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