mattreading22 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hello, I have a 2005 Legacy GT Limited Wagon and I am going to be upgrading it. I am thinking about running stage 2 accessport with an intake, unequal header, downpipe, and exhaust. If you guys could let me know what is the best bang for the buck I would really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haight 05LGT Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 First off, you already have unequal length headers. Second, your plan sounds about right. Just make sure you get a proper tune. Congrats on having a very rare car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 IMO opinion best bang for your buck is up pipe, down pipe, tune and a rear sway bar. Cat back and intake will not gain you much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattreading22 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Ya, I'm looking to produce about 315 hp out of it so I'm just weighing out my options. I have also thought about getting a new tmic and bigger injectors. Either way I will be getting a tune just wanted to see if anyone on here had any experience with either of these types of builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 If your aiming for 300whp your gonna need a little more then that. I made 310whp and 318 torque at the wheels unless your taking about crank power. Here's my power mod list Vf52 turbo Turbo back exhaust Injectors Fuel pump Perrin tmic Perrin pulley Kstech intake with shield Gimmick inlet tube Cat less up pipe Clutch masters fx350 Innovative tuning protune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattreading22 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Ok, thank you for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 OP, are you doing this yourself? or having a shop do it? If having a shop do it, look at Outback Automotive in Auburn. They can help you with a parts list that will match your power goals, and they do in-house tuning. As Idiot4hire says, you need a bit more to get over 300. Also going to want to work on your suspension & brake hardware upgrades. If you want a ride in a ~300hp wagon before deciding what you need, I can meet up with you. Most people walk away mumbling about getting a HTA68 afterwards. :-) regardless, forget the intake, as that's not where the restriction is. An uppipe, downpipe, and tune are considered stage 2. And make for a fun car. 300 and above starts to cost serious dollars. If you have a 5eat, you need ClimberD's upgrades which run about $1500. If have the 5mt, expect to be buying clutches & rebuilding your transmission if you drive it hard (why would you upgrade if you didnt?). You'll also see your gas mileage start to fall. I average 20mpg, however, I don't 'baby' it. Also, you probably want to start reading the "how to build your car" threads. Pretty much everyone has modified their car, has a thread on the trials & tribulations of their experience. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattreading22 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 I will have it done at a shop of some kind. I work for Infiniti in sales and I have a tech that has worked on subarus so I may have him do the installation and then have it tuned. And yes, I have been looking into brakes and suspension as well, I just don't know exactly what I'm looking for. I probably will go stage 2 and then go from there. Thank you for the inputs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 What color exterior, and 5eat or5mt?!?!?! Do an up pipe for sure, the '05-06's had a catalytic converter in the up pipe. I picked up a stock STI up pipe, as they are catless, for $40 locally. Also, I just put a new BNR16g on mine because said cat converter from OEM up pipe took out the VF40 :-/ Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 IMO don't bother with a intake until your making huge HP. Pretty much everything else is what's said above. The tune after the Up pipe will fix the CEL for the egt probe you removed. Or do the 2.2k ohm resistor trick. Oh, 5mt or 5eat ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 http://legacygt.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/turbo-powertrains-2-0gt-2-5gt-2-5xt-12.html Look at all the stickies up top and read. That's the best bang for the buck you're going to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattreading22 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 It's a 5eat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I could take you for a ride in my wagon after I get my AP back from Cobb and finish my e-tune. I'm runnng a BNR evo16g on stock fueling. Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haight 05LGT Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 It's a 5eat So close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four_wheel_drifts Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I could take you for a ride in my wagon after I get my AP back from Cobb and finish my e-tune. I'm runnng a BNR evo16g on stock fueling. I live in Portland, so I was able to get Cobb to do a custom, temporary e-tune until I can get it in for them to pre-tune inspect then tune. With the 'limp' map they created, it is hesitating pretty bad between 2-3k RPM but is ok otherwise. They set the limiter at 5500 rpm, too. Mine is Perrin up. down, BNR Evo 16g, soon stromung full exhaust (in box now), 1000 top feed injector kit, bullet-proof stock tmic, everything else stock except for the forged pistons and rebuilt heads and motor. Cobb hinted I need a new hi-pro fuel pump and was amazed the car even ran. I'll have to check the stickies for fuel pump recommendations. I can't wait until they finish tuning my car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 ^ DW65c fuel pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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