newb questions..

[Kavik]

i think you came to the right decision 

and, if you're having it custom tuned, can't you just have them tweak the boost map so the boost comes a little more gradualy if that's what you're looking for?

[spoolordie]

ryno509 made like 218awhp on a mustang dyno on a cheap stg2 setup with his 2.0L

[TheBigChill]

I thought the vf39 would be better is because of the later spool...thought it be a little less harsh on the trans.

 I'd say that's a safe assumption, though I've personally never ran an upgraded turbo on a Subaru.  Anytime you can deliver torque a touch later and more linear, that's    for the tranny.

 I think you have a good plan by going stage 2 before throwing on a turbo, and just don't romp on the thing all day if the tranny worries you.  Roll on the throttle, just don't beat it too bad.

[AudiTT]

Haha I was only rough on the tt because the haldex just doesn't break. Torque spike at 22psi made for nice awd burnouts. Slip it hard at 5500 and first gear just spun.

[RS25BG]

Don't be scared of the tranny...I ran my stage 3 n dropped it from 5k/flat foot shifted when I went to the strip..still works fine..that is until my build is done then I have no garuntees.

Stage 2 I wouldn't even bother worrying about your tranny..don't drive like a retard n ull be fine

[TheBigChill]

Don't be scared of the tranny...I ran my stage 3 n dropped it from 5k/flat foot shifted when I went to the strip..still works fine..that is until my build is done then I have no garuntees.

Stage 2 I wouldn't even bother worrying about your tranny..don't drive like a retard n ull be fine

 Those two things don't match.        Then again, I guess you;re living proof...

[spoolordie]

Bignicks living proof 6 puck clutch on stock tranny with a 18g

[TheBigChill]

Bignicks living proof 6 puck clutch on stock tranny with a 18g

 It's good to know people aren't having too many problems.  You've blown 2nd gear, right Dan ?

[RS25BG]

Those two things don't match.        Then again, I guess you;re living proof...

you are right they dont match, only way to get a decent time with a laggy turbo.  i dont do it at every stoplight, only when i go to the track.

but at the same time, im not just another tuner kid, i can drive.

It's good to know people aren't having too many problems.  You've blown 2nd gear, right Dan ?

i hear alot of the same thing, everyone is very scared of these 5spd's...im sure they are weaker but ive had no reason to be scared (yet). i def see straight cut in my near future tho, fuck helical.

Bignicks living proof 6 puck clutch on stock tranny with a 18g

yea we'll see how long that lasts though dan...hopefully for a while, doubt im gonna take my chances with a 6 puck tho, much rather go stage 2 HD clutch of some sort.

[TheBigChill]

  I'm totally on-board w/ the notion that a lot of irresponsible driving caused a ton of the tranny issues you hear w/ WRX's.  At the same time though, they could be better.

  Helical gears are actually stronger than straight, it's that Helical just produces a lot of thrust load (spread shafts, crack case, break gears).  I ran a 1st-5th straight cut gear-box from PAR Engineering in Australia on my Mazda, w/ needle roller conversion.  I broke multiple gears and in separate instances.  It was terrible, and I'm still not 100% sure what happened, but looked like long term "pitting" caused weak spots on some teeth.   PAR would not warranty my gears because I could not prove that I used NEO Synthetic 75w-90HD, w/ strict 5,000 mile change intervals for daily driver duty.  Pissed.  Sounds like PPG have a good rep though.

[spoolordie]

no ive never blown a gear on my stock 5spd knock on wood