Anyone done forced induction on their 2.5 GT?

byroll01 · 08-16-2000, 08:48 AM

Hey all, I just want to know if anyone has turbo'd or supercharged their 2.5 GT yet and if you can tell me about it. I want to know the good and bad, all of it.
The reason I'm asking is because until last weekend I was planning on getting rid of the legacy when the new turbo Imprezas come out. On sunday I went to an autocross in bristol conn. and there was a lancer there(yes a lancer prepped by ralliart,imported from Ausralia). He ran the course in 36.? and I ran it in 38.9. Now he has everything done to his car and 18" race tires. I have the basics(and tein suspension) and 16" street tires. Now if I am this close to a lancer why shouldn't I turbo my Legacy, get some race rubber and start kicking all ass?
Let me know
thanks
byron
p.s. He went home after the race and came back with his other lancer(no I'm not kidding!)

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

DLC · 08-16-2000, 09:24 AM

I wish i could afford that!

The GT is a very well balanced car if driven right with the right bits.

Sounds like you're either a good driver and he wasn't going as fast as the car probably could have gone.

Wierd.

GTBGUY · 08-16-2000, 09:46 AM

Hey, yeah I'm getting my '99 GT turbo'd soon. Right now I'm just finishing up the rest of my build-up before I do the whole swap.

Going to be swapping in a 22B block that has been bored out to 2.5L. Before I drop in my hi-boost turbo. I'm going to be raising my compression of my stock 2.5L block from 9.7:1 to 10.7:1 and then drop that into my '98 Legacy L

I can tell you the reason why our Legacys are so fast (even without a turbo), it's b/c of our near 50:50 weight distribution. If you've noticed, nearly sixty something % of the weight is located in the front for the Imprezas, yes they're 300lbs lighter, but when it comes down to it, the rest is chassis dynamics... that's why BMW's are so nice

I believe from an issue of Road & Track (their Anniversary one) they did a comparison on a 1997 '98? GT, and listed showed a weight distribution of 54%(f) 46%(r)

So in theory, if we went and relocated the battery to the passanger side trunk, went with a light weight hood (and possibly new fiberglass bumper) we can alter the weight to 52%(f) 48%(r)

For the GT, there is really no downside to adding a turbo. That's b/c if you're running something like only 5psi, you'll have plenty of power in any gear. Great for freeway driving! I'd have to recommed going with a JC sports turbo for this.

gumball · 08-16-2000, 04:23 PM

" I was planning on getting rid of the legacy
when the new turbo Imprezas come out."

While I admire the Imprezza/WRX for its mechanicals & nimbleness , one of the reasons I got a Legacy was the size. The longer wheelbase, extra girth and notably larger interior cabin make for a much more comfortable (and safer feeling) ride esp when everyone & their mother drives a freakin' SUV these days. The compact car thing gets old sometimes esp if you got someone shotgun.

08-16-2000, 08:48 AM	#1
byroll01 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 611 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Saratoga Springs NY Vehicle: '05 E55 AMG GetADomTune.com	Anyone done forced induction on their 2.5 GT? Hey all, I just want to know if anyone has turbo'd or supercharged their 2.5 GT yet and if you can tell me about it. I want to know the good and bad, all of it. The reason I'm asking is because until last weekend I was planning on getting rid of the legacy when the new turbo Imprezas come out. On sunday I went to an autocross in bristol conn. and there was a lancer there(yes a lancer prepped by ralliart,imported from Ausralia). He ran the course in 36.? and I ran it in 38.9. Now he has everything done to his car and 18" race tires. I have the basics(and tein suspension) and 16" street tires. Now if I am this close to a lancer why shouldn't I turbo my Legacy, get some race rubber and start kicking all ass? Let me know thanks byron p.s. He went home after the race and came back with his other lancer(no I'm not kidding!) * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Pic Request And Details: Rims On Legacy 2.5 Gt	fadiabouabsi	Tire & Wheel	1	02-15-2007 07:24 PM
anyone done inspection with cobb stage 2.5?	silvscorp	Engine Management & Tuning	2	12-21-2004 10:10 AM
Does anyone have this on their 2.5 RS?	STi PWR	Interior & Exterior Modification	15	08-07-2003 03:45 PM
Forced induction on 2001 Legacy GT	ironsteel	Legacy Forum	21	06-29-2001 01:02 PM
Newbie looking for info on Legacy 2.5 GT sedan...	Eriksport	Legacy Forum	21	04-17-2001 11:28 PM

08-16-2000, 09:24 AM	#2
DLC out back Moderator Member#: 1964 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: 84XXX Vehicle: 01 BH Blue/Bronze	I wish i could afford that! The GT is a very well balanced car if driven right with the right bits. Sounds like you're either a good driver and he wasn't going as fast as the car probably could have gone. Wierd.

08-16-2000, 09:46 AM	#3
GTBGUY Scooby Specialist Member#: 2003 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Vehicle: '99 BGP Legacy GT '98 QS Legacy L (auto)	Hey, yeah I'm getting my '99 GT turbo'd soon. Right now I'm just finishing up the rest of my build-up before I do the whole swap. Going to be swapping in a 22B block that has been bored out to 2.5L. Before I drop in my hi-boost turbo. I'm going to be raising my compression of my stock 2.5L block from 9.7:1 to 10.7:1 and then drop that into my '98 Legacy L I can tell you the reason why our Legacys are so fast (even without a turbo), it's b/c of our near 50:50 weight distribution. If you've noticed, nearly sixty something % of the weight is located in the front for the Imprezas, yes they're 300lbs lighter, but when it comes down to it, the rest is chassis dynamics... that's why BMW's are so nice I believe from an issue of Road & Track (their Anniversary one) they did a comparison on a 1997 '98? GT, and listed showed a weight distribution of 54%(f) 46%(r) So in theory, if we went and relocated the battery to the passanger side trunk, went with a light weight hood (and possibly new fiberglass bumper) we can alter the weight to 52%(f) 48%(r) For the GT, there is really no downside to adding a turbo. That's b/c if you're running something like only 5psi, you'll have plenty of power in any gear. Great for freeway driving! I'd have to recommed going with a JC sports turbo for this.

08-16-2000, 04:23 PM	#4
gumball Scooby Specialist Member#: 1209 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wheaton, MD	" I was planning on getting rid of the legacy when the new turbo Imprezas come out." While I admire the Imprezza/WRX for its mechanicals & nimbleness , one of the reasons I got a Legacy was the size. The longer wheelbase, extra girth and notably larger interior cabin make for a much more comfortable (and safer feeling) ride esp when everyone & their mother drives a freakin' SUV these days. The compact car thing gets old sometimes esp if you got someone shotgun.