Jacobpockros's 2001 Legacy GT Limited Sedan 5spd:

[Jacobpockros]

A lot of this stuff is copied and pasted from my Legacygt thread, but seems like there's a bigger crowd for this bodystyle on this forum. Anywho:

The day I bought it from a chevy dealership in Arizona. Was a one-owner car that was traded in at 113,000 miles for a new Chevy. Bought it with no service history or paperwork of any kind. A thorough analysis later on reviled that it still has all its original paint and drivetrain components. Lucky me!

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Added Whiteline Front and Rear Sway bars after I had my second set of lowering springs on (I got into lowering springs and tried 4 different sets out over the years, ultimately deciding that Tein S-Tech Springs are what I like the most).

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eBay Strut Tower Bar, Yakima Roof Rack, and Drag DR-31's (17x8 +47et):

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Custom 2.25" Bolt-on Catback using Magnaflow 14832 Muffler. DNA Motoring (Speed Daddy) UEL Headers:

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Woodgrain Momo Shift Knob (was a dealer-added option on a BH Subaru Outback in Canada):

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How she sits right now:

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More updates to come...

[Muse]

What a beaut! I'm not normally a fan of wood grain, but that shifter looks really comfortable. Probably doesn't get too hot or cold like an aluminum one.

[thedeadhp]

Not normally a fan of the 3rd gen platform, but this is looking REALLY spiffy!

[Jacobpockros]

What a beaut! I'm not normally a fan of wood grain, but that shifter looks really comfortable. Probably doesn't get too hot or cold like an aluminum one.

Thank you! Most Subaru guys I've talked to don't like wood grain, but I'm taking the luxury approach towards this build instead of doing the black/carbon fiber look like most people go with. Shifter stays room temp and is the same exact same size as OEM. It's identical to the rest of wood trim and makes me wonder if Momo modeled it after Subaru.


Not normally a fan of the 3rd gen platform, but this is looking REALLY spiffy!

3rd gens are pretty unpopular (aside from Outbacks), which is why they're such a good deal to buy lol. I'm happy to see it caught your attention.

[Jacobpockros]

Installed a Woodgrain Outback LL Bean Steering Wheel that was sitting in my closet for nearly two years lol. I really wanted to use an 04' WRX Airbag as opposed to the 03' since Subaru designed the colors of the emblems to match the speedometer needles. To do this I had to swap an 03' charge onto the 04' airbag since the 04' uses a different plug style. Pretty sure the charges are identical besides that since they both bolt right in. Anywho, pics:

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[thedeadhp]

I put the LL bean wheel in mine and I LOVE IT! Great feel! Much firmer than the original wheel! I cant wait to find a MOMO Airbag for mine! perfect wheel IMO.

[Muse]

If it's a direct fit for your shifter, rather than having an adapter, it's probably designed specifically for Subaru. I know my MOMO knob actually says MOMO and Subaru on it.

[Jacobpockros]

Update:


Took awhile but got all the pictures in here back up after transferring everything over to Flickr. Almost at 154k and still going strong. Made a clean Ganzflow intake and added a K&N Drop-in and I have a black Perrin Underdrive pulley that I need to install. I also purchased a piggyback that I may or may not keep that has pre-tuned Rallitek maps on it. Have not installed that either. The stock exhaust is back on the car for the moment as I'm going to redo that setup from scratch as well. Headlights became foggy and then one of them got hit by some foreign object, so I replaced the broken one and then got them both buffed out. I should have more interesting news and pictures once 2018 hits.

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[Jacobpockros]

Update:


Haven’t changed much but have a couple pictures of my 9whp Ganzflow intake/K&N setup and the Perrin Lightweight Pulley:

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Getting the new catback made tomorrow and currently looking for an extra set of cams to send in for a 1500 regrind.

[Coppertone]

I e been anxiously awaiting updates as I love seeing high mileage cars still going strong. Plus by this time it’s soo many things offered for them, till it’s like being a kid in the candy store.

[Jacobpockros]

I e been anxiously awaiting updates as I love seeing high mileage cars still going strong. Plus by this time it’s soo many things offered for them, till it’s like being a kid in the candy store.

I’m lucky they make some stuff for it, but things like exhaust, cams, and a good intake all have to be custom-made if you want it for your usdm car.

[Kamion]

Does Lightweight Pulley really make a difference or is it just for looks?

[Jacobpockros]

Does Lightweight Pulley really make a difference or is it just for looks?

It’s 4lbs lighter than stock and the revs definetly come on quicker after each gear change. As for power, I couldn’t tell a difference with this mod alone, but I’m sure it freed up some sort of power. I notice a hp difference with all my bolt-ons mods working together.

[Jacobpockros]

Update:


Wash & wax and got the new catback made with a magnaflow 14829 muffler. 2.25 inch piping. More detailed pics later.

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[badbasser98]

Really like the car! I wish I could find one this clean where I live

[Jacobpockros]

2018

Gave some overdue attention to the subi. Clutch slip got so bad that I barely made it home. New disk, flywheel, tob, various hardware, and a couple rebuilt axles. Also did front bushings/balljoints while things were apart. All oem subaru parts. Also replaced the rear main seal, but I’m pissed because I found out that it was a pointless thing to do on these engines... after I pulled the old one out. Regardless, car drives amazing now. Just need to align it.

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[Jacobpockros]

Recent Update

Been very busy since I got a new job as a Technician at Ford/Hyundai. I guess this stuff is becoming more commonplace!

My car started to slip into the phase of “too many problems” and I did not want to lose her. Waterpump gasket blew at 173,000 miles and I had no history if the headgaskets had ever been replaced so I decided to “bulletproof” the motor so I can venture into the 200k mile club.

Pulled the heads so I could do new gaskets everywhere. I believe leaving the engine in the car is not a bad way to do it and I don’t want to see the engine out of my baby if I don’t have to (even though I do heavy line for a living at the dealership).

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All parts oem from Subaru.

Oem Headgaskets
Oem head bolts (just because)
Oem crank seal
Oem waterpump with gasket/o-ring
Oem Tensioner bracket gaskets (because)
Oem Tensioners/idlers
Oem Timing belt
Oem Water pipe gaskets
Oem Intake manifold gaskets
Oem Throttle body gasket (just because)
Oem Valve cover gaskets
Oem Oil pan
Oem Three-bond sealant
Oem Upper/lower radiator hoses
Oem Heater inlet/outlet hoses
Oem serpentine belts


Even spent $200 to get all the non-essential foam/rubber pieces that go on the plastic pieces behind the timing belt cover (which I’ve ALSO replaced):

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I’ve spent $2,000 in OEM parts for this job. Does not include the rebuilt heads.


Also got a second set of cams to put in and sent them to Delta for a 1500 regrind. Should have more mid range power now:

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Had the heads rebuilt at the machine shop with the carbon cleaned out and new oem valve stem seals. Everything else was reusable:

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Tires were also shot. The best dry-handling tire I could find (besides Michelin) was the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. Needless to say I don’t regret my decision, and $110 per tire sounded appealing:

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Here she is back together.... 7.5 months later (a job that would normally take days if I was at work lol):

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I’m lucky to have a Subaru master tech as a friend who stepped in a few times to make sure it was done the “right” way and to take the wheel on a few steps I wanted done only by someone that lives and breaths these engines (which is not me).
I plan on keeping this car tucked away somewhere after I phase it out one day so that’s why I wanted to do the motor so much justice. I want to keep this car for a long time. As of right now everything has been addressed and brought back to life, and it pulls so much better with cams. Now being completely maintained I have confidence to daily it again. I did push my cam seals in too far, so I have one problem that I need to go back and readdress in a few months. Other than that she lives on.

Current mod list:

- Delta 1500 Cams
- DNA Motoring UEL's
- Magnaflow 14832 Catback
- Ganzflow and K&N Drop-in
- Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley
- Tein S-Tech Springs
- KYB Struts
- 1" Rear Tophat Spacers
- Whiteline Front & Rear Sway Bars
- eBay Strut Bar
- DR-31 Wheels
- Outback LL Bean Steering Wheel
- Yakima Roof Rack
- eBay 3000K Yellow Fog Bulbs

I’m also slowly working on a patch harness so I can put my piggyback tune on. Once’s that’s on I’m hoping to make 200hp crank awd.