Max Capacity Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Wait a minute, its been bothering me for a while now. Do the rear wheels have a smaller track than the front? Looks that way on my car..... I think I will look into some spacers as well to get the rear wheels pushed out some more. If so, anyone know the difference between front and rear? Oh, come on now, you should know that info will be in the front of the service manual, http://people.csail.mit.edu/ilh/vacation/ 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...
rhino6303 Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Wait a minute, its been bothering me for a while now. Do the rear wheels have a smaller track than the front? Looks that way on my car..... I think I will look into some spacers as well to get the rear wheels pushed out some more. If so, anyone know the difference between front and rear?The rear track width is 10 mm shorter. 1495 mm front and 1485 mm rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 I haven't measured the track front vs rear but visually yes, the front wheels sit outboard further. There is a fine line with spacers and factory studs so do this with caution and at your own risk. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) wagon, Tread Front mm (in) 1,495 (58.9) Rear mm (in) 1,490 (58.7) That's from page 15. Edited December 27, 2021 by Max Capacity 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...
Tehnation Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) How much spacing can we get before rubbing? I was looking at 10 and 15mm spacers. Can the studs be removed and installed without removing the entire wheel hub? Probably need to pull the rotor and caliper off so you can knock out the old studs. Edited December 28, 2021 by Tehnation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 How much spacing can we get before rubbing? I was looking at 10 and 15mm spacers. Can the studs be removed and installed without removing the entire wheel hub? Probably need to pull the rotor and caliper off so you can knock out the old studs. I think there is a post about longer studs here somewhere... maybe ask google. Ok, here, I did it ... https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+install+longer+wheel+studs+2005+subaru+legacy&sxsrf=AOaemvIy0Rgh9QgjkxzPENXGJ43ZL8eaMA%3A1640726839036&source=hp&ei=NoHLYaKYPMSJytMPga-5kAE&iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYcuPR6G6gQnDxvQhLpnhEpH9xUS1ZCCQ&ved=0ahUKEwiii6Xjt4f1AhXEhHIEHYFXDhIQ4dUDCAk&uact=5&oq=how+to+install+longer+wheel+studs+2005+subaru+legacy&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQghEKABMgUIIRCrAjIFCCEQqwI6BAgjECc6DgguEIAEELEDEMcBEKMCOggIABCABBCxAzoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwE6BQgAEIAEOggILhCABBCxAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6BQguEIAEOgUIABCxAzoGCAAQFhAeOgUIABCGAzoICCEQFhAdEB46BQgAEM0CUABY4o0BYK2SAWgBcAB4AIABe4gBnh-SAQQ1Mi4xmAEAoAEB&sclient=gws-wiz 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...
JoeInOregon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 How much spacing can we get before rubbing? I was looking at 10 and 15mm spacers. Can the studs be removed and installed without removing the entire wheel hub? Probably need to pull the rotor and caliper off so you can knock out the old studs.I have 1inch h&r spacers all around, stock wheel and tire size , no rubbing whatsoever They are really tucked from the factory, if I didn't already have the spacers I would have gone wider in rear or less up front , the front track being wider really brothers me Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeInOregon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I think there is a post about longer studs here somewhere... maybe ask google. Ok, here, I did it ... https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+install+longer+wheel+studs+2005+subaru+legacy&sxsrf=AOaemvIy0Rgh9QgjkxzPENXGJ43ZL8eaMA%3A1640726839036&source=hp&ei=NoHLYaKYPMSJytMPga-5kAE&iflsig=ALs-wAMAAAAAYcuPR6G6gQnDxvQhLpnhEpH9xUS1ZCCQ&ved=0ahUKEwiii6Xjt4f1AhXEhHIEHYFXDhIQ4dUDCAk&uact=5&oq=how+to+install+longer+wheel+studs+2005+subaru+legacy&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQghEKABMgUIIRCrAjIFCCEQqwI6BAgjECc6DgguEIAEELEDEMcBEKMCOggIABCABBCxAzoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwE6BQgAEIAEOggILhCABBCxAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6BQguEIAEOgUIABCxAzoGCAAQFhAeOgUIABCGAzoICCEQFhAdEB46BQgAEM0CUABY4o0BYK2SAWgBcAB4AIABe4gBnh-SAQQ1Mi4xmAEAoAEB&sclient=gws-wizIf you get wider spacers you can get the bolt on type and not mess with studs Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 50 bucks for a set why not! https://www.amazon.com/Hubcentric-Spacers-Forester-Impreza-Outback/dp/B01KPIU72C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 So just doing the rears with those? What wheels are you running? Curious how 25mm will work out. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Yea just the rears, oem wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Mine are 5mm and I think it changed the look enough. Post some pics when you make the swap. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Received the correct AOS can from Crawford just in time to be quarantined for what seems like the 5th time. My vaccinated fiance tested positive on Wednesday. This is her second bout, 1st being October of 20. Awaiting test results for myself and 2 daughters. My oldest turns 15 today and we had to cancel her plans....housebound for a while. This after I just got back to work after hernia surgery. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Mine are 5mm and I think it changed the look enough. Post some pics when you make the swap. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk I think my car would look better with the rear pushed out a little more than the front. My front wheels stick out a lot, where its very noticeable. I think lowering the car along with the whiteline tie rods/ball joints actually pushed out my front track. Cause my front tires look like it comes out way more than 5mm. No wonder I could never do a basic alignment with string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeInOregon Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 So just doing the rears with those? What wheels are you running? Curious how 25mm will work out. Sent from my SM-G996U using TapatalkStock suspension, wheel and tire , 1in spacer, 1/2 Saggy butt spacers Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Hmm my front wheels are about where urs are so lowering etc. didn't change the track, they really just stick out that much. But yea, that looks much better. Can't wait to get em on! HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! DRINKY DRINKY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Ok, back with good news. The car is together, running and on the road. Have to take care of the front boots with new clamps for now and get the bottom tray back on. Update with some pics asap. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Edited January 7, 2022 by whitexc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 Went out this morning and cut the loose clamps off the axles and installed worm clamps and got the undertray back on. I could move the cv boots a fair amount with the old clamps so I think these will be good for the short term. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Cple engine bay pics......nothing too exciting. Notice the AOS and we used some thermal wrap around the turbo area. Bulletproofed TMIC....hopefully it is up to the task of the custom JMP VF46. Air pump delete so some real estate opened up on that front corner and she lost a bunch of tubing, etc. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Edited January 8, 2022 by whitexc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 Underneath before the tray....new oil pan, cooler, cooler lines and the K&N filter. Yes I am crazy and have a mega strong rare earth magnet on the drain plug. I will invest in a one of the ez oil change jobbers after break in. Shabby shot of the Group N mounts. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 That's about it for now. I set up the AP with the parameters that Mike @ TA wants for logging and took it for a ride. I did do a TCU reset this morning and the car drives well overall. I am being very easy on it so far but it seems to spool up nice and shifts smooth. I can definitely tell the Group N mounts and dog bone are stiffer. She has some vibes at idle and in gear but they smooth right out with some throttle input. Remember, this is my winter beater and I hope the build stayed true to shooting for longevity and drive ability. Thanks to all that have helped whether it be advice or other.....it's greatly appreciated. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 How much did you pay for that AOS? I need to get one at some point as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 They are right around $300 give or take depending on whos you buy. I ordered it with my shortblock and some other parts so I got a discount. After looking at the intake and reading a bunch I was sold on installing one. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whitexc Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 (edited) Looking for ideas...I have about 850 miles on the new engine, turbo, stage 2 ish upgrades. Been just driving the car, like a grandpa in fact. The car runs fine driving like a grandpa. The car appears to run fine at WOT, the very few times I have stepped on it to see what boost would end up at (16.xx so far) and only for a few seconds. The problem is in between. If I take off from a light and get into the 3k rpm range at part throttle it falls on its face, sputters and says NO. Back off the throttle, allow the slushomatic to shift and it does its thing and continues on in normal fashion. It doesn't like part to moderate throttle from 2900 to 3xxx rpms. There is something happening. It also seems to be hunting at idle at times which would signal a vacuum leak right? Looking at the AP and some logs, going back and forth with Mike @ TA, thinking I may have a weak coil, O2 sensor on its way out (front passenger side is new, other is old-er), bad plug (changed them today as he said stock heat range is fine and we all love to change plugs!). Zip tied vacuume lines, checked lots of connections (not yet with any spray....that's next). Probably need to smoke test too. I don't have a set up so may let the shop handle that. Ideas? I know y'all have some. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Edited February 12, 2022 by whitexc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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