pdXammo Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Someone mentioned the other day about this but, I cannot find the reference. I think they were saying the only ones that work are the flexible sti type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Depends on the TMIC. I haven't seen a master list of what strut bar will fit with what tmic. I'm am not sure any fit with the GrimmSpeed tmic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Most say these cars don't need the upper strut tower brace, the lower one is some help, but I removed mine years ago. It just gets in the way when you have to do something under the car. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I’m running the STi flexible STB with the Grimmspeed TMIC and it’s tight but fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I’m running the STi flexible STB with the Grimmspeed TMIC and it’s tight but fits. That was the only one I thought MIGHT fit. There's not much room. Not really a necessary mod but once you've done everything else..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Also it might matter if it’s an Outback or Sedan. The engine in the Outback sits slightly lower in the engine bay I’ve been told for center mass balancing. Can’t confirm it though myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 ^ what Max said. A strut tower brace on this platform is pretty much window dressing as our strut towers are so close to the firewall that there is really no added benefit unless your driving at absolute full chat on a racetrack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Also it might matter if it’s an Outback or Sedan. The engine in the Outback sits slightly lower in the engine bay I’ve been told for center mass balancing. Can’t confirm it though myself. The engines in all 05-09 Legacy & Outbacks are lower in the frame then the pervious Generations. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 The engines in all 05-09 Legacy & Outbacks are lower in the frame then the pervious Generations. Ok but, for clarity are they lower than the other models of the same year? That would imply that there is a different subrame assembly then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I thought the subframe in the outback was slightly lower to compensate for the weight distribution with the lift. I swear I read something in one of the outback lowering threads about an outback on lgt suspension having slightly less ground clearance due to that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I would highly doubt Subaru went through that much trouble to make a different mounting for the engine in the same Generation chassis. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Here, https://parts.subaruonlineparts.com/v-2006-subaru-outback--xt--2-5l-h4-gas/front-suspension--suspension-components See if you can figure out if there's a difference between a GT and XT ? It seems the 2.5i Legacy has a different item 1 but it's just one # different before the "B" in the part number. May be a different dealers web site would have more info. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc0220k Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Most say these cars don't need the upper strut tower brace, the lower one is some help. agree, our macpherson strut are already enough secured by both axle and lower arms. plus the upper mounts are sitting very close to firewall where has another main support behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ5150 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Get the Kein Fender Brace because it actually makes a difference.. Only a few left on eBay.. Seller is from Russia but got mine in 5 days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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