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[badjaxns]

I just found an 05 Outback XT with the 5 speed. It's time to make it better, what are my best exhaust/ECM and suspension options?

 

(new guy, long time Subaru fan, first time owner)

 

-Thom

[Zeta30]

You might want to look at moving it to the rear.

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18537&highlight=antenna+wagon+wing+install&page=2

 

#19 part way down is the standard people do here...

 

I may do that down the road. But for now it's there and it works. My wife usually leaves the sun visor on the passenger side down anyway so I rarely see it.

[Dergara]

Welcome badjaxns

 

This is the place for bad OBs. Check out my profile and pics of my OBXT for some ideas.

[obxt]

I just found an 05 Outback XT with the 5 speed. It's time to make it better, what are my best exhaust/ECM and suspension options?

 

(new guy, long time Subaru fan, first time owner)

 

-Thom

 

For suspension, I did tires (kumho ASX), Cusco sway bars Front & rear, and Megan Racing coilovers. With each mod, it made a huge difference. I would do all of these if starting over, but I wouldn't wait so long to do the Megans - they are awesome! For exhaust, I started with a gutted OEM uppipe and downpipe, and got an AccessPort and ran a stage 2 map. Just adding the AP and running a stage 1 map you'll notice a big difference. I still think this is your most economical rout to get a substantial bump in power. If you want to spend a bit more, I'd go with either a gutted OEM or aftermarket uppipe, and a full turbo back exhaust. I've got a downpipe and a modified sensor for sale you may be able to use here:

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101018

[schwartzki]

i just got a 05 Outback XT with a 5 speed MT . Exhaust first then bov then suspension. Problem is i am looking for a turbo back or cat back exhaust and they are hard to come by for the outback.

[Dergara]

You will have to mod the hangers on the mufflers or try some longer hangers to lower the tips below the bumper. I installed 08 LGT mufflers on my OBXT. I had Midas bend the mufflers hangers to let the tips sit one inch below the bumper.

 

Note: I ordered XL rubber hangers and there is not enough room for them. Had to go the Midas route.

[SiL Outback LTD]

Just got a 2005 outback limited. I LOVE IT. I'm not sad about not having a turbo, I love all the bells and whistle's this thing has. New to the boards this is my first post. Can anyone PM me some good site listings for a front grill swap out like the red LGT wagon above me? THANKS!

[Dergara]

I got that from ROMMEL a poster on this site. I highly recommend him. The grill is top quality custom made and is very heavy duty. The paint matches perfect and is also top quality. I made the XT badge myself. He sold me mine for $250 shipped in September.

[SiL Outback LTD]

I'm thinking of going with some borla tips and have DANFAST (muffler/brake shop) fabricate something so the tips show like yours. I will have to keep that grill in mind, theres some performance bits I want to pick up first.

[Scooby2.5]

You will have to mod the hangers on the mufflers or try some longer hangers to lower the tips below the bumper. I installed 08 LGT mufflers on my OBXT. I had Midas bend the mufflers hangers to let the tips sit one inch below the bumper.

 

Note: I ordered XL rubber hangers and there is not enough room for them. Had to go the Midas route.

 

Or purchase the JDM outback bumper skin like I did. Do a search about it and you will find it.

[Dergara]

Yeah for close to $1000. I paid $20 to Midas and $150 for the mufflers and it looks great.

I do like the bumper, but until I am rear ended and can upgrade, I am stuck with the stock bumper.

[SiL Outback LTD]

^Did you get the mufflers from the dealer? 2 for $150.00? If so I'm going to do this today haha

[KentuckyRanger]

Yeah for close to $1000. I paid $20 to Midas and $150 for the mufflers and it looks great.

I do like the bumper, but until I am rear ended and can upgrade, I am stuck with the stock bumper.

 

He said, "rear ended" LOL!

Ok, so it wasn't that funny... :O)

[rckab]

2008 OB XT Ltd 5sp

[paurot]

2004 full spec nordic edt. 2,5 liter, 165bhp

[tonks]

2008 ob xt....

[Dergara]

08 LGT Sedan Mufflers on 05 OBXT

[liebowij]

06 Outback XT (new to me! ) same color as the poster pervious to this.

[Dergara]

Nice, lets see some pics.

[Scooby2.5]

Yeah for close to $1000. I paid $20 to Midas and $150 for the mufflers and it looks great.

I do like the bumper, but until I am rear ended and can upgrade, I am stuck with the stock bumper.

 

Its not that much, you can get it unpainted much cheaper and you can also get it painted without buying the kit from japanparts. I made the mistake of buying the kit when you do not have to.

[NYtoVT]

I also have an '01 OB Limited.

[Dergara]

gregnauman:

 

What do you mean by the kit? What is the Kit?

[OhBe1]

^Did you get the mufflers from the dealer? 2 for $150.00? If so I'm going to do this today haha

 

Get them from some LGT owner who has upgraded, for much less than $150 - otherwise you might as well get some Magnaflows welded in, or some used aftermarket axelback.

[D_J]

Sign me up - just traded-in my Legacy wagon for a 2009 Outback 2.5i Limited. Only extended my payments by 2 years and $125 more per month...zero down.

[KMP]

OB XT here.