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#1 of 29 Subaru Mods by paisan

Apr 27, 2007 (7:16 am)

Subaru Specific Mods

#2 of 29 Any STI mods for Subaru Legacy? by sakura

Mar 07, 2007 (6:59 pm)




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#3 of 29 Any STI mods for Subaru Legacy? by sakura

Mar 29, 2005 (1:50 pm)

Hi All,
 
Seriously considering getting the new 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited. I test drove it and found it SUPERB for handling and great acceleration. However, being a huge fan of upgrades ,
 
* Are there ANY real modifications available to the Legacy (in the U.S.), from STI (Subaru's awesome racing division)?
 
I heard about a chip you can add on, that unlocks the full power of the WRX STI engine on the Legacy, but a follow-up question (if this chip exists):
 
* Why wouldn't Subaru just have the full power unlocked on the STI engine for the Legacy? Could it be that the Transmission can't handle it? (I'm looking for an Automatic.) Or just horrible fuel economy?
 
Thanks in advance for any help on upgrades here! I'm willing to import if it works.
 
Lastly, any new updates on getting the Audio System replaced w/ Aftermarket? Last time I checked, there are no adequate face plates to cleanly install an aftermarket Audio Systems, sigh.
 
Thanks!

#4 of 29 If Subaru by driftracer

Mar 29, 2005 (1:58 pm)

made the Legacy GT with 300+ hp, it would do several things, I feel: one, it would directly impact the WRX STi market share; two, it may cause many consumers NOT to buy it, since talking the wife into a 250 hp car is one thing, but talking her into a 300 hp version is another; and there's not yet a market for a 300 hp wagon, especially at the price point Subaru is trying to maintain.

#5 of 29 Aftermarket for Legacy by erickson00

Mar 31, 2005 (11:49 am)

So aside from marketing issues, are there in fact chips for the Legacy? An online search yielded me no results. I'd like to know if I can add a chip to bump the HP up to 300. I have not purchased a Legacy yet, but I plan to very soon. I want the short throw shifter (I heard the stock shifter has a long throw, much like my current Prelude).
 
Crutchfield reps told me there was no aftermarket CD player to fit the Legacy. I guess I will be stuck with a crappy stock unit

#6 of 29 Re: Aftermarket for Legacy [erickson00] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 31, 2005 (11:59 am)

Replying to: erickson00 (Mar 31, 2005 11:49 am)
You're not going to get 50HP out of a chip. That's not realistic I don't think. If you really want 50 more HP (reliable, practical HP I mean, not a nitrous bottle), you're going to have to spend some serious money.

#7 of 29 Vishnu Chip by buddhabman

Mar 31, 2005 (1:53 pm)

There is a reflashed ECU available for the Subaru Leagcy GT. I think the West Coast EVO/STi Tuner Guru Vishnu sells it. The claim is for 50HP/50LB-Ft Trq. You probably might not get that without some exhaust mods but maybe. Vishnu is pretty highly regarded in the Subaru & EVO tuning camps. I think the 50HP will be pretty noticable if you have a stick, less so with auto.
 
There are some brake mods and of course a stiffer rear anti-roll bar to lessen any AWD push. Though the Legacy is pretty good in turns.
 
http://www.vishnu-performance.com/legacy_v300.htm
  
For 32K the fully loaded Legacy is pretty nice. It will be interesting to see if they ever doa magazine compare with the new IS350, M35, A4, V70R, S50. I think it will prove out pretty well.

#8 of 29 300 HP wagon by merrycynic

Mar 31, 2005 (3:56 pm)

Driftracer,
     I'm not the only one here that has been crying out for an STi wagon. As far as I know, Subaru plans on creeping upscale. I think full blown STi wagons in both Impreza and Legacy lines would be just great!

#9 of 29 The Japanese have them, by driftracer

Mar 31, 2005 (4:32 pm)

but until recently, the market here in the states wouldn't have supported the effort - again, I say YEAH to Sony's Gran Turismo games!!

#10 of 29 Re: Vishnu Chip [buddhabman] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 31, 2005 (8:57 pm)

Replying to: buddhabman (Mar 31, 2005 1:53 pm)
 A cat-back exhaust, which you will need on a street car, is only good for 3-4 HP as a rule, so that's not much for what you spend. I bet a cannister type air filtration system (ram-effect) would help. I've heard there are some slick ones coming out of Europe that might get you 7-8HP at high rpm.
 
  

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