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Eh. At least I'd be one step closer to rally spec. All the accessory parts can go to reduce weight in the front along with lightweight paneling and alloys. I'm just trying to get everything set in theory so I don't have many issues in the execution lol

I MAY have access to an EJ20... I know a guy with a Subie collection from a while back and I know he has various engines on hand... what's the challenges with a swap of that nature? I'd like to get the weight distribution as close to 50/50 as I can so the smaller block would be nice. I'm thinkin of a period correct rally build in sportback form.

I'm thinking with small numbers on the boost (5-7psi) the block should be able to sustain it without too many issues... along with doing a little top end work with the heads and pistons. Compression and vacuum is spot on. I also have a friend who's an engineering genius when it comes to engine building. He's built a Mazda 323 Hatch to run 12:1 compression and a plans to add a Mitsubishi Turbo with a scratch built header and piping.

I'm definitely interested in a set for my 97 Impreza OBS. Preferably the most cost effective option. Any numbers on power gains?

Hello everyone! Just picked up my first Subie, a 97 Impreza Outback Sport with some minor mods. Cosmetically a leper but mechanically a wolverine on crack. I'm lookin to find some people in the area who like to drive them like they're supposed to be driven, touring some challenging mountain roads and rallying even more challenging courses. I drive for a living and for recreation, the more challenging the roads the better it is, but all in good fun. Thanks for reading, hope to hear from you guys in the area!

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times, so I'm gonna ask anyways. But first a little info on my Impreza.. Just picked it up a few weeks ago. It's a 97 Outback Sport with 266K, full history from '04 and *minor* modifications. *Forester struts and steelies with 205/70 r15 tires *Forester front seats *added groundstraps from the battery to the block to the chassis to prevent future hassle *high flow air filter from Spectre I just did a complete tune up with OE NGK plugs, Denso wires, fogged the engine twice with seafoam along with adding it to the oil before replacing it with Pennzoil Ultra synthetic oil (5w-40) and a K&N oil filter. And also seafoaming the fuel system for that extra precaution. She's not a gem but I have some plans to build her a little bit. Nothing wild but 200-225hp with comparable torque would be optimal out of the EJ22 either N/A or Forced Induction. I'm thinking WRX turbo with dual manifold heads, matching exhaust, boost controller, twin loop exhaust for a nice note without sacrificing too much compression and a set of Magnaflow Cats to contradict that, with most of the OE parts coming from salvage. It's all in theory but I'm questioning it's execution, and that's why I'm here. Any ideas/thoughts/opinions?