WHAT? 460HP Subaru...Outback?! - One Take

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Long before the word "crossover" existed, the Subaru Outback came into this world as a lifted Legacy, eventually evolving into a turbo-charged wagon with ground clearance and a strong 243HP 2.5L-liter engine. But this one is different. This one has a built engine, bigger turbo, and 460 meth-fed horses powering it to a camp site near you.
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POWER MODS:
Blouch 1,5xt-r External waste gated with a Tial MV-r 44mm gate, rerouted to downpipe so it isn't obnoxious under full boost.
Up-pipe/downpipe made by Ultimate Racing, probably the only outback/legacy gt with their kit. No mods needed to fit the WRX/sti kit.
Closed Deck EJ255 with forged rods and pistons.
ACT 6-Puck clutch
Grimmspeed Top mount intercooler with hose for STI style turbo
AEM fuel pump for e85 with 1300cc injectors
Delicious Tuning flex fuel kit. Only company at the time that supported the Outback XT/Legacy GT platform.
Tuned by Delicious also.
AEM meth kit just as a safety measure.
Still installed are smog controls and a Catalytic converter.
Nameless Performance cat back exhaust with 5" mufflers.
SUSPENSION:
Up-rated bushings for whatever crosses over from a WRX and STI
Under body chassis bracing
Whiteline swaybars
KYB struts with previous generation rear struts for slightly better rebound control. still a boat....
Rallitek rear overload springs, because owner likes to carry stuff for biking and camping.
Interior
COBB Accessport and some gauges.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Link to dyno sheet in the description.

[@crankinbass5758]

TheSmokingTire bring back the one wakes. I really enjoyed them and I wish you would bring them back.

[@tominator19]

I don't see the link to the dyno sheet in there?

[@AndrewBeveridge461]

The owner of this car seems like the guy you'd want in your camp if the apocalypse hits.

[@jivinmiles6352]

As soon as he spoke I went “oh he’s that type of guy” Real low volume, genuine, modest and sweet guy; but is actually a helicopter pilot, plane pilot, full gas and diesel mechanic, retired Army Ranger, little league coach, Muy Thai fighter, and rugby player. Oh yeah and back in the day NASA tried to get him on a shuttle mission. 😂😂😂

[@SaveTheManuals]

To everyone saying it's less than 300whp, there is no way. I'm running a smaller turbo than him (18G-XT) and making > 350 at the wheels. A 1.5XTR will be making even more. Stop hating.

[@hds8182]

#SaveTheManuals 280whp tops Thats being nice Butt dynos dont count buddy sorry GF rip sit

[@SaveTheManuals]

@@hds8182 I'm going to assume English isn't your first language because I have no idea what you just said. Cheers mate!

[@hds8182]

#SaveTheManuals guess you are even more stupid than I thought. Im not surprised though.

[@SaveTheManuals]

@@hds8182 lol nice edit "Butt dynos dont cause buddy sorry " Have a wonderful day, see you next Tuesday! 🙋‍♂️

[@hds8182]

At the end of the day you drive a subaru Ill have a fantastic day in my new s63

[@ppha7665]

Love the Outback XT. Wished they still made them....Crosstrek needs a turbo!

[@jeffk464]

also the Berzzz, hell every car needs a turbo ;)

[@wvusmc]

Supposedly the 2.5 or 2.0 turbo won't fit in the Crosstrek and Imprezas. I would love to see the 2.4 turbo that's in the Ascent placed in the Outback and Forester and even the Legacy. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Subaru is interested in bringing back the XT and GT models.

[@igorushka]

Just imagine: take a crosstrek and swap engine, transmission with 15+ cvt wrx, how much fun would it be.

[@hamerplayer1229]

Still driving mine. 07 5 speed. Subaru sucks now

[@tonychau1983]

@@hamerplayer1229 I'll second that

[@zacharyfoster9490]

Look like Frasier and Niles going on a roadtrip.

[@waltciii3]

"Niles, you need to listen to La Traviata in this car, the highs are exquisite!"

[@mgreen5207]

Lol

[@everydaybodybuilding2282]

LMAO

[@DericCribbs]

This dude is a legit car guy and has a pretty cool brother in law to get after it on the diagnostics- on a road trip- on a boxer.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Deric Cribbs I know, what a nightmare...

[@futball24]

Can’t tell a story worth jack though. GET TO THE POINT!

[@TheSmokingTire]

Totally agree.

[@nooranik21]

"Frount Mounts look stupid." Finally someone had to say it. We've all been thinking it.

[@noahfox6878]

my grimspeed topmount is plenty of cooling power for my 20g. I don't know why you'd want a front mount to be honest. most of the fmic guys I know make less power than I do not to mention this guy

[@alterbr33d]

6:20 he also said sub-frame sub-rame frames.

[@CowboyBluffBand]

Noah Fox try to pull a turbo or an intake out of a TMIC wrx. That’s why people like FMICs

[@edwardcornell1263]

Top mount intercoolers are sitting in heat and they raise up the intake air temps. Top mount intercoolers are really only rated up to 270whp after that they loose their effect.

[@dannywalters1548]

I care about function not look

[@1godgodgodgodgod]

makes sense that all the kids with there 180 hp dont know what 400hp looks like..

[@TenB33rs]

I think its real cool of you guys to support the blind car tuners out there. Im guessing they are able to navigate from the loud exhaust reverberating off of solid obstacles. Kind of like Radar...

[@RagingBullNuts]

"Honey! My engine blew, now I have to reBUILD it......."

[@chriscars3224]

said every subaru owner EVER!

[@r3ktfahdle120]

Chris Cars not me but I’ve only Owned my car for about 4 years

[@rite2beararms]

r3ktfahdle lol... give it time. You'll get there. I'm currently working up my "Honey the car needs 100hp more to make it safer" plea. I'll be using diagrams and pie charts and shit.

[@solomike68]

wasn't my engine, but the turd Tdo4. of course I ignored the pre turbo oil screen service bulletin!

[@r3ktfahdle120]

rite2beararms well my car does have 235k miles so maybe but hey it’s been good to me lol

[@anthonyrita4366]

I agree 06 to 09 outbacks are by far my favorite body style. I want to see a 3.6 turbo build someday.

[@BrokenHeartedOsirus]

This is what I came to see. I own a 2012 outback 3.6 R and I wanted to see if there was one with a turbo equipped

[@J.Young808]

My 2005 OBXT looks like this

[@joewhite9183]

I have a 2013 3.6 R a beast with no mods but crave a turbo @@BrokenHeartedOsirus

[@toastedtiresify]

Noel is fucking terrific. This dude rides and likes fast cars. I'd drink a beer with this cat. Mountain Biking really teaches you to keep going even when the shit hits the fan. You're 9 miles in. It's 9 miles out, we have a flat, it's late and we need an instant solution. Go.

[@igorushka]

My 2007 Automatic Outback puts down 240 whp 245 wtq. Old engine knocked so i went with new short block, down pipe, intake, Equal length exhaust manifold, oil pick tube, pro tune. The rest is old stock parts. The car is very fast, 60-100 mile smooth strong acceleration. Love that Outback with extra power.

[@taner873]

got the same car is it the one the xt version?

[@igorushka]

@@taner873 yes! XT.

[@taner873]

@@igorushka darn i’ve got the none turbod one. wondering if it’s worth even doing anything to it

[@igorushka]

@@taner873 you need to be car person, be in love with the car and keep it, enjoy it after you do things to it. it is like long term investment. Totally worth it if all above applies to you.

[@bliglum]

"It would ruin the stealth look of it" Cuts to the requisite tuner A-pillar gauge pod... LOL! I see what you did there editing guy ; ).

[@dukeneverwinter]

I hate the gauge pod. But, i wanted oil pressure and meth flow gauge to be visible. Pretty much the only option that just snaps on.

[@bliglum]

@@dukeneverwinter Hey, they were popular for good reason! They work.

[@haroldwhite7464]

That was a horrible attempt at a launch 😂

[@terryl9996]

It looked like an automatic neutral drop

[@DaudJamshaid]

To be fair that's pretty much how all underpowered awd car launches are lol

[@lowslowfoz]

Or he rode the clutch facing uphill and didn't drop it?

[@igorushka]

Just need to be at 5000 rpm

[@alterbr33d]

Matt would do it better, but he doesn't like to break people's cars so he'd go easy first then push it.

[@mrnicekevin]

This was one of the best One Takes with Zack so far

[@wuzihuzi]

I haven't watched any with him before but as my first I enjoyed it!

[@chotyme82]

One hell of a grocery getter!! Very nice!! 👍👍👍

[@jhonnyrodriguez2944]

Who’s chewing chips drinking soda 13:56 ish

[@adamblaknovski279]

Best car video I've ever seen, even though I'm bummed it doesn't have an H6 in it. Love the bants and the stock springs and firmer swaybars, it's always been my preference. So much win

[@robertmoreland7527]

Sounds dope dude. No turbo noise either. I love turbo noise but I can totally respect the ability to have a bigger turbo and no extra noise.

[@BrennanMcKissick]

I love stuff like this. I have a friend who used to have a Legacy GT with a bunch done to it and it ran 11s. I've always wanted a Forester XT with some mods. Great build!

[@Bobby_Vang]

You've got two audio mics going again. Making a echo effect.

[@0for30]

@@Subdubbin we dont care what it's called. It sounds like ass. Go phase yourself

[@bmx687]

@@0for30 lol matt

[@marioarchuleta8723]

Get your own show an try to do it little kids

[@andrewsmith8310]

My 07 OBXT is running on a custom suspension setup of Ground Control CoilOver Conversions 380in front and 400in rear. KONI struts. GD housing for the fronts and rear is LGT fitment. SPEC B arms in the front and upper in the rear. Still has factory bump stops. Whiteline lateral links in rear and roll center kit for the front with LGT brakes up front. I have a friend with alot of track and Subaru experience who has made a truly fun car to drive that is only riding at high stock legacy height, can take alot of weight in the hatch and doesn't need aftermarket sways to stay flat in the turns.

[@caralexrod]

Finally a review i liked ! keep it up, its better when owners are knowledgeable.

[@autocrossaholic]

I lifted my vf34 wrx two years ago and it’s definitely the way to go. 450 isn’t too much for that chassis and it makes for a sweet shuttling rig!

[@tyclark8162]

If only 2020 Subaru outback XT had these upgrades. They'd sell like hot cakes to every American guy. Love the exhaust sounds.

[@gregleuze6657]

Dads who still want to have an exciting car, a very underserved market.😐

[@alexlabeda765]

Wouldn’t a wrx turbo still fit in the 2020 outback xt, them having similar engines and all?

[@A2Kaid]

I have an Outback 3.6r Touring love the car, it provides great utility and the AWD system is amazing.

[@gregleuze6657]

The CVT is what lets my 3.6R Outback down. If they just put a manual in it, the 6 speed STi manual, would trade mine in without a second thought.

[@STRGHTSXBNZ]

This thing actually makes a lot of sense... I want one bad now

[@boostedproblems5139]

Pretty awesome build ! I have an Outback same body style, its got an M90 Supercharger, Spec B suspension, really fun car. I know its weird to delete the turbo but I wanted a blower !

[@mynameis63]

Thanks TST

[@im_br0ke]

i have an outback same year and im definetly doing this to it when i get out of college

[@MannyFresh1x]

Damn when I see a Matt ad I expect to see him in the review..

[@mrjohnnyk]

Wow his looks almost exactly like mine lol. Cool video, I love that generation of Outback XT and wanted to do something similar to mine. The way I see it the car is a perfect Subaru WRX for people who want something that is a bit more grownup and with a nicer interior. I like the Outback over the Legacy because it pretty much comes stock with rally suspension, giving it more of a go anywhere ability without being a big heavy SUV. Probably one of the closest things you can get to a rally car for the road IMO.

[@HallsoftheSummer]

Except for the STI of course

[@mrjohnnyk]

@@HallsoftheSummer The STI is the performance car for Subaru, and the engine is definitely tuned closer to a rally car, but the way the suspension is setup is for paved roads. A true rally car is all about having pumped up softer suspension to soak up those dirt roads, an STI isn't built for that. The Legacy was the original Subaru rally car before the Impreza and the Outback is closest thing they had to a car with a rally suspension setup. If you got it with the turbo flat-4 you could easily mod it to feel more lively since it is basically a WRX engine.

[@hobbyhomesteader984]

This IS what I want to do to my Roo...LOVE IT

[@SleepingSniper]

Damn!! Mat you looking good in that add lost some weight looking real good!!

[@BJ-uncensored]

Will you fly down to Canada to drive my sleeved 2005 forester xt? We're hoping around 500-600whp, E85 with a HTA FP 3794.

[@pishpoche]

Love the sound!

[@Tommyfddtec]

I have a 04 H6. So much low end. I love it !!

[@Kittievr]

I didnt get this notification. Great content as always guys.keep up great work

[@ThePandasian34]

Noel: the intercooler is a top mount, i think front mounts look stupid, and ruins the stealth of the outback Mighty car mods: *Marty has entered the chat*

[@Viralityoflife]

I had a 2002 Outback with the 5 speed. Loved that thing. Had UEL headers and it was a 2.5 inch cat-back straight back. Hilariously loud. I have videos on my channel if you’re interested in hearing it. Regardless, love this!

[@AndyL940]

That's an awesome build, their great cars..

[@jfishcake]

Seriously looking at these for the last few months. Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag lol JK. Great job, Zack

[@briansubsist]

I love everything about this.

[@TheHooniverse]

Love the bike racks on the back too

[@d_charles]

1Up USA racks - the best you can get

[@michaelmoore1201]

That’s my exact dream car. I have the sea foam green 09 and want black or white w the manual turbo. Trucked out of course.

[@JXP327]

Thank you Noel, very cool!

[@wuzihuzi]

Ok guys, this is epic!

[@dukeneverwinter]

Thanks, glad you like it and my story

[@dukeneverwinter]

I wonder if I could do a round two after I finish the 6speed swap and get my new struts....

[@Icemeister10]

Zack’s finally gotten onto his podcast form here on the one takes, so good to see 👍

[@jamesgerman7947]

I fell for this “deal” on someone else’s channel. You are definitely getting SOME money off. But they are not 199 dollars. Kove sells them on amazon for 79.

[@wishandwatch]

they are trash. just get a decent speaker instead ;) like dockin d fine for example

[@joedirt8625]

Cool sleeper, good content Zach.

[@Tom-se5ol]

Any good boosting mods for the H6? I got a 2010 3.6R

[@nooranik21]

I used to tell my wife that Super Gramps was goal for my subaru, I have changed my mind. This is my now my goal, Super Tall Gramps.

[@dukeneverwinter]

Supergramps is rad. I'd love to build a ez36 or even a eg33

[@boostedproblems5139]

Dude for real MCM for Life ! I myself have a Tall Super gramps (sort of) its an 05 Outback XT, I Built the engine, and fitted it with an eaton M90 Supercharger Its Pretty Wicked. and the perfect daily, I did Spec b suspension w HD springs, and an off road bumper. its great on road w summer tires, and if you swap to snows its great for rally type stuff !

[@blastfromthepast7119]

The big friendly giant

[@wvusmc]

Pretty sweet. I have a 08 FXT with 30k miles on it and I like keeping it pure stock, it's good enough for me and I don't like loud exhausts. I would however like to drive a Subaru with this much hp.

[@csechrist1]

What a great build, you don't see many built high-power Outbacks. I like the decision to keep the suspension stock or close to it, too many of these projects, especially Foresters, involve swapping in the lower suspension.

[@insanegnyc]

Could of just said, went mountain biking in Utah, started having issues with the stock motor so I decided to modify it but went overboard. That’s what inspired me to modify this vehicle.

[@dukeneverwinter]

he asked for the whole story...so I gave it

[@insanegnyc]

Turbo Wagon/MyWheeledObsessions 😂

[@upgradeNEVER]

This thing needs a 6 speed! Also have a chat to MCA Suspension in Australia. They may be able to make something for the owner.

[@dukeneverwinter]

6speed as soon as I can scrape the cash!

[@upgradeNEVER]

@@dukeneverwinter yussss! Much stronger transmission than the 5 speed. Only weak point is the thrust plate in the C-diff, which is usually broken due to clutch dump launches. If you can find one with a front LSD too that would mint!

[@rite2beararms]

Turbo Wagon/MyWheeledObsessions Do it!!! I scored a jdm spec b swap. My outback is a completely different animal, now!

[@dukeneverwinter]

Someone sponsor me with a 6spd and i'll do it!

[@bwxmoto]

Stock suspension with sways on my Impreza. Handles nice.

[@DouEditz]

Cool car!!! Its all about being different! Thinking about ls swapping my C55 Kleeman motor since it has top end knock. Havent checked it out yet car just sitting. Good video.

[@vles007]

Matt lookin like commander Zavala from Destiny in the promo 😂😂😂

[@ort8410]

I have the 2013 Outback 3.6r. How much would it cost to do what you did to your car?

[@jesterokjones4954]

That thing sounds nuts!

[@lawrence1773m]

Nice OBXT 😊 got 07 myself

[@GennyR]

He seems terrified! What a sick car!

[@randomengineer5536]

I would love to do this to my outback... a man can dream.

[@Zcypot]

I love that turbo, definitely can make that power. on 93oct it can break 400whp.

[@kroffustsnail]

Big bars and soft springs are the way to go

[@Ph0enix80]

this is my dream outback!

[@rivasman123]

I just bought a subaru outback xt. Anyone know any suspension options? Would legacy coilovers fit?

[@dukeneverwinter]

Legacy stuff fits. But will drop you A LOT. You will need legacy suspension bits and need to remove subframe spacers for the suspension to work properly.

[@dumbass7055]

anyone know where to get the pod for the gauges. I have an xt and i wanna do it

[@dukeneverwinter]

Let me look it up for you. Some random dude woth a website does them

[@Prodriver33]

Wish I had move vids of my Subaru’s, I’m usually too busy having fun in them to video. I have some on my channel, mostly just lift kit stuff...

[@patricktompkins5704]

I have an 09 and damn now I wanna do this to mine!

[@adamblaknovski279]

Needs a six speed like my legacy 3.0R, and why not a built turbo'd EZ30D to go with it? Might even hold a decent amount of boost stock, they're pretty tough units

[@EJames22]

Good luck finding one!

[@gregleuze6657]

That is a fantastic wagon. Can throw the kids in the back and still have a fun car to drive.

[@James_cowley]

Glendora mountain/ridge road? Or 2?

[@my4cars528]

Tuner Subarus are back! I likey...

[@braberdebrabel22]

Sounds like a rally car

[@drewj5764]

This thing is so badass haha. That'd be amazing on a light duty dirt road

[@dirtywhitellama]

😍 sounds great.

[@Gerssonortiz]

Anyone know what canyon he usually goes to record?

[@ryanellsworth6778]

I need to know what all you did to this , I have a 07 subaru outback that needs this kind of engine swap

[@GreenJeep1998]

Ok, did I hear things right where there was a 2" bushing for subframe bushings? Kinda sounds like they did a body lift in doing that.

[@dukeneverwinter]

That's essentialy what outbacks are. Especially the rear subframe. There are couple other components that are different between the legacy and outback suspension. Big things are strut body length, spacers, and rear upper control arms.

[@therctutor8100]

Are you at deals gap in NC ? I was there with my Protege 5

[@dukeneverwinter]

Nah SoCal

[@therctutor8100]

@@dukeneverwinter if you haven’t been there before I highly suggest you go. It’s awesome

[@Sephirothcat2501]

Just picked up a 2022 wilderness, I want it stage 2

[@arkeology7598]

Wow 65% off is a solid deal!

[@Grey_Ghost_GX]

That's awesome!

[@josh31183]

That car is right up my alley, but the important question is...what is that watch Zack has on?

[@Mike_44]

One badass OBXT!

[@xrmerkur]

Love him or hate him, but ever since subscribing to Tall Guy Car Reviews I don’t skip any KZbinrs Ads. That includes your self spoken KOVE Speaker Ad Matt.

[@kruzinmonky]

its perfect i want to do a turbo h6

[@jeffreywaller1971]

plan on getting a 06-08 outback 2.5 xt, any easy mods to do to them?

[@dukeneverwinter]

Easy? Tons. Want to drop it? Just steal most oftnhe suspension buts from a Legacy GT and remove the subframe spacers. Want to make it faster? Just about everything from an 08-14 wrx will work wngine wise.

[@jeffreywaller1971]

ok Sweet thanks so much for the response!@@dukeneverwinter

[@mrg1168]

This what one takes should be about..odd ball customization

[@IamTheLocalHam]

Closed deck build?? I wonder what the total price was after all was finished

[@dukeneverwinter]

Closed deck, forged rods/pistons, stock cams. No porting. 1/2 head studs. I didn't keep track of pricing on purpose...

[@brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap]

I like hownar 4:52 the captions say [music]

[@mikeyfourbarrel8473]

Amazing car...this is true hotrodding.

[@godoff.5304]

Homer Simpson made a fast car.

[@ayanami808]

Pretty cool!

[@noelebbert9322]

I like subarus . I wish they were more common in Mississippi. Also I wish the xv or forester had a transfer case and no cvt

[@limjahey8316]

Is this mount lemon?

[@CalebCissna]

Is there a link to the build thread?

[@dukeneverwinter]

legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/build-thread-blouch-1-5xt-r-my-08-outback-xt-261604.html?s=b40cd9d45113de1e2fb16fb69ee5a4e6&