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[Dave D.]

Thinking about a Forester XT for my wife. Anybody tuned one yet?

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[Snow Drift]

Originally Posted by Dave D.

Thinking about a Forester XT for my wife. Anybody tuned one yet?

Wrong forum.

[Dave D.]

Originally Posted by Snow Drift

Wrong forum.

Oh, you're right -- looks like I'm going to have to look at Outback XTs to get that motor!

[Russ_G93]

Originally Posted by Dave D.

Oh, you're right -- looks like I'm going to have to look at Outback XTs to get that motor!

Its funny because youll probably find more forums (Like on reddit) about guys tuning the CVT in the 2020 XT's and above, but when it comes to a WRX, dudes be like "Nope" lol. People have opted for the JB4 as far as what I have seen on the Outback XTs. IF you do, go for something like that, I would advise a "Light" tune; at least before someone blows their 2.4 up and we can clearly see the tolerances of the trans. Outback XT has a higher torque rating due to its 6 Spd Auto config. WRX supposedly runs an 8spd config in the SPT. Only the WRX has the SPT trans.

[user1029]

I did all the bolt ons and tune on my 2023 Outback XT

https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/bms-jb4-piggyback-tune-for-the-2-4t-outback-s.547182/page-33#post-6350651

Sleeper dad wagon 10,000 miles on the CVT so far with the tune

[K3rm1tth3fr0g]

Originally Posted by user1029

I did all the bolt ons and tune on my 2023 Outback XT

https://www.subaruoutback.org/thread...3#post-6350651

Sleeper dad wagon 10,000 miles on the CVT so far with the tune

Wicked

[Russ_G93]

Originally Posted by user1029

I did all the bolt ons and tune on my 2023 Outback XT

https://www.subaruoutback.org/thread...3#post-6350651

Sleeper dad wagon 10,000 miles on the CVT so far with the tune

Can you make a second thread with all of your experience using the JB4 on the outback? How does it feel? Perform? Any abnormalities within these last two oil changes? Transmission still behave the same since first buying?

[user1029]

Originally Posted by Russ_G93

Can you make a second thread with all of your experience using the JB4 on the outback? How does it feel? Perform? Any abnormalities within these last two oil changes? Transmission still behave the same since first buying?

I logged all of my JB4 journey in the Outback forum thread But in summary, JB4 has done really well and zero transmission problems. Don’t hook up the electric wastegate port for the JB4 because it caused my wastegate arm to seize, resulting in zero boost and P003A code. I was able to unjam it with a screwdriver but there was one person that wasn’t able to unjam it and he needed a whole new turbo

Engine is absolutely solid! Beefier rods and direct injection means detonation/ringland problems in the EJs and bent rods in the FA20DITs are a thing of the past. 2.4L twin scroll turbo is a blast with instant torque augmented further with mods. It’s more than enough driving on public roads

Also Terry and Canon on the burgermotorsport forums are very responsive and helpful

[Dave D.]

Originally Posted by K3rm1tth3fr0g

Wicked

I want one. Look how the TQ comes on!

[user1029]

The Outback XT is rated to tow 3500lbs so the transmission (now with OEM cooler) should be able to handle +60wtq

[user1029]

https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/gen-6-2020-stock-height-suspension-mods-for-better-on-road-handling.525881/

These are great modifications to improve driving feel while maintaining comfort