Thanks for the informative update. Myself, I like Garrett turbos, and that's from my own personal history with their usage on other platforms. Not to say I am close-minded, and as you can probably tell, I did suggest to the original thread- starter to look at other options, i.e., visiting some reputable tuner shops in his area for tuning options, and turbos are a big part of the tuning regimen.

I stand corrected, you are right, for I did say the 3071R is a stock frame when it is not. Thanks.

 

if its an evo IV and a daily driven car i would think a stock appearing turbo would be ideal. i would think this to be a good choice with lots of room to grow. http://store.forcedperformance.net/m...Code=DSM-Turbo

 

That turbo says its for drag purpose, so I don't think I'm going to go with that one. Reason being that I live in Japan and there aren't too many straight roads, I need something with really quick spool for togue.

 

With the Garrett, you can request different A/Rs. I know all about driving in Japan, just as you do now, and yes, you want a quicker spooling turbo. Look at Tomei, Power Enterprise and again, take advantage of local knowledge around you.

 

There's two great turbo I recommend for the IV. The VI RS TD05HRA-16G6-10.5 and of course the one you mention, the TME turbo. The VI RS turbo is just a overall great turbo and the TME is great for togue because of its quicker spool. These were the 2 that I was planing on using. Also as someone mention, the IV do have the weakest internal of all the newer evo's.

There's no way to reflash the IV ecu. Although I have a Apex-i Power FC with commander that is just sitting around I have for the IV. It's actually for a V but its been customize for the IV and is a straight plug and play. I paid $1000 + shipping for it, but I'm open to offer if you do need to go that route.

Btw, are you military?

 

I realize that I am an idiot. Will someone please define Togue for me, please.

 

There's no way to reflash the IV ecu. Although I have a Apex-i Power FC with commander that is just sitting around I have for the IV. It's actually for a V but its been customize for the IV and is a straight plug and play. I paid $1000 + shipping for it, but I'm open to offer if you do need to go that route.

Btw, are you military?[/quote]

I might be interested in the Power FC but gotta look at my budget for the next couple months, and yes I am military.

Togue is basically driving curvy mountain roads in Japan

 

Oh yeah btw dropped 180,000 Yen on the IV so they are going to hold it for me until I get the rest of it in a month, but the test drive was awesome. I've never driven a AWD turbo'd car before a couple days ago (my buddy with the Evo VI rewarded me for helping him put on his sway bar) but it was awesome. I think I'm going to get another opinion on the turbo though because I don't think it's as bad as they say. But thanks for the direction guys.

 

Just a correction on the spelling. It's "touge" pronounced "toh' geh", and it is some of the most fun driving ever, especially up in Hakone. Ahhh! Fond memories! Enjoy!

 

I can't spell :P

 

What base are going to?? I'm at Yokota myself and also an evo IV owner. I can answer some questions for you also. If I hold on to the car I'm planing an evo VII ecu swap myself, 560 injectors and bigger pump are needed though. A TME would be a great turbo, if you need more power and awesome response BBK is a great option too but I'd recommend bottom end upgrade first. Good luck.

 

Curious as to which site you are buying from? or is it local....