IBratmanI
Subaru Ambassador- AdidaSubarus
Didn't plan on owning another turbo Subaru anytime soon, but was given the opportunity to get one for cheap, so here it is!
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Unfortunately the engine was toast, so after doing some searching I found a good engine on ebay through a reputable vendor.
This is after I pulled the ac compressor, alternator, and power steering pump off the new engine.
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Unfortunately the oil feed line was broken when it got here, so I had to swap that out, but they did give me a small refund to cover that.
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After I swapped that out, I installed a new catless up pipe because I had one, and ended up getting a great deal on a brand new VF48 turbo, that I couldn't pass up, so that went on as well, along with a 2015 STi BPV, and an STi return hose. Also put new plugs in before dropping it in as well.
And here it is all installed with a 2015 STi intercooler
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Seems to run great. I put an obx bellmouth downpipe, and it'll be getting some parts from my old XT pretty soon too!
For now, it'll run a COBB ots tune, but I'll most likely get it protuned next year.
This week I'll be installing wrx suspension to replace the broken suspension that's on it, as well as a set of wheels.
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Unfortunately the engine was toast, so after doing some searching I found a good engine on ebay through a reputable vendor.
This is after I pulled the ac compressor, alternator, and power steering pump off the new engine.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi867.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab239%2FForesterXT%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F20160819_170322_zpsz0oghutr.jpg&hash=0f9ea5715a24e711bf43a708b78921e4)
Unfortunately the oil feed line was broken when it got here, so I had to swap that out, but they did give me a small refund to cover that.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi867.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab239%2FForesterXT%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F20160817_154358_zpsnln1uwn2.jpg&hash=d890390d4c6d19217e552ae25cbf7986)
After I swapped that out, I installed a new catless up pipe because I had one, and ended up getting a great deal on a brand new VF48 turbo, that I couldn't pass up, so that went on as well, along with a 2015 STi BPV, and an STi return hose. Also put new plugs in before dropping it in as well.
And here it is all installed with a 2015 STi intercooler
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Seems to run great. I put an obx bellmouth downpipe, and it'll be getting some parts from my old XT pretty soon too!
For now, it'll run a COBB ots tune, but I'll most likely get it protuned next year.
This week I'll be installing wrx suspension to replace the broken suspension that's on it, as well as a set of wheels.
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