Neddih
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- Chris
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Turbo is supposed to be delivered this Friday, I'm posting this thread and saving a few posts for pictures and a write up along side installing and getting tuned by Drob. Hoping to be tuned and finished within a month depending on work.
Follow the journey haha
*UPDATE 1/6/2022* - Turbo is here! I took some photos, I will take some with measurements later today also.
EDIT2 1/18/2022: I made a new post pointing out the delays i've had but realized I forgot to share some of the other information I had at start after communicating with Vargas and obtaining the turbo. I was unable to get an Install Kit along with the turbo when Vargas sent it to me, which means this install will really show how the fitment is compared to factory, other than a few specific things I'm replacing (with OEM) on install:
1: Turbo-manifold gasket
2: Turbo-downpipe gasket
3: Replacement Downpipe studs
(All three of these items replaced are OEM replacements, nothing aftermarket, oil and coolant gaskets, etc. will be reused IF POSSIBLE, car has ~50,000 miles.)
The other item of note is oil weight since I do know bigger turbos so far have suggested different than OEM weights. I asked specifically about changing oil weights and Vargas' recommendation and they stated they prefer using 0w-40 or 5w-40 with their units. (Amsoil brand, which is the brand I already use as well) I was originally going to use 0w-40, however since I was unable to get enough of the 0w-40 for free AND the fact that its now that cold north-eastern winter here, I'm opting Amsoil Signature 0w-30 for now. (And for free. Big seller. Main seller...)
TLDR: Few OEM part refreshes, and Oil will be Amsoil signature 0w-30, to be changed a week from now, ahead of install and tune.
Follow the journey haha
*UPDATE 1/6/2022* - Turbo is here! I took some photos, I will take some with measurements later today also.
EDIT2 1/18/2022: I made a new post pointing out the delays i've had but realized I forgot to share some of the other information I had at start after communicating with Vargas and obtaining the turbo. I was unable to get an Install Kit along with the turbo when Vargas sent it to me, which means this install will really show how the fitment is compared to factory, other than a few specific things I'm replacing (with OEM) on install:
1: Turbo-manifold gasket
2: Turbo-downpipe gasket
3: Replacement Downpipe studs
(All three of these items replaced are OEM replacements, nothing aftermarket, oil and coolant gaskets, etc. will be reused IF POSSIBLE, car has ~50,000 miles.)
The other item of note is oil weight since I do know bigger turbos so far have suggested different than OEM weights. I asked specifically about changing oil weights and Vargas' recommendation and they stated they prefer using 0w-40 or 5w-40 with their units. (Amsoil brand, which is the brand I already use as well) I was originally going to use 0w-40, however since I was unable to get enough of the 0w-40 for free AND the fact that its now that cold north-eastern winter here, I'm opting Amsoil Signature 0w-30 for now. (And for free. Big seller. Main seller...)
TLDR: Few OEM part refreshes, and Oil will be Amsoil signature 0w-30, to be changed a week from now, ahead of install and tune.
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