Has anyone ever used the little wrx turbo on a b18c? I can get a really good deal on one and just wanted to put together a lilttle backyard turbo setup. I'm just not sure if it will get a little winded at higher rpms anyone know?

 

i'm sure the overwhelming response your going to get is that it is a TERRIBLY small turbo for the b18

 

not sure how it'll do on a b18c, but the stock wrx turbo on a wrx has good response low/mid end...but top-end isn't all that great. might be the same or different...not sure.

 

id say jump for a big 16g off a EVO VIII. if ur doing a budget build.

 

No this turbo will suck hard donkey nuts on a b18c. I have one on my sohc and it runs out of breath a little up top so i'm sure on the b18c it would not do so well.

 

Whats your redline on your sohc I think I might just swap in my sohc will I rebuild my B anyways but yeah the turbo is def small I was just curious if anyone had tried it on a b.....do you have any numbers or times on your sohc?

 

Redlines at 7200 rpms. My best time was a 13.7 so far in my 98 ex coupe, but i never get a decent launch.

 

im runnin the wrx on my d16 y7/y8 mini me

its a great turbo for the d (quick spool and lots of torque) but you'll want something much larger for your b18c

 

If I do end up using this turbo on my B it was not going to be permenent I was really curious if it will peform decent. All I have to compare it to is the fact that it does pretty well with the subby and the VW GTI is using a similar sized turbo on their 1.8. Looks like I might have to give it a try just to find out

 

if you don't mind changing/modifying your manifold and dp and charge pipe setup for the new turbo go for it man. give it a whirl and see how it feels. its deffintily going to feel like a supercharger on yours..with instant boost lol and 0 lag. i know on mine just backing out of my driveway hitting 1.5k rpm i could hear it start spooling up lol

enjoy the boost

 

what size turbo are you running and on a b as well?

 

im using the td04l-13g(the wrx) turbo but on my d16 y7/y8 mini-me

 

hell...the stock WRX turbo runs out of breath up top with a stock WRX even! they SUCK, period. I HATE mine.

 

Yea they do suck on a wrx. No top end whatsoever.