stewdogg

I'm in Madison, but my LGT is sitting in Waukesha at my parents house. I will be going out this weekend to pull the engine and start the build. I was hoping not to do the build for a couple years, but that's the way chasing the boost goes. There really should be a Legacy/LGT Midwest or Wi meet... maybe there is and I just don't know about it.

Is your turbo getting the 18g treatment at the spa?

I'll be sending mine off to BNR next week, so hurry up and find out... I will be interested in the info on this as well. Thanks for doing the leg work!

What's the benefit to bigger intake/exhaust valves? Is there a reason to do both on the LGT? Quicker turbo spool if done on the exhaust side or something?

I could keep my car from registering knock on my AP if I kept the knock quiet enough. It would knock all the time towards the end and if I stayed out of boost, kept the RPM's way low (read as barely drove the car and shifted around 2500k) it would't register knock/fine knock. I could get the DAM back to 1.00 if I was real careful too, but ultimately I would get into boost or need an upper RPM and the DAM would drop again. The knock sensor seems pretty sensitive, but doesn't catch all noises under the hood.

And it begins...

Does it make any noise at start up? My wrist pin/piston slap noise was around 2500RPM and at start up for a second or two.

Haha, the weather is finally just getting better down here. You guys are going to get hammered again this weekend, I think...? I'm surprised you found another 5th gen in Chippewa and I haven't' seen one here with the population difference. That's almost enough to have a Wisconsin 5th gen meet up. Damn, 85k, that sounds awesome while I sit at 130,000. I have the 1" drop with the Eibach's and didn't really get a chance to test it in much snow this year before the wrist pin gave out. Luckily I just swapped out my O2 sensor and that P04020 went away.

Are you going with another stock fork or getting the upgraded fork?

Sorry it's going so rough, those tough days working on a car really sucks! I been there plenty too, time for a beer and another regroup. Good luck! Where did the slave cylinder fail?

Thanks guys! The engine was just refreshed, so no worries for me with any of the common high mileage engine stuff, I hope. And unlike with my GT, I know the person who did the work on this car. I have some Moog links (from Humble) that I just recently installed, I'm sure those must work with the 13-14 2.5i FSB...?

Thanks, the price is right on that as well! Nothing like a new stabilizer upgrade for ~$70! I was starting to give up on the idea of changing it out and putting that $300 towards more engine upgrades. I'm currently waiting for a quote on a small block from a local Subaru builder, it should be here tomorrow and then I will make the decision of who I'm going to have build it. I gave up on IAG, it's been difficult to get a builder to to talk to over the last couple weeks and their build time is quite far out. I do want my car back as soon as I can. The 2007 NA Legacy is fine, but I want my BOOST back! Currently looking at Quantium Performance and Topshelf Performance for my small block.

So, I picked up a 4th gen 2007 Legacy to get me by while I get this build done. It just got a new rebuild engine put in and has no rust. It also has the high output 2.5 with the upgraded cams. At least I don't have to stress about getting to work every day. Question, from what I have read the only 26mm front sway bar upgrade is the Whiteline bar? Does the 2013 3.6R only fit the NA 2010 Legacy?

Haven't had a problem since because it's sitting all comfy in that nice garage.

Yeah, the options are dizzying and bank account draining!

I just gave IAG a call and the builder is going to call me back and give me a quote. I will feel around for a Subaru shop locally to see what they can do, I will check with Revworks as well, thanks. I'm also going to look into getting the case halfs and build it myself. Haha, I thought things were moving smoothly and now I feel a little behind in my progress.

That sounds good, he just keeps hounding me about it and that should stop it. I just need to show him the other options aren't as good and I'm sticking with my plan. He's an old school wrench and has a large opinion, so... I'm a 40+ year old man, you wouldn't think I would have to deal with parental figures like this still, but here I am. I totally agree, I kept telling him that if three was a turbine and housing for $200 (he said he saw for my car?), I didn't want to risk having a casting/turbine go bad and ruin my day once again just to save a couple hundy! I also have an email out to IAG about a stage 2 small block because I don't see one offered on their site specifically for the 5th gen.

I did get the same return email from Socal just a few minutes ago. I will look into the Pure Turbo as well, but expect the same outcome. Is there any options with swapping out the whole turbine side for a new 18g? I have my step dad trying to tell me I can do it cheaper, but I'm not so sure and not smart enough right now to refute it with facts. Thanks for the help!

Thanks Sarang! I just dropped them an email and we will see what happens. Their prices look great on the site. Now, I just hope they can actually do it and get it back to me in a couple/few weeks.

Just checking to see if there's a cheaper way to build the V54 to an 18g. I will look into some 750-850cc injectors and run the stock fuel pump till it dies. Here's a pic of the ole girl leaving the house, finally and a couple of the arrival at the spa for a little love. I don't have the space to do it at home and can't leave it at work (where I have a lift and all my tools) for more than a weekend, so to my step dad's it goes. He has a nice 4 post lift that will make things a little easier. That means it will take a little longer to get it done because he's an hour away, but I'm sending the turbo out and other things that will take time anyway, so whatever. I'm just happy to be getting things rolling. Next weekend we'll pull the motor and I'll take the turbo with me.

A couple quick questions. Is the BNR 18g turbo build the only option for turbos for the 5th gen? Is there a DIY turbo upgrade option for the V54 to 18g? What size are the stock fuel injectors (couldn't find it through the search)? If I go with the 18g do I need upgraded injectors/fuel pump to feed it? Money, money, money...

Install them on the car...

Thanks! Yeah, when I looked up lifters it came up with the blocks/buckets and I was wondering if they wear much normally. I guess with having 130,000 miles, there might be a chance they have some wear. On another note, I'm getting sick of the snow and cold!

Alright, I have a Uhaul car carrier(flatbed)/pickup truck set to go for this Saturday. I will be hauling the ole girl to my mom/step dads to get this fun started. Islandborn (or anyone with experience) how did your rockers and lifters look when you did your rebuilds? Need to replace any/all?

Thanks islandborn, you are awesome!!!