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Need advice: upgrading my Subaru Outback

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~Gotama~
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I've owned a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback for a few months now and I'm interested in tinkering around with it and making some performance upgrades. Right now it has really sluggish acceleration (0-60 in 13 seconds) and a top speed around 120 mph, but corners really well. Where would be a sensible, financially sensitive place to start to get a bit more vvvrrrooom out of it? I think I'd like to improve the acceleration most of all, if that's possible. I drive off road almost as often as on road, and I have no interest in cosmetic changes. I also don't know a whole lot about cars so bear with me if I ask stupid questions.
Feb 20 2013 10:22AM
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FreeskiThe603
Posts: 861 - Karma: 1,409
Step 1) sell car

Step 2) use money to buy better car
Feb 20 2013 10:33AM
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stupendous-man
Posts: 8637 - Karma: 13,293
Put flames on it. everyone knows flames make your car 10x faster
Feb 20 2013 10:34AM
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GayWolf420
Posts: 37512 - Karma: 121,355
Put an Obama and PETA sticker on the back so you can attract all the butches.
Feb 20 2013 10:45AM
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~Gotama~
Posts: 821 - Karma: 3,160
I want to upgrade THIS car, not buy a more expensive one. I've already put my favorite bumper stickers on it, so I am fully committed.
Feb 20 2013 10:48AM
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Snowcase
Posts: 11456 - Karma: 634
I had the same outback for a few years. Things I would recommend are:

- Get a tune up.
- Don't even bother trying to get more power. The cost is way more than it's worth.
- Put your money into things that will make it a better car. New tires, new brakes, new struts, fix all the scratches and dents, clean the interior (and keep it clean), put some big lights on a lightbar if you're into that kind of thing, upgrade the speakers and stereo, the list goes on and on.
Feb 20 2013 11:03AM
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El_Barto.
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Dont forget the "Make Local Habit" sticker either. Nothing says buy local like a jap car
Feb 20 2013 11:14AM
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grown-ninja
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Should give you at least  79-125 more horse at the wheels. 

Turbo?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-SOUND-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-PIPE-WHISTLE-FAKE-BLOW-OFF-bov-SIMULATER-UNIVERSAL-/380536591709?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5899bf955d&vxp=mtr

Exhaust?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-INCH-UNIVERSAL-EXHAUST-MUFFLER-FIREBALL-2-/220595324071?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item335c8184a7&vxp=mtr
Feb 20 2013 1:48PM
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CandyNipples.
Posts: 340 - Karma: 51
stance it
huge spoiler

your best options
Feb 20 2013 2:59PM
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Wall_Nut
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Throw in a Cold Air Intake, basic computer chip upgrade, new throttle body, new spark plugs/wires, have engine sea foamed through vacuum lines, sea foam oil ~500mi before changing it, and maybe new exhaust if you wanted to go all out (not worth the $$$, imo). Upgrading the motor mounts may also help, as vibrations in old mounts may cause power loss.
Feb 20 2013 3:08PM
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