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1) whatever else looks old/crusty/brittle. there's nothing specific that just "goes bad" (maybe head gaskets lol) 2)1050 injectors are overkill for the stock turbo but nothing wrong with them, they are high quality and plentiful. 3) replace anything that looks old/crusty/brittle 4) heat shield good. doesn't matter what brand. even the stock one is fine. 5) stock replacement line is fine. 6) bare minimum replace the pickup tube. killer b, moroso, whatever. all are better than the stock one. 7) headers up to you, might get slightly quicker turbo spool, but at stock power levels/turbo the stock headers are fine for the job. 8) a wideband A/F is always better for tuning. again its not going to give you a significant improvement but it is future proofing and gives the tuner more flexibility and accurate feedback for his tune 9) not necessary, but it is logical to assume that a temp reading after the intercooler is better than at the airbox. typically this is done for higher power/boost applications where a few degrees might matter. 10) flex fuel, again, is better for high power/boost. entirely subjective to fuel availability in your area. are you drag racing? 11) IAG street series AOS should be standard on every turbo subaru =) In summary, since you are staying stock turbo and don't want to go any further than where you are, just stick with the maintenance items. all the other stuff will help you meek out some extra HP, but nothing significant. New stock maintenance/wear items (hoses, gaskets, etc), stock oilpan with aftermarket pickup, AOS, and wideband for your tuner.
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2005 Legacy GT code P2016
Rusty9 replied to Blgitn's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
could be something wrong with the TGV itself, not the sensor. https://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/22964-25xt-p2016-fault-code/ https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/p2016-90655.html -
fs/ft - location: Idaho ISO/WTB :06 spec.b door cards
Rusty9 replied to s2baru's topic in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)
Good luck to you! Good time for a little road trip -
Radiator Replacement - Mishimoto?
Rusty9 replied to Schaggy's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
well an aftermarket rad is nearly twice as thick as the stock one, so you will have to trim some hose. mine fits just barely. Anyways...mishimoto does not have one with a trans cooler. But Koyo does have one with trans cooler. -
fs/ft - location: Idaho ISO/WTB :06 spec.b door cards
Rusty9 replied to s2baru's topic in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)
Oh that stinks. http://www.subarudirectwholesale.com still lists the fronts as available. Someone has to have a set somewhere! I doubt they would have the whole seats, but you could always have your old ones re-skinned at a local auto/marine upholsterer...same for the door cards I suppose. -
fs/ft - location: Idaho ISO/WTB :06 spec.b door cards
Rusty9 replied to s2baru's topic in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)
off black is the color of the rest of the door panel/interior. the fitment below only lists one year of Spec.b, 2006 so the inserts would be brick red. -
fs/ft - location: Idaho ISO/WTB :06 spec.b door cards
Rusty9 replied to s2baru's topic in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)
still available new Fronts: 94279AG98BJC 94279AG99BJC Rears: 94289AG02AJC 94289AG03AJC about $250 each from subaru parts wholesalers -
Brake upgrade question
Rusty9 replied to Jolbaru_LGT's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
POWER STOP L3698/3699 are the smart choice for 4 pots =) bolts right up, but may not clear stock wheels. https://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1428791&parttype=1704 Need the matching year STI rotors too... -
What is causing me to overheat?
Rusty9 replied to Benjewman's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
well, a cap may hold pressure, but not the correct pressure. I think the manual states 12 psi as the lower limit for replacement, 14-18 psi being ok. If it only holds 10-12 psi (or less) then your coolant will boil. Most cooling systems testers available for rent at auto parts stores can test this, but caps are like $7 UV dye is added to the coolant, just like you imagine and then you drive around for a day or two and then inspect every hose, fitting, clamp, radiator with UV flashlight. Some pin hole leaks are so small the heat from the engine bay evaporates any wetness you might see without the UV dye. You'd be surprised at how many brand new t-stats I've pulled with the jiggle pin at the bottom. not the end of the world but it can make burping the system take forever. Only other test for radiator is pressure tester, but that won't detect a clog like feeling for cold/cooler spots or inspecting with an IR thermometer or camera. -
LS swap in auto 05 legacy gt
Rusty9 replied to suby doo's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Yeah you can fit any number of engines in the engine bay, every single one of those swaps is RWD only. OP wants to keep AWD with a V8 which is impossible to fit with a subaru AWD transmission. -
What is causing me to overheat?
Rusty9 replied to Benjewman's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Are your fans actually working? -Check fan operation (detailed instructions/troubleshooting in FSM -replace caps (2 different caps, make sure they are in the correct locations, inexpensive and easy to change) -check for pinhole leaks (UV dye) -check water pump (vanes can erode from cavitation, no flow at low rpm) -check that "jiggle" pin is in the correct orientation on t-stat. (up) -replace radiator (inexpensive and easy to change) -
LS swap in auto 05 legacy gt
Rusty9 replied to suby doo's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
many doubts on mating a subi AWD transmission to a chevy LS and keeping the LS from sticking out a foot past the grill. Take a look at where your front wheels are and realize an entire v8 needs to fit in front of them =) I'm sure people have stuck different style engines in, just making it RWD only. -
2007 subaru legacy gt 2.0t reliability
Rusty9 replied to 07legacygt2.0's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
the jdm 2.0 liter is essentially the same as the usdm 2.5. subaru only increased the displacement for the american market because we are accustomed to higher low end torque. stock turbos are very reliable on either engine. don't know if he's getting rebuilt turbo every month, or brand new. I would start with oil/oil pressure issues. there is no reason turbos should be failing in a month unless they are very VERY poorly rebuilt or they just have no oil. also is your BOV set for recirculate or vent to atmosphere? it should be installed with the recirculating kit for the legacy. -
Sunroof - is it worth it?
Rusty9 replied to Audioqueso's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
I'm in florida and I never use my sunroof. -
sorry but why in the world would you want your headlights to blink? the guy at https://www.legacyoddsnends.com/ makes a switchback harness for the marker lights.
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08/09 ECU ground location
Rusty9 replied to ktm200's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
There should be 2 braided ground straps on the underside of the engine to the body, one on either side. Since they are not insulated they tend to disintegrate. Mine had disintegrated and would occasionally throw a weird "Drive Mode Changed" or some such on the dash till I fixed that. -
P0457 small evap leak
Rusty9 replied to Max Capacity's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
I don't doubt it. When I had my car tuned 8 years ago the guy was anal about putting a zip tie on EVERY vacuum line connection. -
P0457 small evap leak
Rusty9 replied to Max Capacity's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
looking forward to more of your suck and blow tales -
Removing Stock Navigation
Rusty9 replied to Rusty9's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Yeah, I think the face is in good shape but the vent extensions are broken and glued/taped together right now. I was looking for a new one, the non-nav bezel is like $85 from Subaru and the Nav bezel is $335...