mikesae Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I saw on subaruwrxparts a listing for Legacy "non turbo" front sway bar. I thought only Rallitek makes a front sway bar for the 2.5i? I couldn't find a front swaybar for non-turbos in the Whiteline catalog. Does anyone have the Whiteline set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 not that i know of, probably a typo ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1rocketpilot Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I've got the Whiteline non-adjustable FSB for my Legacy. It's the same diameter as the Rallitek one. However, the adjustable Whiteline FSB can be set to be slightly stiffer if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Shouldn't the turbo bar fit on the non turbo model? They aren't that much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1rocketpilot Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 From all reports, it doesn't. The turbo bar is just a straight bar, whereas the NA specific bars have a couple kinks to clear the headers. If there is any way of making the turbo bar fit, I'd be all over it. I'd love to have that 25mm FSB for autocrossing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 OK! I'm corrected... Won't work unless you change headers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 yes, whiteline makes non-turbo swaybars. The catalog doesn't seem to differentiate between turbo and non-turbo for the bl/bp so I guess they're the same. The newer cars have a different exhaust manifold which is probably not in the way anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1rocketpilot Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 My replies were in reference to the BL/BP chassis. I've got an '05, first year of the BL sedans. There are specific swaybars made to fit the NA BL/BP cars. The NA swaybars will fit the turbo cars, but not the other way around. Unless they've changed the manifold on the '09+ cars, the issue still exists. As far as I know, the reason it doesn't matter with the turbo cars is because the header leads directly to the up-pipe, so the bar can go straight through the engine bay without having to work its way around anything. The NA header leads straight back to the cats and exhaust, so the bar must make clearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesae Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 My replies were in reference to the BL/BP chassis. I've got an '05, first year of the BL sedans. There are specific swaybars made to fit the NA BL/BP cars. The NA swaybars will fit the turbo cars, but not the other way around. Unless they've changed the manifold on the '09+ cars, the issue still exists. As far as I know, the reason it doesn't matter with the turbo cars is because the header leads directly to the up-pipe, so the bar can go straight through the engine bay without having to work its way around anything. The NA header leads straight back to the cats and exhaust, so the bar must make clearances. My local guy says his catalog indicates that the BSF30Z-Front adjustable 22mm and BSF39Z-Rear adjustable 20mm will fit both cars and he's not aware of any issues. I just wanted to check this forum to be sure before taking the plunge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Was under a 2.5i today and I'm pretty certain a turbo bar won't fit. Unless they have kinks in them and aren't straight across between the mounts like 08 impreza bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1rocketpilot Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 My local guy says his catalog indicates that the BSF30Z-Front adjustable 22mm and BSF39Z-Rear adjustable 20mm will fit both cars and he's not aware of any issues. I just wanted to check this forum to be sure before taking the plunge The BSF39Z will bolt up just fine, as the rear sways are common between both the 2.5i and the LGT. For your purpose, you want the BSF35Z FSB. The 30Z is just for the LGT and doesn't have the bends in the bar. The BSF35Z is made for non-turbo cars. I have the BSF35 on my car, the non-adjustable version (the Z means it's adjustable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 FWIW, IIRC, etc, the non-turbo USDM header changed in '06. '05 isn't as much of a problem. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1rocketpilot Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 FWIW, IIRC, etc, the non-turbo USDM header changed in '06. '05 isn't as much of a problem. Could you elaborate on this? I know the headers went from unequal length to equal, but do you know how does this affects swaybar choice, if at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I THINK what it means your '05 header does not wrap forward around the oil filter, and thus I THINK the turbo FSB will fit. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1rocketpilot Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hmm, I think you're right. I don't remember the header going forwards of the oil filter. However, when I put in the FSB, I had to drop the header to get the bar to fit in properly. I've got to go check this out now, once it warms up some... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Anyone else have the BSF35Z bar? I'm tight on funds now but would like to add it to my wish list. It can be set to 24mm (adjustable) which means I may need to upgrade my rear JDM 20mm bar too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It may not go to 24mm apparently - I found a post that suggests that the 22mm adjustable bars two settings are 21 on soft and stiff is 23... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 not sure on these bars but the Perrin 25mm front and rear bars looks sexy and arent that expensive even with the end links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 not sure on these bars but the Perrin 25mm front and rear bars looks sexy and arent that expensive even with the end links Has anyone fitted the 25mm Perrin LGT FSB on their 2.5i? I was planning to get the rear Perrin 25mm but don't have much confidence that the GT front will clear my exhaust/header... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 AFAIK, nobody's tried Perrin's front sway on a 2.5i. It MIGHT fit since you have the unequal length headers from 05, but I'm not sure if you wanna take the risk. If you want a 25mm front sway, you might wanna do this: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111718 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Yah, I've considered the tribeca sway but means I have to get another set of endlinks as well and I already have aftermarket solid (MSI) endlinks that I like... The other factor is that I read somewhere that the actual effective size of the Tribeca is less than 25mm due to the geometry - it's back to the 23mm range at best. (one thread that discusses it here: http://www.rs25.com/forums/f9/66866-25mm-tribeca-front-sway-bar-fits-wagons-sedans-turbo-na-6.html) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yea I suppose, and the fact that it's hollow as opposed to solid. Either way, it's probably the thickest sway you can put on a 2.5i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socallegacy Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 im running swift sway bars on my car they are for the gt model. you will have to take some heat shealds off right after the header and be for the cat. i will post a pic tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'll check under my car again for the clearances - I'm running Borla replica header so no heat shields on it so can try and gauge the gap. However, I think I will try the Tribeca sway - Fred Beans can do it for less than $60 currently so the price is right. Now, I just need to decide what rear bar to mate it with... currently running JDM GT 20mm but I can go bigger now I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Yea I suppose, and the fact that it's hollow as opposed to solid. Either way, it's probably the thickest sway you can put on a 2.5i Now that I have my hands on the B9 Tribeca bar, I can confirm that it's definitely a solid bar Looks phat for sure. Just because of the shape/geometry, it's not equivalent to a true 25mm bar in the OE shape - eg the bar is wider etc. A Perrin 25mm FSB for the GT would definitely be stiffer but may not fit depending on your header configuration etc. The Whiteline or Rallitek 22mm bars are confirmed to work. Whiteline has the adjustable 22mm as well which is nice. I'm hoping the B9 Tribeca bar will be at least equivalent to the Whiteline adjustable on firm. As well, the primary reason I decided on the B9 bar over the Whiteline is that it will correct a fitment issue for my particular setup with MSI endlinks (much lower cost being the other). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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