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Yes but my understanding is the compression change can be tuned for. Seems the easiest thing is to swap in the 05 longblock, swap intake to 08 and tune for cel.

Who has done it before? My 08 is dead and I want to give it new life with the engine from my 05. Is it as simple as swapping the intake manifold and the wire harnesses? What should I be on the look out for? I will keep the 08 turbo and have it tuned. Anything else? Thanks yall

FS - LOCATION: (STATE/LOCATION) - VEHICLE, YEAR, MAKE, MODEL Year, Make and Model: Color: Miles: 258000 Transmission: 5MT Title: Clear Lien: None Location: Riverdale, GA VIN: 4S3BP676256342376 Seller's email address: (insert your email address here) Asking Price: $6200 Has been taken care of but needs some tlc. Rear lateral link needs replacing. It squeaks. Sunroof is inoperable. Vent actuator is inoperable. Only pushes air thru middle vents. Aftermarket wheels need straightening. Stock wheels are included. Two deer ran into front passenger fender. Stack of service records 2008 Stereo with bluetooth and handsfree microphone New short block installed by Subaru of Gwinnet at 157k WRX clutch installed at 162k Koni yellows Sitting on stock springs but Vogtland 959510 springs come with. I am too old for a lowered car. Open bellmouth downpipe Cobb accessport STI uppipe New radiator installed 2/21 New front lower control arms installed 7/21 New starter installed 1/18 I do have engine cover

Sold?

Went back to stock. Im too old for lowering springs. Vogtland springs 959510 $265 shipped Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Im having an AWFUL experience with Subaru of Gwinnett. I will start by saying that I have spent about $10,000 in service with them over the years. Late last year, I had them replace an engine in my Legacy GT. While doing that, they did take note that the clutch, flywheel and pressure plate were bad but declined to inform me even after I had been in correspondence with them thru email about the repair. I specifically asked if there were any issues with the car. Mind you, during this process, I had spoken to several service advisors including the service manager and not one made it known to me that a clutch was needed. At the time of pickup, I get my car and paperwork and leave, happy that my car is back on the road. Two months later, the car won't move. I have it towed back for diagnosis and they tell me a $5,000 transmission is needed because the worn clutch damaged it. I ask them, why didn't you tell me the clutch was bad before it damaged the transmission?? Their response was "it was on the second page of the receipt in between the itemization of things we fixed". It also said I had declined the preventative clutch job even though I was not made aware that it was an issue. So now I have a $5000 issue when it would have been a $900 issue if they hadn't lied to me about the status of the car in the first place, then lied about me declining the clutch repair. Crap Service to say the least.

My goal is to put down about 50 more ponies, and to extend the powerband so it doesnt run out of steam on the top end like it does now. It has to be very reliable and safe since I haul kids in it and its my only car. I am also interested in eliminating some roll in the turns without making it a slot car

Thanks benfrancis. I don't have any parts yet and they stated I couldn't get a bigger turbo even if I paid the difference because invoice has to reflect the OEM turbo to be paid by warranty company (at least thats what they told me lol).

Any other service/upgrade recommendations while they are in there?

Getting er done at SOG. It turns out they are quite amazing. Another shop had misdiagnosed my CEL and misfires as needing a valve job. For some reason I decided to take it up to SOG to see what they said. They found misfires on all cylinders plus VTT codes. From that point they found chunks of metal in the oil pan and on top of the oil filter. Recommended a short block replacement. After much consternation I remembered the 3 month, 3k mile warranty that the car was under. Service adviser Shuan, handled the warranty company, put me in a loaner and sent me on my way. The best experience I have ever had at a dealer. I am really impressed with SOG and Hendrick Automotive Group for standing by the vehicles they sell.

So my car is getting a new short block and turbo covered under warranty. My question is this: since the engine will be out it, labor should be "pennies" to throw in an up/down pipe right or does it really matter?

Yes Six Star is an independent here in Decatur. It seems they are a good shop for keeping a solid running car. I supposed the SoccerMom clientele around here doesn't support a lot of tuning so they don't really go too far beyond a DP/UP. My LGT has over 100k miles and I need it to get up and get me there every morning, so I am not trying to go crazy with mods. benfrancis, I need to look into the stop tech kit. Please let me know how it works for you.

Whats happening Subbie Family! Just scooped up a 2005 GT with 116k. I am really enjoying it. Coming out of a 1995 BMW 540i6 with almost 300k. The local yokels at Six Star Service seem to have handle on all the Decatur Subaru repairs and I will be working with them to keep my new prize in top condition. I want to tastefully upgrade the power, brakes and suspension in a way becoming of a 45 year old man. The ride height is fine for me, I just want it tighter and faster with the ability to stop shorter without spending a goldmine. I already dropped 8300 of my hard won dollars for the car….