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Levorg 2 is not coming here, again. Thx SoA Mr Doll and associates. Slightly beefed up and modified FA24DIT (most often mated to 3rd gen HTCVT) and e-boxer soft hybrid flavors. Of course WRX gets the det00ned mapping, STi the just shy of spun bearing t00n. Styling does even less for me, than current gen Legacy/Outback/Forester. It's as if a current gen WRX/STi interbred with a Civic Type R or Camccord. Will still sell like hot cakes to kids (extra funding for pops-n-bangs timing retard t00ns, muffler/cat deletes and air-bag suspensions).

Meh taste of things to come....

Nah, it would be listed as latest last in there, or in the previous 2019 compilations. No sign of these anywhere in those.

April 2020 reprogramming list is out, includes some ECM reflashes for Ascents, not much new in the TCU dept, bunch of aux system reflashes across the fleet, nothing more. https://techinfo.subaru.com/stis/doc/otherMisc/Reprogramming%20J-2534_April2020.pdf#search=j2534

Not sure where you guys are getting the info about BtSsm not working with OBDLink devices. Its a mystery. I was the original tester and power user back in 2014/2015, who worked with BtSsm developer on all new features and beta testing, helped add TCU support and experimental CAN support, etc. The software most certainly supports OBDLink LX and MX series devices (no longer remember which revisions and up and which firmware and up). Worked flawlessly in Kline and CAN mode on my 2010 and still works on a 2015-2019 WRX in CAN mode today. Android 5/6/9/10, maybe others too, didnt use so cant confirm/deny. Best solution for older Subarus is Tactrix OPv2 + wired USB OTG to phone and BtSsm protocol/connectivity option to reflect the same, but if you need wireless, OBDLink LX/MX should be fine. Active dev of BtSsm stopped a few years ago as the app was and is feature complete for older gen Subarus. Newer ones have moved away from SSM and to E-OBDII rendering the app useless for those.

Forget FreeSsM. Go BtSsm: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/btssm-bluetooth-adapter-app-v-2-267811.html Wired, wireless, K-line, CAN bus, pick your pison.

Jan 2020 reprogramming packs are out: https://techinfo.subaru.com/stis/doc/otherMisc/Reprogramming%20J-2534_January2020.pdf#search=J2534 And as expected, the Oct-2018 ECU reflash for the Ascent is listed. No TCM reflash listed though.... odd. ECM 2019 ASCENT 2.4L Turbo CVT (FED, CAL) PAK 22765AL732 Addresses: P0045 and P2196 (Release: October 2018) Only noticed some recent current-gen Forester CVT TCU reflashes. All others are earlier 2018 Mode $04 correcting reflashed. Boring.

You might find this useful: https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4989095&postcount=14760

Good info. Subaru's next list of re-progamming PAKs will likely include this. The current/latest (Oct-2019) as of this writing only has Oct-2019 ECM reflashes for the Ascent that do NOT yet mention anything related to the HTCVT, ECM/TCM interaction. Makes sense. https://techinfo.subaru.com/stis/doc/otherMisc/Reprogramming%20J-2534_October_2019.pdf Interestingly, there are a bunch of VDC reflashes available for older HTCVT WRXs (dated Apr-2019) listed. DTC C1531, DTC C1741 related. Nothing for those cars or the HTCVT Legacy/Outbacks since their old ECM/TCM reflashes years ago.

This project reminds me of what I did to mine back in Mar-2012. Ah, the memories.... The taping was indeed a work of art. And we ended up using a special tape because the chrome layer is extremely fragile (can peel and rub through easily) plus clean paint cutoff lines are extremely difficult to achieve. https://www.lightwerkz.net/photo/makemodel/subaru/legacy/10-legacy/

Limited audience for this old box since its EoL as of Nov-2018, Jan-2019: https://www.cobbtuning.com/v2-accessport-official-end-of-life/

That is in fact the stock look for non USDM pre (not shown and post facelift (in this case) headlights.

Saris bones should work given the way it mounts on a Legacy. I have one up in the classifieds for cheap if you're interested.

Good list. You must've missed this though if you think there is not much info on the 3.6R. Almost all applies to 4th/5th/6th gens fitted with EZ36Ds or EZ30Rs, EZ30Ds: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-3-6r-mod-list-219254.html

Most of them do (the little cylindrical passive meh cooler) and a few JDM/non-USDM models (S4s, tSs, etc) also have a secondary more proper cooler - same exact part as that installed on the Ascents as an engine oil cooler.

Yes covertrussian - this had been confirmed when the Ascents first came out last spring. This lower viscosity flavor of the amber CVTF can still be replaced or partially flush-out mixed with say Mitasu MJ-329 or Amsoil CVTF.

Too bad you didn't pickup my brand new KCA313 sitting in the classifieds for months now.... willing to let it go for 80% MSRP. Return and help me out?

Not just surviving Timmy... thriving. This is my brother's car. I have overseen all modifications and t00ning for the past 5 years.. It was the first HTCVT t00ned in the US in early 2014 (April or so) and one of the first CVT WRXs at Stage II, late 2014 if I recall. The car is a daily driver, runs perfect and has great transmission engagement, surprisingly good torque output thanks to continuous boost... and performs far beyond a stock JDM Levorq GT-S and a JDM S4 (test drove both in Japan).

Yup, FAxxDITs all see carbon build up galore... regardless of catch-cans, AOSs. Water/meth injection or walnut blasting every 30/60K depending on use. Too bad the FA24DIT doesnt have the MPFI/DGI setup like the BRZ at at least one extra injector just past the intercooler and ahead of the intake manifold runners... Bean counters at their best.

The cooler in the Ascent is used for engine oil, not the CVTF. Ironically its the same part that was once used as a CVTF cooler in JDM/non-USDM Levorqs GT-Ss, S4s. In the Ascent, the CVTF cooling config is exactly the same as on a stock USDM WRX, FXT, etc. Meaning lame cooler near the bell housing and a temp stabilizing circuit through the radiator (CVTF warmer/cooler). Best plan on attack, depending on the config used on the USDM 7th gen FA24DIT equipped Legacy or future USDM Subaru models using this engine: 1. Purchase a second OE cooler and use it as a thermostatic aux or radiator bypass for CVTF (proper hoses and connectors, ability to monitor CVTF temp at the valve body or pre-cooler would be key) 2. Purchase a Setrab or Hayden cooler and use that instead of the second OE cooler setup. 3. Keep any t00n's peak tq below ~340ftlbf. Keep the avg tq below ~300ftlbf (unless living dangerously).

Avoid at all costs. Keep the intake system stock, down to the paper filter element, or at most do a non-oiled drop-in such as AEM Dryflow, Cosworth, Amsoil EaO Nanofiber, etc. This has been discussed at lenght even fairly recently. Search the forum for intake info, intake resonance, MAF spikes, MAF instability, IAT inaccuracy, heatsoak, Load error, etc.

Thx Humble. I had the HKS funnel when it was still readily available and cheap ($50 if I recall). I recommend anyone who uses it or removes the milk jug / intake resonator - put it back. OE intake (even down to the drop-in) is the way to go on these cars, especially since the ECU is so dependent on MAF and MAP signal stability and accuracy and IAT comps kill timing with too much heat-soak on non-OE intake tubes.

The airbox milk jug / intake resonance chamber is different between the 5th gens and current WRX/Levorg... so if this thing is designed for those, it will not mate cleanly. Look for the no longer made HKS funnel. That is PnP but a. hard to find now b. fairly pointless just like this thing. The intake resonance chamber is on there for a reason, leave it on. Just as you should leave the stock intake on, stock paper filter (or worse case Cosworth or AEM dryflow or Amsoil nanfiber dropins). If you remove the resonator, expect MAF transfer function instability, MAF spikes, calced Load errors, idle issues, idle fuel trim issues, tip-in/out issues, but hey if the extra noise is worth it - go for it!

Nah Fred - instread, I think you can tell / teach all of us a thing or two. You've got a unique perspective given your experience. Any tips for Humble?

Humble - you might have 99 problems but a... ain't one. Amen to that! And good luck, stand your ground, don't loose yourself and above all look for a friend and a partner in life/crime, the rest is bs.