Then blow my gear box

Seriously, TD05 18G or 20G is going to be what you are after.

My 2.0L WRX with an 18G (and FMIC) hit hard in the lower RPM to on a 2.5 it will work well.

In your build thread you mentioned money was no object, so put a six speed behind it and you won't have that problem. Besides, there have been people on here running somewhat similar peak values without killing a 5 speed. I could be wrong but I think Rossco was after his build. Drive it sensibly and all is well. I'm still running a 5 speed without any dramas. What Gav has up for sale is a damn good turbo and if I hadn't spent my money on going away I'd snap it up.

The problem is finding a set up to suit my driving style and ability, I actually quite like the TD04 as a daily driver and I'm not one to do big top speeds, I hardly go over 100 km I just like the feeling of poping in and out of corners without breaking the speed limit. just after that bit more than the td04 can offer so the 16g seemed like the better option for keeping the lag down and the lower torque high with a bit better mid range. Plus with a 16 I don't need to change my injectors or the intercooler i can see the 16 making the car what I want

[QUOTE=Sonic;726439]The problem is finding a set up to suit my driving style and ability, I actually quite like the TD04 as a daily driver and I'm not one to do big top speeds, I hardly go over 100 km I just like the feeling of poping in and out of corners without breaking the speed limit. just after that bit more than the td04 can offer so the 16g seemed like the better option for keeping the lag down and the lower torque high with a bit better mid range. Plus with a 16 I don't need to change my injectors or the intercooler i can see the 16 making the car what I want[/QUOTE]

Starting your question off with this mission statement would have saved you alot of time.

I also love the punch out of corners... but I love some good old-fashioned speeed!

This TD05 you want...

Is it off a 94-96 WRX? They came factory with the TD05. I would avoid putting an old turbo like that onto a MY06.

[QUOTE=Kato;726478]This TD05 you want...

Is it off a 94-96 WRX? They came factory with the TD05. I would avoid putting an old turbo like that onto a MY06.[/QUOTE]


yeah thats correct, i seen it on gumtree 180 bucks thought i put it on if i liked it id buy a new one, or if it wasnt enough id know to buy the 18g

Putting a potentially 18 year old turbo on a car is just asking for trouble.

If it was going on a GC8, sure ok. But given you will be up for a retune, just to find out if it works - I'd put on a eBay TD05 first.

Rather than go 'oh that's cheap I'll give it a go'. Think it out and do it correctly once.

[QUOTE=Kato;726484]Putting a potentially 18 year old turbo on a car is just asking for trouble.

If it was going on a GC8, sure ok. But given you will be up for a retune, just to find out if it works - I'd put on a eBay TD05 first.

Rather than go 'oh that's cheap I'll give it a go'. Think it out and do it correctly once.[/QUOTE]


I cant disagree with that, suppose ill just grab a blouch 16g 10 cm housing.
and if it doesnt drive how i thought im sure one of the 2l guys will be happy to take it off my hands for good price :-)

Good thing I have a 2L :p