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Exactly as the title states, Does anyone know if the Exhaust manifolds are the same part for the Legacy/Outback and Tribeca? I've put a 3.0L into my XT6 and I'm looking to source these parts, I just want to make sure that they are the same part to be sure that I don't have clearance issues or anything. Any advice? / does anyone have the parts I'm looking for for sale by any chance????

Hey there! I'm looking for a set of front shocks for a 1968 Subaru 360! OR An equivalent or simple substitution that would work. Either way! Nate

Gotta bump this...

I'm swapping the EZ30R into an '88 xt6. I've replaced the transmission with a '97 JDM sti transmission. Basically, the mechanical swap is done, but at this point I still need to wire everything up, and throw an exhaust on it. 2007 seems to be pretty good year. I've already installed a Throttle-by-wire as well as a Hydraulic clutch, which replaced the cable actuated XT6 structure. From what I've understood, in 2008 the AVCS moved from using the speed sensor in the transmission, to using the ABS sensors or some garbage, so I should be good there too, although I don't know I will need to somehow modify a ez30r sensor, or if the stock (STI) sensor will provide the correct signal. I was considering this, but I really don't have any experience with this kind of modification...I would very much like to hear about options for altering ECU code. If I understood a bit better what I was looking for, I'm sure I could work it out. If I could, I would love to essentially remove all of the various functions except the basic engine tune, and then the AVCS application. Since the engine is going into an xt6 (which has it's own control modules for al of the various features and functions) the ECU only needs to run the engine, nothing else!

So, I'm wondering about the potential of using a stock ECU for an engine swap. Does anyone know what would be required to use the stock ECU for a 2007 ez30r in a different vehicle? has anyone tried to swap this engine and had results with said stock ECU? I've heard that there might be a bunch of issues with regard to the fact that there wouldn't be a bunch of sensors that the ECU would expect to be present, but I'd REALLY love to save the $2200 that would be potentially spent on a aftermarket ECU (I'm considering the Haltech p2000 sport since it looks like it can run the AVCS programs) Any help would be greatly appreciated!

The hood closes!

Picked up a set of Un-used Hancook 409 I-Pikes for the upcoming winter driving. They're not the best, but I got 'em for like 400$ so W/E they'll do for a season at least. I plan to have winter tires on the stock rims, and then over this winter season I'm going to keep my eyes open for some nice 16" rims to throw some summers, or All seasons on.

Engine is in place, and the last of the various parts are being connected as best as possible. Steps remaining: -Cutting out part of the hood sub-structure to allow room for the intake manifold (it's a bit too tall currently....) -Placement of alternator -Wiring/engine management -Exhaust -Rear drive shaft. And Drive! It's almost winter here, so I'm just going to leave the A/C system until the spring.

Firstly, While they both have 2.5L boxer engines, they are actually different in certain ways. The forester engine outputs 170hp while the outback is rated at 173. I'm not sure exactly what causes this difference, but while this may seem minor, I'm sure that there is a well planned out reason, and that it does affect "things". Realistically fuel economy always comes down to how hard the vehicle has to work to get moving, and then keep itself moving. The 2014 forester has a different (while very similar) Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission, so my best guess at this would simply be that the system in the 2014 forester is just more efficient in that regard. Being that the CVT in the Outback was last updated (as far as I know) in 2012 (at least for Canadian vehicles) where-as the forester's current CVT is New for 2014, I would say that this stands to reason. Or at least I would hope that Subaru is always trying to improve it's overall efficiency.

So, I'm upgrading my xt6. it's looking like I'm going to be adding about 100hp. I'm trying to keep the Air-ride system that came stock on the vehicle, so I'm splicing differential internals and such in an attempt to keep my stock axles and such. Now, I'm not a mechanic by any means, so I really don't know much about CV joints and differential internals. So I'm curious about the durability of CV joints when put under "above-stock" stress. Should it be as simple as replacing the CV joints with new OEM XT6 joints, re-booting them and then running them like that? Should I look at keeping the stock axles but using different CV joints? and then is this even an option? I know that the XT6 has virtually no after market support, so I know that whatever I look at doing would require a bit of research to make a custom application work, but once again, only if it's even an option. Now on to differentials. I've picked up internals for a 4.44 mechanical rear LSD but I didn't grab the Pumpkin for this differential as shipping would become atrocious, and also because I'm hoping to swap the internals into the casing that came stock on my '89 xt6 (it was a 3.9 factory LSD) this way I should still be able to use stock axles. Anyway, can anyone comment on the feasibility of such a swap? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

As we stand, the transmission, franken-pedals, and clutch parts are all sorted and installed, and the engine is waiting to be installed. A side note on the clutch setup, I was originally going to use a Hydro, pull-style clutch. BUT apparently there's no room for the Master cylinder/hydraulic pedals parts in the XT6 foot-well area. SO we ended up building a pull-style, cable actuated system...we'll see how that goes... I've already discussed the exhaust setup with a place nearby which should run me ~ 1250$ but would include everything (including Cats) back from the exhaust header manifolds. I'm grabbing a set of SVX exhaust headers from a fellow on http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/ it's interesting that the SVX and EZ30DR have the triple port system (Dunno if that's the right term, but I'm talking about the exhaust header design) while the EZ30D only has the single...I wonder why Subaru changed it for that particular engine. But for all who might read this, I'm in need of some Air-ride parts....the other fellow I was talking to about his parts hasn't gotten back to me in quite a while, and I'm going to need a computer and sensors at the VERY least, potentially struts...so if anyone has bits kicking around (I'm looking at you Gary) give me a shout! Oh, and I'm going to have to mount up that Kaminari spoiler as well.

I'll get back to you on that =P car's at the shop.

GORGEOUS.

Moar pics...well...pic...

That transmission doesn't quite seem stock?? Alcyone party! (There was also a white svx, but it was hiding off in a corner.)

The CVT does come with paddle shifters, and is able to mimic both a 6 speed close range manual transmission, and a similar 8 speed. the only difference is that there is no clutch pedal. It's all very cool. I'm a die-hard manual driver myself, but it's definitely not bad by any stretch.

So working in sales as I do, I get to play with all of the new Subarus. Generally it's a lot of fun, and of course being around Soobs all day makes me happy! But I would just like to shine some light on the brand new Forester that was released this year, as it has exceeded our expectations both for sales numbers, and in terms of the capabilities and fit-and-finish of the vehicle. Now I don't know if any of you guys have had a chance to drive one of these bad boys, but the XT models are astoundingly fast, they combine a turbocharged version of the FA20 2.0l Direct injected engine (originally marketed in the BRZ/FRS/GT-86) with a Lineartronic CVT, with the turbocharger being a twin-scroll unit. They also incorporated a transmission setting that Subaru has named "X mode" which essentially mimics a 4WD low setting at speeds below 30Km/H. It also includes a hill descent control feature. Subaru has managed to squeeze 250 HP and 258 Lbs/ft out of this 2.0L engine, and due to the powertrain setup and the reduced weight (CVT/Xspd auto/manual) the Brand new forester gets fantastic fuel economy as well! It is my personal opinion that the brand new Forester actually holds it's own pretty well against a WRX! it may have about 15 HP fewer, but the two vehicles have similar weights. Now this is where it gets interesting. If you have ever taken a look at acceleration graphs, you know that geared transmissions are curved and taper off at higher Rpms (if that makes sense) the beauty of the acceleration afforded by the CVT is that your acceleration is completely linear. So in theory, the more consistent acceleration actually gives the Forester a leg up on higher-horsepower geared-transmission vehicles. Then combine that with a drive-by-wire throttle and engine management that controls the ratio of throttle input to fuel output (Allowing it to increase fuel delivery in the "Sport# mode), and you have one fast codswalloping machine. Anyway, I hadn't noticed anyone talking about this awesome addition to the Subaru line-up, so I thought I would start a conversation on it! Who remembers Battlestar Galactica? I mean come on, look at that maw on the front of that Bad boy. Anyway, if anyone is looking to pick up a new Soob, definitely give this one a try. The world was demanding a brand new updated Forester, and Subaru answered quite defiantly by releasing an absolute monster. So, lets talk Foresters!

Hey guys, I've been having trouble finding specific info on the weights of various engines. Does anyone know how much an ER27 weighs in LBS or KG? And then secondly (but most importantly), how much does a EZ30R weigh?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I got our 2014 pricing line up today for the XV...but there's no mention of a hybrid in the 2014 Canadian line-up...The 2014s should be turning up here pretty quick, so hopefully some more info will be forthcoming.

From my understanding the issue was pretty much resolved in 2004....Basically had to do with how the coolant was being routed through the engine. Essentially there wasn't any form of bypass valve, or any separate coolant "injection" past Cylinder 1, so by the time the coolant got to cylinder 4, it was super hot, which would put excess pressure on the headgasket, create microfractures, which would then eventually cause the headgasket to fail. In 2004 they added some bypass valves and more or less redesigned the cooling system so that it was no longer a problem....I haven't heard of many headgasket issues on the 2004+ vehicles....but that's just me. Also, in terms of the carfax, and to be clear, the American and Canadian carfaxs may be different, but from what we get up here in Canada, the only time anything appears on a carfax is if there was an insurance claim, or a registration.....

I got the transmission from a fellow who had bought it from an importer, but never ended up using it. The passenger's side rear strut has a leak, so the rears won't air up. I wired the pump up backwards and somehow got it to air up the front shocks, but the rears have a leak. (I can hear it hissing if I get really close) That's an interesting idea, but I'm really not terribly inclined to rip apart a transmission....although this might be the best overall solution...

I have these parts if you're still looking.

Should be a Loyale, As far as I know the Leones never received the Multipoint fuel injection systems. But I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!

It's kind of funny actually seems like everytime I pick up an xt6, it comes with free tunes! My first one came with a bonus set of Stevie Ray Vaughan albums. <Listens to SRV while driving> CHASE SCENE

One of the many reasons Subarus are awesome. Car gets hit by a truck or something (that xv has a LOT of body damage so I'm assuming something hit it pretty hard) it falls off of a bridge, into a river, and the passenger is not only OK, but appears to have grabbed his backpack and climbed out of the vehicle without even a visible scratch.