Zues Marine Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) This is a guide I’ve been throwing together representing the aftermarket support for second generation (1995-1999 USDM and 1993-1998 JDM) Subaru Legacy/Outback.while everything hyperlinked is fully compatible with your 2nd gen, keep in mind that it is only a guide to give you a better idea of what to look for.. Bolt OnsUpgradesDIY Guides Suspension: Springs H&R (-1.5”, -1.25”)RS☆R (-1.25”,- 1.25”)Eibach (-1.2”,-1.2”) StrutsKYB GR-2 – 10% Stiffer than OEM StrutsKYB AGX – On-Car Adjustable Damping CoiloversK Sport KontrolGround ControlKW Suspension VariantJIC RacingRaceland Rear Suspension Spacers – Cures the ‘saggy butt’ look after lowering your car, 3/8” Recommended. Front Strut Tower Bar – Reduce body flex by providing extra stiffness between the strut towers.disclaimer*- make sure to purchase MY93-01, or any with low-profile brackets. Rear Strut Tower Bar -Especially effective in wagons Front Swaybar – Reduce body lean and increase body roll resistance by upgrading to larger sways. Rear Swaybar *In order to use 93-01 Impreza RSB, you will need to modify your fuel tank Front Endlinks - increase swaybar effectiveness by upgrading to endlinks with less flex than the rubber OEM. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Kartboy-Subaru-Rear-Endlinks-04-07/dp/B0067QSFQW]04-07 STi REAR[/ame]WhitelineK4RT3OY Bushings - help reduce drive train flex, eliminate chatter, missed shifts, etc.Control arm - lower inner frontControl arm - lower inner rearSteering - rack & pinion mountSway bar – link (Front)Control arm - lower inner & outerDifferential - support outriggerDifferential - mounts in cradleSway bar – linkSway bar - link assemblySway bar - link assemblySway bar - 18mmSway bar - 19mmSway bar - 20mmSway bar - 22mmSway bar - 24mmSway bar - 25mm - (Tribeca FSB)Trailing arm – frontTrailing arm - rear Shifter Bushings - Improve shift feel and responsiveness on your vehicle by eliminating the soft rubber factory bushingFront / Rear Transmission Crossmember Bushings - These bushings can take the torque and vibration of high-performance street and race useSway bar Mounts - Super rigid forged light weight alloy mounting.Rear Sub-frame Locking Bolt Kit - These bolts lock out the rear diff. sub frame bushings to maintain alignment under extreme conditions.Aluminum Control Arms - Reduces your un-sprung weight and deflection under hard cornering resulting in improved handlingControl Arms - Lighter weight aluminum control arms from GC chassis imprezas bolt right up Castor Kits - Adds caster to the front wheels giving the car more turn in responseGTSpecWhitelinePerrin Braking: RotorsBrembo Slotted , Front / Rear Stoptech Cryo Treated Pads EBC Greenstuff – Designed to reduce heat and dust, best for daily driven carsEBC Redstuff – Designed for a mixture of track and daily drivingEBC Yellowstuff – Used primarily in heavily raced and tracked vehicles SS Brake Lines - Improves pedal feel and responseSpeed Bleeder - Allows brake bleeding to be easily done by only one personMaster Cylinder Brace - helps prevent flex among the master brake cylinder by adding more holding points to it Performance: Cold Air Intake – the Ebay intake was dyno proven at about a 6hp gain over similar Cosmo Racing ($200+) intake systemsMAF Adapter – You’ll need this to affix the cone filter to your MAFMuffler - Anything works hereBorla UEL Headers - Not recommended due to the thin walls and chances of crackingBorla Replica Un-Equal Length Header – Bring out the boxer rumble and free up a few HP. Much better reports than original Borla’sOBX Equal Length Header – Sacrifice some of your rumble for more performance gains.Header Heat Wrap – Keep the exhaust hot and the valve train noise muffled.High-Flow Catalytic Converter – Increase exhaust flowCamshaft Grinding - Low end gains and high end gains depend on how you want them grindedSpark Plug Wires - Lightened Flywheel - Reduce weight and inertia for better engine response[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Grimmspeed-Lightweight-Crank-Pulley-Blue/dp/B0054RG63Y]Lightweight Crank Pulley[/ame] - Get quicker throttle response and more horsepower and torque. Reducing rotating mass results in better performance. Grounding Kit – Smooth out idle and ride, reduce noise, and free up some HP.Engine Management – Optimize engine performance by controlling aspects such as fuel mixture and ignition timing. Port and Polished Heads - Reduce the restriction in the engine's intake and exhaust chambers to allow more air into the system, gaining power.Engine Pitch Stop - A mount that’s stiffer than stock will reduce the amount of forward and backward movement the engine has. Roll Center Adjuster – For lowered cars, this replaces ball joints ad returns the control arm angle closer to stock to help bring roll center closer to CG.Phenolic Intake Manifold Spacer - Greatly reduces the transfer of heat from engine to intake manifold thus reducing heat soak. Every 5° temp. drop = 1% power gain[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Mounts-Legacy-Listing-Fitment/dp/B00ANOV24G]Engine Mounts[/ame] - Less sway and flex in engine components helps put more efficient power down to the ground. Transmission Mounts - Transmission Mounts Make the transmission more solid. They will give you better feel for your transmission and easier shifting.4EAT / 5MTTransmission Oil Cooler – Improve overall performance, and lengthen the life of both the fluid and trannyEngine Oil Cooler - Reduces oil temperature for extended engine life Short Shifters - Kartboy (with bushings)TWM Interior: Gauge Mods Backlight Color ChangeCarbon Fiber Gauge Face ModGauge Swap Seating -seat belt latches will need to be swapped out for the ones that you already have 97-01 2.5RS02-03 WRX04-07 WRX08-09 WRX04-09 STi Steering Wheels-02 JDM WRX airbags are plug and play 03 JDM some have same problem as the 03 usdm(read below)-All 02 WRX steering wheels will be plug and play with your airbag connector, 03 WRX air bags have a different connector but will physically fit in. You can splice out the the connectors but at your own risk and not recommended.-To use your cruise control you will need to swap the modules in the steering wheel.02-03 WRX WRX Center Console SwapCustom Door cardsSTi ‘Blue’ CarpetCarpet/Headliner DyeFloormatsA-Pillar 2-Gauge Pods – Fits 52mm gaugesCustom Shift Boots Exterior: Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs – Flash Amber JDM Wagon Tail LightsJDM Wagon Smoked Tail LightsJDM Sedan Tail LightsJDM Projector HeadlightsJDM Projector Headlights - BlackJDM Projector Morette Headlights - Very RareJDM Sidemarkers - AmberJDM Sidemarkers - ClearJDM Front Bumper - GT-BJDM Front Bumper GT-B LimitedJDM Window VisorsJDM Aero Splash Guards – Takes place of mudflapsJDM Sedan Rear Window – Rear WiperJDM L7 GrilleJDM RFRB GrilleJDM Power Folding – Folding also found on 1995 ‘L’ Model LegacysJDM Ganador Side MirrorsJDM Projector Fog LightsJDM Flush Door TrimJDM Clear Sidemarker Part Number: F-01 HM6-112 Edited September 15, 2016 by Zues Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) '90-'98 Auto Transmission ‘Power Mode’ Mod ('99+ Important Info!)- Enable the TCU to use a different shift map making the transmission much more responsive and fun to drive at the cost of 1-2 MPG.Coil Pack Upgrade –(*Important Info!) Provide a more complete combustion with a powerful spark in your ignition system which translates into more power and better MPG.WRX Brake Swap – increase braking power with 2pot calipers and larger, 11.5” diameter rotors from the Impreza WRXOutback H6 Rear Brake Swap - Note: OEM 05-09 LGT Rotors are ventilated and wider, providing an extra boost to this upgrade (290x10mm vs 290x18mm)Rear Wiper Upgrade - A stylish new look for the wagon's rear wiper Edited April 10, 2013 by Zues Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) Carbon Fiber Gauge FaceFogs on w/ Parking LightsIndependant Fog LightsHVAC Bulb ChangeCluster/HVAC LED bulb sizesPower Steering Pump RebuildGauge Cluster Color ChangeAdding Projectors to OEM 2 Piece Housings4EAT Diff lock switch and Handbrake mod - "Torquemada Lite"Wagon Spoiler Install TemplateDIY Grounding Kit +Proof of concept treadLifting a newer subaruOEM FOG Switch wireupSubaru Parts Catalog - Opposed ForcesJDM Parts Numbers and Diagrams- jp-carparts.comBulb sizing guide/ LED swap infoAdvanced LED Technical info Edited October 15, 2018 by Zues Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) 4EAT to 5MT Swap Link Dump: http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap/electrical.html http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/111-gen-1-1995-1999/37184-5spd-swap-1998-subaru-99-completed-having-one-last-wiring-issue-plz-help.html http://www.legacycentral.org/library/transmission/electronics.htm http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t86304-diy-auto-manual-swap.html http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/auto-manual-transmission-swap-158323.html http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/05wrx-5-spd-98-legacy-gt-wgn-auto-5spd-conversion-136840.html http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/05wrx-5-spd-98-legacy-gt-wgn-auto-5spd-conversion-136840.html Edited May 20, 2015 by Zues Marine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 You need a whole JDMness section lol. Nice list! -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 great list man, I would like to help add some stuff such as sterring wheel selection and to add/change the seating, wrx changed its seats for the 04-09 models, they look just like the sti ones but they are all black same direct bolt on like all the other subaru seats. I will have these installed next week and I can take a picture for you. Can you make a Steering wheel section as people would might like to upgrade to wrx steering wheels or sti steering wheels or even the jdm steering wheel if u can find the clock spring for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canyonero Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 make this a sticky!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 yeah, im doing everything but this is what i have so far.. im building it in Word and just copy-pasting onto here.. so more stuff will be coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) this is awsome... add a brake section!! and tire faq. and links to the other stickys. also add a bulb guide. and more piggy back options Edited May 19, 2011 by Lookatmyrust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98quiksilvergt Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) Great job bro!! All those strut tower braces fit? I will need to change my rear strut mount studs to longer ones. I have the 3/8 spacers on there. I thought I was looking at 100 each for those bars!!! You are the man dude! Edited October 9, 2010 by 98quiksilvergt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelawareBlueHen724 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I gotta find someone who will make a cold air intake for me. As far as exhaust im definately getting those hi flow cats and borla replica headers. Really gotta make that boxer engine rumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canyonero Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I gotta find someone who will make a cold air intake for me. As far as exhaust im definately getting those hi flow cats and borla replica headers. Really gotta make that boxer engine rumble Cosmoracing.com has cold air intakes for our cars. you might have fitment issues from what i heard on this board though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98quiksilvergt Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Just ordered me some strut bars!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Cosmoracing.com has cold air intakes for our cars. you might have fitment issues from what i heard on this board though. I would go with SRI. Idk if CAI would be better for our 2.2 N/A engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canyonero Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I would go with SRI. Idk if CAI would be better for our 2.2 N/A engines. im running the 2.5 in my outback wagon but i'm running a K&N drop in filter which is working out great so far. but i do intend to upgrade to a short ram.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giro Disc Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Anyone know of an aftermarket radiator with will work with our cars? I hear 94 Legacy turbo will? Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Ok now im a little confused, and am not sure which to buy. There are so many companies that are making the same thing, just not sure which to go with. For instance, crossmember bushing, some made by kartboy,AVO,TiC. Same with the rear diff outterrigger bushings, Whiteline,KArtboy etc.. Shifter bushings, kartboy,perrin,rallitek,cusco etcc....Now which are better, or do some just not fit our cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giro Disc Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Personally I prefer a company that’s US based and makes everything so I would opt for Kartboy or Whiteline. Cusco is never in stock and it’s pricey. Perrin isn't bad but they don’t make everything and I am not a fan of the red. Whitleine is great, they make almost everything (not a fan of the Yellow though). Most Impreza/ WRX stuff will work on our cars. Some may be legacy specific but I have 90% WRX/STi parts for my engine/ drivetrain so I doubt it. I am also a fan of Whiteline because they make a race and comfort line so it’s nice. Johann @ Girodisc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Now which steering rack bushing our for our car... Reason being is because they have two which ones says for 25mm, and the other is for 30mm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giro Disc Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 That I don't know you would have to ask. I have an STi rack in my car so I bought an STi one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 ok also, im looking at running a hotter plug. What would i look for and or would any one, know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 NGK spark plugs.. any GC/GD steering rack bushings fit, the higher the size, the stiffer it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 so the 30mm would be stiffer than the 25mm. Also what model number for a hotter plug, not just a oe replacement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 ngk iridium or platinums are both good plugs. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpride Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 so those are hotter plugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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