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1999 Legacy GT vs 2005 Legacy GT
With all the hopla surrounding the new 2.5 GT I began to think back to my idea of putting a WRX STi motor in a 99 GT body to make a Blitzen clone. It would have to have the unique rear wing. I know there is a company in CA that puts WRX and STi motors into any Subaru. I remember reading about it in Sport Compact Car. You can get a solid 99 GT for $6-9k on AutoTrader, not sure how much the motor and install would run. But it seems you could get an arguably better looking sedan, that should be lighter, with 300+hp for less then the cost of a new one. This is up there with my 87 BRAT/WRX idea. Funny how the mind wanders while at work.... Any thoughts on the 99 GT idea?
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crazy kids.
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I don't agree that the '99 GT is better looking than the current generation. I don't care for the one in between the two, but the new one is very sophisticated, in my opinion.
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That's why I said arguably. I think the 96-99 is lighter though.
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However, if I was in the market for a turbo'd 4 door sedan, I'd get the '04 Volvo S60R - used they're already going for 32K at dealers! -Chike
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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Chike, you do realize that it's a.........<gasp> ford don't you?!
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What about the 91-94 Turbo legacy? Lighter? And the best looking
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92 SVX #772 140k 6speed, ECU Tune stage II, Koni/Ground control, 3,270lbs. 91 Legacy Turbo 5spd. FMIC, crappy stock turbo, ACT clutch. 78 BRAT (New toy) (Soon to be EJ22T powered) 90 240 SX. RB25 powered!! DRIFT!!!111!!! (GF's car) To many cars to spend time on teh web! |
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PA_SVX, I would have to agree with you as an owner of a BG Legacy, and still in love with the broad-shouldered and purposeful look, it's the best looking of the Legacy brood. No offense to those dropping the big bucks for the new model, or the Forlvo, but dropping the current 250HP or the STI 300HP sounds like a cheap alternative to another 4-5 years of car payments.
I would have to interject, however, that a few other beefier parts might be in order with the BIG HP mods. Axles and brake upgrades for sure, and this sleeper swap has occurred to me as well, as the last payment goes out the door. $6-$7K is the going rate for WRX power, and I assume we're talking closer to $8-$9K for the aforementioned "upgrade". Fun Fun Fun!!! Glenn
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Thats where I was going with my 91 but the wife decided that she wants to spend her loan on a new car instead of making the Legacy a street killa. Oh well miled mods for now.
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92 SVX #772 140k 6speed, ECU Tune stage II, Koni/Ground control, 3,270lbs. 91 Legacy Turbo 5spd. FMIC, crappy stock turbo, ACT clutch. 78 BRAT (New toy) (Soon to be EJ22T powered) 90 240 SX. RB25 powered!! DRIFT!!!111!!! (GF's car) To many cars to spend time on teh web! |
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-Chike
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From the research I've done, these cars are very reliable, extremely quick and excellent in safety. There's also a large aftermarket for the Volvos with simple chip upgrades that boost power by over 50hp (for the turbo models incl the new R). If my wife and I work out a deal on this house we're looking at, I'll be able to get one as soon as next Spring... -Chike P.S. This is the technology that I'm after on the new S60R...
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sti conversions with all you need 1799 - 4999
239 for mounts complete motor includes all sensors, TD05 turbo, downpipe with cat, ECU and wire harness. 240 -280 hp depending on the version all are the ej20 t found in japan none of the ej22t or ej25t found in the american market. DO IT DO IT i plan on doing it to my 95 legacy (currently used by my sister who needs awd while at school in the wester part of md) but thats 4 years down the road. it needs some body work and paint but it would be sweet. Last edited by Matthewmongan; 09-09-2004 at 01:04 AM. |
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Suba I can totaly understand your dilema and the wife's point of view. But I care. So feel free to ship the 91 south to PA
Dan |
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