OBXTNoob

Damn this is my favorite thread right now haha. The rebuilt motor looks so sexy. Btw what suspension do you have on it? Is it still the same suspension from the initial upgrade from page one? I'm looking to improve handling and lower my OBXT a bit too

So I recently bought a 2005 OBXT. It is in great condition and was not beat on. I am making sever performance upgrades which will give me about 300whp. My car is completely stock right now and I decided to push it a little on a wide open highway. I went about 120 and at over 100 the car started to sway from side to side. It was smooth swaying but I felt it in my steering wheel and I had to really counter it with my arms. It was actually pretty scary. I don't plan on driving that fast all the time but man it definitely made me want a suspension upgrade. I've been doing research and it seems a bit difficult to find anything for the Outback. Is it because the parts are interchangeable with the Legacy or is it because it is an Outback? I would assume the car has it's own unique suspension specs since it is a wagon. Are there specific websites I can visit or an existing OBXT suspension thread I can read? All the pointers will be greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance!

Uncatted cars can tend to be a bit smelly, sometimes in cabin sometimes not, depends on the car. If the OEM BOV is functioning as it was designed you shouldn't need an aftermarket one for a set up like this.

 

Damn that sucks....well I hope mine doesn't smell. I want the sound of the aftermarket BOV

 

BTW, after I install all this stuff will it be safe to drive my car to the shop to get it tuned? It's like 20 miles away

Your build should get you close to 300 to the wheels. I ran the same set up for many rears and it was a lot of fun. My main thoughts would be: Budget for another clutch as 140k on the stocker won’t serve you well once you spend some time putting down more power. Just sack up and get a catted DP, your not leaving any significant power on the table, your car will be way less stinky and it’s just less douchey for the planet. Might want to do a compression check just to make sure the motor is healthy before dumping money into it. I’d suggest getting your VF52 from forum turbo builder JMP, I’m running his 11 blade billet version in my daily driver and it’s really nice.

 

 

Damn, I already bought a VF52(no play at all, no cracks but need an actuator cause was set up for external WG). I also just got Invidia DP and uncatted I got it for an extremely good deal. BTW what do you mean stinky? Like will it smell inside the car? A compression test is a good idea. I will ask a mechanic friend to test that for me.

 

Update:

 

So I have all the parts that I listed besides the WG actuator which I will get from a friend sometime soon. I will send out the injectors to witchhunter.com to have em cleaned because I got em used. I spent about $1k all together. I got everything used in extremely good condition which I am proud off. PS I'm thinking about a GFB bov, if I tune the car and install the BOV after will I need to retune?

Fluid film it! Also inside doors and hollow items.

 

 

 

Just make sure it's clean and salt free before you do that.

 

 

Oh thanks man! I didn’t even know what fluid film was before you mentioned it. Definitely a good idea and doesn’t seem expensive to get it professionally done either.

Got the car from Florida. 1 owner, not beat up. No leaks, clutch is on point. Timing belt done at 100k( I’m assuming other stuff was done too) No rust. 140k. I live in CT.

I owned the 2006 N/A Outback and always felt like it was way too slow. I was happy with all the other features but it just didn't have any balls at all. I ended up buying a 2005 OBXT and even the stock performance put a smile on my face. My goal now is to make about 300WHP while keep the car reliable. This is the build I am going for:

 

VF52 Turbo ( ported) ( will remove the union bolt screens)

Up/Down Catless

DW65c Fuel Pump

DW740cc Injectors

3 port EBCS

Tune

 

Maybe:

Upgrage engine/tranny mounts

Upgrade suspension

 

I read that this should take me to about 280-300whp. Will this build be reliable or is there something else I should include. All suggestions are appreciated. Thank You!