If installing a new turbo, or if you drain your old one, be sure to fill it with oil and spin the turbine prior to install and firing it up. Dry firing a turbo is a great way to range the bearings
Pretty straight forward. The first turbo swap I ever did was while I was at a dealership and I totally winged it. Did not take long at all, but aside from letting the coolant drain, I would just stuff a bolt in that hose. I prefer it drip or dribble than just piss all of it out. :P Solid video man.
Just got my turbo off!👍🏻 ^ ^ Thanks for the video!(: Also my turbos healthy thank Jesus haha, but one note: there's a bolt that holds the oil feed line to the turbo (near wastegate side) Couldn't figure out why my turbo wouldn't pull up till I unbolted it!👍🏻 (03 wrx) Thanks again!
After 3 hours of fighting rusted and stripped nuts and bolt, if I have to "go ahead" one more time the wrench will be traded for the sawzall an angle grinder!!
Reinstalling, getting the Oil Return Line hose clamp☠. I always put the hose on engine side first and set the lower clamp high on the hose, "set" both clamps, then use lube on upper inner-diameter of hose and set turbo down onto/into return hose. Use long screwdriver to position upper part of hose to line up with turbo hardline, then set turbo downward into hose and remember to tediously slide upper clamp to the correct position after hardline squeezes under clamp. Use whatever you can to line it up properly but don't pierce the rubber hose. This part is by far the hardest part of the entire job, and thats with small hands too. Good luck and patience if this is anyone's first time installing a Subaru turbo.
Thanks fo the video. I did my turbo about 4 months ago when it seized, (found out it was most likely starving of oil on both turbos I’ve put in the car, because of the filter in the banjo bolt) just for the one I replaced it with to have a seal go bad and start smoking like a b!tch. So now I get to do it all over again
Haha, I think Subaru's are kinda know for being pretty easy to work on (besides PITA spark plugs). Agreed, not all that difficult to put in some big power in your Subaru. PS - the B5 is such a sick gen! Always wanted to drive your S4 around with that twin turbo V6 before Audi switched over to the V8 back in the day.
good video, i like at the end how it ends on the rad fluid just pouring out haha :), but seriously though good video. what i needed to see to do it, just fyi, should tell the MM size for bolts, and what possible tools youd need.
nice 1 ...good video mate thank you ...I were hoping to get the up pipe and turbo out in 1 but if theres only 3 bolts holding them on I'll whip them out ....I'm only trying to get to the steering rack 2 nuts it's a nightmare ...
This modification is incredibly effective in boosting performance. Turbo swapping on a WRX may often be necessary for some terrains and driving conditions. We're pretty sure it'll also be amazing on the STi model
that line is kinda tough bc you cant see it. you have to feel for it and plop the turbo onto it and make sure the hoses are secured by the clamps. a picture tutorial might be easier to see if you go on nasioc.com or another subaru forum.
You've obviously got a huge leak. I don't think the banjo ring gasket is the issue. My guess is it's more the oil return line under the turbo isn't seated properly.
You could, but those turbos are pretty much the same other than the housing on one side. Power wise you could just tune the ecu and boost pressure to get the same thing....and the intercooler shouldnt be an issue. The vf48 isnt all that much better and the cost of a mew one is the same as buying a blouch or the new cobb 20g.
the point of a restrictor pill is actually so you dont overboost and blow your turbo. Id definitely use this on any turbo you have. they do have aftermarket ones you can buy so you can adjust the boost.
aaron Cartwright you only need to prime the system if its a new turbo. A used turbo has oil in there so its fine. We didnt touch the injectors, no fuel controller finagling needed.
As I found out today, no you can't. The 3rd nut for removing the uppipe sits right under the downpipe. You can see in the video access isn't an issue once the downpipe is out (3:28). You can loosen the nut with a spanner but there isn't enough clearance between the downpipe and the stud to take the nut off.
Bigger turbo would need more fuel, so you need to upgrade your injectors and fuel pump. You will also need to upgrade the electronic boost control solenoid, bigger intercooler and will need a tune or your car will explode.
For the 06 and 07 WRX, if your upgrading to a VF39, all you need is a upgraded fuel pump, Walbro 255 or equivalent, STi intercooler, silicon hoses, electronic boost controller and turbo back exhaust. No need to upgrade the stock fuel injectors as they have the same flow rate, 525cc, as STi pinks form the same model year. You need a AccessPort with a VF39 map, etune or a highly recommended protune.
you shouldnt drive on a blown turbo, period. youre totally risking damaging other engine parts. if youre going to, id say stay out of boost is the best thing you can do.
Don't buy turbo on eBay it's all a scam... They send you a wrong turbo ..get you to send it back then claim they never got it !! Then end your return and keep your $$$
@@nukem384 something about our engine blocks and how its grounded causes it to precipitate a bunch it’s called electrolysis. That’s why we need to use blue. Or else it’ll get brown gunk everywhere.
@@ts-vu3dd Do a google search. We're both actually right. The genuine "long life" Subaru coolant concentrate is green. But they also use blue coolant if you want the all in one.
No kidding! I Agree! I own a 04 subaru wrx limited, when ever I wrench in my engine bay, everything seams flexible and cooperative, its a small engine and fairly basic build once you understand it : ) btw great vid!! i subbed!
I own a car with a horrible engine bay ahhah you can do alot of things in a jiffy but alternator swaps and oil filter is always a jack up the car situation. but yeah I guess once you get to work on subbies it would get easier I just don't like the exhaust layout or turbo lay out haha amd the intake is abit weird, how do you guys go for spark plugs?
Pull the fuel pump fuse and then crank the engine. The engine shouldn't turn over, which is what you want. The engine trying to start will pump oil thru the turbo, "priming" it. Do this maybe 6 turn keys and you should be good.
If installing a new turbo, or if you drain your old one, be sure to fill it with oil and spin the turbine prior to install and firing it up. Dry firing a turbo is a great way to range the bearings
FINALLY a straight up simple explanation of how to remove the turbo.....thanks bro from Scotland UK ✌
No problem! Glad it helped!
Pretty straight forward. The first turbo swap I ever did was while I was at a dealership and I totally winged it. Did not take long at all, but aside from letting the coolant drain, I would just stuff a bolt in that hose. I prefer it drip or dribble than just piss all of it out. :P Solid video man.
You can stick a bolt in the coolant return line to keep the coolant from leaking out as bad.
I remember i was working on my car and thought it was a oil line. I was so confused to see coolant spilling out everywhere
@@RoccoTeh just did that tonight lmao
this is a fucking power move! thank you
Yes or you can just remove the expansion tank and plug them? Can’t you?
Thanks for giving the confidence it took about 2-3 hours on my sti. I would recommend just taking the downpipe itself off
Most helpful video I've ever seen, thank you
What size is the bolts and what wrench size to use?
Just got my turbo off!👍🏻 ^ ^ Thanks for the video!(: Also my turbos healthy thank Jesus haha, but one note: there's a bolt that holds the oil feed line to the turbo (near wastegate side) Couldn't figure out why my turbo wouldn't pull up till I unbolted it!👍🏻 (03 wrx) Thanks again!
I just bought an 03 wrx
Short and straight to the point..,
I like that !
Finally a video that better explains on how to do and shows everything
You would think after how old this video is, that there would be like 100 videos, but apparently not. Glad it helped!
After 3 hours of fighting rusted and stripped nuts and bolt, if I have to "go ahead" one more time the wrench will be traded for the sawzall an angle grinder!!
Nut splitter works wonders
im gonna go ahead and hire a mechanic to go ahead and do this for me.
Thata how I did my old sti
Reinstalling, getting the Oil Return Line hose clamp☠. I always put the hose on engine side first and set the lower clamp high on the hose, "set" both clamps, then use lube on upper inner-diameter of hose and set turbo down onto/into return hose. Use long screwdriver to position upper part of hose to line up with turbo hardline, then set turbo downward into hose and remember to tediously slide upper clamp to the correct position after hardline squeezes under clamp. Use whatever you can to line it up properly but don't pierce the rubber hose. This part is by far the hardest part of the entire job, and thats with small hands too. Good luck and patience if this is anyone's first time installing a Subaru turbo.
Yeah that return line is a bit of a PITA with how crappy the space is in that area.
Man I can’t thank you enough, you saved me lost of money. Thumbs up 👍
no problem! glad it was helpful!
Thanks fo the video. I did my turbo about 4 months ago when it seized, (found out it was most likely starving of oil on both turbos I’ve put in the car, because of the filter in the banjo bolt) just for the one I replaced it with to have a seal go bad and start smoking like a b!tch. So now I get to do it all over again
Funnnn /s. Good luck though! Hopefully this will be the last time you have to do it!
B5 S4 owner here, im jealous of how easy this is.
I am helping a friend do this tomorrow.
Haha, I think Subaru's are kinda know for being pretty easy to work on (besides PITA spark plugs). Agreed, not all that difficult to put in some big power in your Subaru.
PS - the B5 is such a sick gen! Always wanted to drive your S4 around with that twin turbo V6 before Audi switched over to the V8 back in the day.
good video, i like at the end how it ends on the rad fluid just pouring out haha :), but seriously though good video. what i needed to see to do it, just fyi, should tell the MM size for bolts, and what possible tools youd need.
Putting back the intercooler was a pain in the ass
Nice! Very clear & concise video, man!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
This is a really really good video. Thank you.
it DID help me out! thanks!
Awesome vid, thanks for the in-depth tutorial!!
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
Great video !
GOOD VIDEO THANKS FOR POSTING
What a tiny little turbo!
FPVQUADRACER Most vf's are that size but they pack a hell of a punch!! 💦
Honestly. I love rolling into boost in my wrx. Its so fun
You didn't show the fun part.... lining the replacement on lol
Blouch 16g's go for that much new and you'll make way more. If money is an issue hop on NASIOC, theres some VF39s for sale.
good video. It helped me
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
If you put never seize on your bolts they won't rust and come off easy
nice 1 ...good video mate thank you ...I were hoping to get the up pipe and turbo out in 1 but if theres only 3 bolts holding them on I'll whip them out ....I'm only trying to get to the steering rack 2 nuts it's a nightmare ...
Thanks very help full video
This modification is incredibly effective in boosting performance. Turbo swapping on a WRX may often be necessary for some terrains and driving conditions. We're pretty sure it'll also be amazing on the STi model
You can find a vf48 for 500 on NASIOC. It would probably be a better buy.
think you forgot to show the other coolant and oil feed lines
Hi, not sure if I should go ahead or not
Hmm temping! because the VF39 is around $1100 new.
CEO of quietest tools ever
You should of added the link where you got the turbo kit
I did everything you said but I still can’t take out the turbo
Hmm I was thinking that, but the price would be way more, OEM is expensive :(
Why not go bigger? I think you can make more off a newer sti turbo. Something like a vf48
You need bigger injectors and tuning as well.
That's it! Should only take 5 minutes.
Haha, if you work fast enough, it can be done lol
You lost me at: "ok take your intake out".
Lol. It's not too bad an install if you're mechanically inclined :P
So much easier then my skyline gtr was
Same way on a 2000 impreza 2.0?
tinoushgtr you never owned a skyline go Fuck yourself
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That's just aggressive...you're angry cos the man owns/owned a Skyline? They're not rare everywhere in the world
how did you get the oil return line reconnected?
that line is kinda tough bc you cant see it. you have to feel for it and plop the turbo onto it and make sure the hoses are secured by the clamps. a picture tutorial might be easier to see if you go on nasioc.com or another subaru forum.
finished my swap and it pushed out all my oil on the garage in less than 10 seconds:) would replacing the banjo oil bolt fix this? so frustrating
You've obviously got a huge leak. I don't think the banjo ring gasket is the issue. My guess is it's more the oil return line under the turbo isn't seated properly.
So are you a real mechanic?
How he get that modified cap
I have a 2014 wrx.. Can I swap to the 2015 sti turbo? Or to the 2014 sti turbo? Without having to change intercoolers?
Yeah, but I would upgrade the intercooler so you can make more power. Otherwise it is slightly limited.
You could, but those turbos are pretty much the same other than the housing on one side. Power wise you could just tune the ecu and boost pressure to get the same thing....and the intercooler shouldnt be an issue. The vf48 isnt all that much better and the cost of a mew one is the same as buying a blouch or the new cobb 20g.
HachiRokuDesu Yeah but throwing a 20g in comes with other costs after you blow up your tranny
+george elias just get a tune and maybe put a sti intercooler on it... slightly bigger
you need a better tranny trust me :( this is coming from experieince an intercooler will just cool operating temps
How you take off the grey coolant pipe!? I can’t take it out
You just have to pry at it. Sometimes these lines can get really stuck, so twist and pry and hopefully it'll come off sooner than later.
so intercooler is connected to the throttle body and connected to the turbo?
PC Gamer Yeah your intercooler is connected to both.
thx have a 2.5 n/a baja and wanted some info'
So what's up with the restriction "pill" is just needed with stock vf39? Would I be able to take it off when upgrading?
the point of a restrictor pill is actually so you dont overboost and blow your turbo. Id definitely use this on any turbo you have. they do have aftermarket ones you can buy so you can adjust the boost.
May I ask why you swap your turbo.?
Power! With this generation WRX, there are a number of turbos that would fit in the stock location, but provide the car more power with a pro tune.
what year wrx is this, and what kind of turbo is that
05 wrx. I believe it was a vf39. Cant check cause the car is totalled
Same procedure all EJ20/25 engines.
nukem384 LOL why is that so cliche. Bought a new turbo. Proceeded to total car.
atlanticimports (WRX TD04L-13t) (STI VF39)
I read somewhere that you need to disconnect the fuel controller, and prime the system. is this necessary if I'm not changing the injectors?
aaron Cartwright you only need to prime the system if its a new turbo. A used turbo has oil in there so its fine. We didnt touch the injectors, no fuel controller finagling needed.
thanks!
Is there any way you can Remove the turbo without talking the downpipes completely off? is it a spacing issue? or is it doable?
Phil King i suppose you might be able to? Never tried because the dp comes off with like 3 more bolts. Not worth the super tight squeeze for 3 bolts.
As I found out today, no you can't. The 3rd nut for removing the uppipe sits right under the downpipe. You can see in the video access isn't an issue once the downpipe is out (3:28). You can loosen the nut with a spanner but there isn't enough clearance between the downpipe and the stud to take the nut off.
Since the wrx comes stock with turbo, can I put a bigger turbo in without having to upgrade other parts? If so how big of a turbo is max
Bigger turbo would need more fuel, so you need to upgrade your injectors and fuel pump. You will also need to upgrade the electronic boost control solenoid, bigger intercooler and will need a tune or your car will explode.
+unknownally Thx for answering, I had the same question! Still new to the world of tuning.
+lamunecadog pips you're welcome. Happy to help
For the 06 and 07 WRX, if your upgrading to a VF39, all you need is a upgraded fuel pump, Walbro 255 or equivalent, STi intercooler, silicon hoses, electronic boost controller and turbo back exhaust. No need to upgrade the stock fuel injectors as they have the same flow rate, 525cc, as STi pinks form the same model year. You need a AccessPort with a VF39 map, etune or a highly recommended protune.
Last step is to send me your turbo.
What gen wrx is this for?
It was done on an 05 WRX
is this the same as a legacy? what year is it? i have an 05 legacy.
thanks
05 wrx. Should be pretty much the same if you have an ej20 or ej25
Question if you got a subaru b4 rsk how far can ylu drive it with blowen turbo?
you shouldnt drive on a blown turbo, period. youre totally risking damaging other engine parts. if youre going to, id say stay out of boost is the best thing you can do.
oh yea&anybody can do it,it looks really easy🙄😏
Don't buy turbo on eBay it's all a scam... They send you a wrong turbo ..get you to send it back then claim they never got it !! Then end your return and keep your $$$
lol I need a new vf39 for my 04 sti if anyone has one for sale!
Do all the 05 wrx's have turbo??
+salah haji only when you hitt the booost buttuns.
docb04 what boost buttons bro. .
+docb04 lol you need to wait for the VTEC to kick in
all wrx's and sti's have turbo's bro
Bro do u evan know what a turbo is hahha omg look it up kid stupid questions
So complicated. So many bolts
Actually really easy job, can be done in about 1-1.5hrs once you get familiar with these cars, all depends on how seized the bolts are.
@atlanticimports i currently have everything disconnected except the oil return. i cant reach the clamps for it, any suggestions?
Don’t use green coolant in your Subaru!!!!
Genuine fluid from Subaru is green, so not sure what the problem is?
@@nukem384 lol no it’s not. It never has been ever.
@@nukem384 something about our engine blocks and how its grounded causes it to precipitate a bunch it’s called electrolysis. That’s why we need to use blue. Or else it’ll get brown gunk everywhere.
@@ts-vu3dd Do a google search. We're both actually right. The genuine "long life" Subaru coolant concentrate is green. But they also use blue coolant if you want the all in one.
Seems like a lot of work to take out the turbo :s
Better leaving this to the pros
Now can you do one for the FA20 WRX
Man subaru engine bays look horrible. I hope i never have to work on one 😂
I thought the same thing coming from bmw I6 engines. These turbo H4 engines are actually a breeze to work on so don't be intimidated by them.
No kidding! I Agree! I own a 04 subaru wrx limited, when ever I wrench in my engine bay, everything seams flexible and cooperative, its a small engine and fairly basic build once you understand it : ) btw great vid!! i subbed!
I own a car with a horrible engine bay ahhah you can do alot of things in a jiffy but alternator swaps and oil filter is always a jack up the car situation. but yeah I guess once you get to work on subbies it would get easier I just don't like the exhaust layout or turbo lay out haha amd the intake is abit weird, how do you guys go for spark plugs?
Luke M
Remove most of intake system on right side and remove windshield washer bottle on left side. Not too bad of a job can be done in 30-45 mins.
Luke M the mighty boxer is a bitch to work on ! But their great motors
How do you prime the turbo
Pull the fuel pump fuse and then crank the engine. The engine shouldn't turn over, which is what you want. The engine trying to start will pump oil thru the turbo, "priming" it. Do this maybe 6 turn keys and you should be good.
@@nukem384 thank you so much!