Jay762

nice touches there

Wotcha and welcome - lowered just the right height IMO

I certainly don't want to put you off getting a subaru - they are addictive however have a browse around the site - petrol fuel economy can be achieved if you take it easy with your right foot - although that is a challenge There are a few threads on diesel engines on this site Mr B has been able to share some real world experience about faults with them. If you go for an earlier 2.0 petrol that falls into the lower tax bracket. A remap without changing anything else on the car generally takes out the manufacturers generic map which contains parameters for working in a wide variety of conditions, bad quality fuel / temperature extremes etc. So your motor will get a little more power as Subaru's tend to be set to run a little richer (compensate for crap fuel) leaner mixture is closer to the optimum ratio, generates a little more power, can give better midrange, drive throughout the rev range and potentially better fuel economy. If you are looking at a new motor you will be covered by warranties etc if watch for issues with DPF's, injectors, main bearing (gearbox alignment from factory) How many miles are you planning on doing? Is it mostly motorway or local start stop? Any need to be driving in London?

just make sure it is adjusted the same as existing or else your boost profile will not be the same (eg wastegate opening too early etc)

Wotcha and welcome - what are you planning to do other than the map - exhaust, filter etc? The Subaru diesel lump isnt the best and has suffered with issues - are you set on a diesel or could you opt for a petrol motor instead? The results will vary slightly dependant on state of engine, weather conditions on the day etc but having a remap will give you a setup specific to your motor

JPN stuff is all metric, wont be imperial - couldn't tell you about the material - used to be copper but not sure nowadays

very nice - but I do like black motors

I wasnt a bug fan until I started seeing them in darker colours - makes a mean looking motor

great write up - feel free to post photos in this thread also - we like a bit of colour

Glad the weather held for you - cracking shots!!

no it should be connected - but dependant on which 2 are connected already it could be one of three choices Here is a load of info on the pill, what it does and a diagram of a 3 port solenoid fitted about half way down the page https://www.cobbtuning.com/support/how-subarus-factory-boost-control-system-works-v1-09/

came across this a while back, quite like teh way he went with it http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/09/featurethis-a-sideways-subaru-svx/

Wotcha and welcome - yes the pill is needed as it helps regulate the pressure your turbo is putting into your engine - I think I have read somewhere that if you have a 3 way boost solenoid fitted you no longer need the pill but if not you will need it

I have used Blackcircles in the past http://www.blackcircles.com/ or ebay will get you budget through to high end

If you hold out for the right buyer there is someone who may hold some sentimental value in the car which may push the price up a little

That is off an impreza http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40_64_415&products_id=3227

looks good

Wotcha and welcome - great looking motor!

Wotcha and welcome

Wotcha and welcome!!

yup flat six engines - not sure if they have same gearbox as a legacy??

Is it teh heat that does it or the UV rays? A lot of the modern detailing coatings have a UV protection in them

So wish I had the cash - would have that off you in short order but unfortunatly at this point I dont - does look mint and hopefully someone will take it off your hands

Shift light is easy to wire up - just took a bit of tweaking to get it coming on at the right revs - dont think you will have an issue

If you have a gauge with an associated sensor you can use that or you can use a switch on the dash and manually activate it, I haven't read the details on these last two fan options but there may be a temp switch / potentiometer already within the unit and you are just wiring up a supply for the fan