Subaru Legacy BP5/BL5

[DeaconFrost]

Pics:
JDM spec.B aluminium front lower arms:

Subaru Legacy 'Applied Model' Code Guide (http://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=27546):
1: Platform
B - Legacy/Outback

2: Chassis
L - 4th Generation Sedan
P - 4th Generation Wagon

3: Powertrain
5 - 2.0L AWD
9 - 2.5L AWD

4: MY/Type
A - US: 2005 JDM/EDM: 2003, 2004
B - US: 2006 JDM/EDM: 2005
C - US: 2007 JDM/EDM: 2006
D - US: 2008 JDM/EDM: 2007
E - US: 2009 JDM/EDM: 2008
F - JDM/EDM: 2009

5: Destination
4 - RHD 4 Door (Sedan) from FHI
5 - RHD 5 Door (Wagon) from FHI
K - RHD “General Market”
L - LHD “General Market”
Y - LHD for US/Canada/Taiwan from SIA

6: Grade
2 - Japan: 2.0i Casual Edition
4 - Japan: 2.0i
7 - Japan: 2.0R Wagon
8 - US: 2.5GT Limited EDM: 2.0R-C
9 - US: Outback 2.5XT Limited Japan: 2.0R Sedan EDM: 2.0R
A - US: Outback 2.5XT
B - Japan: 2.0GT Sedan EDM: 2.0GT / 2.0TD
C - US: 2.5GT Limited Japan: 2.0GT spec.B Sedan EDM: 2.0GT-X
D - US: Outback 2.5XT Limited
E - US: 2.5GT Japan: 2.0GT Custom edition EDM: 2.0GT
F - US: 2.5GT spec.B Japan: 2.0GT Wagon EDM: 2.0GT spec.B
G - Japan: 2.0GT spec.B Wagon
H - US: 2.5i EDM: 2.0i / 2.5i
J - US: 2.5i Base EDM: 2.5i
K - US: 2.5i Limited
L - US: 3.0R Limited Japan: 3.0R Ivory Leather Sedan EDM: 3.0R
M - Japan: 3.0R Sedan EDM: 3.0R-A / 3.0R spec.B
N - US: 3.0R Japan: 3.0R Ivory Leather Wagon EDM: 3.0R / 3.0R-C
P - US: Outback 2.5 Base Japan: 3.0R Wagon EDM: 3.0R-A
R - Japan: Outback 2.5i EDM: Outback 2.0TD
S - US: Outback 2.5i Japan: Outback 2.5i Ivory Leather EDM: Outback 2.5i
T - US: Outback 2.5i Limited EDM: Outback 2.5i-C
U - US: Outback 3.0R EDM: Outback 3.0R
V - US: Outback 3.0R Limited Japan: Outback 3.0R EDM: Outback 3.0R / Outback 3.0R-C
W - US: Outback 3.0R Lim-LLBean Japan: Outback 3.0R Ivory Leather EDM: Outback 3.0R / Outback 3.0R-A
X - US: Outback 3.0R LLBean Japan: 3.0R ADA Wagon
Y - Japan: 3.0R ADA Ivory Leather Wagon

7: Drivetrain
9 - SOHC NA CVT
A - DOHC NA 5MT (1st and 2nd gen) / 6MT (5th gen)
C - DOHC NA CVT
D - DOHC Turbo 5MT
E - DOHC NA 4EAT AWD
F - DOHC NA 5MT Dual Range
G - SOHC NA 5MT
H - DOHC Turbo 6MT
J - SOHC NA 5MT
K - SOHC NA 5MT Dual Range
P - DOHC Turbo 4EAT VDC
R - SOHC NA 4EAT VDC
S - DOHC NA 4EAT-Sportshift
T - DOHC Turbo 4EAT-Sportshift VDC
L - SOHC NA 4EAT-Sportshift
M - DOHC NA 5MT
N - DOHC NA 6MT
S - DOHC NA 4EAT-Sportshift
U - DOHC NA 5EAT-Sportshift
V - DOHC Turbo 5EAT-Sportshift
W - DOHC NA 5MT Dual Range
X - DOHC Turbo 6MT
Y - DOHC CDI 5MT

Fuel Consumption:
Fuel brand: Shell FuelSave 95
Car: 2.5 GT MI spec
Fill up: with 70km worth of fuel left
Refill: with 70km worth of fuel left
SI Drive mode: Sport
Distance travelled: 435.6km
Fuel quantity: 51.45 litre
L/100km: 11.81 (50% urban, 50% highway)

Fuel brand: Caltex Premium 95 with Techron
Car: 2.5 GT MI spec
Fill up: with 70km worth of fuel left
Refill: with 60km worth of fuel left
SI Drive mode: Sport
Distance travelled: 431.7km
Fuel quantity: 52.17 litre
L/100km: 12.08 (60% urban, 40% highway)

Fuel Requirement:
MI Spec: RON 95
JDM Spec: RON 97

Wheel Fitment:
17 x 7, offset +55 - MI 2.5 GT stock wheel
17 x 9, offset +30 - poked front & rear, rubbed at the rear
17 x 7.5, offset +42 - flush at front, doesn't rub
18 x 7, offset +53 - JDM spec.B stock wheel

Maintenance:
Timing belt kit: Subaru OEM vs. Gates with Japan-made water pump: RM2k+ diff between them.
Normal maintenance: +-RM300 every 5k km
Gearbox + F/R differential oils: +-RM500 every 25K km
Power steering pump: New Subaru OEM RM2k+, chop shop RM1.8k (AE)

Known Problem:
1. Power steering feels heavier during parking

Manuals:
Search Results for “Subaru Legacy” – Just Give Me The Damn Manual

Information contributed by:
Dayline668, DeaconFrost

 

[Dayline668]

1)BP5 is 2.0, BP9 is 2.5 no matter legacy or outback. Outback has higher ground clearance for off-roading.

2)No, spec-b means bilstein suspension, lower n sportier with added accessories.

3)EJ25D no turbo only put out 165ps. JDM EJ20X/Y with 265bhp A/T, 280bhp M/T.

Get a JDM spec-b u get more then a normal GT model.

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

Hi Subaru otais,

Just would like to know:

1. Excluding the S402s, are there JDM Legacy codenamed BP9? Or is the code only meant for JDM Outbacks (higher ground clearance than BP5 Legacy/less sportier)?
2. Is there an Outback spec.B?
3. Does the EJ25D make 250ps, while the EJ20X/EJ20Y on BP5/BL5 make 265ps?

I'm also looking for a 2nd hand 2004 Legacy BP5 Luxury or spec.B, preferably black. If you guys know any unit for sale, kindly PM. Thanks.

so far none up for sale i saw...but a few on road...

 

[DeaconFrost]

1)BP5 is 2.0, BP9 is 2.5 no matter legacy or outback. Outback has higher ground clearance for off-roading.

2)No, spec-b means bilstein suspension, lower n sportier with added accessories.

3)EJ25D no turbo only put out 165ps. JDM EJ20X/Y with 265bhp A/T, 280bhp M/T.

Get a JDM spec-b u get more then a normal GT model.

Thank you brother.

Is there a spec.B with sunroof?

 

[Jac83]

U can try to have a look at this, http://www.mudah.my/Subaru+Legacy+B4+2+0GT-23950662.htm

JDM Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT but location at Kch, Swk.

 

[DeaconFrost]

U can try to have a look at this, http://www.mudah.my/Subaru+Legacy+B4+2+0GT-23950662.htm

JDM Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT but location at Kch, Swk.

Thanks bro, saw the ad but I don't think that's a spec.B right?

Not sure if that is a McIntosh player installed in the car.

 

[Dayline668]

Thank you brother.

Is there a spec.B with sunroof?

Yes.. mine with moonroof.

Thanks bro, saw the ad but I don't think that's a spec.B right?

Not sure if that is a McIntosh player installed in the car.

Mc system is option when u purchase new car so is not specific on spec-b only, mine normal 6cd player. Spec-b original came with 18'' rim, front rear aluminum lower arm, aluminum padel, bilstein suspension with stiffer spring.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Yes.. mine with moonroof.


Mc system is option when u purchase new car so is not specific on spec-b only, mine normal 6cd player. Spec-b original came with 18'' rim, front rear aluminum lower arm, aluminum padel, bilstein suspension with stiffer spring.

Thank you brother very useful information there.

Can I say the easiest way to know whether a car is a spec.B is whether it has aluminium pedals & Bilstein suspension?

Should I look for any special codes on the VIN?

 

[Dayline668]

Bilstein suspension can be install, but aluminum lower arm is the most expensive part, so should confirm a spec-b by that. Double check the "Applied model" online then u can confirm its a spec-b, Mine was BP5A5GV, diff year have diff no, BP5 ''A-E'' A=2003 till E=07/08, ''5GV'' is spec.

This is the full set aluminum arm only on spec-b.
http://shop.bostonmotorsports.com/assets/images/subaru/suspension/20202ag162.jpg

 

[DeaconFrost]

I found out there is actually a EJ25D turbo. The cover and intercooler is similar to S402 engine.

The engine is fitted into 2008+ BP9 2.5GT Legacy (Outback code start with a UA: UA-BP9). Comes with SI-Drive:

Used Subaru Legacy Car for Sale in Singapore, Adam Cars - sgCarMart

Similar to USDM model:

Subaru 2008 Legacy Research Page: 2.5i, SE, GT Limited, spec.B turbo, 3.0R sedans

 

[Dayline668]

2.0 diesel turbo not 2.5. No SI-drive only E-4AT n manual 5sp for diesel. That SG car is petrol.

 

[DeaconFrost]

2.0 diesel turbo not 2.5. No SI-drive only E-4AT n manual 5sp for diesel. That SG car is petrol.

This car is BP9 with EJ25D petrol turbo:
http://www.mudah.my/Subaru+Legacy+2+5+GT+A+SUNROOF+TIP+TOP+09+-24695077.htm

 

[Dayline668]

This car is BP9 with EJ25D petrol turbo:
http://www.mudah.my/Subaru+Legacy+2+5+GT+A+SUNROOF+TIP+TOP+09+-24695077.htm

Petrol not diesel bro... U realize ''D'' mean diesel. This is MI spec legacy, mean local import EDM AUS spec legacy. Yes 2.5 GT is turbo, engine code EJ255.

As i say check the VIN plate, can tell u all that is to know.

Subaru Legacy (fourth generation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[DeaconFrost]

Petrol not diesel bro... This is MI spec legacy, mean local import EDM AUS spec legacy.

Since it's AU spec, I guess it takes RON 95 unlike the JDM? Cos in AU I fill up RON 91 only hahaha

 

[Dayline668]

Since it's AU spec, I guess it takes RON 95 unlike the JDM? Cos in AU I fill up RON 91 only hahaha

Yes...

 

[DeaconFrost]

Petrol not diesel bro... U realize ''D'' mean diesel. This is MI spec legacy, mean local import EDM AUS spec legacy. Yes 2.5 GT is turbo, engine code EJ255.

As i say check the VIN plate, can tell u all that is to know.

Subaru Legacy (fourth generation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You mean the 'D' in EJ25D means diesel?

Mind to share the source?

From what I read Subaru diesel engines are coded EE.

 

[Dayline668]

Sorry for the wrong info, i got mix up with the engine code, that's y i thought u talking about diesel from the start.. haha.. ''D'' is for 1st generation subaru engine, after 2000 they only use it on 3.0 up engine.

Now i understand what u asking in the 1st thread... JDM make more power.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Sorry for the wrong info, i got mix up with the engine code, that's y i thought u talking about diesel from the start.. haha.. ''D'' is for 1st generation subaru engine, after 2000 they only use it on 3.0 up engine.

Now i understand what u asking in the 1st thread... JDM make more power.

Seems like very few selling nowadays brother... masa tak nak ada, masa nak tak ada...

 

[Dayline668]

Haha... If u keen just be patient bro... I'll inform u if our group letting go...

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

Haha... If u keen just be patient bro... I'll inform u if our group letting go...

inform me too for fozzy SF5 if anyone thinking to let go but not urgent...casually looking one if fits the budget