Dumb Question Thread!

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Thanks for the info Guys

[patrickc22]

So I have a legacy bh5 Rev c automatic and I am wanting to go single turbo using a impreza wrx v5/6.

But dose the wrx come in automatic

[McDoof]

 sobanoodle said:

Not always, mine actually ended being cheaper than Cusco or Whiteline, brand new ex Japan via 41.

You, my friend, have the ultimate nose for a good deal.:-)

[sobanoodle]

 McDoof said:

You, my friend, have the ultimate nose for a good deal.:-)

Won't argue with that. Just not when it comes to e-tunes unfortunately.

[Kiwi_Fozze]

Xt forester? Cheepest bang for buck is stick a gd impreza sti rear swaybar in.

Factory ones like, 14mm

Gd sti is 19mm iirc, night and day difference in feel

[Rosssub]

 patrickc22 said:

So I have a legacy bh5 Rev c automatic and I am wanting to go single turbo using a impreza wrx v5/6.

But dose the wrx come in automatic

Being a Rev C it's running at 9.0:1CR which matches the forester ECU much better, (Rev A/B & V5/6 WRX-8.5:1CR).

Not sure if the manual ECU would cause any issues, I'm guessing not but keen to know. They both share the same pinout, both have a MT/AT identification ECU pins and AT load signal etc.

I have an E6 manual forester ECU here doing nothing if you want to try it out, turn the ignition on and see what CEL's come up.

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 kwi_fozze said:

Xt forester? Cheepest bang for buck is stick a gd impreza sti rear swaybar in.

Factory ones like, 14mm

Gd sti is 19mm iirc, night and day difference in feel

Thanks for that.

[sobanoodle]

 kwi_fozze said:

Xt forester? Cheepest bang for buck is stick a gd impreza sti rear swaybar in.

Factory ones like, 14mm

Gd sti is 19mm iirc, night and day difference in feel

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I'd first check if SH chassis is still the same as SG.

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 sobanoodle said:

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I'd first check if SH chassis is still the same as SG.

Which it's not .

Any one got a spare STI swaybar from a GH/GE wrx?

[patrickc22]

 Rosssub said:

Being a Rev C it's running at 9.0:1CR which matches the forester ECU much better, (Rev A/B & V5/6 WRX-8.5:1CR).

Not sure if the manual ECU would cause any issues, I'm guessing not but keen to know. They both share the same pinout, both have a MT/AT identification ECU pins and AT load signal etc.

I have an E6 manual forester ECU here doing nothing if you want to try it out, turn the ignition on and see what CEL's come up.

Yes Ross I'll love to pm me

[Rosssub]

 patrickc22 said:

Yes Ross I'll love to pm me

Sweet, done.

[BINKZ]

What oil filters are you guys running on your GC8s?

[GC8E2DD]

Wix

[Rosssub]

 BINKZ said:

What oil filters are you guys running on your GC8s?

Genuine:

15208AA100 - Filter

11126AA000 - Drain Plug Gasket (pack of 5 IIRC)

[Firenza]

^^^^

This

[Jono24]

Is there anything wrong with the standard Supercheap/Repco/Ryco oil filters?

[Firenza]

probably not for normal around town stuff, I wouldnt go own brand but I'm running a ryco one on the Legacy GT I daily, but for the cost difference I'd rather not have the chance it goes wrong on my WRX.

I know the genuine Tokyo-Roki ones have metal end caps on either end of the filter media, where as some of the aftermarket (Fram espcially!) have card end caps.

[Guest]

Theres nothing wrong with any reputable brand filter. Its not like they throw a bunch of card into a tin can and seal it up. If you buy a branded filter that is actually correct for the application chances are 1 in a million of having a filter related failure.

[hijacka]

I run ryco i like the fact it's rubber seal is pre oiled straight out the box and not dry

. I think most go wrong with oil changes when they don't prime the engine afterwards. You Should never start the engine after simply disconnect the injectors and crank it over until the oil light goes away. I must say i have notice through the years of working on subarus that most that run beb have either a frame or Repco branded oil filter.. not saying that it's the cause but it's enough for me to pick ryco over those 2 anyway. Repco use to use ryco years ago but switched to cheaper China brand and label them as there own

[boyracer693]

Ryco are made to OEM standards. So they are more than suitable for any wrx. I use a Z495 for my V7 and i have never had an issue with them.

[Guest]

Ryco are chinese made if you want to distinguish between brands. They are very like castrol. Very smart marketing in a world where perception is reality. Means you can charge more than anyone else and say its because your product is so much better.

It really doesnt matter whether they use steel end caps or ones made of sheep **** if it meets or exceeds the manufacturers spec its not any worse is it...

People get so hung up on genuine and fail to understand genuine parts arent always made by fhi. Chances are Sakura lads make their filters in jakarta along with a **** ton of other gen manufacturers.

[Jono24]

I have only used generic filters from the list I mentioned and have never had a problem. I do regularly change my own oil at less than 10k intervals.

Just wanted to check if others were having varying success, cheers.

[Guest]

 Jono24 said:

I have only used generic filters from the list I mentioned and have never had a problem. I do regularly change my own oil at less than 10k intervals.

Just wanted to check if others were having varying success, cheers.

Sounds like youve got it sorted should be safe as a church.

I have specifically sold oil and filtration for the last 3 years and 7 before that and am yet to see the correct oil or filter causing an engine failure.

[BINKZ]

 evowrx said:

Sounds like youve got it sorted should be safe as a church.

I have specifically sold oil and filtration for the last 3 years and 7 before that and am yet to see the correct oil or filter causing an engine failure.

What do you run in your cars mate?

[D1Style]

 evowrx said:

Chances are Sakura lads make their filters in Jakarta along with a **** ton of other gen manufacturers.

Spot on there bro! Sakura is produced in Jakarta and as far as i'm aware, a few other manufacturers are as well.

At work I order thousands of filters from their Jakarta warehouse each month.

The filters are made to OEM spec and I've supplied them to all my friends and family over the years and have never had any issues.