AVO is proud to announce its latest series of bolt-in ball-bearing turbochargers, designed specifically for the Subaru Legacy GT, Spec B, and Outback XT. Based upon our famous Edge Series design, these Garrett ball-bearing turbochargers come in 5 zesty flavors, starting from the manly AVO380 to the outright outrageous AVO550. In between is the AVO420, AVO450, and AVO500 models as well. Each one has different characteristics suited to different setups. Fast spool and good power? Or bragging rights at the local drag track? Our turbochargers are designed from the ground up for performance, removing all the compromises inherent in OEM designs.

The AVO380LGT is a hybrid that combines the AVO420LGT compressor housing with a Legacy-specific AVO 3-4 exhaust housing. This  combination is designed for a quicker spool than the AVO420LGT with great mid-range power and good top-end power. It is a great choice for people that have minimal modifications,  as fuel system upgrades are not required with this turbo. However, for anybody looking to push past 350hp, it will become necessary to upgrade the fuel pump and possibly the fuel injectors. And of course, the more air it can pump, the better it works, so seriously think about investing in some intake and exhaust upgrades as well.

All of our ball-bearing turbochargers are water-cooled and comes with the proper oil and water lines, and a 15psi adjustable AVO solid wastegate actuator that allows fine tuning of boost levels. AVO turbochargers have been designed to withstand the harshest conditions around the world, and have undergone extensive on-location testing in them to ensure only the best for our customers, where ever they may be. AVO products are not designed to be as reliable as OEM - they are designed to be much better than OEM. High nickel content housings ensure our turbos will go the distance. And the Garrett compressor and turbine wheels are light weight with knife-like edges for unmatched spooling, yet built strong for reliability. An AVO ball-bearing turbocharger is likely to outlast your engine.

How fast does it spool? Well, as the chart below shows, with the right additional supporting modifications and an appropriate ECU tuning, it can spool faster than the factory setup.

That is not all the chart has to tell us, obviously. Not only does it spool faster, but it maintains that power all the way to redline. In fact, during one run we hit an amazing 324.75 wheel hp, a gain of about 128.5hp *at the wheel* from stock. We saw 16psi of boost at 3300rpms. Now, this is not due to the turbo alone, of course, as there is a full set of engine modifications to support this turbo. An AVO intake system, turbo back exhaust system, Ver.2 TMIC, and engine tune was also necessary, along with upgraded fuel injectors and a high-flow AVO fuel pump upgrade. TGV deletes were also fitted, as we have noticed that Legacy TGV valves can really slow things down with bigger turbos. All necessary bits for getting the most from any turbocharger upgrade.

But the second chart shows what most users will see as a pure bolt-in with the actuator at it's initial setting of 14psi. We achieved an easy, torquey 300/285 wheel hp/torque. So this is a very flexible ball-bearing turbocharger that will have a wide range of applications, and is easily our top recommendation for most street applications. And given it's excellent top-end, it won't let you down at the circuit either!

AVO380lgt Information PDF 

 You can find it at our online shop here!