{"title":"Subaru Forester (2009-13)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Forester today with the highest quality parts on the market. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tr-td05-18g-bolt-on-turbo-stock-replacement-for-subaru-wrx-08-14-forester-09-13-legacy-gt-05-09-flange-outlet","title":"TR TD05-18G Bolt On Turbo Stock Replacement | Subaru WRX (2008-14), Forester (2009-13) \u0026 Legacy GT (2005-09) (Flange Outlet)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTR TD05-18G Bolt On Turbo Stock Replacement | Subaru WRX (2008-14), Forester (2009-13) \u0026amp; Legacy GT (2005-09) (Flange Outlet)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TR TD05-18G Turbo is the one of the best turbo upgrade for your street car. T\u003cstrong\u003ehe turbo characteristics are very similar to factory VF42 turbo but with an increased spool rate and capacity to handle power upwards of 350WHP\u003c\/strong\u003e so it makes a great addition to your engine if you are planning to keep your car daily driver friendly. The turbo comes with all fitting and gaskets, ready to bolt on out of the box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you need more Motul 300v? Add some more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tomiokaracing.com\/collections\/motul-300v\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"500\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eBearing Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003eJournal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eFlange Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Subaru 5-Bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" width=\"100\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003eCompressor Wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" width=\"36\"\u003eIn:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" width=\"364\"\u003e50.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003eEx:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" width=\"364\"\u003e68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"27\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurbine Wheel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"27\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eActuator:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"27\"\u003e1.1 Bar \/ 16 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"27\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eTurbine Housing:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"27\"\u003e7 cm2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"27\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMax. Power:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"27\"\u003e400 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eTurbocharger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eActuator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eOil Pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eWater Pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eGaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eHardware kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eMotul 300V 2L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008-2014 Subaru WRX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2009-2013 Subaru Forester XT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005-2009 Subaru Legacy GT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWastegate actuator spring choice: 1.1 bar vs 1.3 bar (what customers need to know)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the spring actually controls (and why it matters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a pneumatic internal wastegate, the actuator spring sets your gate pressure (often called base boost): the boost level where the wastegate starts to open because boost pressure overcomes spring force. Haltech describes it simply: changing spring pressure changes the default boost pressure, and when boost exceeds spring pressure the valve opens and begins regulating boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 1.1 bar (16.1 psi) \/ Red if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a lower boost map (street\/traction\/valet) around the mid-teens. Remember: you can’t go under the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour normal target boost is roughly 18–22 psi and you want good controller authority and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re building a setup where drivability and multiple boost modes matter (daily + weekend map).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 1.3 bar (19.1 psi) \/ Silver if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not run low boost—your “low boost” is still ~19 psi or higher. (If you need 15–17 psi sometimes, don’t pick this.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour normal target boost is roughly 22–28 psi and you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eless “work” from the boost control system to hit target, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etypically better resistance to the wastegate being pushed open early (especially in higher load \/ backpressure situations).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are two different “maximum boost” questions people ask:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Maximum boost your boost control can hold consistently\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the GFB rule-of-thumb (target boost ≤ ~2× gate pressure) :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 1.1 bar \/ 16.1 psi spring, the “control stability ceiling” is roughly ~32 psi (2 × 16.1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 1.3 bar \/ 19.1 psi spring, the “control stability ceiling” is roughly ~38 psi (2 × 19.1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReality check: that does not mean “safe to run 32–38 psi.” It means beyond ~2× gate pressure, boost control tends to get inconsistent because the actuator isn’t receiving enough meaningful reference signal for correction. GFB explains that once you go beyond double, boost control becomes less stable and more affected by variables like RPM\/load\/backpressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Maximum boost your turbo\/engine can safely run\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s not spring-limited. It’s limited by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eturbo efficiency and speed\/heat,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efuel quality and knock margin,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintake temps\/intercooling,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexhaust backpressure,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eengine\/clutch\/trans limits,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etuner strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run less boost than the spring rating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Spring pressure is the lowest boost level you can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a stiffer spring automatically mean higher peak boost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot automatically. It mainly raises minimum boost and changes how the wastegate behaves. Boost above spring comes from the control strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do people say “don’t exceed 2× the spring”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause boost control gets less stable as target boost gets too far above gate pressure; beyond ~double you tend to lose correction authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat spring gives the best spool and boost stability?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA spring that puts gate pressure about 10–20% under your target boost is a strong general guideline for best performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomioka Racing (TR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42179760324654,"sku":"TR-TS1004","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/9745\/8491\/files\/tr-td05-18g-bolt-on-turbo-stock-replacement-subaru-wrx-2008-14-forester-2009-13-legacy-gt-2005-09-flange-outlet-7977370.jpg?v=1773941181"},{"product_id":"tr-td05-20g-bolt-on-turbo-stock-replacement-for-subaru-wrx-08-14-forester-09-13-legacy-gt-05-09-flange-outlet","title":"TR TD05-20G Bolt On Turbo Stock Replacement | Subaru WRX (2008-14), Forester (2009-13) \u0026 Legacy GT (2005-09) (Flange Outlet)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTR TD05-20G Bolt On Turbo Stock Replacement | Subaru WRX (2008-14), Forester (2009-13) \u0026amp; Legacy GT (2005-09) (Flange Outlet)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy far the most popular turbo for Subaru ! If you are looking for a street\/track turbo look no further, the TR TD05-20G turbo makes a excellent street and track turbo. \u003cstrong\u003eThis turbo is capable of up to 400WHP and maintain a street drivability when you are off the track.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a larger wheel blades then the TR TD05-18G this turbo can handle mid to high end horsepower without increasing the lag time on the turbo when compared to stock. The turbo comes with all fitting and gaskets, ready to bolt on out of the box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTR\u003c\/b\u003e has partnered with \u003cb\u003eMotul USA\u003c\/b\u003e to offer a free 2L can of 300V 5W30 or 5W40 with any purchase of TR turbos! Choose your oil of choice in the options and we will include it in your order!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you need more Motul 300v? Add some more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tomiokaracing.com\/collections\/motul-300v\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" width=\"500\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eBearing Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003eJournal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eFlange Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Subaru 5-Bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"100\"\u003eCompressor Wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" width=\"36\"\u003eIn:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" width=\"364\"\u003e52.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\"\u003eEx:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" width=\"364\"\u003e68 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\" height=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurbine Wheel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" colspan=\"2\" height=\"27\"\u003eActuator:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" height=\"27\"\u003e1.1 Bar \/ 16 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" height=\"27\"\u003eTurbine Housing:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"27\"\u003e8 cm2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#CCCCCC\" colspan=\"2\" height=\"27\"\u003eMax. 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Haltech describes it simply: changing spring pressure changes the default boost pressure, and when boost exceeds spring pressure the valve opens and begins regulating boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 1.1 bar (16.1 psi) \/ Red if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a lower boost map (street\/traction\/valet) around the mid-teens. Remember: you can’t go under the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour normal target boost is roughly 18–22 psi and you want good controller authority and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re building a setup where drivability and multiple boost modes matter (daily + weekend map).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 1.3 bar (19.1 psi) \/ Silver if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not run low boost—your “low boost” is still ~19 psi or higher. 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Haltech describes it simply: changing spring pressure changes the default boost pressure, and when boost exceeds spring pressure the valve opens and begins regulating boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 1.1 bar (16.1 psi) \/ Red if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a lower boost map (street\/traction\/valet) around the mid-teens. Remember: you can’t go under the spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour normal target boost is roughly 18–22 psi and you want good controller authority and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re building a setup where drivability and multiple boost modes matter (daily + weekend map).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 1.3 bar (19.1 psi) \/ Silver if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not run low boost—your “low boost” is still ~19 psi or higher. 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