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Hey Everyone,
New member to this forum somewhat new to owning a Subaru. I grew up with an 04 Outback in the family and learned to drive stick on it, in August 2018 purchased a 2018 WRX, then in September 2021 traded in the WRX for a 2021 STI which I currently own as well as a 2007 Outback NA that I purchased in December 2022.
I have researched and read all sorts of things about different Subarus with turbos and as life changes different cars become more interesting! I love my STI and have wanted one since high school (34 years old now) but I live in Montana and I moved to a place where I can’t keep it garaged somewhat recently and I can’t bring myself to drive it and enjoy in all Montana’s weather conditions even though I know it would be a blast. It is just a nice car and I don’t want to mess it up! I baby the thing and try to keep it pristine but it is just not very practical for me to have 3 cars ( own a 97 Tacoma too). I love my outback and drive that thing everywhere and in all conditions which brought my thoughts to buying an Outback XT/Legacy GT/Forester XT.
I bought the STI for the drivetrain because it is pretty awesome. I don’t want to sacrifice not having the STI drivetrain which has brought me to buying one of those cars and STI swapping it. I know the Forester is based on the Impreza and all STI pieces swap making things pretty straight forward. I know the Legacy/Outback are on a different platform and that the transmission will swap as well as the R180 but not the STI axles, subframe, knuckles, etc. I know the spec b has some comparable pieces to swap and the outback/legacy is also a more comfortable car with the greatness of being a wagon!!! I know you can modify suspensions, tune, and other things to make the wagons handle better and have more power. 300-330 whp is where I would like to be.
I have found a couple options on manual Outback XT’s and a manual Legacy GT wagon and I have been thinking of selling my STI as well as Outback and buying one of those and doing a STI 6-speed swap. My questions for those of you that have done the 6-speed swaps have you driven an STI and how does that compare to a STI swapped outback/legacy as far as how it feels drivetrain wise? I know the 5x100 axles are not as robust as the STI axles and those aren’t an option on the legacy/outback platform. Can the 5x100s still feel the same ish at 300-330 whp? As well as handle driving canyons and snow? It will mostly be a daily driver, I know the gas mileage won’t be great but I know the fun factor would be great in Montana’s snow and mountains. I just think it would be cool to own a different car especially a wagon but have the perks of the STI still. Any thoughts feedback are most welcome! Sorry for the lengthy post
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Hello, I sent you a PM as well as an email. Anyways when you get a chance send me a reply.
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How is the undercarriage for rust so you have any pictures? Looks very clean!
Feedback from OBXT owners with STI 6 speed
in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
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Oh I will for sure have fun haha that’s why I want to do a swap. I love the STI drivetrain, it is what I bought the STI for and I am not going to part ways with it. I just want a project and think it would be sweet to have a soccer mom wagon that hauls ass and handles well. I know the stock trans is good and other 6 speed options but I know I won’t be satisfied until it has an STI drivetrain. The STI hubs and axles themselves are beefier than the legacy hubs and axles and since being able to swap those with a STI trans swap isn’t feasible with the outback/legacy I was curious if those that have done the swap have had any issues with legacy hubs and axles with the STI trans.