Jump both feet in if you want to learn. Then you will force yourself to make new friends to help. As a mechanic I appreciate the guy who tried like hell and asked for help. They also make the best students, and eventually become great mechanics. Because they listen and don’t give up.
Back, back in the day I pulled fuse 11 to crank and circulate oil. But that was a bugeye which is probably older then half the demographic now. *Lifts cane and shakes it randomly at horizon.*
It's great you showed the importance of priming the turbo with oil first. I've seen too many video where people don't do this. They just swap in another not injecting any oil at all.
Hands down best install video I've seen, putting my new turbo in this spring, accidentally got a cob 20g, got to sell it so I can get the grimspeed one, the one I thought I bought 😢
Installing now. The m10 nut nearest the passenger side wheel doesn't seem it has enough room to slip in the groove machined on turbo housing. Suggestions?
Thank you very much Mike, we appreciate the support! The beautiful thing is that all those products are designed around one-another, that means not only is the quality consistent, but also the fit/finish and performance is there.
I don't understand why subaru decided to go flange turbo in 2008-2014 WRX. We're missing out lots of turbo options because of that. I'm I wrong to say the only way around it is to swap to an STI or N/A 2.5i long runners intake manifold?
When do you reinstall the coolant drain hose..its a bear to get off and I'm sure to put back on. I have my BB550 on order and old turbo was removed yesterday
I haven't done this before, but it looks like dropping the up pipe or lowering the header might make for easier access while trying to install the turbo.
I will be ordering this soon. To put it in my 2013 WRX hatch. And gonna order a new invidia exhaust. Already have the invidia exhaust just gonna get a new one. Also what brand front mount should I go with. 🤔🤔🤔 Grimmspeed for sure 😊😊
That's awesome to hear Joshua, thank you very much for supporting our company!! Haha, smart man, the GS turbos were designed around our intercooler systems so it's a match made in heaven 😊
Good question, for the most part bigger injectors and upgraded fuel pump, other than that everything will just bolt in. You may want to upgrade fuel rails/lines as well so you don't run into issues with fuel delivery limitations with the stock lines.
Agreed, but the space is so tight that it is hard to capture on camera. It's noted in the video. Capable installers should be able to put 2 and 2 together to know that the oil line needs to be reconnected.
It's something we might tackle in the future, but for now a stock-location turbo making 400-500+ is a great compliment to all our existing bolt-on parts!
@@GrimmSpeed gear wrench has some pretty good ones for a good price. Better bang for your buck than snap-on. I personally need to get a better impact. I heard Milwaukee has some pretty good ones. Any recommendations for impacts? Preferably a 3/8s impact.
@@GrimmSpeed i have a 2010 wrx, the intake side outlet of the turbo to the inter cooler presses against a wiring connector, what’s up with that? and which intercooler do i need for this
Why haven't I seen any videos on people installing it on there 04 wrx? I have a 04 wrx and would love to make a video once I have the cash to buy one lol
For the JB400 we suggest a 1050 injector, and an AEM 340 pump. For the BB500 we suggest an ID 1300 injector and it wouldn't hurt to run a bigger pump. These are just suggestions. Give us a call and we can talk about the why and the other options you have.
If this turbo it up to the quality of your other parts it's gonna be killer the bb500 is looking to be a amazing little turbo getting 20psi by 4000 is crazy and quite nice due to not wanting alot of power before that
The short answer is, if your FMIC is designed to attach to your OEM VF (STI) Turbo, then it should also work with either the JB400 or BB500 considering they're both stock-location units!
If you're gonna do this job you might as well remove the intake manifold. It doesn't take long and you can drill out those nasty TGVs. Plus you have much more space to work with making the job 1000x easier on you and your fingers.
Jump both feet in if you want to learn. Then you will force yourself to make new friends to help. As a mechanic I appreciate the guy who tried like hell and asked for help. They also make the best students, and eventually become great mechanics. Because they listen and don’t give up.
Back, back in the day I pulled fuse 11 to crank and circulate oil. But that was a bugeye which is probably older then half the demographic now. *Lifts cane and shakes it randomly at horizon.*
Haha, aaahh the good old days of modifying!
It's great you showed the importance of priming the turbo with oil first. I've seen too many video where people don't do this. They just swap in another not injecting any oil at all.
This is exactly what i want for my 14 sti hatch, i will be purchasing this turbo very soon! Excellent video by the way.
Hands down best install video I've seen, putting my new turbo in this spring, accidentally got a cob 20g, got to sell it so I can get the grimspeed one, the one I thought I bought 😢
Installing now. The m10 nut nearest the passenger side wheel doesn't seem it has enough room to slip in the groove machined on turbo housing. Suggestions?
I'm installing the JB400 tomorrow on my STI... I'm stoked!
Wooot! Congrats! Hopefully the install went well. Tag #grimmspeed with the results!
This is the best video I’ve seen for replacing a turbo. Super detailed!
So excited to get one of these paired with a nice fmic 😍 dp, intake and boost controller already beautiful grimmspeed products
Thank you very much Mike, we appreciate the support! The beautiful thing is that all those products are designed around one-another, that means not only is the quality consistent, but also the fit/finish and performance is there.
Can't wait to see what GrimmSpeed has instore for the FA20 WRX platform! Good times!
We're always working on something new and with how well-received this line of turbos has been, an FA20 variant might just become a reality!
Will the sti conversion hose work with any front mount or it’s for grumped front mount only?
I don't understand why subaru decided to go flange turbo in 2008-2014 WRX.
We're missing out lots of turbo options because of that.
I'm I wrong to say the only way around it is to swap to an STI or N/A 2.5i long runners intake manifold?
When do you reinstall the coolant drain hose..its a bear to get off and I'm sure to put back on. I have my BB550 on order and old turbo was removed yesterday
I haven't done this before, but it looks like dropping the up pipe or lowering the header might make for easier access while trying to install the turbo.
Actually if you keep the uppipe in place it helps align everything upon reinstall.
Are both of these turbos CARB legal? It would be amazing to know that they are, and if they come with a sticker or plate with their CARB EO numbers.
I will be ordering this soon. To put it in my 2013 WRX hatch. And gonna order a new invidia exhaust. Already have the invidia exhaust just gonna get a new one. Also what brand front mount should I go with. 🤔🤔🤔 Grimmspeed for sure 😊😊
Why would you get a new one if you already have one?
That's awesome to hear Joshua, thank you very much for supporting our company!! Haha, smart man, the GS turbos were designed around our intercooler systems so it's a match made in heaven 😊
what all is needed to make this work with a 2002 wrx?
Good question, for the most part bigger injectors and upgraded fuel pump, other than that everything will just bolt in. You may want to upgrade fuel rails/lines as well so you don't run into issues with fuel delivery limitations with the stock lines.
Hello grimmspeed I recently purchased the bb500 turbo and I was wondering if you have any videos of it driving with the bb500 or dyno videos
That is something we are currently working on putting together. When we do have that ready, it will likely but posted to your youtube channel.
wait how am i suppose to turn on the car to break in the turbo if it needs to be tuned im at a lost
You can turn the car on but best not to actually drive your car normally or hard until you have a tuner send you a map
Of the things to show, connecting the bottom oil line would've been the MOST important thing to show.
Agreed, but the space is so tight that it is hard to capture on camera. It's noted in the video. Capable installers should be able to put 2 and 2 together to know that the oil line needs to be reconnected.
@shuckyducky710 so how'd you do it?
You guys should make a rotated kit!
It's something we might tackle in the future, but for now a stock-location turbo making 400-500+ is a great compliment to all our existing bolt-on parts!
Can you guys make a VF52 version please!
We likely won't make a VF52-style turbo, HOWEVER these turbos can be equipped in a 05-09 LGT/08-14 WRX with our TMIC/FMIC and conversion hose!
How does this compare to the Cobb 20G?
JB400 is slightly bigger and allows for a bit more potential power over the Cobb 20g.
Y’all should get ratcheting open end wrenches. They are so convenient for tight spaces.
You are right, we need a shop tool upgrade for sure. It's in the works!
@@GrimmSpeed gear wrench has some pretty good ones for a good price. Better bang for your buck than snap-on. I personally need to get a better impact. I heard Milwaukee has some pretty good ones. Any recommendations for impacts? Preferably a 3/8s impact.
Do you need the 3 port boost control solenoid to install the turbo? Having some trouble finding the right ports on my stock one
For tunability, it is highly recommended.
@@GrimmSpeed i have a 2010 wrx, the intake side outlet of the turbo to the inter cooler presses against a wiring connector, what’s up with that? and which intercooler do i need for this
Why is an oil change necessary?
It's best to run fresh oil through the turbo on first start up. That way you know bearings are being coated and lubricated
Why haven't I seen any videos on people installing it on there 04 wrx? I have a 04 wrx and would love to make a video once I have the cash to buy one lol
People certainly have installed them, i guess they just don't film it. You could be the first!
How does it compare to a Cobb 20g? Trying to decide between that and a JB400 now lol
JB400 is slightly bigger and allows for a bit more potential power over the Cobb 20g.
How big the injector and fuel pump did you guys use?
For the JB400 we suggest a 1050 injector, and an AEM 340 pump. For the BB500 we suggest an ID 1300 injector and it wouldn't hurt to run a bigger pump. These are just suggestions. Give us a call and we can talk about the why and the other options you have.
If this turbo it up to the quality of your other parts it's gonna be killer the bb500 is looking to be a amazing little turbo getting 20psi by 4000 is crazy and quite nice due to not wanting alot of power before that
Absolutely, we've got a certain product quality to uphold and that's true of every GrimmSpeed Product big or small. Thanks for the GS support Alex!!
Would the JB400 work just fine with TMI? I already have a grimmspeed top mount on my 17 STI
Yes, the GrimmSpeed JB400 or BB500 will work fine with our Top Mount.
Time to spend 😍😍😍
😎and the timing couldn't be better to modify/upgrade.
Might be a dumb question … will this work on other fmic brands such as Perrin?
The short answer is, if your FMIC is designed to attach to your OEM VF (STI) Turbo, then it should also work with either the JB400 or BB500 considering they're both stock-location units!
@@GrimmSpeed looks like we’re in business, can’t wait to get my new turbo 🥰 just ordered the BB500 yesterday 🙌
@@BrUc3Lee1121 that's awesome to hear, thank you very much for the support!!
I wanna know how it does on the dyno looking for a turbo to make 450whp on a mustang dyno
Great instructions
Thank you very much!!
Grimmspeed needs to make turbo inlets as well. 😀
They do?
@@jacobwagoner6820 they make one for the FA20 but not for the EJ25
Check out the turbo inlets we offer here: www.grimmspeed.com/search.php?search_query=turbo+inlet
@@GrimmSpeed Please make a turbo inlet for the 15-21 STI :)
If you're gonna do this job you might as well remove the intake manifold. It doesn't take long and you can drill out those nasty TGVs. Plus you have much more space to work with making the job 1000x easier on you and your fingers.
Yes, removing the intake manifold would make the job easier, but it is not necessary.
What size injectors are recommended with e85 for this set up buying it next month
We recommend running Injector Dynamics 1050's
Hype is real 🤞🏼🔥
Yessir!!
So a turbo swap takes about 15mins? Nice!
In a perfect world where nothing can go wrong.
Haha, let's see if you can do it even quicker!
Dude, that was more exciting than heart surgery!! Lol. Obviously.