The 04 Outback thread.......

Bumpty · Post by **Bumpty** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:04 pm

The bullbar looks cool with the grinder run over it. Sorry if I've missed this somewhere, but did the bullbar already have that look to it or did you do the grinding thing.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:33 am

That is the finish from the factory. It is not factory standard finish but I needed the bar now, not when they could have it pretty for me. It is very lightly rubbed like that. A quick sand and it would be ready for paint.

INEEDABEER · Post by **INEEDABEER** » Wed May 21, 2008 6:58 pm

When is it going fishing Brett?
Posting at 3.30am,you need to get some sleep!

Bumpty · Post by **Bumpty** » Wed May 21, 2008 11:02 pm

INEEDABEER wrote:When is it going fishing Brett?
Posting at 3.30am,you need to get some sleep!

He's just staying up to answer my questions, this is all haha.

I think you should keep the bullbar like that (if you weren't already).

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:20 pm

I am just tossing around ideas at the moment for the engine upgrade for the Outback. The 6 is an option and at this stage the most likely but I am not ruling out forced induction.

I have been reading a bit on them lately and this one seems like it will be the go if we go that way. Any one heard any thing bad about them yet?

I don't want to get in to the supercharger/turbo discussion yet. That may come later.

I am thinking supercharger at the moment for low rpm throttle response and torque which is ideal for towing and offroading.

chubby37 · Post by **chubby37** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:11 pm

i like it a lot

dibs · Post by **dibs** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:36 pm

i just luuuuvvvvveeeee blowers. always have always will.i run a blown holden six on the street . for a wile. but the thing i cant get into is the electronics in my day things were carby and a malory or magneto. also run mgee injection on a six for a wile

this is my stile hehe dream on dibs
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=5NkLAdfwS ... re=related

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:17 pm

CAPA in SA used to make SCs for Subarus, aimed at the hen RX Imprezzas - 6-7 years ago they were about $4.5K a kit.

I contacted a while back and they have stopped making them as no demand - they put me onto your mob as an alternative.

Big rep - CAPA make a very solid, well researched product

Goodluck anyways, super charges are simply 'ace'

sven

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:18 pm

worth a chat to steve at rising sun

he has blown a lot of motors over the years (snigger)

sven

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:56 am

Looks pretty good but jeepers, hardly seems worth it for prices like that. I'd go 6cyl for your application.

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:12 am

sven '2' wrote:CAPA in SA used to make SCs for Subarus, aimed at the hen RX Imprezzas - 6-7 years ago they were about $4.5K a kit.

I contacted a while back and they have stopped making them as no demand - they put me onto your mob as an alternative.

Big rep - CAPA make a very solid, well researched product

Goodluck anyways, super charges are simply 'ace'

sven

my old man used to be one of the design engineer cheifs for capa

he knows a lot of cool tricks with blowers and knows them tooooo well for me....heheh.......

that kit u posted looks aiight....i wouldnt be too sure about the head gaskets....sometimes they can be renowned for causing major problems in boosted cars

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:43 am

Not heard of that brand of charger before...

subyleone · Post by **subyleone** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:54 am

sounds like an awesome idea

Post by **Alex** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:01 pm

i quite like the sound of it as well. Fairly interested in this for my liberty.

alex

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:17 pm

Those centrifical blowers wouldn't do much for your bottom end as they are essentially a belt driven turbo and therefore aren't very efficient at low rpms. top end would be a different story but thats a little irrelevant for towing, +1 vote for H6, or maybe play around with a roots or screw type blower such as an eaton? What motor has the car got now?

PeeJay · Post by **PeeJay** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:38 pm

How about 6 with a small overdriven blower? Good oomph at low rpm but not enough puff to blow the engine at high rpm. (Would that even work??)

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:39 pm

I vote H6 conversion with dual range 5 speed with RA gearset, adj. centre diff, 1.59 low range, 4.444:1 diffs, front helical or suretrac lsd, rear clutch-pack lsd and a good organic clutch like Exeedy extra heavy duty.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:39 pm

I think i may have said it before.H6 all the way.I may go that way myself.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:44 pm

I vote that too but the bank balance won't allow it.

I have been searching for H6 engines and what not and the best way I can see if to buy a complete stat write off car. It is still going to cost more than that supercharger.

I don't know if I like the idea of the "turbo" style blower either. It is probably the main reason I am hesitant about that kit.

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:51 pm

If you are going to rebuild the 2.5 to take more boost (8 to 10Psi) then go for the supercharger. If not go the H6.

I think I will be supercharging my EJ22.......

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