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Transmission hunting.
Max Capacity replied to bigburban's topic in Seventh Generation Legacy (2020 - )
I agree with loving the Eye Sight and ACC. I enjoy the fact that the 3.6R's CVT is smooth. I have not noticed any shifting that is noticeable. We don't drive it hard, but the car gets more highway miles the on city streets. We'll be picking up a 24' XT later in April. Keeping the 18' also. On the test drive, the XT felt great. -
Sway bar end links, are a known issue from years ago. Most describe it as a clunking noise going over cracks in the driveway.
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Engine Refresh - Studs, gaskets, etc...
Max Capacity replied to KZJonny's topic in Engine Rebuild Threads (Engines Only)
My stock vf52 was fine for all the years on stock injectors. But as you know, with a custom vf52 you'll want more fuel. As they say, it's all in the tune. As Rumble said, that under 320AWHP is plenty for a reliable, fun DD. You know my numbers and trouble free miles I got, on stock fueling. -
Engine Refresh - Studs, gaskets, etc...
Max Capacity replied to KZJonny's topic in Engine Rebuild Threads (Engines Only)
I may have missed it, but, I hope you have ARP head studs for this ? You don't need the injectors just yet, you can always upgrade them later if money is a concern. With bigger injectors, you'll want a bigger fuel pump too, unless you have already done that. -
2005 5MT > Spec B 6MT Swap Questions
Max Capacity replied to 20XXX's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
FWIW, I bolt the turbo on the up pipe, much easier to line things up. Use the same OEM bolt that hold the uppipe support bracket to engine. The dealers parts guys will have them. While it is out, replace the oil return hose and check the intake tube for a worn out flex joint. -
I gather you've seen that. It's been a long time, but I think I used a ford wrench and C clam to hold the cam gear. A ford wrench is cheaper. My thread is linked to that I think.
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TMIC: Why remove the engine cover?
Max Capacity replied to Ashtone's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Now the under engine cover, you want to leave on, it helps air flow while driving by making a low pressure area under/behind the engine. -
TMIC: Why remove the engine cover?
Max Capacity replied to Ashtone's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
I took mine off a couple of days after buying the car, to see what was under there, June 28 2004. While doing that, I lost one of the plastic clips. I never put the cover back on. In fact, I have the one from my 09 Spec B in the basement. I took it off after buying that car too. I'd rather open the hood and quickly scan the engine for issues. With that cover on, I can't see any possible issues before something bad happens. Many years ago, there was/is a thread where we talked about this. Here's what you want to do. -
Weird noise on cold start up
Max Capacity replied to Dwiny's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
The owner's manual, recommends starting and driving, not idling to let it warm up. Just drive it easy until it warms up. Theory is, the weight of the pistons, moving cold at horizontal, is not good. Also, those of us that drive the car for long distances, letting the engine get fully warmed up have far fewer problems, than someone that drives for 2 miles and shuts it off. -
Weird noise on cold start up
Max Capacity replied to Dwiny's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
That long idling is not good for the engine. Unless I was cleaning off snow, I "never" let my Subaru's idle more than a few seconds. Start it and drive it. Even on those morning way below 0F start it, drive it. You'll need to open the hood, start the engine and go look for where that noise is coming from. -
06 BL5 Blitzen Clutch Replacement
Max Capacity replied to Schlembert's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
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06 BL5 Blitzen Clutch Replacement
Max Capacity replied to Schlembert's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
https://www.google.com/search?q=2006+subaru+legacy+blitzen&rlz=1C1OKWM_enUS906US906&oq=2006+subaru+legacy+blitzen&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIKCAIQABiABBiiBDIKCAMQABiABBiiBNIBCjI5NzMwajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 That may help. -
2007-2009 Spec.B Production Numbers
Max Capacity replied to Alphius's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
FWIW, my 09 Spec was built June 6 2008. My 05 GT wagon was built May 28 2004. I bought the wagon June 28 2004 -
Air 2 Air oil cooler
Max Capacity replied to rrobe99999's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Another question for the OP, how do you drive your car ? is it mainly short distance or longer drive's ? These cars seem not to do well if only driven for short distances. Back when I was working, it was 28 miles highway to go to work. -
These things have always been a PITA to get a true oil level reading. I found the best way was to park on level ground, pull the dipstick, go into work for the day. Before starting the car, put the dipstick in, check oil level. I always ran a little over full because these engine use oil. I had an air/oil separator on my 05, I didn't have one on my 09. I would not do it again.
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Air 2 Air oil cooler
Max Capacity replied to rrobe99999's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
It's been a while, there was a member back about 2007 that put a Amsoil remote oil filter on and increased his oil capacity to 7 qt's. Oh, he was HAMMERDOWN. That might be a better option. Or might give you more options. I switched to Amsoil 5w-40 European Classic and after having Blackstone Labs run the sample, I went to 7-8000 mile oil changes. Using their EA15K13 filter. Per HAMMERDOWNS advice. Some 154,000 miles later, my engine had none of the normal Subaru internal engine noises. I retained the stock oil cooler. I highly recommend Amsoil. I assume the remote cooler would require more volume of oil too. -
WRX vs LGT Engine
Max Capacity replied to jonnyt88's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
The shortblocks is the same. the bolt on items like heads and intake manifold from the XT will work fine. Now you need a custom tune for a vf52. My 05 GT had a ej257 shortblock and vf52, see my click here link You might want to perform a boos leak test. you can google that... -
Spec.B Refresh questions
Max Capacity replied to TomahawkLabs's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
If you're a Costco member, you can get the quick jacks from them. That's where mine came from a few years back. -
I thought you knew to follow my build. I think you know to see my "click here" link. I ran that ej257 on stock fueling tuned on ESP's dyno at 21psi with the vf52. The stock injectors had over 306,000 miles when I sold the wagon. It really is that easy. The ej257 was still great some 150,000+ miles later.
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Fuel Leak
Max Capacity replied to projectxb0xhotmail.com's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Just saying, back in Aug 2017, I had my buddy's body shop replace the rusted gas tank in my 05. Along with the fuel filler tube.