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Re: Baron's '05 STi journal!! read: sloooow progress **winter hibernation**
Thanks, Billy, for clarifying what I was saying earlier.
Thanks, Billy, for clarifying what I was saying earlier.
:lol:i was actually really confused what you guys were talking about. i just happen to see he wants to really get the most out of the vf39. throwing every option at it, isn't always the best though.:tup:Thanks, Billy, for clarifying what I was saying earlier.
yes, i know all that. i don't see a benefit for a vf39. when all is said and done, you can better gains with 500 more bucks and a better turbo. :/ ewg can get pricey.Benefits of an EWG relieve pressure out of the hot side. If you're bypassing exhaust, you might as well do it before it becomes turbulent through the exhaust housing. There is a pretty good thread on NASIOC about the gains of an EWG on a stock turbo. High boost is not a reason to get an EWG, better boost control is.
The OP is in Nebraska and has access to lots of E85.
If porting yourself, you'll find your bang for buck ahead of any UEL, unless you also have weight savings in mind.
I ran AM headers on my 39 for 45k miles and then sold turbo for 475 with no cracks looking like new... what do you think headers will do to it?As far as EWG prices are concerned, RSD has a TiAL MV-S 38mm and all the components for $255. That's not too bad considering there are more expensive ones out there.
It's true though that others have made considerable power gains by going with AM headers. I just don't know if that would be more of a detriment to the 39.
Well the piping on AM headers is almost always larger than stock; I've read around and saw some people were having problems with overboost, among other issues, which isn't a stretch considering you're flowing more exhaust into something that's made for very specific parameters. I'm thinking that would be a "mechanical" issue that you can't really tune around. I'm just trying to sift through everything to determine what to do.I ran AM headers on my 39 for 45k miles and then sold turbo for 475 with no cracks looking like new... what do you think headers will do to it?