Outback XT Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'm more interested in the manual transmission. On page 5MT-2 of the factory repair manual if you have a copy, they have two 2.5 L Turbo's listed. What they call "Except for Outback" and "Outback." I am assuming that the "Except for Outback" is the Legacy GT since the repair manual is for the Legacy. Both have the following: 1st: 3.166 2nd: 1.882 3rd: 1.296 4th: .972 5th: .738 Where they differ is in the final gear ratio: Legacy GT: 4.111 Outback XT: 4.444 Since the Outback isn't talked about much in terms of 0-60 and 1/4 miles times, I would pressume that it would be just a quick as the lighter Legacy or maybe even a little quicker. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgarath Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I've read, on non-US sites, that the OB XT hit 60 in 5.9 seconds (with the 5MT). This is 2/10 of a second slower than most articles I've read concerning the LGT. Of course, US federal emissions standards may have slowed that down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driggity Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 The Outback has larger diameter tires than the Legacy which are going to reduce (or eliminate) the gearing advantage and add to the rotational weight. I believe that when taking the larger tires into account the Outback XT's effective gearing is actually taller than the Legacy GT's. This coupled with the extra weight should make the XT a bit slower than the GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outback XT Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Maybe weight isn't all that much of an issue as I previously thought. I just checked on Edmunds and there is only about 100lb. difference in curb weight. Just a little mushier suspension might be the only factor aside from the driver, weather, etc. Legacy GT Sedan: 3300 Legacy GT Wagon: 3355 Outback XT: 3415 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outback XT Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 "The Outback has larger diameter tires" Yeah I didn't take that into account. Maybe we should do some comparisons. What RPM are you doing in 5th at 60mph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driggity Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I'm not sure about RPMs at 60 in 5th off the top of my head. This calculator works well though: http://www.car-videos.com/tools/speedrpm.asp I put in the numbers for the LGT and OXT with the stock tire size (XT is 225/55 17, right?) and at 2500 rpm in 5th the Outback would be going .3 mph faster so it does look like with the tires the effective gearing is pretty much the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outback XT Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Yeah, that's the right size for the OB XT. So it looks like any difference is pretty much up to the driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I guess we will have to do a friendly race then. I have a 5EAT Leagacy. We can do a 3 or 4 race, LEgacy 5EAT, 5MT, OBXT 5EAT, and OBXT 5MT. Anyone interested in the new england area. Stock set up. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outback XT Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 The auto is a whole different set of gear ratios. I'll have to see if I can find them somewhere but I know they are usually slower than the manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Here are all the gear ratios: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9580&postcount=3 The 5EAT is close the the 5MT in it's lower gears, but is geared taller in 4th and 5th, IIRC. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromes Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 back from outer space... If i change my rear diff on my outback xt for a 4.11 instead of 4.44 will it work??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted January 17, 2013 I Donated Share Posted January 17, 2013 back from outer space... If i change my rear diff on my outback xt for a 4.11 instead of 4.44 will it work??? No. It will shred the center diff, because your rear wheels will be powered at a different speed than your front wheels but will be moving at the same speed. Nice thread necromancy, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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