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Member ID: bdimen

Location: Allentown, PA

Vehicle Info

1989 Subaru XT

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • K&N Intake 

Ratings

    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jan 02, 2003

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Brad’s Subaru XT
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My XT6 is mostly stock except for a K&N air filter and free flow exhaust. I added a hood scoop from an XT Turbo for more cool air under the hood. I also removed the restrictive intake silencer. These mods have greatly improved power and torque in the upper RPM range. Tires are Firestone Firehawks, 215/60, one size wider than stock. The car is alot of fun to drive, with good torque, a sweet sounding engine (helped by free flow exhaust), and a smooth shifting 5-speed manual. The suspension is firm but not harsh and handling is enhanced by full time all-wheel drive. At highway speeds the suspension actually lowers the ride height for better aerodynamics which in turn returns better fuel mileage. The car still has the original computer controlled suspension and it still works perfectly. The reason I note this is for those of you not familiar with these cars is that the suspension, while very sophisticated, can be problematic and very expensive to replace. Many XT6's have been converted to regular coil-over shocks. I believe that less than 20,000 XT6's were produced from 1989-1991, if anyone knows exact numbers please e-mail me, so the rarity of XT6's ensures the you won't see one very often..My home page: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~bdimen/ bdimen@hotmail.com

bdimen's 1989 Subaru XT


bdimen's 1989 Subaru XT


bdimen's 1989 Subaru XT

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bigbobchamp  

Posted by: bigbobchamp

05/10/2009 02:27AM

Hey nice Subie!! You should check out MySubie.com. It's a new Subaru social network w/ tools to help enthusiasts find parts, reviews, mods, pics, events, and more. Let me know what you think.

Subbieatkiwiland  

Posted by: Subbieatkiwiland

04/29/2006 03:26AM

Hey nice XT6 u got there. i was wondering wat u had 2 do and wat problems came up when u converted it 2 a 5spd manual and wat gearbox did u use was it an fulltime 4wd or 4wd on demand gearbox.im thinking of converting mine over 2 manual. thanx

tellison699  

Posted by: tellison699

11/30/2005 06:02PM

Sweet Car. Those XT6's r hard to come by over here in my neck of the woods.

89xtdriver  

Posted by: 89xtdriver

12/31/2004 01:55AM

i need a headlight for my 89 subaru xt some one out there help me email me at illegatwizzler@gmail.com

Love1stgen  

Posted by: Love1stgen

03/03/2004 01:53PM

Hey...I would like to know if and where a can by coilovers for my xt turbo awd! I know mine is starting to fail...and i really would rather have springs or coils to replace the the suspension, not to mention if you were to replace the the air suspension that it would be very expesnive! So if anyone knows where i can get something besides air suspesion for my car or if you even have some..please email me! OR if you have a xt turbo that you will part out please email me at fastback14@hotmail.com Thanks

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Member ID: bdimen

Location: Allentown, PA