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pstevo8
12-11-2006, 12:24 PM
Trying to get a little info on turbo swapping.

I am selling my GT3037 setup, and want to know if a complete turbo, manifold, and downpipe from an 05 MR will fit on an 03. I didn't think there were any differences, but just wanted to check

Bill

dohcvtec
12-11-2006, 12:42 PM
No difference.

pstevo8
12-11-2006, 12:44 PM
Great, just what I wanted to hear

Bill

vtluu
12-11-2006, 12:48 PM
No difference.

No difference with regards to fitment, that is. The turbo itself is different (hotside), as is the ECU programming to support it.

But that's probably what you meant. :)

pstevo8
12-11-2006, 12:51 PM
Will my 03 ECU be-able to support the 05 turbo. I would think so, being that there isn't anything electronic directly attached to the turbo except the boost solenoid, which can be tuned.

Let me know if that is correct

vtluu
12-11-2006, 01:20 PM
Yes, that's correct.

pstevo8
12-11-2006, 01:26 PM
Thanks,

Bill

MitsuMan
12-11-2006, 02:29 PM
it will work just fine. the 10.5 hot side would just increase exhaust flow and not change drivability. however an 06 IX turbo needs all the oil and coolant lines to fit in an 03 VIII

dohcvtec
12-11-2006, 02:37 PM
I thought it was for an 05 MR turbo?

pstevo8
12-11-2006, 02:43 PM
It is!

But I think he was stating it as FYI!