Does the Forester XT have the same engine as the WRX?

Does the Forester XT have the same engine as the WRX?

The XT model uses the same Mitsubishi Motors TD04 turbocharger used in the Subaru Impreza WRX. All Forester 2.5 L engines are of the interference engine type. This increased the XT’s power to 230 HP and 235 ft-lbs.

What does XT stand for Subaru?

So the new Subaru Outback “X” T means its all-wheel-drive system has a “go-anywhere” attitude because it was perfected in the snow, dirt, and gravel on the world rally stages.

Is the Subaru 2.0 XT engine reliable?

The engine is very reliable and the cost of ownership is minimal over a 2.5i. You can use 87 octane if you wish (will not get the performance you may desire) and 89 works well too. No reason to go with 91 or 93 unless you want every bit of power out of your engine and you have money to burn.

Is the Subaru Forester XT fast?

The Forester is also capable of being pretty brisk too. Ok, it couldn’t really be described as fast, but it isn’t a sluggish SUV. However, driving it at a quick pace is perplexing because the CVT gearbox is so peculiar. It doesn’t take long to realise the ‘box is best left to its own devices.

Are Subaru turbos reliable?

Overall, the Subaru turbo engines are reliable that can last as long as the vehicle. Many have Subarus with turbo engines that are still running with more than 150,000 miles on it.

Which is better a forester FXT or WRX?

The advantages of doing so are as follows: 2) As much as a 20% increase in durability due to different gear loading over the WRX. 3) Heavy-duty FRONT axles from the FXT set-up. 4) Lighter in weight than the STi 6-speed transmission. 7) Faster boost time than the WRX since the FXT is now 500 rpm higher in all gears.

Is the 04 XT the same as the 04 STI?

04 xt has the exact same motor as an sti, all you need is a vf39 turbo, sti intercooler and a sti ecu and you’re good to go. 04 xt has the exact same motor as an sti, all you need is a vf39 turbo, sti intercooler and a sti ecu and you’re good to go.

What kind of engine does a 2004 Subaru XT have?

04 xt motor is an ej257, same as the sti, but with a smaller td04 turbo and intercooler. xt’s changed to ej255 in 06. Click to expand…

What kind of engine do I need for a 2004 Subaru Forester?

Any EJ25 engine will fit for sure. Your 04 has a EJ255 block and “EJ257” B25 “sti heads” so… depends what you need done or what you want. I just did a swap in my 04 FXT this summer. I went for a 08 EJ255 because it was cheap and close. I didnt know exactly what was wrong with my motor so I just swapped the whole thing.