Flash Tuning (Forester XT)

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  • Опубліковано 11 бер 2012
  • In this episode of Mighty Car Mods, the boys crack some more power out of the MY09 Subaru Forester XT with a portable flash device. But first they need some supporting mods and some time on the dyno, which surprises them with some unexpected results...
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  • @Jake36183
    @Jake36183 8 років тому +325

    "I choose the quietest one possible because that's how I roll" builds a v8 S15 with straight pipes

    • @Ward1706
      @Ward1706 8 років тому +5

      That's 'cos the Forrester was legal to use on the road, therefore has to meet strict noise laws in our country. The S15 isn't. Simple as that.

    • @Jake36183
      @Jake36183 8 років тому +9

      +Ben Ward I was being sarcastic

    • @wolfy9005
      @wolfy9005 8 років тому +1

      "Strict noise"
      nekminnit V-twin with straight pipes goes past

    • @user-bh6zt1it2l
      @user-bh6zt1it2l 8 років тому

      +Ben Ward the Saabmarine

  • @SamsTechTips
    @SamsTechTips 8 років тому +366

    It has to be one of the nicest looking SUVs I've seen.

    • @mewwew411
      @mewwew411 8 років тому +3

      +Sam' s TechTips I think the BMW X6 is the nicest SUV I've seen & owned.

    • @DylanCyr
      @DylanCyr 8 років тому +13

      +Sam' s TechTips Out of the box, not really, but the way Moog has this one outfitted? Absolutely!

    • @rachinsrisakulchawla2704
      @rachinsrisakulchawla2704 8 років тому

      +Mew Wew I think Range Rover Evoque looks the best

    • @mewwew411
      @mewwew411 8 років тому +1

      ***** yes, and I still do own it

    • @gohome6982
      @gohome6982 8 років тому +9

      +Mew Wew leasing doesn't mean you own it

  • @Alex-qx5rv
    @Alex-qx5rv 8 років тому +182

    Once you get an STI, you can't get rid of it.

    • @Ward1706
      @Ward1706 8 років тому +20

      +Alex Carrington Nor can you sell the car in most cases.

    • @brandon1157
      @brandon1157 8 років тому +1

      no one wants a moded car, or a sti priced to high or i would have bought one

    • @xtrix_feed6562
      @xtrix_feed6562 8 років тому +1

      +Brandon Barber i bought a brand new one and no i Dont wanna get rid of it

    • @kamden5623
      @kamden5623 7 років тому +18

      Not sure if STD joke

    • @Marc.S.78
      @Marc.S.78 7 років тому

      So now he has :-)

  • @Ziggsinablanket
    @Ziggsinablanket 10 років тому +11

    You guys did a great job on the forester. Love the look of it

  • @BlueXonar
    @BlueXonar 7 років тому +21

    13:06
    I have an MX5, I live at the redline... :D

  • @wit468990
    @wit468990 10 років тому +5

    AWESOME LOOKING FORESTER!

  • @Na7ure
    @Na7ure 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 2011 forester XT and this was my inspiration for picking it up. Mine is the touring instead of the premium like Moogs but I cannot wait to start moding it

  • @Pigeoning
    @Pigeoning 2 роки тому +2

    Damn, this era's intro was legit.

  • @BNR_248
    @BNR_248 9 років тому +28

    I thought the car came with an aftermarket exhaust when you bought it???

    • @TheArcticWonder
      @TheArcticWonder 4 роки тому +10

      I realize this comment is 5yr old but, the aftermarket it came with was just mufflers. They do a turbo back which is downpipe, midpipe, mufflers

  • @olly8435
    @olly8435 8 років тому +27

    Chewbucca taking a dump! XD

  • @nicholasschmutte6573
    @nicholasschmutte6573 8 років тому

    They have done an EXCELLENT job on this Forester! I love this video. I love Marty and Moog! Nice work, guys.

  • @martijnvankan8355
    @martijnvankan8355 5 років тому +1

    The chemistry between these guys is great.

  • @evanshanks
    @evanshanks 11 років тому +17

    Moogaru

  • @TheMadIsRealXXR
    @TheMadIsRealXXR 10 років тому +117

    "Moogaru" Lol

    • @TheMadIsRealXXR
      @TheMadIsRealXXR 10 років тому +4

      Sexaru

    • @TheLaXandro
      @TheLaXandro 9 років тому +5

      I've first thought it's Moogaroo, from Moog and kangaroo, but after your comment I realised it's Moog+Subaru.

  • @georgematos9380
    @georgematos9380 3 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful ride! And a manual transmission to boot! From Oakbank Manitoba...wicked job!

  • @TheOxyMorin
    @TheOxyMorin 12 років тому +2

    This episode was awesome, can't wait to see more just like it. AND the power gains were incredible! Nice work gentlemen!

  • @gooferman609
    @gooferman609 10 років тому +31

    maybe you should revisit the cold air intake after a ECU tune with it

    • @PebelWasTaken
      @PebelWasTaken 9 років тому

      because cold air intakes give a 1.7% increase and it risks damaging the car. so its shit.

    • @BR3N-D0N
      @BR3N-D0N 9 років тому +8

      cubesinanutshell "risks damaging the car" lol what the shit

    • @PebelWasTaken
      @PebelWasTaken 9 років тому

      OneThirdLife did you watch there original video. the place that you have to put it make it so rocks and other debris can damage the filter

    • @armymatt83
      @armymatt83 9 років тому

      cubesinanutshell "1.7% increase" you are a idiot the gains depend on the car. ".the place that you have to put it make it so rocks and other debris can damage the filter" again it depends on the car.

    • @d1gps15
      @d1gps15 9 років тому

      cubesinanutshell you both shit, don't know how to mod tuning any better! anyway you guys are Not Japanese or an any Asian!....

  • @domsimonf
    @domsimonf 11 років тому +8

    watching mcm makes me forget how really broke i am.... :)

  • @legos249
    @legos249 9 років тому

    I just watched this with captions, made my day

  • @stephenchan7309
    @stephenchan7309 8 років тому +2

    one of the best looking SUVs ever!!! It looks awesome!!!

  • @ALLCAPS
    @ALLCAPS 9 років тому +6

    Love your videos! (: Just started watching them! I don't know much about cars but I'm a Man who loves modifying things, making them better, and enjoying the mods. Please give me a tip on how to get better (knowing cars) and where I would need to start.

    • @naterapien
      @naterapien 8 років тому +1

      +JoinCrossFire Start at season 1 and enjoy while you learn. Forums can also be a great place for vehicle-specific mods and information that can be otherwise difficult to find. Welcome to the wonderful world of modifying cars my friend!

  • @Shiftaholics
    @Shiftaholics 7 років тому +12

    Lucky Australians, you cannot even get the XT manual in the US, I had to do a WRX swap on mine to get what those guys can get from the factory. Awesome vid!

    • @erty95
      @erty95 6 років тому

      Shiftaholics are you sure? They were made.

    • @BurnedAura68
      @BurnedAura68 5 років тому

      @@erty95 those generation forester in manual are like 1 in 50000 though.

    • @erty95
      @erty95 5 років тому

      Burned Aura true. I found a lot of premium 5 speeds

  • @95racerx
    @95racerx 9 років тому

    I absolutely love this Forester!!! What I wouldn't give to have one of my own!

  • @fitz1114
    @fitz1114 4 роки тому

    You guys are the best, I have a white 09 XT Limited 2.5 Same JDM setup

  • @kristoferfreemyers-card9714
    @kristoferfreemyers-card9714 10 років тому +12

    I'm beginning to think this dyno is broken lol

  • @voodazz
    @voodazz 9 років тому +8

    7:10 never fails to crack me up

  • @jordanp6420
    @jordanp6420 7 років тому +3

    Season 4 has by far the best intro video

  • @ThoughtsFired
    @ThoughtsFired 11 років тому +2

    sounds beautiful when you leave the dino the second time
    had to change my underware

  • @marshallzaid521
    @marshallzaid521 8 років тому +30

    You guys should build a car from scratch!

  • @TheDriftingStig
    @TheDriftingStig 9 років тому +9

    Can you use the flash tuning device on a car that doesn't have turbo? I know it's meant to adjust the tuning, but they didn't say if it's exclusively for cars with turbos.

    • @JeffSereno
      @JeffSereno 9 років тому +3

      TheFutureEVH Don't know about the device used in the video, but you can certainly flash non-turbo Subaru's as well, but only those with flashable ECU's. A lot of N/A Subaru's older than 2007 are fixed ROM's that would require a replacement or interceptor ECU to customise.
      I achieved a 10% improvement in torque and power with no further hardware mods (ie: 100% stock setup) on my 2008 Subaru Liberty via flash tuning. There is a noticeable seat-of-the-pants difference and the overall driveability and fuel efficiency has improved a lot. Well worth it - definitely not something that is only for turbo cars.

    • @Kalisto2002
      @Kalisto2002 9 років тому

      Jeff Sereno
      I have an 02, 02-07 can all be flash tuned via Open Source tuning IE Tactrix + rom raider + ecuflash
      or via cobb accessport.

    • @JeffSereno
      @JeffSereno 9 років тому

      Kalisto San Turbo Subaru's, yes. Most of the N/A range older than 2007, no.

    • @TheBlackWaltz
      @TheBlackWaltz 9 років тому

      TheFutureEVH You can reflash NA cars, but usually you only see a 4-8 kw increase instead of the 30 you see here.

    • @blainy-o93
      @blainy-o93 8 років тому +2

      TheFutureEVH You can but it's pretty much pointless. You gain between about 3 and 6 BHP.

  • @uMovie97
    @uMovie97 7 років тому

    Rewatching all the old episodes!!

  • @RolandoGonzalez-rz9ov
    @RolandoGonzalez-rz9ov 8 років тому +4

    5:58 my favorite part haha "sounds like chubacca taking a dump." haha ish had me rollin'.

  • @derrerrrr
    @derrerrrr 8 років тому +13

    7:16 sounds like a V6 rather than a 4 cylinder

    • @curtisss
      @curtisss 8 років тому +3

      because of the type of engine. look then up :)

    • @riskybisness
      @riskybisness 7 років тому +1

      Technically it's because of the exhaust manifold runner lengths ! Look it up (Borla make good equal length that get rid of subaru burble)

    • @aidenbird7293
      @aidenbird7293 6 років тому

      you realise it is a boxer 4. not inline. most if not all subarus have Boxer engines.

  • @spineblaZe
    @spineblaZe 10 років тому +12

    I wish we could see the benefits of the ECU Flash BEFORE the exhaust change.

    • @boulderburwell
      @boulderburwell 10 років тому +3

      There won't be much like maybe 4hp since its stock which 4hp isn't a notocable gain

    • @Benedocta
      @Benedocta 10 років тому +1

      boulderburwell Thats not true. Basically all modern engines have a margin of about 20% that can be gained by chip tuning.

    • @daarrkstarr
      @daarrkstarr 10 років тому

      Benedocta thats incorrect unless ur car has a stock basline turbo whp gain s are normally quite low got a custom ecu for a ford focus 1.6 and that only gained like 4 to 5 bhp not whp and also put a blufinn superchip on my focus st 57 plate and that gained 65 from a plug and play went from 225 to 280 or 290

    • @daarrkstarr
      @daarrkstarr 10 років тому

      what i brought it brand new from there website ? i didnt buy a 2nd hand ecu flash

    • @thomasphillips885
      @thomasphillips885 10 років тому

      boulderburwell
      I don't think the exhaust makes that much difference. Definitely seeing substantial numbers before the exhaust replacement with the ECU tune would be interesting.

  • @sharbelkhnanisho8146
    @sharbelkhnanisho8146 5 років тому

    One of my favourite intros for mcm tbt

  • @tepperpepper1047
    @tepperpepper1047 10 років тому +2

    That sunroof is awesome

  • @snipe3d3
    @snipe3d3 8 років тому +6

    Anyone else knowtice that it says "Penis Reflash" in the credits? lmfao 16:07

    • @JohnnyFnG84
      @JohnnyFnG84 8 років тому

      +Pivotpwn LOL good eye, dafuq is that about?

  • @jamiepullen1555
    @jamiepullen1555 8 років тому +3

    Yo guys how's it going? i would love to have a job working with cars, mainly modifications paint and bodywork instead of repairs, im in school right now starting my gcse's in a months time. does anyone have any idea for the name of the job i am after, if so what grades and all that will i have to get etc..?

    • @AndyZULUL
      @AndyZULUL 8 років тому

      Google it

    • @henrysykes5192
      @henrysykes5192 8 років тому +2

      So you would be dealing with paint work. So you would just wrap and colour. There is little work if you wanted to only do that. Take a course in mechanics and then you can do whatever you want inside the garage ;)

  • @IanMcVitty
    @IanMcVitty 11 років тому

    How could anyone not love this video? Awesome.

  • @mmicciss
    @mmicciss 11 років тому

    love that turbo sounds

  • @Trevorious2010
    @Trevorious2010 7 років тому +8

    2017 squad, where you at??

  • @dillonhatton6131
    @dillonhatton6131 9 років тому +3

    I think this thing would look way better with some side skirts.

  • @stefanelmapugay1103
    @stefanelmapugay1103 7 років тому +1

    I'm in love with that Forester. Those wheels are so damn pretty. If only the Fozzy was white!! 😍

  • @ctboi7627
    @ctboi7627 6 років тому

    Haha... love your dance at 7:05 XD! Thanks, guys for making me smile. Love dat sound on the exhaust btw, awesome! Love your channel, keep it up guys!

  • @blowinendox420x
    @blowinendox420x 9 років тому +9

    has forester... lowers it.....

    • @jaybrown6617
      @jaybrown6617 9 років тому

      Sebastian Wittmann Nunn

    • @bilsongaming96
      @bilsongaming96 8 років тому

      Nothing but low fozzs hahaha

    • @bena3341
      @bena3341 6 років тому

      Yea nothing wrong with lowering an xt. If you want to off road in your forester buy the turbo diesel one. It has more torque.

    • @angusgates69
      @angusgates69 6 років тому

      Did mine as well and the good years of it

  • @jordycontre622
    @jordycontre622 9 років тому +7

    So it's has as much HP as a stock Mustang? 2000 to 2004

    • @shotnva777
      @shotnva777 9 років тому

      But not a Mustang Cobra ;)

    • @brandonhakki4798
      @brandonhakki4798 9 років тому +26

      to be fair
      us muscle car bhp means honestly
      nothing

    • @kordwedler9382
      @kordwedler9382 9 років тому +13

      Jordy Contre yup and only 1/2 the cylinders

    • @abadmixtape
      @abadmixtape 9 років тому +1

      power to weight ratio is important too

    • @TheBlackWaltz
      @TheBlackWaltz 9 років тому +1

      Jordy Contre My mustang has like 380-390 hp to the wheels, but it's a 2015 lol. 191 hp to the wheels is not bad tbh.

  • @thenewbie1101
    @thenewbie1101 10 років тому

    i love that exhaust sound

  • @SmokeyMcb0ngwater
    @SmokeyMcb0ngwater 11 років тому

    I love how you included going over a speed bump at the end :D

  • @doubletapproductions
    @doubletapproductions 10 років тому +42

    Damn u guys and your High ass Octane! 98! The highest we can buy here is 91 at the pumps! Such Bullshit!

    • @DVLENGSS
      @DVLENGSS 10 років тому +1

      where do you live?

    • @doubletapproductions
      @doubletapproductions 10 років тому

      DVLENG SS USA! There so damn strict here! At least it's cheaper

    • @FTGdrummer
      @FTGdrummer 10 років тому +8

      doubletapproductions That sucks wherever you are in the states. In Wyoming, you can get 93 in alot of places and in Michigan, you can get 93 at almost every station.You can get 100 octane in north detroit at some stations.

    • @doubletapproductions
      @doubletapproductions 10 років тому +8

      DJsiks
      Yea Sadly I'm in the Prius driving state of California!

    • @BrianC1664
      @BrianC1664 10 років тому +14

      doubletapproductions we use a different rating system to you guys, your 91 (AKI) is equivalent to 95 (RON) over here, so it's not as bad as you think, however the highest i've seen here (England) is 99, but most places have 97 as their premium.

  • @qweeftomeetu
    @qweeftomeetu 10 років тому +3

    Moogaru lol

  • @Middlemcd
    @Middlemcd 10 років тому

    great looking forester, tastefully upgraded to make the perfect fun DD

  • @666thrashtilldeath
    @666thrashtilldeath 12 років тому

    I fell in love with that forester!

  • @MarantzSt153
    @MarantzSt153 9 років тому +5

    1000 bucks for the EZY flash! jesus christ!

    • @kylemilford5968
      @kylemilford5968 9 років тому

      Yeah, megasquirts much cheaper and acts as a standalone in virtually any car

  • @obiesunstreak2409
    @obiesunstreak2409 10 років тому +10

    Forster XT > Impreza(wrx/sti)

  • @alexgeorge699
    @alexgeorge699 10 років тому

    yeah, i test drove one the other day and I have to agree. At least the power delivery is very linear, but the real power is all up high. the engine characteristics remind me a lot of my integra.

  • @Choclat8
    @Choclat8 11 років тому

    Proud of these guys

  • @1212sk84life
    @1212sk84life 10 років тому +3

    I really like you guyses show but one thing that gets me is please stop choosing shitty ass cars?

    • @HardyzSwanton
      @HardyzSwanton 10 років тому +13

      Literally all they do is choose sleepers and 'shitty' cars to show their potential, moron.

    • @PILOTRADO14
      @PILOTRADO14 10 років тому +4

      they are fantastic cars!! and besides you got money to buy them idiot

    • @mintchipster
      @mintchipster 10 років тому +8

      Well if you would be so inclined to buy them some nice expensive cars, I'm sure they would be glad to do videos on them.

    • @PILOTRADO14
      @PILOTRADO14 10 років тому

      mintchipster exactly right mate, some people need to be brought up with some discipline to know what real life is like!!!

    • @1212sk84life
      @1212sk84life 10 років тому

      well in 'real life' im gonna get whatever i want. And im not talking nice expensive cars im talking about ones that simply have potential. Like holy fuck i wouldnt choose a soccer mom car like they did.

  • @TheHoth1
    @TheHoth1 11 років тому

    You guys are awesome! I am from the States and you guys crack me up!

  • @Spacegoat92
    @Spacegoat92 2 роки тому

    Man that sounds beautiful...

  • @JapChaeJan
    @JapChaeJan 12 років тому

    that turbo back sounds amazing

  • @BeaudoinMotorsports
    @BeaudoinMotorsports 7 років тому +2

    one of the best intros ever. #ClassicMCM #2016

  • @MrL1mey
    @MrL1mey 9 років тому

    These are right bonza mates, watched three in a row now.

  • @roddydykes7053
    @roddydykes7053 8 років тому +2

    That exhaust note is one of the nicest Subaru sound ever

  • @lelandeggleston1041
    @lelandeggleston1041 8 років тому

    Ok that exhaust sounds sweet.

  • @danielchoi2345
    @danielchoi2345 9 років тому

    That sound is disgustingly satisfying

  • @vproduction
    @vproduction 11 років тому

    that exhaust and bov sound good

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld 11 років тому

    Great Video. I have a modded '05 GTO (Monaro). I tried a handheld initially, but I couldn't tune it precisely. I use a lap top with GM software. I can tune it from the passenger seat while it's being driven. WOT is easy to tune for, give it enough fuel & timing to keep the A/F happy. It's the mid range where the car spends most of it's life that's important. You where wise to include a higher flow cat converter. It can be a huge bottle neck.

  • @usdms13
    @usdms13 11 років тому

    7:08 best part of any MCM

  • @hitechmufflers
    @hitechmufflers 11 років тому +1

    By the time the exhaust gasses have reached the Y-Pipe, they have cooled sufficiently to not need such a large diameter pipe. This helps to clear the exhaust quicker and increases low-down torque.

  • @PanditaP
    @PanditaP 12 років тому

    wow that flash thingy is sick.

  • @mycatsgotfleas
    @mycatsgotfleas 12 років тому

    Quality video guys. Well done.

  • @martinoreilly3931
    @martinoreilly3931 7 років тому

    nice comeback moog

  • @bamboo274
    @bamboo274 11 років тому

    I love it!! Such a sick forester!

  • @danvmp706
    @danvmp706 8 років тому

    Marty's right at the start hahaha. Some of the best ground clearance in its class, but nothing wrong with getting more power out of it ;)

  • @ralphvasquez926
    @ralphvasquez926 10 років тому

    U guys do a good job working on cars

  • @Tbone16ty5
    @Tbone16ty5 11 років тому

    Marty's face at 13:00 after the ecu flash was adorable

  • @alexgeorge699
    @alexgeorge699 10 років тому

    Feel free to look at any magazine article on the Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ. The engine is a 2.0 liter Subaru boxer four-cylinder with Toyota's direct and port injection. The chassis and platform are also all new and made by Subaru.

  • @raurimckenna
    @raurimckenna 12 років тому

    boys this was awsome. u just got your self another subscription

  • @GrainedCoffee
    @GrainedCoffee 11 років тому

    Ok! Thanks for the answer.

  • @iainriordon550
    @iainriordon550 9 років тому

    You guys have made me like foresters I used to think they were just for soccer moms and didn't know you could mod them

  • @finno_0708
    @finno_0708 6 років тому

    "The ECU may have had a curse placed on it by a Nissan owner" haha Moog. Legend.

  • @superhacker101
    @superhacker101 11 років тому

    sounds actually good

  • @Mooria
    @Mooria 12 років тому

    best episode ever iv seen it so many times :)

  • @stubbk3
    @stubbk3 5 років тому

    Thread revival . This is making me want one as a daily .

  • @bigricci777
    @bigricci777 9 років тому

    These guys are GREAT!

  • @yourscary123
    @yourscary123 11 років тому

    the forester i reckon is the coolest looking car on the channel just what MCM has done to it.

  • @otownhardcore
    @otownhardcore 7 років тому

    It sounds really good! First subie i've ever said that about

  • @Blake69ington
    @Blake69ington 12 років тому

    MCM best thing im subscribed to on youtube

  • @mrdotaburgeryt3574
    @mrdotaburgeryt3574 11 років тому

    amazing sound!

  • @Bush2beach_4x4
    @Bush2beach_4x4 4 роки тому

    Hey guys, love the show and this foz , what ever happened to it? Looked so clean! 👌

  • @lpmorgan90
    @lpmorgan90 11 років тому

    it creates a higher back pressure thus allowing more of a push from the exhuast maniold thus pushing harder through the turbo!

  • @gav240z
    @gav240z 5 років тому

    Driving around Marrickville, haha going through the Marrickville markets.

  • @Marticus518
    @Marticus518 11 років тому

    damn that thing pulled nice! Looks maaaaad too!

  • @AngelPrimerSector
    @AngelPrimerSector 10 років тому

    i really love that forester

  • @terrancebarrett727
    @terrancebarrett727 6 років тому

    Gaaaawww! That forester is beautiful as hell!

  • @evilhacks1
    @evilhacks1 8 років тому

    The same could be said for your CAI video as well, need to reflash the ECU. Interesting how the AWD system is engaged. I though it was in FW by default.

  • @TwistedTweediez
    @TwistedTweediez 11 років тому

    sounds awesome moog !

  • @bozinyia
    @bozinyia 12 років тому

    Laughlin from Chip Torque is a Legend!

  • @mwilesbass
    @mwilesbass 7 років тому

    I envy the 5 speed transmission. I have a 2010 XT and they stopped offering the manual XT after 2008 here in the US.

  • @KEN77.
    @KEN77. 8 років тому

    that is a fantastic sound