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I just found an 05 Outback XT with the 5 speed. It's time to make it better, what are my best exhaust/ECM and suspension options?

 

(new guy, long time Subaru fan, first time owner)

 

-Thom

 

For suspension, I did tires (kumho ASX), Cusco sway bars Front & rear, and Megan Racing coilovers. With each mod, it made a huge difference. I would do all of these if starting over, but I wouldn't wait so long to do the Megans - they are awesome! For exhaust, I started with a gutted OEM uppipe and downpipe, and got an AccessPort and ran a stage 2 map. Just adding the AP and running a stage 1 map you'll notice a big difference. I still think this is your most economical rout to get a substantial bump in power. If you want to spend a bit more, I'd go with either a gutted OEM or aftermarket uppipe, and a full turbo back exhaust. I've got a downpipe and a modified sensor for sale you may be able to use here:

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101018

It sounds like right now the Cusco's would be a safer option than the Cobb, and I would guess similar performance. My question is, does anyone know if the Cusco's will fit on an Outback?

'05 Black XT Limited 5MT. Just picked up last week!