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  1. Forester Shopping
    Hallo all, I am new to this forum, so happy to have joined. I am currently not a Forester owner, but I plan to purchase a Forester this coming weekend. So need some advice, Looking to purchasing a Forester XT (Turbo Charged) with CVT, 7 year old car with relative low mileage. I was wondering...
  2. Forester Shopping
    I’ve been wanting a forry for a while now. something to mod for street performance but also use as a daily. How do cross sports compare to XTs for the above intended usage? Also, what are some key things to look out for when checking out a cross sport (or any forry tbh) as a potential buyer...
  3. FA20DIT - 2.0L Direct-Injection/Turbo (2014-2018)
    Hi all. Would like some help diagnosing this fluttering noise that has developed. I have a 2016 Forester XT (2.0L turbo) with 108,000 miles and it has been making a fluttering noise when using the turbo. The noise only happens when the engine is warmed up (160-170F+) and when the turbo is...
  4. Forester Shopping
    I'm new around here and looking to buy my first project car and I've always loves subarus. I want to go with a forester but I'm unsure which year and model to go with. anyone out here got experience or suggestions? thanks ya'll! (Ideally something with a sunroof but not a deal breaker)
  5. Parts For Sale or Trade
    FS: Tomioka Racing 18g with less than 500 miles of use. Complety clean and ready for tune and use. New drain line and supporting mounting hardware may be needed. Bolts to SH Forester XT stock location/position. Link to turbo at Edo performance.com...
  6. Motor Conversions
    (fb25, manual, new clutch, catback exhaust, 89,000kms) I've recently been looking in to performance and power options for the manual fb25 but after a bit of research have come to the conclusion that there really aren't any options further than exhaust, intake and a tune. It looks like the...
  7. EJ20 - 2.0L Turbocharged
    I just bought this car and I think its having some sort of turbo lag I'm just wondering if its normal and if there is anything I can do to fix/minimize it!
  8. EJ20 - 2.0L Turbocharged
    Hi everyone and greetings from Bologna, Italym not used to write in English, so excuse me in advance please! Looking for hel for my Foz, MY00, SF Turbo, EJ205, manual transmission, 220000KM. Not easy to find a honest and capable mechanic here around so trying to fix the car by my own hasn't...
  9. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    What year/make/model downpipes will fit a 2010 Forester XT 2.5L Turbo?
  10. Motor Conversions
    Wasup everybody noob to the subaru world. Im sure this has probably been covered but I can't find straight answers. I just picked up a 2002 forester 5 spd with an ej22 turbo. What all is needed for this swap to be 100% as per what ecu, what intake manifold, what tb etc.All help will be greatly...
  11. Forester Shopping
    Hi, Currently car shopping and wanted to ask about this before I purchased this 2006 XT turbo Forester. The seller disclosed that he puts about 500ml of coolant water per week into the car and says doesn't have any issues with overheating as a result. The engine was also tuned about 6 years...
  12. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    I promised I have spent some time looking through the threads here for some specific information, but haven't found anything definitive yet. In a nutshell, my engine blew a few days ago due to a common oil consumption problem with the EJ25, and now I am in the market for a used engine to...
  13. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey guys, fairly new member here and a first-time poster. So please excuse my lack of knowledge. So I have a 2010 Forester 2.5 XT and unfortunately, my engine has decided to completely give out on me. My wife and I were on the way back from a beach trip when my oil light started flashing, I...
  14. New Member Introductions
    Just joined the FB group and realized I never registered, so I figured I'd make a quick "hello" post! 2004 XT JDM Ej20 Turbo Swap WRX Suspension all around 17'' ROTA wheels Daily Driver Probably the most fun I've ever gotten out of a car.. glad to be part of the Subie family
  15. Motor Conversions
    Hey guys, I recently picked up an EJ205 that I found in good shape and for a good price on FB marketplace. I'd like to swap my high mileage EJ253 with this much lower mileage, better performing EJ205 but could use some help on what can be taken from the 253 and used on the 205. Are the...
  16. EJ20 - 2.0L Turbocharged
    i’ve been reading 10 year old threads for an hour now and haven’t gotten far. is there anyone with a 98 JDM fozz that’s pushing lots of power (400-500)? if so, what’d you do to get there. i know subarus aren’t the best car for this but i’m in for it and have a bit of money to put down. I’m...
  17. Engine Management, Tuning and Datalogging
    Hey guys! Just installed my first VF52 on my 2012 FXT. Bought an accessport along with it to remap due to the new turbo. She still has stock DP and injectors etc, just a full catback to deletes. Only change is the turbo. Question is, does Cobb have a stock Map that I can run? Or is better to...
  18. EJ20 - 2.0L Non-Turbo
    I have a ‘02 JDM SG5 forester. It has the EJ202 N/A engine in it. How much horsepower can this engine handle on stock internals? Not that I have the money right now, but if I were to want to turbocharge this engine, how would I go about doing that? Has anyone in this thread done it? Yes I know...
  19. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    Hi Im have a forster 2017 xt When I press the accelerator pedal starts to accelerate gently to 4500 rpm and then it has a very strong push Is this normal? Like the turbo starts doing the job after 4500 rpm
  20. EJ25 - 2.5L Turbocharged (2004-2013)
    Hey all, my 04 Forester let me down Christmas Day, of all days with a terrible misfire. I was able to limp the old girl home and get some well needed maintenance done. Plugs and coils all around and she was back on all 4! Noticed the timing belt was in dire need of replacement. Done and done...
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