gtguy Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 [url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=645937[/url] They're bolting up an STi ECU, VF39, intercooler, up-pipe and bypass valve, and the FrankenForesters are quite rapid. No odd running, CELs or anything. No word about driveability, however, only one guy in a Forester w/o the VF39 pulling on a Boxster, which I believe the stock XT could do anyhow. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 It's the same motor so none of that is a surprise. (that is proven so no whining) Of course the Legacy motor is COMPLETELY different :lol: (for those of you that cannot detect sarcasm, the Legacy motor is exactly the same, at least IMHO) Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 [quote name='rao']It's the same motor so none of that is a surprise. (that is proven so no whining) Of course the Legacy motor is COMPLETELY different :lol: (for those of you that cannot detect sarcasm, the Legacy motor is exactly the same, at least IMHO)[/QUOTE] Right. In your IMHO is the key wording there. :redface: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Funny :lol: I say "prove it" The Forester motor is definately the same as the STi. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 The Forester is fast, but not faster than our cars. I showed one the taillights last Monday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Ski Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 What about the Forester STi? That should be a more even match-up with the GT if it ever works its way over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 [quote name='jedimaster']The Forester is fast, but not faster than our cars. I showed one the taillights last Monday :)[/QUOTE] I showed one mine before as well. The old man was driving mighty fast though! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Are we talking internals only wrt the engine or the whole engine including heads/valve train. It was my understanding that the STI was running a different head/valve/AVCS setup. FXTs are incredibly torquey. Spun all four wheels (or at least three ;) ) on dry pavement just by adding a little too much input on the go pedal a little too quickly in 1st gear. I was stunned. With their different gearing, I expect that they'll launch a little faster but lose the battle at mid and upper rpm/speed ranges vs an LGT. just MHO. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I only drove one manual Forester XT and it just didn't feel all that fast to me. Maybe because at the time I had my WRX at a COBB Stage2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red98GT Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Just adding to how busy the FXT folks have been.. There is a guy up here in Ontario who has installed a VF30, I believe had a bit of exhaust work done and has been ECUTek tuned. On the Dyno at FourStar Motorsports (Not sure which Mfgr) he put down ~235hp and 375tq at the wheels.. This sunday, there is a drag event that some are going to. I know he will be running. Will post some numbers once I get them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey']I showed one mine before as well. The old man was driving mighty fast though! :eek:[/QUOTE] At what speeds? I thought the FXT (5MT) had a definite advantage at lower speeds due to it's gearing. Once on the move, I'm sure the LGT would pull away. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 [quote name='Ken S']At what speeds? I thought the FXT (5MT) had a definite advantage at lower speeds due to it's gearing. Once on the move, I'm sure the LGT would pull away. Ken[/QUOTE] Well it was from a roll so maybe that helped me. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidiq Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 [quote name='Red98GT'] ~235hp and 375tq at the wheels[/QUOTE] OMG! 375tq! :drool: Hard to believe though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm def Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I drive both the FXT manual and the Leg GT manual, my dad has the FXT and I have the GT. Feels to me the FXT is quicker up to about 60 then the GT takes over. Given equal drivers the FXT will win from a stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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