andrew_k

Excellent, it lives one!

Sparco seat for $100 in the bargains thread if you need a driver's throne for this?

GD crossmember sitting in my shed until we move. House is for sale, if it sells i'll pm you to say get a move on.

 

Actually I'm coming through Ballarat on my way to Timboon on saturday. PM me your address if you want it dropped off.

This thread isn't locked and it's March. PORNBOMB

I had no problem fitting GC8 sti control arms to it. I have those for sale too, $150 negotiable. I took your advice and went FE550 quick rack in 05+ crossmember while my toaster is in pieces

I've got an 03 GD front crossmember you can have for free. It's going in a metal bin otherwise. Direct fit to GC8 rack etc. PM or email or something if you want it, I'm not here much.

Ditch the tf035 turbo asap. Td04 off any newer stubby should be $150 or less all day every day and is the biggest you'll get away with on stock ECU. 11-12psi is maximum Boost before fuel cut. Stock intercooler is also tiny. Again 02-07 Wrx item $150 or less Inc bov and plumbing.

When changing the turbo, your plastic intake manifold will be VERY brittle due to age. If you crack it it's manifold off to replace with an aftermarket silicon job. Brakes and fuel pump are the most undersized items on SF Forester. Fuel pump will run out at 4.5k rpm with td04+3” exhaust. Liberty gen 4 is biggest brakes you'll fit under your stock wheels. Injectors will be 440cc sidefeed, no need to upgrade until you've got aftermarket engine management and bigger everything else.
22mm rear sway bar and a rear strut bar are best ROI handling upgrade outside of tyres and suspension. Huge improvement in body roll.