'98 OBW possibility...

[later, Peter]

I may have the opportunity to buy a '98 2.5 OBW that may need an entire exhaust system (vehicle originated in Mass.) the exhaust manifold is rusted & who know how bad the rest of the exhaust system is....

any leads for decent, inexpensive, parts (used seem hard to find)?

any suggestions would be appreciated.

later,

Peter

[Subeast-EA81]

i have one and i love it, the only thing i hear that you need to seriously look out for is the head gaskets and overheating, plus keep in mind that the phaze 1 2.5 motor is non clearance motor, so make sure that the timing belt is up to snuff or you might end up with little parts everywhere when the belt breaks and the valves hit the piston, other then that,.. a fantastic machine!

[later, Peter]

Yes I agree... I already own a '96 OBW (196+K) & a '99 limited anniversary edition (135k). This would replace the '96 IF

I can find the exhaust system parts at a reasonable (not $1,100 for the cat) price. I'll do the work my own self.

later,

Peter

[johnceggleston]

Yes I agree... I already own a '96 OBW (196+K) & a '99 limited anniversary edition (135k). This would replace the '96 IF

I can find the exhaust system parts at a reasonable (not $1,100 for the cat) price. I'll do the work my own self.

later,

Peter

the exhaust from any 96 - 99 legacy L, LS, LSi, outback, GT, or brighton will work. probably 95 as well, as long as it has 2 o2 sensors, i think they do. even the exhaust on your 96 obw will work.

 

apparently used cats are a no no to sell, you might look for a wrecked car or the like. buy the wreck, use the parts, sell the wreck. also look in the for sale threads and post in the wanted section.

 

www.car-part.com sort your search by distance.

[FSRBIKER]

I bought my exhaust parts from RockAuto.com, there is also a pretty decent price on EBAY for the muffler. BTW I used a cat setup that I bought with an engine from a 92 RS Impreza that fit perfect on my 97 Legacy Outback.