sleepysubie1657615341 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hey i just bought a 05 legacy gt. Now i want to mod since the turbo is bad. Or if anyone has a stock turbo i'll buy it asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotsflat4love Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Wait... your turbo is bad? And you want a new one and want to know what to upgrade? More info please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 you should go w the 09 wrx turbo.. direct fit cuz they went w the same style intercooler turbo mount setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepysubie1657615341 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 What about the spec b turbo and some sti injectors? I would like some more power. let me know what you guys think. Also what about an intercooler upgrade. and can i use the exhaust off my sti. it was a hks titan carbon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineyLGT805 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Any route you find on the this forum will work great. Combination's of product are personal preferences. Turbo, and all other stuff are really what shows off the drivers taste. Think of it as a piece of art, No one wants the exact same painting Do a Search for "Stage 2" and you will find a bunch of different routes to take. It's making sure everything fits up together that's the hard part. Stick with a smaller Aftermarket Turbo, or do a Rotated stock, both will be reliable and give you the performance you are looking for As far as the STi exhaust goes, it has been done, but is VERY UGLY imo. Stick with the dual exhausts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockle3 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 im pretty sure the gt and spec b turbos are identical however the newer wrx turbo (vf52) is amazing. I do not think the sTI exhaust will work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyS Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 A Killer Bee oil pick up tube would be good too. It is rare, but the stock ones can break. If it goes, the engine goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeislord Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Seems to me that you're new to LGTs but not new to Subarus.. I'd recommend spending a few hours and reading through the Tech and Tuning forums. You should be able to find plenty of info on the different turbos people use on LGTs and the supporting mods that go with them. If you're upgrading the turbo, then you're technically going "Stage III." You'd be looking at at least turbo, UP, DP, injectors, fuel pump, IC and a tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 ^ what mike said for performance... UP, DP, injectors, etc. With that, you'll want handling as well... Front and rear sways, endlinks, springs, struts, brakes/brake lines. It doesn't do you any good to have 300+ whp if you can't keep in on the road. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 ^ what head said for the brakes. if you have access to sti parts.. throw them brembos on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbdc Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Cheaper than Brembos and a very good upgrade are DBA 4000 slotted rotors and Hawk GP pads. Just did mine. Since 90% of the braking is in the front, stock rears are OK More important sway bar is the rear. The Whiteline 20mm is adjustable and under $200 shipped, just did mine. Billstein shocks are used in the Spec B - $1500 from Subaru, $600 from Tire Rack, $550 from Shox.com Requires a pair of Subaru adapters for teh fronts, about $160 shipped H&R spings drop it a little over an inch and tighten it up. There is currently a group buy on some other brand, both sets well under $300 Bigger turbo means changing fuel system, TMIC, BOV et al. Consider a stock turbo with a DP and Stage 2 Tune. $290 for the catted DP on a group buy, $150 on Stage 2 tune from Infamous Tuning. Go 1 step colder on the plugs, about $60 for Iridium NGK's or Denso's Cat back exhausts and intakes give little bang for the buck If you don't go to Subaru for oil changes stock up on OEM filters and crush washers Change ALL (I mean ALL) your fluids now and then do this anually. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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