WetLegacy Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 ^^this took you FOREVER long in the 2.5i. I had an 09 5mt for a few years. We were cruising at 80 mph then took off. So yeah took me about a day to get to 118 lol. But really it was slightly downhill so we were both fooled into thinking our cars were mildly quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamT07 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 It didn't take that long for me to pull from 80-155. I mean I pulled in 4th til redline then 5 gear pulled the rest. But man honestly from 80-100 in 5th the car pulls like a train. #loveboost Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I topped my third gen LGT out at 118 on I-94 one morning. I used to work early in the morning and rush to work at the last minute. I don't really do that anymore. I've briefly gone 100-110ish probably in the LGT but haven't really been tempted beyond that. Additionally, after spending so much time on this forum I've developed an anxiety about driving my car. I'm constantly scared that I'm going to blow a ringland or the turbo will fail and grenade the engine, or a suspension/steering/etc. bolt isn't tight enough and the car is gonna fall apart, or a vacuum hose is gonna fly off, or maybe the tune wasn't revised QUITE enough and I'm gonna run JUST lean enough under WOT to blow something up.... This car seems so fragile and expensive compared to my third gen. The third gen was great because it was a tank and it was so slow with that NA 2.5 that I could push it to the limit without going very fast. On onramps I could push it to the point where the rear end would start to slide and then back off because I didn't have to worry about a windy gust of boost flying in and blowing me into a ditch. Haha. EDIT: 130mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I topped my third gen LGT out at 118 on I-94 one morning. Not bad for a 3rd gen, actually. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 2Fiver Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 It didn't take that long for me to pull from 80-155. I mean I pulled in 4th til redline then 5 gear pulled the rest. But man honestly from 80-100 in 5th the car pulls like a train. #lovebooost You're doing it wrong, dude. You want to be in 3rd for 80-100. #choochootrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny5280 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I topped my third gen LGT out at 118 on I-94 one morning. I used to work early in the morning and rush to work at the last minute. I don't really do that anymore. I've briefly gone 100-110ish probably in the LGT but haven't really been tempted beyond that. Additionally, after spending so much time on this forum I've developed an anxiety about driving my car. I'm constantly scared that I'm going to blow a ringland or the turbo will fail and grenade the engine, or a suspension/steering/etc. bolt isn't tight enough and the car is gonna fall apart, or a vacuum hose is gonna fly off, or maybe the tune wasn't revised QUITE enough and I'm gonna run JUST lean enough under WOT to blow something up.... This car seems so fragile and expensive compared to my third gen. The third gen was great because it was a tank and it was so slow with that NA 2.5 that I could push it to the limit without going very fast. On onramps I could push it to the point where the rear end would start to slide and then back off because I didn't have to worry about a windy gust of boost flying in and blowing me into a ditch. Haha. It seems to me most of the issues we hear about in this forum a focused on the turbo charged cars. I don't recall seeing a lot of NA engine related issues. I wonder how the two versions of the 4th generation compare, reliability wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 It seems to me most of the issues we hear about in this forum a focused on the turbo charged cars. I don't recall seeing a lot of NA engine related issues. I wonder how the two versions of the 4th generation compare, reliability wise. If it's not ringlands it's head gaskets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk MTBwrench's Stage 3 5EAT #racewagon 266awhp/255awtq @17.5psi, Tuned By Graham of Boosted Performance Everyone knows what I taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth SpecB Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 It seems to me most of the issues we hear about in this forum a focused on the turbo charged cars. I don't recall seeing a lot of NA engine related issues. I wonder how the two versions of the 4th generation compare, reliability wise. Put it this way. I have only seen 1 gt around where I live... Sent from a galaxy far far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny5280 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 If it's not ringlands it's head gaskets. The head gasket was still an issue with the fourth generation model? I wonder why it took Subaru so long to address it (or is it still an issue with the sixth generation?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The head gasket was still an issue with the fourth generation model? I wonder why it took Subaru so long to address it (or is it still an issue with the sixth generation?)The issue continues to occur on normally-aspirated Legacy & Outback models until the 2010 model year. The gaskets will fail on almost all of these cars somewhere in the 80K-120K range. Subaru finally started using an improved multi-layer-steel (MLS) gasket that is similar to what they have on the turbo motors. Why did it take so long? Very good question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny5280 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The issue continues to occur on normally-aspirated Legacy & Outback models until the 2010 model year. The gaskets will fail on almost all of these cars somewhere in the 80K-120K range. Subaru finally started using an improved multi-layer-steel (MLS) gasket that is similar to what they have on the turbo motors. I didn't realize the issue continued for so long. Wasn't it an issue on the 1997 2.5 models? What surprises me is the replacement HG is a better part which doesn't suffer the same failure. One would have thought Subaru would have moved to the better HG before 2010. Or was it the case the improved replacement HG wasn't available until after the generation four model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abaig97 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 142mph......so far 08 lgt 5eat Sent from my STV100-1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I didn't realize the issue continued for so long. Wasn't it an issue on the 1997 2.5 models? What surprises me is the replacement HG is a better part which doesn't suffer the same failure. One would have thought Subaru would have moved to the better HG before 2010. Or was it the case the improved replacement HG wasn't available until after the generation four model? There are two different types of head gasket issues. Phase 1 motors (DOHC) had the more serious type problem. This is an internal blowing of the gasket which led to overheating and coolant mixing with the oil. Phase 2 motors (SOHC) used a different kind of head gasket that tends to leak oil and/or coolant externally. This is not so harmful to the engine, but still needs to be repaired. There was a coating on the gaskets that tended to erode away after some time, leading to leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Put it this way. I have only seen 1 gt around where I live... Sent from a galaxy far far away... You live in the Bay and have only seen 1 other GT? I dont even get out much and I've seen quite a few GTs around. Granted alot of them are completely stock. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subipc Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 167mph 08 specB. 355whp on 91 had about 1500 rpm left to 7k. Need to try on e85 now bet I can get it to 175. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 167mph 08 specB. 355whp on 91 had about 1500 rpm left to 7k. Need to try on e85 now bet I can get it to 175. Bumping an 8 month old thread to claim you can go faster than the physical gearing allows. I hope you have a 10 point cage, 5 point harnesses, SNELL helmet, and a flame retardent suit to go along with that PPG dogbox and 8000rpm redline. MTBwrench's Stage 3 5EAT #racewagon 266awhp/255awtq @17.5psi, Tuned By Graham of Boosted Performance Everyone knows what I taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 IIRC 6MT gears out @ 162.xxxx Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I top out at 100 mph, normally do 85 mph in 6th gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth SpecB Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I suppose it's possible if the final drive gear ratio was changed. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subipc Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Bumping an 8 month old thread to claim you can go faster than the physical gearing allows. I hope you have a 10 point cage, 5 point harnesses, SNELL helmet, and a flame retardent suit to go along with that PPG dogbox and 8000rpm redline. Whoa sorry didn't mean to upset someone. IIRC SpecB gearing allows for a top speed around 181 or 183. 1st - 3.636 2nd - 2.235 3rd - 1.521 4th - 1.137 5th - 0.891 6th - 0.707 final drive ratio - 3.9 I'm on 255/40/17 so tire diameter is around 25in. Currently on winter tires that are only rated for 118 but next spring once I get my summer set back on I'll make sure to take a picture of the dash and a gps. Fortunately a local owns a 500whp+ specB and you can clearly see he's topping out 5th gear around 160, it's a shame he didn't shift into 6th. Granted he has a 8000 rev limit but I'll leave you to do the math for 7000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-q76rVuyU0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted Potential Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I banged out 76mph. Felt like a rebel; played some George Thorogood 'Bad to the Bone,' and then realized I have low compression, an empty wallet, and a lot of school loans. Now that I think about it, an empty wallet does make me go faster, right? The true goal is to see how fast you can max out your speedo... for example, my foxbody had an original 85mph Speedo..... now that went by fast with the turbo haha. Moral of the story, let us not measure our sausages in this format haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth SpecB Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Seems legit, but what would I know? I've never been over 85mph in my spec b. I wish there was a nice road around here. Looking forward to the gps/dash post! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBwrench Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Whoa sorry didn't mean to upset someone. IIRC SpecB gearing allows for a top speed around 181 or 183. 1st - 3.636 2nd - 2.235 3rd - 1.521 4th - 1.137 5th - 0.891 6th - 0.707 final drive ratio - 3.9 I'm on 255/40/17 so tire diameter is around 25in. Currently on winter tires that are only rated for 118 but next spring once I get my summer set back on I'll make sure to take a picture of the dash and a gps. Fortunately a local owns a 500whp+ specB and you can clearly see he's topping out 5th gear around 160, it's a shame he didn't shift into 6th. Granted he has a 8000 rev limit but I'll leave you to do the math for 7000. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-q76rVuyU0 I stand corrected... by my calculations that puts gear limited speed at redline right around 181.4 mph. With an 8,000rpm limiter just around 200. No need to take pictures for proof. My comments about the cage, harness, suit, and helmet still stand though... at those speeds death is pretty much guaranteed in the event of a large mechanical failure or loss of control. These cars were never even remotely engineered for that. The acceleration in that video really is bonkers though. MTBwrench's Stage 3 5EAT #racewagon 266awhp/255awtq @17.5psi, Tuned By Graham of Boosted Performance Everyone knows what I taste like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergs Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 177 indicated, VIR North, Honda 929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I stand corrected... by my calculations that puts gear limited speed at redline right around 181.4 mph. With an 8,000rpm limiter just around 200. No need to take pictures for proof. My comments about the cage, harness, suit, and helmet still stand though... at those speeds death is pretty much guaranteed in the event of a large mechanical failure or loss of control. These cars were never even remotely engineered for that. The acceleration in that video really is bonkers though. Hate when that happens:rolleyes:. But with a drag coefficient .29 & how this car dislike wind to it's sides. 120 come up quickly, the other 40 seems to take forever. Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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