What is the CC dsplacement of a WRX ?
I find that a close match will give better
results with a turbo, as far as lag and
spool up, tho most stock turbos are on the
conservative side in those properties, but
the WRX is a little hotter than most off the
shelf turbo vehicles, so it might not be as
low key as some others.
In my years of study on turbos and systems,
I have come to the feeling that a turbo from
a 1.8 to a 2.0 and 2.2 Mazda would probably
work quite well. One thing to think about is
where do you want the boost to be, I think
most of us need more grunt on the highway,
and with the gearing and RPMs we turn on the
highway, the lag is not nearly as much of a problem
as it could be if you were Drag Racing or other
street style racing (Tracks only please) so I would
take the WRX turbo stuff, if for nothing else trade
value, you know somebody out there is going to
want it, and trade you for a smaller (if needed)
turbo as well as some other cash for your upgrades
Cost for an install, well I'd say 2 days and shop rates
for those days, plus tuning, unless this is supported
by the owner or the upgrade Co. that sold the system
I'd say good trade, with the info I have
Wild
