How much power can a stock WRX Turbo make?
Dyno Power From stock, these cars produce around 150kw at the wheels, on a good day. On 98 this car produced around 240kw, which already made for a rapid car.
Can you turbo a stock Subaru Impreza?
There is NO WAY you could turbocharge the Impreza for $4,000. Even if you did or could, the WRX has SO many other factory upgrades — wider bodywork, bigger brakes, bigger wheels and tires, performance suspension, the list goes on.
What Turbo does a stock WRX have?
IHI VF52 Turbocharger
Here, you are looking at the Subaru OEM IHI VF52 Turbocharger. This is the factory turbocharger that came equipped in the Subaru WRX from 2009-2012 models and makes for a nice upgrade over the factory turbocharger.
Is WRX a stock turbo?
For a more realistic measure, the average “fast” stock turbo’d WRX will run in the area of 13.1-13.3 at around 103-104mph.
What should the PSI be on a Subaru WRX?
The stock turbo can handle a lot more than 11.5 PSI and still supply good flow rates. With tuning alone, you can raise the boost and hold it longer. Of course there are limits though and even a 4-cylinder Subaru motor can push the turbo into a range of diminishing boost for a given flow rate. This is what you WANT though.
Why does a Subaru WRX have a turbo?
Any turbo adds a sort of resistance to the system. The turbo actually acts to rob you of power as the engine gets going. It takes the engine some work to start spinning that hot side of the turbo. This is what we call lag at it is part of why turbos don’t just make fixed boost numbers.
What kind of drive system does the Subaru WRX STi have?
The DCCD All-Wheel Drive system also incorporates limited-slip helical front and Torsen ® rear differentials. The WRX STI is inspired by generations of STI rally cars, which have carried Subaru Motorsports USA to 13 of the last 15 U.S. national rally championships and a rallycross championship in 2019.
Is it possible to raise Turbo to 11.5 psi?
When/if you get a more aggressive tune on there, you will still see the same kind of boost fall off from peak however you will see it at higher numbers. The stock turbo can handle a lot more than 11.5 PSI and still supply good flow rates. With tuning alone, you can raise the boost and hold it longer.