Another thing I realize now re-watching this video is the THROTTLE RESPONSE! Nothing worse than a "sporty" vehicle with bad throttle response. These Legacies are very touchy on the throttle and I LOVE IT! Quick downshifts are a breeze and you feel like a badass driving it. (If you are teaching someone to drive manual, throw it in eco-mode and that will dull throttle and lower boost levels to make it more beginner friendly)
Best part about these things is the value of you ask me. Pretty decent cars but mint ones around 100 000km’s with the manual are easily sub 9k, which is just wild compared to what 9k gets you here.
Cool vid bro.. and a nice clean GT aswell.. Just thought I'd mention that you might want to get a tune to suit the lower rated fuel you guys get over there. In Japan and here in NZ, we run 98 octane at the pumps which is what the JDMs are tuned to run on from factory.. Cheers
Hey brother, Thanks! I think its pretty sweet too ;) You know what, that was weighing on my mind heavy for 6 months after I imported it. I read a lot online about it. My importer said to run shell 91, however I usually run the cheaper 91 (Safeway by my house). I haven't had an issue with it yet, but if its tuned for 98 octane thats quite the difference. Maybe I'll get a price on what it would cost. However, I would also love to get a dyno tune and pull some more power... but its just been so good to me and pretty darn fast already the way it is. Everyone says (turbo) Subaru's are unreliable, but I see it as the ones with aftermarket parts or tunes that have the most issues. Anyway, I totally understand what you are saying. Thanks for looking out for us Canadians :). Take care
@@JWheelie leave it stock as much as possible and you’ll enjoy a life time of it; once you start to mess with it and doing all sort of this and that then come the problems. I say, “once the car is engineered from the manufactures do not mess with it just keep it as plug & play as much as possible.”
@@mdashcube2476 MON or RON? japan Uses RON and Canada uses Mon, the 91 is equivalent to japanese 98, which is bad quality, where i live the (imported) cars usually make more power stock, just because we have better gas.
@@JTmoto yeah gas is an issue too depending on where you live, anything above 90/91 and above is always best for high permanence cars and especially Subaru. I have a 2007 Subaru Legacy Spec-B and I love it very much. I realise that, depending on where I buy gas the car performs differently. I’ve gotten gas that says it’s 90 octane and when I start driving after a period of time I feel that I lost power.
Hey, thanks for watching! I'm not sure of the conversion, but in CAD they go from $5000-7000 for the ej20x auto. And $7000-9000 for the ej20y manual here. Its funny how the manual's are cheaper from the factory and then develop a "tax" over the years. Cheers!
Hey man, since you imported the car. Would you recommend any place to get it OPI’d in Calgary? Did you need to replace the headlights also? Currently looking for the right spot!
@@edwardneve7628 No way, do you go to Banff often? We just got back from Sunshine yesterday! Would've passed right by you, small world. You are the first person I've heard of with an 05 as well! Enjoy it
@@JWheelie i mean, after the nissan cube ofc, those are everywhere lol. The main things to look out for are the oil screens on the avcs and turbo banjo, and your driving style, just dont put high load on the engine in a tall gear (i.e pass someone on the highway just by pressing gas on 5th) these are the two things that come up on every single post about twin scroll lgt's on my local club. I bought my downpipe bellmouth off a guy running 600hp in his 😅
@@JTmoto What is the turbo banjo? Someone asked me about banjo bolts in the comments a while back and I had no clue what they were talking about... If you see the guy with the 600 hp LGT again can u post a vid?(Thats WILD) I would LOVE to see it as well as my buddy that really wants to tune his!
I just bought my FIRST JDM 03 Subaru Legacy straight from Tokyo Japan last year, love the car, love how it drives and feels, the seats and the gauges 😍 something I’m wondering about is on the back hatch, the reverse lights why is there a halogen on the left and what looks to be an LED on the right? The one to my right the LED looking one doesn’t come on when I reverse?
You may have figured this out already, BUT the left one is the only reverse light (white). Then the right one is a rear fog light (red). You activate it with the same toggle as the front fog lights, but you have to turn the dial a little further.
hey man i am looking into a jdm legacy likes this but issue i have is i cant seem to find a way to get parts such as brake pads, alternator, belts and so on. just regular wear items. i was wondering if they are interchangeable with the legacy gt that we got in limited numbers in canada and the states. i cant find any information on this and as much as id like to get a jdm legacy if these parts are so hard to find its not worth it
Well, its quite a bit better than my Saabaru with the ej205. With the legacy ej20y, I usually get 550-650kms to a tank (about 58L's when I fill up). So about 24mpg if my calculations are right! (I have gotten 400kms to half a tank once all highway. As well as just over 700kms to a full tank before with a little city driving). It doesn't make sense to me how this thing is pretty darn good on fuel even when ROMPING on it...
For correction. Crankshaft and rods are NOT forged ! They same as on base ej20/205 WRX model's. Over 310hp mark, rods are going for the walk due to detonation. With water meth and TD04HLA there is a chance hitting 350hp on a crank with stock internals.ua-cam.com/video/j1aQoyML9Ug/v-deo.html
@@chrischoy9 Mine engine blown main bearings. I did full engine rebuild, as my other friend who also have ej20x. Guess what ?? Rods are same as on ej205 (thin as Na engine does) Cranckshaft is standard. Not even nitrated. Nothing is strenghten from factory. Only 12mm oil pump to feed dual avcs. Over 300hp you're risking sending rods for a walk. I can say, It's good engine for daily drive, with ability to tune it up. For it's full potential he needs better con rods like STI one's.
@@JWheelie yeah bro i love it.. just needed to replace a couple of interior and some panels are damaged and worn out like dashboard center console, but everything looks mint, previous owner just put a brand new twin scroll turbo so it's a plus
Please stop making videos on your legacy, I'm trying to import one now and I know the prices are going to skyrocket when more people learn about these things! Jokes of course, beautiful car you have!
Another thing I realize now re-watching this video is the THROTTLE RESPONSE! Nothing worse than a "sporty" vehicle with bad throttle response. These Legacies are very touchy on the throttle and I LOVE IT! Quick downshifts are a breeze and you feel like a badass driving it. (If you are teaching someone to drive manual, throw it in eco-mode and that will dull throttle and lower boost levels to make it more beginner friendly)
Best part about these things is the value of you ask me. Pretty decent cars but mint ones around 100 000km’s with the manual are easily sub 9k, which is just wild compared to what 9k gets you here.
I completely forgot to touch on price. Yes, they are a tremendous bang for buck!
I had 10 years ago 2006 Legacy BP5 spec-b also... i was able to win few drag races on it :) good car, loved it
Love the video! I have a JDM 2009 Legacy Wagon GT spec b in BC, and I was wondering does the JDM version shares the same parts with the USDM version?
Love the car man. I'm planning to import one in BC.
Cool vid bro.. and a nice clean GT aswell..
Just thought I'd mention that you might want to get a tune to suit the lower rated fuel you guys get over there. In Japan and here in NZ, we run 98 octane at the pumps which is what the JDMs are tuned to run on from factory..
Cheers
Hey brother, Thanks! I think its pretty sweet too ;)
You know what, that was weighing on my mind heavy for 6 months after I imported it. I read a lot online about it. My importer said to run shell 91, however I usually run the cheaper 91 (Safeway by my house). I haven't had an issue with it yet, but if its tuned for 98 octane thats quite the difference. Maybe I'll get a price on what it would cost.
However, I would also love to get a dyno tune and pull some more power... but its just been so good to me and pretty darn fast already the way it is. Everyone says (turbo) Subaru's are unreliable, but I see it as the ones with aftermarket parts or tunes that have the most issues.
Anyway, I totally understand what you are saying. Thanks for looking out for us Canadians :).
Take care
I have a buddy here with the exact same car, and hes in the same boat, wants to tune it but ITS SO GOOD already. (Power wise)
@@JWheelie leave it stock as much as possible and you’ll enjoy a life time of it; once you start to mess with it and doing all sort of this and that then come the problems.
I say, “once the car is engineered from the manufactures do not mess with it just keep it as plug & play as much as possible.”
@@mdashcube2476 MON or RON? japan Uses RON and Canada uses Mon, the 91 is equivalent to japanese 98, which is bad quality, where i live the (imported) cars usually make more power stock, just because we have better gas.
@@JTmoto yeah gas is an issue too depending on where you live, anything above 90/91 and above is always best for high permanence cars and especially Subaru.
I have a 2007 Subaru Legacy Spec-B and I love it very much. I realise that, depending on where I buy gas the car performs differently. I’ve gotten gas that says it’s 90 octane and when I start driving after a period of time I feel that I lost power.
Love the video all the way from New Zealand we love our subies over here but they ain’t cheap one of them in nz would cost 7-10 grand 😅
Hey, thanks for watching! I'm not sure of the conversion, but in CAD they go from $5000-7000 for the ej20x auto. And $7000-9000 for the ej20y manual here. Its funny how the manual's are cheaper from the factory and then develop a "tax" over the years. Cheers!
I have a sedan version and was wanting the Subaru rumble
Hey man, since you imported the car. Would you recommend any place to get it OPI’d in Calgary?
Did you need to replace the headlights also?
Currently looking for the right spot!
Hi, Do you know if VF44 and VF45 are exactly the same with CHRA and turbine size?
Great cars. Have the saloon 10 years now.
Wow, how has long term reliability been for you?
This JDM version is super cool but I love my USDM rumble. 05 LGT Wagon 5MT
Great videos man! Does your BP5 have heated seats?
Nice car man, I just imported the exact same one as you (silver manual wagon) and I'm also in Alberta, loving it so far!
Right back at you then ;) I'm glad! Where abouts are you? did you get the 2005?!
@@JWheelie Yep mines a 2005! Located in Cochrane just west of Calgary
@@edwardneve7628 No way, do you go to Banff often? We just got back from Sunshine yesterday! Would've passed right by you, small world. You are the first person I've heard of with an 05 as well! Enjoy it
@@JWheelie Yep fairly often I’m a skier myself, but actually in Kelowna at the moment for school but looking forward to being back for Christmas
@@edwardneve7628 Sweet man, I have family in Kelowna too. Well good luck with school!
Say you wanted the rumble could you put unequal headers because I have a Subaru 2003 b4 legacy I want the rumble sound
Love the overlays 😉
Ha! Me too!!!
Cool trying some new types of videos!! And love the pics!
Thanks, I thought it would be a gooder!
The best way to put how a twin scroll spools: it makes max tq so low the rods cant handle it. 😂 (@2400rpm)
Did you break a rod on yours?? Or just from research?
@@JWheelie research, plenty of semi-local anecdotes though. Its the most imported car here 😂
@@JTmoto Gotcha, they are getting more popular here as well. Definitely NOT the most imported though!
@@JWheelie i mean, after the nissan cube ofc, those are everywhere lol. The main things to look out for are the oil screens on the avcs and turbo banjo, and your driving style, just dont put high load on the engine in a tall gear (i.e pass someone on the highway just by pressing gas on 5th) these are the two things that come up on every single post about twin scroll lgt's on my local club. I bought my downpipe bellmouth off a guy running 600hp in his 😅
@@JTmoto What is the turbo banjo? Someone asked me about banjo bolts in the comments a while back and I had no clue what they were talking about... If you see the guy with the 600 hp LGT again can u post a vid?(Thats WILD) I would LOVE to see it as well as my buddy that really wants to tune his!
I just bought my FIRST JDM 03 Subaru Legacy straight from Tokyo Japan last year, love the car, love how it drives and feels, the seats and the gauges 😍 something I’m wondering about is on the back hatch, the reverse lights why is there a halogen on the left and what looks to be an LED on the right? The one to my right the LED looking one doesn’t come on when I reverse?
You may have figured this out already, BUT the left one is the only reverse light (white). Then the right one is a rear fog light (red). You activate it with the same toggle as the front fog lights, but you have to turn the dial a little further.
hey man i am looking into a jdm legacy likes this but issue i have is i cant seem to find a way to get parts such as brake pads, alternator, belts and so on. just regular wear items. i was wondering if they are interchangeable with the legacy gt that we got in limited numbers in canada and the states. i cant find any information on this and as much as id like to get a jdm legacy if these parts are so hard to find its not worth it
I own one 2007 and I love it too bad I can’t import in the US.
Legacy is the most versatile car
This is the start of the j wheelie car review series heheheh
It just might be! Next will be the e36 :)
Hello darkness my old friend
Love it broo❤️
Thanks for watching, the Legacy always manages to make its way into the videos ;)
What's the MPG like? Thank you.
Well, its quite a bit better than my Saabaru with the ej205. With the legacy ej20y, I usually get 550-650kms to a tank (about 58L's when I fill up). So about 24mpg if my calculations are right!
(I have gotten 400kms to half a tank once all highway. As well as just over 700kms to a full tank before with a little city driving). It doesn't make sense to me how this thing is pretty darn good on fuel even when ROMPING on it...
@@JWheelie
Thanks for the info, it is a nice car with a nice colour, Silver.
Very nice car. This Leggy´s are great! Subaru makes fantastic cars!
...oh dont buy diesel engines...!
Thanks for tuning in! Yea, love em. Diesel subies? Not good?
Hi how long have you had it
Over 3 years now
Had mine just over a year ej20x, I've never had it remapped, all standard and no issues
There great
For correction.
Crankshaft and rods are NOT forged ! They same as on base ej20/205 WRX model's. Over 310hp mark, rods are going for the walk due to detonation. With water meth and TD04HLA there is a chance hitting 350hp on a crank with stock internals.ua-cam.com/video/j1aQoyML9Ug/v-deo.html
Great info, I'll check out that link right now.
No, the crankcase and connected rods are forged on the EJ20X/Y
@@chrischoy9
Lol. Yeh they will be if You will place them first 😅 Stock parts are standard as on WRX base engines. Made of chocolate.
@@shantillas No, like from factory stock which is what a lot of the from posts seem to be talking about at least.
@@chrischoy9 Mine engine blown main bearings. I did full engine rebuild, as my other friend who also have ej20x. Guess what ?? Rods are same as on ej205 (thin as Na engine does) Cranckshaft is standard. Not even nitrated. Nothing is strenghten from factory. Only 12mm oil pump to feed dual avcs. Over 300hp you're risking sending rods for a walk. I can say, It's good engine for daily drive, with ability to tune it up. For it's full potential he needs better con rods like STI one's.
yay getting my 2004 subaru liberty
What exactly is the Liberty? Same as the Legacy? I was chatting with a Leggy buddy and we both thought different!
@@JWheelie north american call it legacy here down in australia we call it liberty
@@milkyway6724 I was right!! Gotcha
And congrats, have you picked it up yet?
@@JWheelie yeah bro i love it.. just needed to replace a couple of interior and some panels are damaged and worn out like dashboard center console, but everything looks mint, previous owner just put a brand new twin scroll turbo so it's a plus
awesome car
i have a remapped legacy b spec
What rims are those?
Rssw 17s
Please stop making videos on your legacy, I'm trying to import one now and I know the prices are going to skyrocket when more people learn about these things! Jokes of course, beautiful car you have!
Hahaha, you're gonna love it!
Has your legacy been reliable?
Yes, it has been. The only major repairs in a few years have been a cv axle, radiator, and coil packs
Nice
the spec b version of this gt is way better
How?
@@David-cm4ok what do you mean how
@@milkyway6724 I mean how is it better, in what way?
Wouldnt say way better. Has a 6speed box yeah but other than some minor differences its not a big deal.
@@vergecryptocurrency4552 only the facelift. The spec B is special only in the us, in japan the differences are quite minimal.