Auspex's 2005 5mt ltd GT Wagon

Hey yo

Figured I'd get this out there as I've been lurking for long enough. Just picked up a 2005 GT ltd wagon with the 5mt. I've previously had a 97 Legacy Gt sedan with all sorts of goodies and a 300whp 2005 Forester XT. I didn't particualry like the Forester build so I got rid of it and figured I"d start over with the LGT wagon.

It's 100% bone stock and will stay that way until it starts to warm up. I do NOT like working in my non insulated, non heated garage when it's 10deg outside.

Since I've been playing with turbo'd Subies for a while I have a pretty damn good idea where I want to start with...Here's where I plan to go with it:

Suspension/Wheels/Tires (to be installed):
Eiback Pro-kit
KYB GR2's
18x8.5 et48 Rota G-Forces
235/40/18 Hankook V12's
Whiteline F/R sways + endlinks

Motor (to be installed):
Invidia up/down pipe
Custom mid
Stock muffler
STi TMIC
HTA-68 (not 100% on turbo choice..not really interested in upgrading injectors)

Miscellaneous:
Kartboy Short throw
Subtle Alt and Radiator shroud


I'm purposefully putting up a boring pic of it as is so that any upgrades will shine!

Already on springs? Back end looks low for stock.

It's possible one of the previous owners threw some on there, but I've had eibachs on another vehicle and it sure doesn't feel the same.

Good plan. Big fan of Rotas

Looks good; congrats on scoring a GT LTD manual wagon! I kind of hate you out of jealousy, but I'll get over it hahahahaha. Welcome!

As for mods, I'd recommend injectors, a fuel pump, and a EBCS to support that turbo. Up/down and intercooler help, but the other stuff's kind of necessary for a turbo that big. Most turbos need injectors as support; the biggest that doesn't (debatably) is the VF-52 or BNR 16G.

Probably wouldn't kill to have a nice set of brakes too; some Centrics and pads and SS brake lines should do nicely. Even new pads will make a nice difference.

All that ^^^^^ should add up to just over $1,000. The engine mods will greatly increase your reliability if nothing else. The brake mods are more a personal preference thing... the stock ones are fine, there's just options if you want better haha

STi TMIC?
Do you have STi manifold swap?

Originally Posted by Drift Motion

STi TMIC?
Do you have STi manifold swap?

He is right with out the Sti manifold and Swap like I did a Sti Tmic is a different fitment. When and if you do the swap or if your collecting parts now for your build ahead of time let me know. I have a ETS Tmic that is Sti Fitment in my thread located here:
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...es-195943.html
Good luck with the car...

Originally Posted by Drift Motion

STi TMIC?
Do you have STi manifold swap?

Hmmm, no I don't. I had a 2005 Forester XT so I figured any of the mods I had done on that would work. Guess it's more research time.

Thanks for the heads up!

Originally Posted by TurboLag23

Looks good; congrats on scoring a GT LTD manual wagon! I kind of hate you out of jealousy, but I'll get over it hahahahaha. Welcome!

As for mods, I'd recommend injectors, a fuel pump, and a EBCS to support that turbo. Up/down and intercooler help, but the other stuff's kind of necessary for a turbo that big. Most turbos need injectors as support; the biggest that doesn't (debatably) is the VF-52 or BNR 16G.

I need to do a bit more turbo research then. I was remember from looking at turbos for my Forester a few years ago that the HTA68 wasn't that big, but my memory sucks. I want this car to be a couple steps up from stock, but nothing that requires new pump and injectors. EBCS is easy enough to install, took me 15mins in my Forester.

Thanks for the advice.