pretty much impossible that you gained 28hp just by changing the catback on a non turbo Forester. Most STIs and newer WRXs carrying the new 2.5 block make about 20-35 hp more with a complete turboback (downpipe +catback) and some tuning or reflashing of the ECU.
This is actually a 2.5. It puts down 165 HP and 165 ft/lb of torque brand new from the factory. I'm not sure if the specs have changed inbetween 1998 and 09.
i have a 99 forester and my stock exhaust is gonna be on its way out soon, ive had trouble finding performance exhausts for it.. do you any suggestion on where i should look?
I have a 1999 Forester S, and i just installed a Remus exhaust, they really are the best! You get that really deep subaru sound... mine now sounds like an impreza STI! What I basically did was to change the exaust line to a 2.5' stainless still one, with a sports catalyst, and a single round universal muffler from Remus. They are a bit expensive but are definitely worth it! Another good thing is that they are not too loud and make you gain aprox 28hp...
are they the lights that come with gt's? coz i have the orange indicator not the clear ones, i want them! lol
n1o1m1z1 2 years ago
pretty much impossible that you gained 28hp just by changing the catback on a non turbo Forester. Most STIs and newer WRXs carrying the new 2.5 block make about 20-35 hp more with a complete turboback (downpipe +catback) and some tuning or reflashing of the ECU.
cristorey34 2 years ago
S turbo was a 2.0 with 172 bhp, since then the 02- models have had both 2.0 and 2.5 engines with over 200bhp
welshdude6669 2 years ago
The Forester and the Impreza have basically the same engine. It should be quieter than this one. This one sounds like it's had exhaust work done.
irolliamvolvo 2 years ago
This is actually a 2.5. It puts down 165 HP and 165 ft/lb of torque brand new from the factory. I'm not sure if the specs have changed inbetween 1998 and 09.
bmxboync11 2 years ago
an impreza backbox shud fit the same!
goldsgym1244 2 years ago
Nice sound!
Does anyone know what the output of this engine is when its stock? Automatic EJ20 turbo, yes?
Just got a similar engine for our legacy, but i cant find specs online. Thanks!
WRXjasonSTI 2 years ago
i have a 99 forester and my stock exhaust is gonna be on its way out soon, ive had trouble finding performance exhausts for it.. do you any suggestion on where i should look?
newXworld 2 years ago
The Slynkster...
This is what my Foz aspires to be. :)
737LUVR 2 years ago
I have a 1999 Forester S, and i just installed a Remus exhaust, they really are the best! You get that really deep subaru sound... mine now sounds like an impreza STI! What I basically did was to change the exaust line to a 2.5' stainless still one, with a sports catalyst, and a single round universal muffler from Remus. They are a bit expensive but are definitely worth it! Another good thing is that they are not too loud and make you gain aprox 28hp...
veronikasinagra 2 years ago