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z31maniac Oct 6, 2017 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1444344)
If I had lots of free time and energy to invest into a project like that, I'd actually try to mate the wrx bottom mount setup to it. Or go the tried AVO route.

Actually just a few weeks ago there was a clean looking brz with avo setup and lots of other mods in the bay listed for 23k.

Meh, JDL makes a twin scroll, but not bottom mount. The WRX setup doesn't work because it sits lower than the front subframe on the BRZ. The AVO kit is complete shit for this platform. Seriously.

https://www.full-race.com/store/borg...e-turbo-kit-1/

And look how little charge piping there is. Hello response.

18psi Oct 7, 2017 11:46 PM

just tuned a 15 sti.
look at how drastic pump gas vs e85 is:


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...832acbb6fc.jpg

MartinezA92 Oct 8, 2017 09:47 AM

Hnnng I want it.
Maybe I'll do E85 next year

z31maniac Oct 9, 2017 11:03 AM

Yeah, E85 for FI is just bonkers.

Enginerd Oct 10, 2017 08:47 AM

What are the best model years to consider for the Outback, Forester and Legacy?

18psi Oct 10, 2017 10:23 AM

IMO: Outback and Legacy are highly problematic. 05-06 seems to be the most so, and even in the later years they were always experimenting and mixing/matching parts resulting in lots of weird defects.

Forester they also did that, but much less, so those tend to have less issues. My favorite is the 06-08, with the 08 Sport XT being hands down most desirable. I still miss mine a lot

DNMakinson Oct 10, 2017 02:20 PM

True. 2010 - 2012 or 2014 have extended drive train warranties due to bad torque converters on a high percentage of units.

paNX2K&SE-R Oct 10, 2017 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1444867)
My favorite is the 06-08, with the 08 Sport XT being hands down most desirable. I still miss mine a lot

Why do you feel the '08 is more desirable than the '07?

18psi Oct 10, 2017 09:51 PM

Because, and correct me if I'm wrong, the 08 has the black housing lights. And the 07 has ugly chrome. There's a few other features too, but mechanically they're same

paNX2K&SE-R Oct 10, 2017 10:09 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1445044)
Because, and correct me if I'm wrong, the 08 has the black housing lights. And the 07 has ugly chrome. There's a few other features too, but mechanically they're same

Aha yeah I forgot about the chrome vs black tail lights, the chrome were worse than the black. I backdated my '07 to the earlier style lights because I didn't care for either one of the later styles very much. I do prefer my black roof rails over the silver ones on the '08 though.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gQ...=w1079-h809-no

18psi Oct 10, 2017 10:53 PM

Yours looks great, love it :)

adamiata Oct 11, 2017 10:18 AM

I like your style, dude.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...dbc3706ca3.jpg

18psi Oct 11, 2017 10:21 AM

Dang you guys are gonna make me buy another forester.....again :giggle:

Aspen white or world rally blue FTW!!

I like the pre-06 all red taillights too

paNX2K&SE-R Oct 11, 2017 09:48 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1445054)
Yours looks great, love it :)

Thanks!


Originally Posted by adamiata (Post 1445113)
I like your style, dude.

And you, sir, have excellent taste. ;)

18psi Oct 14, 2017 01:24 AM

I did a thing just now


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...a418ffcc12.jpg

18psi Oct 16, 2017 01:36 AM

I did another thing.
Right after the above plot the vacuum line popped off the OEM boost controller causing the car to overboost. I don't like the 2port bleed system design anyway, and don't like how many plastic fittings it requires, so I threw on a 3port I had laying around. It was actually able to hold 2 psi more up top, which is cool.

So here is the updated pump gas vs e85 plot.
I LOVE E85 :D
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...498c8b9634.jpg

Efini~FC3S Oct 16, 2017 08:21 AM

Is 400 ft-lbs like a lot?

Diesel torque from 3600-5000?

18psi Oct 16, 2017 11:36 AM

It's enough to spin the 255/40/18 summer tires in 1st gear.
So I guess it depends on your interpretation of a lot lol

I love torque. I'm going to hold off on installing the bigger turbo now because I'm enjoying the torque so much.

I also just realized that the pump gas plot was done with low tank, and e85 plot was done with full tank. So the difference would be even bigger if you account for the 60-70lb weight difference. But I don't care, because the real measure will be when I hit the track :)

z31maniac Oct 17, 2017 03:44 PM

2018 Mustang Performance Package Level 2 (PP2) "Tremor Package" Contents Revealed - 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (GT, GT350, GT500, Mach 1, Ecoboost) - Mustang6G.com

I has a sad.

Adds slightly wider wheels and tires, possibly stickier, Recaros and the Magneride suspension. It's not a bad deal, but doesn't add even more brake, trans/diff coolers, fancy E-diff and wheels and tires aren't nearly as wide as on the lighter SS 1LE.

18psi Oct 17, 2017 04:14 PM

They're not gonna make it compete with the 350. That'd be dumb.


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