Cowens36

The comment about the 2.5i having the head gasket issues and the GT turbo motor not having the issue doesn’t make since to me. The 2.5i would have a slightly higher compression ratio but the turbo motor would see higher internal pressures and force due to the boost pressure added and the higher forces from the compression and power stroke due to making a larger more powerful explosion in the chamber. Could you please explain? Also, why do you say “hell no” to the spec b? I have seen this car and seen the alignment sheets from the week before I looked at it showing that they made only sight camber adjustments and toe adjustments on the front end. Everything in the rear was square and where it was supposed to be. The shop that did the repair cut off the right side horn and replaced it by reselling it in. Why would you pick the 07 over the 05s? What are the major differences that would lead you to this suggestion?

Hello, First off, this is my first post but I have been doing a lot of research using this forum so thank you all for the information. I have always loved the idea of an STI or WRX but I’m a family man and those just won’t work which is why the Legacy is perfect. I want a manual trans, plenty of mod potential, and a reliable vehicle. Here is my questions. What are your thoughts on buying a modded car versus a stock car to mod yourself? I want to go at least stage 3 which would be intake, down pipe, up pipe, cat back, intercooler, boost controller, bov, and possibly if everything is still solid maybe up to the VF52. Of course I want to do some suspension and brake upgrades as well but for the appearance mostly stock. Second question is kind of similar to the first. What is your opinion of a car with a replacement motor? I know the EJ25 has an issue with the ring lands and the head gasket but is it normal for a car to get a replacement motor? How big of an issue is it if the car has a replaced motor? Rebuilt motor I’m not so concerned with as long as I know who did the work and that there is documentation on what went into the engine. Last question. Are the 5MT trans as bulletproof as I have heard or are there issues I should be aware of? Same question with the 6speed in the “spec b”. Here are the stats on the cars I’m looking at. Please give me your opinion on each. 2005 LGT, 5MT, 104k, mods: up pipe, down pipe, intake, charge pipe, cat back, tein coil overs, sway bars, needs carrier bearing. $4k 2008 L Spec B, 6speed, 159k, BONE STOCK with all service records from date of purchase, does have a reconstructed title due to being hit in the rear but it was inspected and verified that it was only the horns for the bumper mount which was repaired. $7k 2007 LGT, 132k, stage 2, clean car with no real issues. $5k 2005 LGT, 150k on the body and 12k on the engine rebuild, stage 2, big brake kit, $5k Please give me your honest feedback on the questions and the cars I’m looking at. I would appreciate it. Thank