Outbackid's '05 LGT Journal/Build thread

[outbackid]

Hey all, I've been on this forum for a while but I figured I'd actually make a post about my car instead of just asking questions and buying/selling stuff. I bought my '05 LGT wagon in April of 2013, and I swapped in a new EJ257 block and more over the summer. Just a few days ago I got tuned, made an estimated 310whp and 350wtq. Details and pics below. If anybody is interested, I may be doing a writeup on how to install the GM 3 port as I couldn't find a guide on how to install one on a LGT or 08+ WRX, only older WRX's.

 

Mod list:

 

- New EJ257 Shortblock from Off The Line Performance

- Cleaned up and resurfaced OEM OBXT heads

- GM 3 port EBCS

- Low mile VF46

- OEM '08 STi uppipe

- CNT racing Catless DP

- Power Enterprise 850cc injectors

- DeatschWerks DW65C fuel pump

- Torque Solutions TMIC

- GrimmSpeed PnP ceramic coated TGV deletes

- Cobb SF intake

- E85 tune by Graham at Boosted Performance Tuning in Des Moines, IA

- Hogzaust mod

 

Bringing it home

http://i.imgur.com/Bc5yEQ3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lTrIp9h.jpg

 

 

With a buddy of mine's '02 LGT

http://i.imgur.com/CDCyX39.jpg

 

At the Midwest Subaru Meet in June

http://i.imgur.com/VXMKWXl.jpg

 

Took it to Nevada, stopping at the salt flats

http://i.imgur.com/nWpCAZz.jpg?2

 

Then my build. I started with a new EJ257 block

http://i.imgur.com/Tp5ri22.jpg

 

I had the heads cleaned up at RJ Machine of South Sioux City, NE.

http://i.imgur.com/dFypFjQ.jpg

 

Put it all together with a new oil pump, timing kit, PCV system, oil cooler, oil pan, and every gasket on the motor.

http://i.imgur.com/MKwCfhx.jpg

 

Got it running.

http://i.imgur.com/e2swQeo.jpg

 

Got a set of Prodrive P1's in 17x7.

http://i.imgur.com/pQAz899.jpg

 

Took it to College with me.

http://i.imgur.com/6YVnJi7.jpg

 

Fixed my failed wheel bearing.

http://i.imgur.com/p4HIabj.jpg

 

Then the fun starts again

http://i.imgur.com/GkXBfpa.jpg

 

Torque Solutions TMIC

http://i.imgur.com/1nPBDgZ.jpg

 

CNT Catless Downpipe

http://i.imgur.com/RtQjyiP.jpg

 

All back together

http://i.imgur.com/mZjJlp2.jpg

 

And Corn juice!

http://i.imgur.com/aVUwxdW.jpg

[Max Capacity]

Sounds like a nice set up.

[outbackid]

Well, I know this was hardly a popular build log, but I figured I'd update anyways. I kept modding the car for some time after I got tuned on E85, I installed H&R springs on Spec B struts, got some TR Motorsports MT-1 18x8.5 +35 wheels with Dunlop Direzza ZII in 245/35/18, got rid of my Prodrive P1's (17x7) for some 2007 WRX wheels, got a front lip, used a JDM OEM Defi Gauge pack mount to mount a single DIN in my cubby hole, added a wideband in a WRX gauge pod and double-sided taped it to my dash, got a Magnaflow catback, installed a Bride knockoff bucket for a while, and I think that's it. Here are some pics:

 

Dash setup

 

Trip to West Texas

 

Some pics with my friend and now boss' RSTi

 

A couple random pics at a local park

 

 

I sold the car in June '16 to a good friend of mine, who has made it into probably the craziest LGT wagon I've seen stateside. Wrap, full Mature aero kit, air struts, BBK, Volk TE37SL, C-West wing, and more. Currently has the engine out to do some drivetrain work. I loved the car, but he's turning it into everything I wanted it to be, so I'm glad it's gone to a good home.

 

 

 

Lastly, I have bought back my old OBXT wagon, which I will make a separate thread for

 

[JazzAvi8r]

wow, very nice!

[zksailor534]

Looked great when you sold it

 

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