Can you turbocharge a Subaru Legacy?
Subaru of America announced at the Chicago Auto Show ® in February that the turbo is back for the seventh-generation Legacy in model year 2020 – and it’s better than ever. Standard in both the Legacy Limited XT and Touring XT trim levels is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER with 260 hp at 5,600 rpm.
How do I get more horsepower out of my Subaru Legacy?
How to Make a Subaru Legacy Faster
- Install a more free-flowing exhaust.
- Use a Cobb Tuning AccessPort to reprogram the engine’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with more aggressive curves for the fuel and spark delivery of the motor.
Can you twin turbo a Subaru?
No. The turbochargers would have different exhaust backpressure and boost capabilities. The best ‘twin’ method on a Subaru is serial sequential, but again…
When did the Subaru Legacy come out in the US?
Production in the United States lasted through 2004. At its introduction in 1999, it won the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference Car of the Year award in Japan. All models were equipped with standard, symmetrical all wheel drive.
When did the Subaru Legacy E-Tune 2 come out?
The GT-B is a further enhanced version of the GT Legacy Wagon, the “B” in the name referring to the Bilstein struts that the car was equipped with. The E-Tune II was introduced in 2001 as a 2002 model.
What’s the maximum torque of a Subaru Legacy?
The primary turbo delivers boost in the low rpm and load ranges to deliver 278 N⋅m (205 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm, while the secondary turbo joins in above 4000–4500 rpm. With both turbos boosting, a 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) torque peak arrives at 4800 rpm and maximum power (190 kW (255 hp)) is seen at 6000 rpm.
How is boost pressure controlled in a Subaru Legacy?
During the primary turbo stage, boost pressure is controlled by a conventional arrangement of an ECU-controlled duty-cycle solenoid and an internal wastegate . The secondary turbo remains inoperative during this stage, as a separate exhaust control valve (situated on the right side of the engine) remains closed.