EnduringGuerila Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Purchased my 2005 Outback XT (5MT) for $1600 on Aug 19th, 2019. The car is all stock with 193,978 on the odo and a bad turbo. The body and interior are in pretty great shape, though I do hate the two tone grey/silver paint. (maybe one day that'll be changed) The seller claimed the turbo was seized but it had other issues... I haven't finished the build yet but, here is the parts list: (total $4,788.03) $1046 - Cobb Stage 1+ Power Package (includes Accessport v3)___$0 - Cobb Shifter Drive Train ($ included above) _$865 - BNR EVO3 16g Turbo_$165 - Turbo oil bypass / dedicated feed line__$96 - GrimmSpeed Electronic Boost Controller_$485 - GrimmSpeed Catted Downpipe (The stock downpipe is one of the biggest stock bottlenecks)_$157 - Invidia Catless Uppipe (only 2005 and 2006 OBXTs/LGTs have a catted uppipe)$1133 - AVO Catback 3" exhaust (This may have been a mistake, not cheap and stock isn't that limiting)__$40 - NGK LFR6AIX (x4)__$16 - Motul - RBF 600 brake fluid__$92 - Motul Gear 300 75W-90Transmission and rear diff gear oil)_$710 - PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ 225/55R17 Misc: $60 - Mishimoto Black Teardrop Shift Knob Plans: Clutch Masters FX350flywheel (haven't decided what yet)fuel pumpfuel injectorsTGA Performance Tune $550Full stereo upgrade (similar to but better than what I did on my 4runner here [poorly documented])suspensionlighter weight / more attractive wheelsde-badge (remove all logos, words etc from car)paint carreplace front grill, something like this? remove logo and hate the 'chrome' I need to do a compression test on each cylinder before getting it tuned, will post those here. HP numbers for later reference/context: 250hp 2005 OBXT stock 200hp 2015 WRX stock (~230hp with just a tune) 300hp 2004 STI stock 310hp 2020 STI stock Shortcuts: full thread, post alone - Old Exhaustfull thread, post alone - Intake Installfull thread, post alone - Brakes Installfull thread, post alone - Turbo and Oil Feed Installfull thread, post alone - Exhaust Installfull thread, post alone - Debadging More to come! Edited September 21, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Pictures to hold you over: Battery was low since I haven't been driving it. Dirty bay: Cobb and turbo oil line stuff: New AVO Catback Exhaust and Invidia Uppipe: Edited January 22, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Useful links: XT Performance Mods great overall writeup, tons of useful information. Everything you need to know about your Subaru Engine"an OEM EJ25 is capable of housing up to 400whp/480bhp!" All EJ255 Engines are NOT created Equal "Engine wise 05-06 LGT and 04-06 STI are identical except intercooler and turbo. Yes, same long block."Light flywheels: pros and consNo Chimes: Period (disable Non-belted, and key-in-with-door-open beeping)05-09 Outback Suspension FAQClutch Damper Delete reserving post 3 Edited August 24, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Oh boy! I'm excited to follow this build. Off to a great start. Keep it up. MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Falcon Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Nice haul! Looking forward to installs/progress. I also was never a fan of the two tone body, but then I saw Cruisemobile's setup and it changed my mind immediately [emoji106] Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) I also was never a fan of the two tone body, but then I saw Cruisemobile's setup and it changed my mind immediately [emoji106] THIS guy? All the pic links died! His build thread has been dead for over a year so I guess all his pics were purged by Tinypic. Edited January 21, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Nah they were hosted elsewhere. All the image hosting sites have gotten wonky. Either he deleted the pics because he's not active anymore and couldn't remember why they were there or tinypic changed their hosting and broke the links. For any diys or major things, you should try to upload your pics as attachments directly to the thread. Legacy gt hosts their own image server. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Yes, Cruisemobile has a good-lookin' wagon. Hard to find a pic of it today though. This image uploading information is great advice. Take it. It's a struggle going through some of the older threads for reference photos and coming short bc of some third party issue. Frustrating, rather. MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 The other frustration is old info about parts. Like rallitek doesn't make sway bars anymore and grimmspeed no longer ports and polishes headers. And probably an infinite other number of things. Not to derail your build thread too much here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) Lol, no worries. At least for the h̶e̶a̶d̶e̶r̶s̶ heads, if I do rebuild I plan on looking into the 2008+ STI h̶e̶a̶d̶e̶r̶s̶ heads. I want to know how much of a benefit they might be and how difficult the setup would be to use them. Edited January 23, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 When I looked it up, I thought all the headers were the same. Do you mean aftermarket sti or oem sti? I know they are the same for most ej engines, maybe I messed up my part number cross referencing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Also covertrussian has a few good posts about stock, vs equal length, vs stock ported headers that I find interesting. I like the rumble so I want to keep unequal length. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) Sorry, I meant to say the STI heads (engine), not headers (exhaust). Post 3 - All EJ255 Engines are NOT created Equal I read about the unequal headers and how that's what gives the boxer engine the signature sound and reduces turbo lag. I don't know if/when I'll buy an exhaust header but I'd stick with unequal for sure. Edited January 23, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Falcon Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 THIS guy? All the pic links died! His build thread has been dead for over a year so I guess all his pics were purged by Tinypic. Yep that's him! Tinypic is being rude about it, but it seems they can't prevent previously hosted images from showing up in a google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=Cruisemobile2&safe=off&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS871US871&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNRz8nSfs6kSM_hd8KFr8gTe6LGHQg:1579812277456&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTye-sy5rnAhWUsp4KHUtIAucQ_AUIDCgD&biw=1536&bih=722&dpr=1.25#imgrc=_ Hopefully that link works for you, it should show his wagon in various states of modification throughout the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Oh man thank you for that. That looks really good. Apparently a Mach v spoiler. I wonder how that looks compared to Madrigs. That might be the first two tone car I thought really looked good. I think it was the wheels and tire lettering that did it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I think Madrig said his was shorter than the Mach V wing. Or maybe he said it didn't flare up like his. I know it doesn't flare up as much, if any, as the Mach V wing. Just look at Kalien32's beautiful, blue carbon fiber wing Madrig made. The Mach V looks more like the Liberal Style spoiler: https://www.nengun.com/liberal/tailgate-spoiler I want one bad. MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) Eh, screw it, I'll just post some of the best pics I can find of Cruisemobile's ride. I especially like the edited one in space flying towards the Death Star! Edited January 24, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) I finally got started on the build and here is a quick update. (I'll also be updating the original posts) Here is the mess of a garage I've been working in, had to take some bikes out to make room... My friend offered to paint the brake calipers, can't turn down free labor Edited February 24, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) The new pipes! The new turbo makes contact with the GrimmSpeed downpipe The section circled in red makes contact with the waste gate hinge since the waste gate is slightly larger than stock. I got the old exhaust and up-pipe off The old exhaust was broken in two places from the previous owner bottoming out! Next to my hand to compare size (insert dick joke here) The up-pipe was actually in good condition, it just has that shitty cat and is a smaller diameter than the new catless up-pipe. Edited August 26, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) Got the old air intake out! The air box has a large "junk" blob on the bottom that seems to just collect debris (don't tell anyone but I accidentally ordered the Cobb WRX/STI intake instead of the OBXT intake so I have to wait for that to arrive...) Edited September 21, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Looks like you're making progress! I think the normal Vf-40/46 needs some adjusting with that tab on the grimmspeed dp. The junk blob is commonly referred to as the milk jug and commonly removed. It's a resonator to help cut down on turbo noise. It's quite a bit louder without it. What exhaust did you go with? Is that the avo with the down turned tips? Jk I scrolled up. I'm interested to hear what you think. I've been looking at that and the nameless recently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 The junk blob is commonly referred to as the milk jug and commonly removed. It's a resonator to help cut down on turbo noise. It's quite a bit louder without it. As much as I don't want the car to be super loud... I think I do want all the turbo noise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 As much as I don't want the car to be super loud... I think I do want all the turbo noise! I love it. Forever now I feel the need for a different exhaust after the quotes from friends of "it sounds like a spaceship" and "I like that it's screaming" I think the turbo whoosh with the exhaust would be great. It's the sound of powahhhh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Intake install The hood prop bracket is too low and keeps the Cobb cover from fitting properly. So I took a Dremel to it, cut off a bunch of the bottom and it didn't seem to compromise the strength. I cleaned this up some more right after taking the pic. Now that the Cobb cover fits under the hood prop, the stock air duct is in the way. I started off using the Dremel but it was difficult to get clean cuts. Switched to using a razor blade. Took a lot more effort than the Dremel but much cleaner cut. The plastic is actually surprisingly difficult to cut with a razor. Cover finally fits: Luckily the chunk i had to cut off didn't cut into the duct itself I had to cut slightly crooked to avoid cutting this plastic 'rivet' Finished? I cleaned it with WD-40 lol Edited February 24, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnduringGuerila Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Brakes install The hub was quite dirty. Removing the wheels and old rotors was quite difficult. I cleaned up the hub with a wire brush on my drill Slathered the center of the hub with anti-seize and mounted the rotor. Put brake grease on the brake pad tabs Edited February 24, 2020 by EnduringGuerila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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