anejo99
08-23-2013, 04:28 PM
After trolling around the IAAI website for several weeks waiting for the 'perfect' donor, I finally pulled the trigger and bought a 2004 Forester XT. The car was only rear ended and (is suppose to have) good mechanicals (i.e. it starts and runs) -- I am still waiting for it to arrive to check it out in person, however, thus the proof will be in the pudding at that point, but all looks good so far.
If you are not familar, this model has essentially the same engine as the 2006/07 WRX, whereas it uses the same block as the 2004 STi but with a smaller turbo and injectors. Thus it is also easily upgradeable to STi power levels (which I will likely be doing). It also has the same 5-speed as the 2004 WRX, but with slightly taller gears (TBD on what real-world difference that may make).
Finally, since it is suppose to be essentially the same as a 2004 WRX otherwise, I think I should have everything I need, but I am curious if anyone knows what else may be different or needed?
Thanks.
If you are not familar, this model has essentially the same engine as the 2006/07 WRX, whereas it uses the same block as the 2004 STi but with a smaller turbo and injectors. Thus it is also easily upgradeable to STi power levels (which I will likely be doing). It also has the same 5-speed as the 2004 WRX, but with slightly taller gears (TBD on what real-world difference that may make).
Finally, since it is suppose to be essentially the same as a 2004 WRX otherwise, I think I should have everything I need, but I am curious if anyone knows what else may be different or needed?
Thanks.