STi turbo kit websites

Hank__Scorpio · 09-02-2003, 12:22 PM

Hi there, I've been searching for options as far as turbo/supercharger kits for a US 2.5L STi and haven't really had alot of luck. I either get sites for hopping up a regular WRX or for the 2.0L version. Any good sites out there that you'd be wiliing to recommend?

CloNeGTS · 09-02-2003, 12:43 PM

SC??? Huh?

Watch the more common tuners for what's in the pipe.

www.vishnutuning.com
www.turboxs.com

Vishnu is currently doing testing with the XEDE piggy back controller and is having good results. Shiv has a turbo he claims was too laggy on the WRX that he is hoping will work well in the STi.

Turbo XS....says a few more months for the UTEC system for the STi. The have a new turbo in the works for the STi. I forget the name...it's a "green" turbo, apparently they are big in the DSM world.

Hank__Scorpio · 09-02-2003, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloNeGTS

SC??? Huh?

Hehe, didn't think so but I just like the sound.

And the assloads of torque (not that its necessarily needed for an AWD car, but it's still nice)...

Anyway, thanks for the sites.

Agent Chobos · 09-02-2003, 10:21 PM

You do know the STi is turbocharged from the factory, right? Just checking...

And it already has assloads of torque, which is in fact needed more for AWD.

CloNeGTS · 09-03-2003, 05:23 AM

^^^ What he said ^^^^

:roll:

You think supercharging sounds cool.....now I know you haven't driven an STi.

Hank__Scorpio · 09-03-2003, 09:34 AM

First off, I know WRX's and STi's come straight from the factory with a turbo. I've followed the WRX line since it was announced for the states. I simply want a BIGGER turbo, and the perks that come along with it. And 274 ft-lbs of torque isn't an assload, its merely a decent starting point.

So what if I haven't driven an STi? I'm someone who doesn't have the means to purchase one at the moment, as I'm entering my final year of college. I'm still passionate about wanting one, I plan to get one ASAP and enjoy the hell out of it.

And whats wrong with me liking the sound a supercharger makes?

sakura-iro · 09-03-2003, 09:36 AM

how are things at globex?

wait a little while for the tuners to do their work. there will be lots of options.

also it seems that not only have you not driven an STi, but you don't know very much about the car. might i suggest browsing this forum as well as the many others available on the web. there's lots of info to be had.

Hank__Scorpio · 09-03-2003, 09:50 AM

Things at globex are good.

I feel I know a decent amount about the car, I read/watch everything I can about it and am always looking to learn more. My supercharger question was more daydream than anything.

CloNeGTS · 09-03-2003, 10:10 AM

Just like BOVs, don't do something just for the sound of it!

Nothing wrong with liking a S/C and it's sound.....you're just not going to find one for a WRX....anywhere!

S/C whine = Cobra
"What the hell is that sound???" = STi

Hank__Scorpio · 09-03-2003, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloNeGTS

Just like BOVs, don't do something just for the sound of it!

Not just for the sound, as I said the gobs of torque.

274 ft-lbs is nice, but...

Xman · 09-03-2003, 10:51 AM

Hank, I know a couple of guys in Rochester with STi's and I have one in Buffalo. Take a ride first before you downplay the stock torque. A good boost controller, downpipe and you will see that the turbo won't need to be upgraded immediately.

I am beginning to shop around, but without the correct engine control systems getting a bigger turbo will not be the best avenue (yet).

***staticx313*** · 09-03-2003, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank__Scorpio

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloNeGTS

Just like BOVs, don't do something just for the sound of it!

Not just for the sound, as I said the gobs of torque.

274 ft-lbs is nice, but...

you do realize that a turbo generally (if put into a realistic perspective) will have more power then a supercharger, as the s/c requires more hp and such to run, the only difference is that you will have lag with the turbo vs all time running with s/c. (not trying to down ya, but making sure you understand - or if im wrong set me straight).

Robert~

Hank__Scorpio · 09-03-2003, 12:22 PM

The turbo will have a higher top end HP, the SC will have more torque.

The way I was taught to understand the difference is this. If two hypothetical identical cars running the same boost for a 1/4 mi but one had a SC the other had a turbo, the SC would win. Because the turbo would have to spin up but the SC would have more immediate power. If it were a mile long race the turbo would win because they are much more efficient at top end. They both have their plusses and minuses. I just like to keep my options open.

CloNeGTS · 09-03-2003, 12:29 PM

I don't think any generalization like that can be made. TCs never take power from the car to create more...it's transfering wasted energy into power. A SC scavanges power from the engine from the start. For this to be a fair comparison, a starting point with no FI would need to be set.

There are pluses and minuses.....but just not sure why anyone would convert from one to another. Once one route is taken, the other is like switching from RWD to AWD.

***eatV8*** · 09-03-2003, 05:50 PM

274 ft/lbs... if your talkin about the STi it is 300 ft/lbs to my understanding.

09-02-2003, 12:22 PM	#1
Hank__Scorpio Amateur STI Driver Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Hi there, I've been searching for options as far as turbo/supercharger kits for a US 2.5L STi and haven't really had alot of luck. I either get sites for hopping up a regular WRX or for the 2.0L version. Any good sites out there that you'd be wiliing to recommend? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-02-2003, 12:43 PM	#2
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	STi turbo kit websites SC??? Huh? Watch the more common tuners for what's in the pipe. www.vishnutuning.com www.turboxs.com Vishnu is currently doing testing with the XEDE piggy back controller and is having good results. Shiv has a turbo he claims was too laggy on the WRX that he is hoping will work well in the STi. Turbo XS....says a few more months for the UTEC system for the STi. The have a new turbo in the works for the STi. I forget the name...it's a "green" turbo, apparently they are big in the DSM world.

09-03-2003, 05:23 AM	#5
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	Seatbelt Guy? ^^^ What he said ^^^^ :roll: You think supercharging sounds cool.....now I know you haven't driven an STi.

09-03-2003, 05:50 PM	#15
*eatV8* retired mod Car: 99 WRX STi V5 Fav Mod: JDM Air Freshener Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,861 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	274 ft/lbs... if your talkin about the STi it is 300 ft/lbs to my understanding. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-02-2003, 10:21 PM	#4
Agent Chobos Grassroots STI Racer Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 542 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	You do know the STi is turbocharged from the factory, right? Just checking... And it already has assloads of torque, which is in fact needed more for AWD.

09-03-2003, 09:34 AM	#6
Hank__Scorpio Amateur STI Driver Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	First off, I know WRX's and STi's come straight from the factory with a turbo. I've followed the WRX line since it was announced for the states. I simply want a BIGGER turbo, and the perks that come along with it. And 274 ft-lbs of torque isn't an assload, its merely a decent starting point. So what if I haven't driven an STi? I'm someone who doesn't have the means to purchase one at the moment, as I'm entering my final year of college. I'm still passionate about wanting one, I plan to get one ASAP and enjoy the hell out of it. And whats wrong with me liking the sound a supercharger makes?

09-03-2003, 09:36 AM	#7
sakura-iro Junior STI Driver Location: philadlephia Posts: 199 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	how are things at globex? wait a little while for the tuners to do their work. there will be lots of options. also it seems that not only have you not driven an STi, but you don't know very much about the car. might i suggest browsing this forum as well as the many others available on the web. there's lots of info to be had.

09-03-2003, 09:50 AM	#8
Hank__Scorpio Amateur STI Driver Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Things at globex are good. I feel I know a decent amount about the car, I read/watch everything I can about it and am always looking to learn more. My supercharger question was more daydream than anything.

09-03-2003, 10:10 AM	#9
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	Just like BOVs, don't do something just for the sound of it! Nothing wrong with liking a S/C and it's sound.....you're just not going to find one for a WRX....anywhere! S/C whine = Cobra "What the hell is that sound???" = STi

09-03-2003, 10:51 AM	#11
Xman S204 Racer Car: Blue 2004 STi Fav Mod: 2001 2.5RS Rally car... Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,822 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	Hank, I know a couple of guys in Rochester with STi's and I have one in Buffalo. Take a ride first before you downplay the stock torque. A good boost controller, downpipe and you will see that the turbo won't need to be upgraded immediately. I am beginning to shop around, but without the correct engine control systems getting a bigger turbo will not be the best avenue (yet).

09-03-2003, 12:22 PM	#13
Hank__Scorpio Amateur STI Driver Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 15 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	The turbo will have a higher top end HP, the SC will have more torque. The way I was taught to understand the difference is this. If two hypothetical identical cars running the same boost for a 1/4 mi but one had a SC the other had a turbo, the SC would win. Because the turbo would have to spin up but the SC would have more immediate power. If it were a mile long race the turbo would win because they are much more efficient at top end. They both have their plusses and minuses. I just like to keep my options open.

09-03-2003, 12:29 PM	#14
CloNeGTS S204 Racer Car: Solo II, WRC Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,776 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2002 Trader Rating: (1)	I don't think any generalization like that can be made. TCs never take power from the car to create more...it's transfering wasted energy into power. A SC scavanges power from the engine from the start. For this to be a fair comparison, a starting point with no FI would need to be set. There are pluses and minuses.....but just not sure why anyone would convert from one to another. Once one route is taken, the other is like switching from RWD to AWD.