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Old 01-02-2012, 08:47 AM   #101
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Will a utec for a WRX/STi work on a turbo baja?
depends on version and year of application.
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Old 01-02-2012, 02:32 PM   #102
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The utec is from 04 wrx and my baja is 05
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Old 01-04-2012, 10:33 AM   #103
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The utec is from 04 wrx and my baja is 05
How come noone will answer this? I have a thread started about it.
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Old 01-07-2012, 02:55 AM   #104
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i am new to subaru baja. i look for a nice axleback. would a 02-06 axleback from sti or wrx work with the baja? also what aftermarket headers work work best and cold intake?
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Old 01-07-2012, 05:26 AM   #105
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i am new to subaru baja. i look for a nice axleback. would a 02-06 axleback from sti or wrx work with the baja? also what aftermarket headers work work best and cold intake?
Axelback no. You will have to fab one like I did or purchase the highly overpriced one from xcelleration. Leave the headers alone as the stainless aftermarket ones crack quite a bit on subarus. That is of course unless you buy the aircraft grade stainless headers. Those are in the 1k price range though.

I used a 2005 STI perrin short ram intake on my 2005 Baja and it works/fits great.

Does that help??

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Old 01-28-2012, 02:50 AM   #106
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2009 STi struts will fit the Baja, without any fabrications....

Just be aware that the ride hight will drop a couple inches.
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Old 01-28-2012, 09:29 AM   #107
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2009 STi struts will fit the Baja, without any fabrications....

Just be aware that the ride hight will drop a couple inches.
Front and rear??

This means the 2009 MY STI coilovers will fit as well.

Great find if it's true.
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Old 01-28-2012, 10:31 AM   #108
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Search ebay for any "gc8" strut bar. This particular one was 30 bucks shipped.

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Old 01-28-2012, 10:32 AM   #109
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Sti pedals fit on the baja. Part number pictured.

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Old 01-28-2012, 12:04 PM   #110
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Front and rear??

This means the 2009 MY STI coilovers will fit as well.

Great find if it's true.
I just installed Tein coilovers on an 09 STi...
I'll ask my buddy to bring the stickers back so I can take a picture of the baja strut next to the STi strut
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Old 01-28-2012, 12:48 PM   #111
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I just installed Tein coilovers on an 09 STi...
I'll ask my buddy to bring the stickers back so I can take a picture of the baja strut next to the STi strut
drumssss please......
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Old 01-28-2012, 03:58 PM   #112
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Doing an image search it is apparently true.

This opens up a whole ton of coilover possibilities although I recommend increasing your spring rates to at least 10k front and 12k rear due to the 4500 lbs in the baja versus 3200 pounds in the STI as far as vehicle weight goes.

For a reference I run 12k front and rear in mine and it rides like stock.
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Old 01-28-2012, 04:28 PM   #113
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I don't know where you got that figure, but Bajas are not 4500 lbs. They're closer to 3500.
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Old 01-28-2012, 09:39 PM   #114
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I don't know where you got that figure, but Bajas are not 4500 lbs. They're closer to 3500.
The door jamb sticker? I musta misread it 4 times. I will check it again.
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Old 01-28-2012, 11:20 PM   #115
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I get the feeling that you're looking at the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. GVWR is the maximum allowable total weight of a vehicle when loaded.
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Old 01-29-2012, 10:07 AM   #116
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You are right. It weighs 3485 pounds. Thanks for clearing that up.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...06/154371.html
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Old 01-29-2012, 03:52 PM   #117
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Can anyone confirm the Invidia Legacy GT; Auto Trans; Catless downpipe will fit the Baja Turbo Automatic without any modification. While using a Grimmspeed 3" downpipe adapter to the stock exhaust system?

Turbo borked the factory cat (full of oil/coolant) and hammering it out is too big of a pain. Just need an inexpensive replacement to get it running.
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Old 01-29-2012, 05:12 PM   #118
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Can you weld? If so, just buy and ebay el cheapo sti downpipe.
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Old 01-29-2012, 05:32 PM   #119
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Can you weld? If so, just buy and ebay el cheapo sti downpipe.
Need a bolt in solution, it's my Daily, can't afford the downtime to modify and fit parts right now. It runs but its obviously clogged.


Unless someone has a stock downpipe to the doughnut gasket they wanna sell in a hurry.

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Old 03-08-2012, 09:54 PM   #120
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What about light weight pulleys? Regular size not undersized.
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Old 03-08-2012, 10:19 PM   #121
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I have a Perrin lightweight pulley on my 05 turbo. It's mostly for bling. Do not notice any gains from it. But if I remember correctly if you have an auto you should keep your stock crank pulley.
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Old 05-25-2012, 01:49 AM   #122
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Axelback no. You will have to fab one like I did or purchase the highly overpriced one from xcelleration. Leave the headers alone as the stainless aftermarket ones crack quite a bit on subarus. That is of course unless you buy the aircraft grade stainless headers. Those are in the 1k price range though.

I used a 2005 STI perrin short ram intake on my 2005 Baja and it works/fits great.

Does that help??

Pictures here www.putphoto.com/sti2nr
Long time no post....
I've call up Random Technology, they'll make one for you; & you won't pay the markup from Xcelleration.com
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Old 05-26-2012, 01:39 AM   #123
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What's their #
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Old 05-28-2012, 11:33 AM   #124
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Yea I've love a 2.5" cat back!
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Old 05-30-2012, 09:11 PM   #125
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Tuning question for a Baja turbo, yes I'm conflicted so please humor me.

At what point do I absolutely need to reflash/tune my ECU?
- Downpipe?
- Downpipe plus uppipe?
- Obviously at larger turbo.

I'm totally aware that tuning will get me the best results (even running stock), but I really don't want to throw more money into this vehicle. (I already have a Perrin catted downpipe and Perrin uppipe sitting in my basement, BTW.)
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