ok...summer's approaching...and i just rented an apartment with a garage...and i just got a new legacy...i've got the aftermarket itch

 

Car:

1999 Legacy GT Limited

40k Miles (not that it matters, i'm just bragging)

Black (which actually looks red in the sun)

 

 

I have ZERo budget, so this is probably going to be more dreaming than anything, but i'd like to keep it to realistic dreaming (no turbo kits, no 3.3 drops, don't get stupid).

 

What should I think about? Firstly I'd like to get it to breathe right, so (in order) i was thinking, intake, full exhaust, intake manifold. Then handling; sway bars (F&, and struts.

 

So, can someone point in the right direction to where to get such parts for such a vehicle? Also, other ideas are welcome.

I would suggest leaving the intake as is factory stock. Search on this, you will find most Boxer engines in the newer gen, will actually have better power curves with the stock intake intact...

-exhaust is a good place to free up some power

-lightweight crank pulley (notice lightweight stock diameter is the choice, not underdriven).

are you going for looks too?

I would suggest leaving the intake as is factory stock. Search on this, you will find most Boxer engines in the newer gen, will actually have better power curves with the stock intake intact...

-exhaust is a good place to free up some power

-lightweight crank pulley (notice lightweight stock diameter is the choice, not underdriven).

are you going for looks too?

might be going for looks. Most of the stuff is just for fun and i'm not horribly concerned about performance boost. I like the growl of a cold air intake (keep in mind that i'm coming off of a 96 legacy built for offroad with a glass pack muffler...i'm used to hearing the rumble).

 

if i were going for looks i'd stay away from projector headlights. as i said, i'm just coming off of a 96 legacy which had the reflecive lenses instead of the clear lenses, and i'm quite enjoying the look of my new headlights. i was thinking about possibly looking into JDM fogs, however.

 

as far as other looks, i was thinking maybe a 05 steering wheel (if they fit) and carbon fiber (look alike) interior trim pieces (if they exist). possibly a darker window tint. other than that, i'm happy with the hood scoop and gold wheels and emblem.

with no budget, don't change a thing. Even if you had money, don't change anything really, and save for a WRX or an STi. The legacy is a bit heavy in my opinion, so it'll take a bunch to handle great and go fast.

 

 

With little miles as those, keep your money for head gaskets because its coming!