New to Subaru Community 09 XT

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Cxvasqu

Discussion Starter · Dec 18, 2017

How's it going fellow Subaru enthusiast. So as the subject title states I'm new to the World of Subaru. I'm a new owner of a 2009 Subaru OB XT. Its a 5spd manual and has 115k miles. The car is in great mechanical and cosmetic condition. With that being said I'd like to keep it that way. I want to do mods that would prolong the life of the turbo and engine. Not looking for a track car. Please forgive me if I sound nieve on here but like I said its my first subaru. Can you all share some recommended mods that would help with reliability and performance that wouldn't be an issue with emissions? I live in California.
Read about removing the Banjo bolt and tossing the filter. Things I've read about and possibly interested in is; oil/air separator, cat back exhaust, down pipe, up pipe, intercooler, waste gate, avcs oil line, digital boost solenoid, cold air intake. Which would you recommend doing or not doing and what manufactures for parts? Would like to avoid tuning if I could but if I had to who would you recommend? Want to do maybe a lift to add some beefier tires/rims and suspension...any recommendations?
Thank you

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Cxvasqu

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 19, 2017

relative4 said:
Definitely pull the filter from the turbo feed banjo, right away. Then:

Start by getting a Cobb AccessPort. Cobb's off-the-shelf Stage 1 tune, with no hardware mods, gains you substantial power and is actually much healthier for the engine than the stock tune, which burns the #4 exhaust valves due to excessive leanness.

Drive it for a while. Want more power? Get a catted 3" downpipe and run Cobb's Stage 2 tune, or preferably a pro tune. A stage 2 pro tune is the optimal balance of power and engine safety.

Want more power? That's a whole different conversation.
Until then, no other hardware mods are beneficial, and most are inadvisable.

Thank you for your feedback. I will definitely keep it all under consideration.
What are your thoughts on an exhaust, oil/air separator, cold air intake, and intercooler?

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Cxvasqu

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 25, 2017

Thank you all for your feedback. Definetly will keep your words in mind.

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Cxvasqu

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 25, 2017

Muffler Swap Help

Come across a good deal on a pair of OEM 2015 STi Mufflers with y pipe. Looks like it would fit on my 09 OB XT. Would it? Is it worth swapping? Will it affect my car? My car isn't tuned and dont know if it needs to be to swap my stock mufflers for the OEM STi ones. Any feedback or recommendations? Like the look of those better and might give it a little rumble.

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Cxvasqu

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 25, 2017

Muffler Swap Help

rasterman said:
Cxvasqu said:

Come across a good deal on a pair of OEM 2015 STi Mufflers with y pipe. Looks like it would fit on my 09 OB XT. Would it? Is it worth swapping? Will it affect my car? My car isn't tuned and dont know if it needs to be to swap my stock mufflers for the OEM STi ones. Any feedback or recommendations? Like the look of those better and might give it a little rumble.

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I'm pretty sure it won't fit directly, but they are good mufflers. You could lop the pipes off and have them welded onto yours without spending too much.

You shouldn't need a tune for a muffler-only swap. The flow doesn't change that much.

Thanks for your feedback. Figured a little modification might be needed. Luckly my pops knows how to weld.
I do like the way they look better then the current setup. You think they would make any difference in sound?

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Cxvasqu

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 25, 2017

How do I create a new topic on here? ? I'm a rookie at this

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