New Member Legacy GTB

[dantheman9902]

Hey there,
Just joined this forum. Also just picked up my first JDM car through William @ JDMConnection. A 1999 Legacy GTB BH5. 5 speed of course. I've only had it for a day and it's amazing. Being my first RHD, manual, boosted car, it's quite the upgrade from my 2003 Civic.
It's a lot of fun to drive, although I have noticed something off. When I put my foot down, in any gear, as the revs get up there the car jerks/stutters a little bit. I don't know what happens after though because I take my foot off when that happens lol. Any ideas as to what it could be?

[jdmvip]

Welcome Dan, BH5 is looking good I used to have one too! I actually have a BP5 I am picking up soon too. https://forums.jdmvip.com/threads/90...h-EJ20X-Engine!

I would check your coilpacks and plugs for the stuttering. Also give the plastic bits in the engine bay a misting water spray after the engine is up to temp (look for intake/boost leaks).

[dantheman9902]

Thanks, I'll make sure to check for that. I'll probably change the spark plugs the same time I do the timing belt.
I also noticed that it jolts very slightly when idling (clutch out in neutral).

[rhdgc8]

Welcome to jdmvip! Nice looking Subaru.

[dantheman9902]

Just did my timing belt and spark plugs. NGK BKR6EIX gapped to 0.028. I’m going to assume that the spark plugs are what fixed the stuttering.

[jdmvip]

Nice glad to hear it is fixed did the old sparks look bad?. These Legacy's have a nice feel to them. Really loving my Spec B.

[dantheman9902]

The old spark plugs seemed fine. I might upload some pics later.
I have to agree with that, the car is so much fun to drive now that I can go WOT.