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Hmmmm, might consider the Marine Sta-Bil, but still think I'll go with "regular" Sta-Bil. I think I just might use the fogging oil. I don't have any means to spray motor oil, so it would just be more convenient to use the fogging oil. Anyone have any experience with the fogging oil though????? I'm wondering if it will be fine with the fogging oil... Alright, thanks. I will put the jack stands on the suspension then. And the pest issue just adds something else for me to be concerned about :-\ As empty as I can? Does half tank sound OK? Long term as in years before it gets driven again. I'm doubtful it will be as long as a decade, but 2-5 years is what I'm expecting. Hmmmm, interesting. A whole year, fully inflated to max? Might not drive it in a year, so that's not an option, sadly. As for rodents and pests, can you post some pictures, and/or elaborate? I would really like to implement that. Thanks for the initial feedback! It's a shame not too many Subaru people know about this place!

Did a little research on what I should do for long-term storage of a car. I made a rough initial checklist * change motor oil * buy car cover * stabilize fuel * remove/disconnect battery I took the time to ask Subaru of America via email what procedures I should take when storing a Subaru for long-term storage. I got this: I then asked: So, it is neither recommended, nor discouraged by Subaru, to use a fuel stabilizer? As for the oil in the spark plug holes, you are referring to motor oil, correct? I got this back: So, from reading all that, here's what I plan to do since I have very little money: * change oil and oil filter * buy car cover * buy 4 new spark plugs * buy 4 jack stands * disconnect battery What else should I do? From the previous threads I read in my search for "long-term storage", I saw that using the highest octane fuel available and adding fuel stabilizer helps. Should I do that too? And what should I use to spray motor oil into the spark plug holes??? It's a pain just to get to the spark plugs...

Purolator used to make the white Subaru oil filters for Subaru of America so honestly, I wouldn't be concerned at all. They're the only "aftermarket" brand I know of that meets the bypass-valve spec for Subaru engines. Can't go too bad with the blue Subaru Honeywell either, but it's up to you.

Subaru Global posted an animated video of the new FB engine!

http://youtu.be/XNUEZZpDY0c Skip to 2:50. Has there ever been a Subaru that has the option to store the tonneau cover somewhere IN the car? Because I would LOVE my Outback to have that (rather than have it fling around with seats folded down nor leave it in the garage). I don't know about you guys, but even the first generation Impreza wasn't exactly anything to be excited about in terms of styling (2.5RS, WRX, and STi exempted).

OMG 2 air filters?!?! Hmmmmm, lemme see if the engine bays in my 1999 Legacy owners manual has that too. If it is, I think later on in life, I should collect one of these just to brag I have 2 air filters EDIT: what???

You can always trust Exedy for a Subaru. According to what I've read on here, they do make some of the clutch kits for Subaru. Also, they are the official clutch provider of SRT USA. Don't know about the flywheel though.

I'm 100% sure you're either talking about the CVT or the 5EAT in the H6. The CVT has 6 "speeds" for the paddle shift mode for those more used to manual shifting. It technically isn't a 6 speed, but an infinite amount of ratios between two ratios which are the limits of the CVT's "gear" ratios. Just a bit of a clarification for those reading. As nice as that would be, Subaru of America would never do that as the 2.5 is more inline with "American tastes". Japan and the rest of the world get the naturally-aspirated 2.0, but unfortunately we do not.. Hmmmm, interesting read, thanks for creating this thread. The MPG isn't too bad as long as once doesn't have leadfoot syndrome (which is why I've never managed any higher than 25-30 MPG).

I remember reading or hearing about this engine some years ago (and by some, I mean sort of recently). Glad to see someone is interested in it. The US Army is definitely a great start for such an engine, however, getting it into passenger-car use is certainly going to be a great challenge.

A "stage 2 clutch upgrade" sounds like a bit of overkill for the EJ22. If you really want to do a clutch upgrade, maybe you should go with an Exedy stage 1 clutch instead (although I'm not sure if you can get a stage 1 from Exedy for a naturally-aspirated EJ22, but it seems you can for the turbo EJ22) http://www.exedyusa.com/race/15802 I don't know if the application guide is thoroughly correct though in listing only the turbocharged Legacy.

Hmmm, odd. 40 PSI isn't a tire pressure I would run on the outdoor-oriented Outback, especially in sand or other terrain. Bah that's lame. I think Subaru should just have Pirelli supply some Scorpion ATR tires or maybe even have Yokohama supply the Geolandar since some people actually take their Subies off-road. Bah I guess cheaper = more sales :-\

So the stock Continental tires just suck? I'm assuming Subaru chose the Continental as the tires supplier so that the Outback could get the best fuel efficiency.

Sounds like you want the powaaaaa Well, as you already know, if you do get the EJ25 (or with input from above, the dreaded EJ25D), just make sure you get the headgaskets updated. And speaking of Outback struts, might as well get the EJ25D and struts from an Outback in a wrecking yard.

It shouldn't do any harm, however, the PL14459 doesn't have the Subaru-spec bypass valve. Go get a PL14460 when you can.

Inverted struts??? Not to hijack the thread, but I'm curious as to whether most Subarus utilize regular mounted struts and which ones use inverted struts. Anyone have a list of what Subarus use which????

Although I don't live far from a Subaru dealer, thanks for the heads up. I thought the only place to get the Idemitsu ATF was from the Subaru dealer. Maybe Carquest might offer it cheaper than the dealer!

Is this a naturally-aspirated EJ20? We (as in, the USA) never got the naturally-aspirated EJ20, so our help will be limited.

I don't know if you know, but it is typically much better to run a synthetic motor oil in turbocharged Subarus. Running conventional is OK, but even then, it would be much better to be on the safe side and run synthetic. I know this is just a bunch of Subaru-mumbo-jumbo, but take note of the oil change interval, it's at about 3,700 miles. http://www.drive.subaru.com/sum08/sum08_turbo.htm

Outbacks made after the model-year 1999 will have the minor external head-gasket issues. The issue can be solved with a bottle of Holts Radweld/Subaru "Cooling-System Conditioner". However, that's all I can tell you, the experts at USMB can elaborate more and confirm/debunk what I said.

Unfortunately, the Pick-N-Pulls in San Jose don't typically have many Subarus, if any. I too would love to know if there is a Subaru-specific parts yard in the SF Bay Area, since it would be far more convenient than gambling by going to the Pick-N-Pull yards only to find that there aren't any matching Subarus...

Not so sure if that's what WRX stands for... World Rallycross is entirely different from the World Rally Championship. In Europe, Rallycross = dual-surface circuit racing that tends to have heavy contact, while rally racing (stage rally, anyways) involves point-to-point stages. The 2.5L engine isn't legal in WRC Group N due to the 2000cc maximum displacement, but not like that matters (unless you want to compete in RallyCar (formerly Rally America) in the equivalent Group N category. The turbocharged EJ25 isn't legal for anyone looking to enter Group N, however, the Japanese EJ207 is. And to make things easier: A plain Impreza will most definitely be naturally-aspirated (non-turbo). It will not have the performance enhancements of the WRX or WRX STI. An Impreza 2.5RS (MY1998-MY2001) is Subaru's first significant attempt to make a sporty entry-level car. It is basically an EJ25 in an Impreza (EJ25 was only available to the Legacy at the time). It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or 4EAT, 2-door or 4-door. I think this right here will fit right into your budget. An Impreza WRX will be turbocharged. You can get one in a 5-speed manual or 4EAT (2009 onwards 5-speed manual only). It is the entry-level performance car from Subaru, with a sport-tuned suspension, wider tires, turbocharged engine with limited-slip rear differential, and other goodies. An Impreza WRX STI will be turbocharged. In North America, you can only get it in a 6-speed manual. It is Subaru's flagship sporty-car to compete with other sporty cars on the market. It has an even more aggressively-tuned sport suspension, even wider tires, Brembo brakes, even more powerful turbocharged engine, with limited-slip rear and front differential and manually-controllable DCCD (which can change torque distribution a little between the front and rear wheels). I do apologize if I'm just blabbering, but I hope that helps the OP in their quest for a performance Subaru

rev to about 2000RPM EXTREMELY SLOWLY release clutch, until clutch engages Enjoy. But with all seriousness I say you go try and practice learning to let off the clutch in a parking lot. Get a feel for the new engagement point, and try to launch it without any throttle input. Basically, you need to learn first how to get the car rolling without using the throttle. Once you master getting the car rolling without using the throttle and by modulating the clutch alone, that should help with your ability to launch.

I think I need to clean up my keyboard too omg hood scoops for turbocharged Subie engines

2001 should have the Phase II EJ25, it's probably just external head gasket issues. If it was a 1998, I would stay faaaaar away.

If you want more power, you're going to have to just settle with getting a turbocharged Subaru. Most of what I've read here is that it is not worth trying to upgrade the naturally-aspirated EJ, you will get only minimal gains. Also, if you want to improve ground clearance, you could either install strut blocks, or just get a Forester/Outback. The Forester and Outback are lifted from the factory. But if you want that extra torque, you'll have to get the turbocharged versions of those. From what I know, it seems most of the markets use the "XT" to identify a turbocharged Forester or Outback. I would believe it is probably a Subaru Forester 2.0 XT is what you would want. As for sticking to the Impreza, I've heard that getting upgraded camshafts is probably your biggest upgrade. Lift blocks for the struts, you can make yourself or buy from Subaru lift-kit manufacturers.