My cars:
2019 Impreza Sport
2008 Miata
2009 Legacy 3.0R Limited- Sold
1998 Legacy L wagon- Sold
2000 Outback- Sold
yes... but same thing.... 22E for same price as fixing 25D and no extra engines just lying around
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Hybrid build time!!!
Current lineup(click on links):
His: '05 Impreza STi / '91 Suzuki Cappuccino / '15 Honda NM4
Hers: '04 Forester XT / '02 S401
Past lineup:
His: '95 Legacy Brighton / '93 Suzuki Cappuccino / '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Hers: '97 Legacy GT-B Ltd / '05 Mercedes E500 4matic / '02 H6 VDC Sedan
got the head back from the machine shop. =) car should be back up and running as soon as the rest of my gaskets come in. Head gaskets are here. just waiting on valve cover etc.
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Car has been back up and running for a few weeks now. Hardly have anytime to work on her between everything that is going on. Here is a recent picture of her. Still quite dirty. Also picked up some tires from @WPEC hopefully will get a chance to throw them on before I get the snowflakes back on for the winter. "new" tires will be going on the snowflakes as well. Picked up some charms from @Yamazaki will have pictures of their placement soon.
Will post pictures with tire setup soon
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Just to keep everyone updated. Finally graduated!!!!
So lucy will be getting ALOT of love soon.
Stay posted =)
Here is just another one of my favorite pictures of my baby.
Can't wait for our next few steps together LUCY they will be fun!!!
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1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Congratulations! The feeling of walking across the stage receiving my diploma was the bees knees.
I already know the plans.....they need to become results.
My cars:
2019 Impreza Sport
2008 Miata
2009 Legacy 3.0R Limited- Sold
1998 Legacy L wagon- Sold
2000 Outback- Sold
Congratulations!
You know that my tools and I are at your disposal (although my tools are far more useful) if you need them.
Current lineup(click on links):
His: '05 Impreza STi / '91 Suzuki Cappuccino / '15 Honda NM4
Hers: '04 Forester XT / '02 S401
Past lineup:
His: '95 Legacy Brighton / '93 Suzuki Cappuccino / '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Hers: '97 Legacy GT-B Ltd / '05 Mercedes E500 4matic / '02 H6 VDC Sedan
Thanks everyone!!! Made some more progress. Picking up a bumper and got a new set of shoes. Had a minor fender bender in the snow a few months back. May need to replace a control arm and ball joint but nothing cosmetic other than needing a new rim lol. Hit the curb pretty hard doing like 10 in the black ice.... for the time being it drives just fine. getting SUPER tired of my grinding transmission and squeaks. So once its all aligned ill have some other "progress" updates soon!
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Still waiting on that update......
My cars:
2019 Impreza Sport
2008 Miata
2009 Legacy 3.0R Limited- Sold
1998 Legacy L wagon- Sold
2000 Outback- Sold
Updated!
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Current lineup(click on links):
His: '05 Impreza STi / '91 Suzuki Cappuccino / '15 Honda NM4
Hers: '04 Forester XT / '02 S401
Past lineup:
His: '95 Legacy Brighton / '93 Suzuki Cappuccino / '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Hers: '97 Legacy GT-B Ltd / '05 Mercedes E500 4matic / '02 H6 VDC Sedan
I think those wheels look much better on a 2nd gen than they would have on a 4th gen.
My cars:
2019 Impreza Sport
2008 Miata
2009 Legacy 3.0R Limited- Sold
1998 Legacy L wagon- Sold
2000 Outback- Sold
Me too!
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
In other news I did a thing
Can anyone guess what?
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1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Oh no, you crashed into an Impreza!
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Current lineup(click on links):
His: '05 Impreza STi / '91 Suzuki Cappuccino / '15 Honda NM4
Hers: '04 Forester XT / '02 S401
Past lineup:
His: '95 Legacy Brighton / '93 Suzuki Cappuccino / '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Hers: '97 Legacy GT-B Ltd / '05 Mercedes E500 4matic / '02 H6 VDC Sedan
2020 WMA Ascent Limited
1992 KS4 Sambar SDX S/C - JDM Kei Truck
2017 BN9 Legacy 2.5i Premium Eyesight - Wife's car
2013 GP7 Impreza Sport - Daughter's car
Retired: 2010 SH9 Forester | 2004 BEE Outback | 1996 BG9 Outback | 1993 BJ6 Legacy | 1998 SF9 Forester
Congrats! That WRX looks to be the perfect donor for your GT. Having a complete car will make the job much easier as well.
The Rays wheels look awesome on your car - they definitely suit the 2nd gen very well.
'95 Subaru Legacy L AWD Wagon - Original Owner lBBS l CUSCO l WHITELINE l SPT
'98 BMW E36 M3
'18 VW Alltrack SE DSG
'01.5 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro/Manual/APR Stage 2
Cant wait to start. Hopefully picking up a 5mt drive shaft and pedal assembly soon!
5 speed swap will be the first stage! Engine will be pulled out to have shortblock rebuilt for reliability(and boost).
Once its finished it'll go back in and both cars will get gutted. Its a process but I will keep you all posted!
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
So excited to see the outcome of this![]()
1999 Legacy GT Wagon 5SPD (Stella)" Race Wagon"
V7 STI Drivetrain, STI 6MT, R180, Brembos, JDM EJ205 "Big port AVCS", Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers, a lot of JDM Parts and much much more...
2006 Legacy 2.5i Wagon A/T SWP SE "Slow Wagon" 20% Tint, JDM Tails, JDM Rear Fog, GT Leather
1997 Legacy GT Wagon
1998 Legacy L Wagon
@TylerHartman on Instagram
http://www.facebook.com/hartman.tyler
Thanks Tyler
Picked up my 5mt drive shaft, 5mt pedal assembly, 5mt shift knob, 5MT shifter surround, woodgrain vent for dash on a whim(lucky for me since my original one just broke), some extra gt fogs (I hoard them Ill admit it) and all hardware needed.
Just need an NSS now and maybe a Reverse switch but I think I can reuse that from the AT Tranny!
Will be posting pictures as I make progress!
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Made some more progress. Put the car up on jack stands. Invested in a car port. Planning the tranny pull for this Friday.
Is it bad that I just want to do it on my own? lol so many friends have offered. I just don't trust them all with wrenches on my car
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Made some more progress.. Sorry for not posting pictures yet. A bit lazy atm. lol but I have tons.
Rear diff and drive shaft are pulled exhaust is pulled. Down pipe, radiator, and intercooler have been removed. (all in 1 day)
Transmission is ready to drop as well. Just being held on by ground and support.
Still need to remove shifter assy but that's not so bad.
As well as make some drive-shaft clearance but Ill get it done.
Going to borrow a harbor freight low lift trans jack and get the job done
I think that will be it for this weekend.
Would start work on Lucy but have a few things to take care of for my business. Might need some help with that hefty auto trans not looking forward to it. lol
Anyone have insight for the wiring of the VSS and NSS? as well as tricking the ECU and TCU. I found a couple links already but never hurts to have too much info.
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Ask Tim about the wiring for the VSS and NSS and the ECU/TCU. He has done that on his car and a friend's car.
My cars:
2019 Impreza Sport
2008 Miata
2009 Legacy 3.0R Limited- Sold
1998 Legacy L wagon- Sold
2000 Outback- Sold
So I got the transmission out on Saturday quite the struggle and learning experience. If someone tells you to empty the trans first... just do it buy the T65 and just do it
Besides that. Using the steering to pull the axles from the trans is really helpful.
Used a harbor freight jack and another jack to help with the lifting and positioning I needed
Manual trans is actually much lighter than I was expecting.
I'll be starting the transmissions swap this Friday. Ill keep you guys posted!
Starting to gut the donor now!
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
Hey man I know your prolly busy swapping things but that impreza your ran into looks like a limited! It had the fancy red subaru calipers with raised lettering! Please tell me you got the whole car?!
It has unpainted mirrors. As I discussed with Hinyo, I think its a WRX TR. All 06-07 WRXs had the 4/2 pots.
My cars:
2019 Impreza Sport
2008 Miata
2009 Legacy 3.0R Limited- Sold
1998 Legacy L wagon- Sold
2000 Outback- Sold
Yeah I got the whole car! No worries there!
Wont be using the 4 Pot/ 2 Pot setup they will be for sale soon!
Already have plenty of braking power from my brake upgrades I did before the swap.
Picked up some other goodies for the swap today. I'll put them on once the swap is completed
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy
In other news.
Auto Transmission is out!
Swapped over the axles from the WRX. 98 Legacy Axles from the auto are NOT the same as the 2007 WRX axles. One is a male type one is a female type.
Went much easier than I thought it would.
Swapped over the speed sensor for the time being as well. Had to break the plastic speed sensor from the 07 to put the metal one from the 98. Not sure the they changed the material. Would have preffered it in metal.
I was going to go without it but id rather not have the car in limp mode.
Trans and diff are in place.
Clutch is in.
Things still left to do?
Pedal assembly.
Lift trans and diff into place
NSS and REV wiring
bolt the manual starter in
Still a ways to go but its progress!
Ill keep you guys posted
1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Sedan - Lucy