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Forum: EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)

05-06-2013, 12:30 PM

Replies: 6

(All Years) Shorty DP retailers?

Views: 119

Posted By funkymonkey1002

Honestly I don't see a reason to go with one...

Honestly I don't see a reason to go with one anymore. The 3" catless bellmouth downpipes can be had for only about $200 (CNT and other ebay brands) and a cheap blank plate style 3" downpipe can be...

Forum: Transmission and Driveline

05-06-2013, 12:26 PM

Replies: 3

('03-'05) 5-spd auto w/paddle into XT?

Views: 135

Posted By funkymonkey1002

The transmission itself can be swapped, however...

The transmission itself can be swapped, however getting the 5speeds TCU to talk to your ECU will be difficult.

The option that looks like it might work the easiest is the Baja XT, those in...

Forum: Suspension and Handling

04-26-2013, 01:01 PM

Replies: 7

('03-'05) Ideal alignment settings for fast road and long tyre life lowered XT

Views: 241

Posted By funkymonkey1002

How hard do you drive and corner with your car? ...

How hard do you drive and corner with your car? You really have to set it and then look at tire wear to see if you should change it. More neg camber the harder you drive basically (more so in the...

Forum: EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)

04-26-2013, 12:53 PM

Replies: 6

('06-'08) Blouch Vendors or Blouch Direct?

Views: 156

Posted By funkymonkey1002

I bought direct from them and wasn't entirely...

I bought direct from them and wasn't entirely impressed, if I did it again I'd probably buy from oakos.

I sent them my old td04 for a rebuilt (ended up having a cracked turbine housing, so the...

Forum: EJ20 - 2.0L Turbocharged

04-24-2013, 06:17 AM

Replies: 4

('98-'00) engine swap to non turbo

Views: 173

Posted By funkymonkey1002

If you pay for labor it will cost about the same...

If you pay for labor it will cost about the same as just buying a cheap 2.5L NA forester. If you don't need or want the turbo, I'd just sell the damaged GT.

Forum: Parts Wanted

04-24-2013, 06:13 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: 04-05 Automatic WRX Transmission

Views: 125

Posted By funkymonkey1002

The wrx trans has a different Final drive ratio...

The wrx trans has a different Final drive ratio than the forester so you would need the rear diff as well. Also why a wrx auto rather than forester, afaik they're all identical otherwise.

Why not...

Forum: Lighting and Electrical

04-19-2013, 04:05 AM

Replies: 5

('03-'05) Where do I get these plugs?

Views: 284

Posted By funkymonkey1002

Junkyard, I'm sure there are plenty of smashed...

Junkyard, I'm sure there are plenty of smashed subarus where the fans have been ruined but the plugs are still good.

Forum: EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)

04-19-2013, 02:33 AM

Replies: 5

('98-'00) Need Help Finding 00 Throttle Body Coolant Hoses

Views: 132

Posted By funkymonkey1002

Just get some normal hose and connect the 2 ports...

Just get some normal hose and connect the 2 ports on the engine together and leave the TB out of the loop? Although on a nonturbo model it might not work as well (the air going through the intake on...

Forum: Brakes

04-19-2013, 02:16 AM

Replies: 16

('06-'08) Are OEMs the answer?

Views: 710

Posted By funkymonkey1002

Centric -premium- rotors are perfect, pretty even...

Centric -premium- rotors are perfect, pretty even with OEM in quality and very well priced. I can't imagine using any other rotors anymore. I've put them on my own and all my friend's cars without...

Forum: Transmission and Driveline

04-19-2013, 02:06 AM

Replies: 5

SH Rear diff swap?

Views: 241

Posted By funkymonkey1002

Has to match the front diff FD ratio. IIRC the...

Has to match the front diff FD ratio. IIRC the manual in the turbo models is 4.44 so you could swap that whole driveline in if you want to spend the money.

It definitely gives better low end...

Forum: The Relatives

04-19-2013, 01:58 AM

Replies: 23

Legacy GT or G35?

Views: 482

Posted By funkymonkey1002

I'd personally go for g35/g37 over the 2010+...

I'd personally go for g35/g37 over the 2010+ legacy, it has gotten bulky and it has the funky turbo setup which is great but harder to find parts for if you want to get more power out of it.
...

Forum: Forester Shopping

04-14-2013, 01:20 PM

Replies: 11

What year forester is the best non turbo

Views: 591

Posted By funkymonkey1002

On an XT you'll get 18-24mpg on premium fuel. On...

On an XT you'll get 18-24mpg on premium fuel. On a nonturbo you'll get 27 at most, but more likely in the 24ish range. Foresters are geared relatively low so they're running higher RPM at highway...

Forum: Suspension and Handling

04-12-2013, 11:06 PM

Replies: 2

('03-'05) Will this fit my 03X?

Posted By funkymonkey1002

The picture is of a front swaybar.

The picture is of a front swaybar.

Forum: Brakes

04-12-2013, 10:45 PM

Replies: 13

('09-'13) Rotating new rotors

Views: 410

Posted By funkymonkey1002

I just use fine sandpaper to clean up the old...

I just use fine sandpaper to clean up the old rotors and get the pad deposits off (I wrap the new pads in the sandpaper and wipe them around the swept surface of the rotor). I tend to replace them...

Forum: Interior and Electronics

04-12-2013, 10:33 PM

Replies: 9

('03-'05) 2007 Impreza head unit in MY04 FXT ??

Views: 210

Posted By funkymonkey1002

I threw in an 07 forester headunit in my 04 XT. ...

I threw in an 07 forester headunit in my 04 XT. Works perfectly, no sub, but you really don't lose much at all without it. You can always throw in one of the under seat subs if you want. The stock...

Forum: EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)

04-10-2013, 09:39 PM

Replies: 37

('03-'05) When upgrading to a VF39/43, do I need larger injectors?

Views: 1,082

Posted By funkymonkey1002

Unless you're trying to get the absolute max out...

Unless you're trying to get the absolute max out of a 16g/vf39 you do not need to upgrade injectors. On ~11psi wastegate boost (the lowest peak boost I'll be able to get) on my 16g I'm only hitting...

Forum: Transmission and Driveline

04-10-2013, 09:32 PM

Replies: 5

('03-'05) Hot/smell coming from pass side under hood?

Views: 251

Posted By funkymonkey1002

Check your CV joints, they can leak grease which...

Check your CV joints, they can leak grease which will often get onto the exhaust. They may be torn or just leak if they get too hot.

Forum: Transmission and Driveline

04-05-2013, 01:52 PM

Replies: 14

('06-'08) Adding a 'mode switch' to the 4EAT

Views: 357

Posted By funkymonkey1002

I only have the factory manual for 04/05, but the...

I only have the factory manual for 04/05, but the 04/05 XT direct control 4eat wiring diagram shows no connector that matches that or anything that would have similar function.

Forum: Europe

04-05-2013, 01:30 PM

Replies: 18

controversial.....Volvo has made a foz replacement

Views: 758

Posted By funkymonkey1002

We owned a v70 right before the XC versions came...

We owned a v70 right before the XC versions came out. Nice car, but imo nothing really special. The new ones are pretty nice but the price is quite high (I'd still love to get my hands on an old...

Forum: Brakes

04-05-2013, 01:26 PM

Replies: 3

(All Years) Stock 16s and Subaru 4pot/2pot brakes

Views: 240

Posted By funkymonkey1002

The red ones with the painted on "Subaru"...

The red ones with the painted on "Subaru" branding fit, the older style with the raised lettering will not fit.

Forum: Motor Conversions

03-18-2013, 02:58 PM

Replies: 2

difference between engine blocks?

Views: 251

Posted By funkymonkey1002

If you're going to go turbo, just sell the car...

If you're going to go turbo, just sell the car and get an XT it will be more reliable and likely cheaper.

Otherwise you'll have to do the whole long block. The N/A uses an open deck block vs the...

Forum: Problems, Maintenance, and Warranty

03-18-2013, 02:43 PM

Replies: 14

('01-'02) Timing Belt - suggestion from dealer's service dept.

Views: 585

Posted By funkymonkey1002

The big thing also is, sure the tensioner and...

The big thing also is, sure the tensioner and idlers -may- be fine at 105k.

Are they going to last to 210k?

Most likely not, in which case you will have a very expensive repair bill as it is an...

Forum: EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)

03-18-2013, 02:21 PM

Replies: 16

('98-'00) Forester Code P0420& Hesitation

Views: 568

Posted By funkymonkey1002

It could definitely be the front O2 sensor as...

It could definitely be the front O2 sensor as that won't throw a code until it is way way out of spec or completely failed.

If you know someone with a tactrix cable or a tuner you could read the...

Forum: EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)

03-18-2013, 02:07 PM

Replies: 2

('09-'13) Spark Plug Gap

Views: 233

Posted By funkymonkey1002

The "-11" is the sparkplug gap, 1.1mm or .043". ...

The "-11" is the sparkplug gap, 1.1mm or .043". For ngk the -xx plugs are all pregapped, so just check them they should be close enough unless they were damaged in shipping.

Forum: Problems, Maintenance, and Warranty

03-18-2013, 02:01 PM

Replies: 6

replacing fuel filter

Views: 278

Posted By funkymonkey1002

I've been trying to find a replacement pre-filter...

I've been trying to find a replacement pre-filter for years. You -can- get one with a walbro install kit, but it's not the same as oem and not as high quality but it is probably better than an old...

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