Twin-Turbo Subaru Legacy: How JDM Can You Go? -- /TUNED 

Delightful!

The world could use more builds like this

This guy is super tasteful, that's everything that is right about JDM, not fart cans

The stance on this one is really weird. Not on the car - On the driver, I mean.

Gives me nostalgia for when I was stationed in Japan. Damn I miss that place. My best friend drove a 97 Legacy Spec-B (The twin turbo that's in this car) and I had my 97 WRX sedan. We had a great time cruising around and "getting accustomed" to local drivers.

Woohooo...I made it into (albeit my voice) a Tuned episode! Great stuff guys, good seeing everyone. -Larry

It's RHD because the (stock placement) Twin Turbo Setup for the BD Legacy won't clear the Brake master cylinder/booster and the steering column. And when you buy a "front clip" from Japan you get it the way it comes all the back to the firewall. Great execution Dave!

How does that guy stand so still?

This is a very cool car. I'm not all that into JDM vehicles, but there sure is something about them that I can't really put my finger on... My friend owns an STI tuned '99 Legacy GT-B station wagon, with all the Pioneer Carrozzeria stereo, tv, gps thingies you could get back in the late nineties. None of it is useable where we live, for example the GPS thinks we're out sailing on the Pacific whenever it tries to track the cars location, but it's damn cool to just have all the JDM stuff in the car. The car is kind of like a living room with 300 hp and AWD.

Come to New Zealand we have Subarus everywhere, Modified legacys sedan/wagons, Foresters everywhere you look :P

Cool car! Definitely something his own. Good stuff. I like how Tuned and also Big Muscle are showcasing interesting and unique cars instead of just "and this week, another 850bhp maniac machine".

let's keep it real...Farrah probably offered him 1000 bucks over kbb for the car. lol

This is literally the biggest jdm sleeper of all time

i actually love this car so much WOW. This is an unbelievable tasteful build.

"let me drive back to my rented japanese estate." drives back to a mansion in the US playing british victory music* lol

I’ve got a twin stage Legacy, and I dream of the day when I have the time and money to give mine this much attention and care.

to all of you saying he is driving on the wrong side of the road…lol he is not actually in japan. he's in the states. looks like southern connecticut

Hey Matt, if you guys are ever in Vancouver, British Columbia, I'd love it if you guys did an episode on my 1996 Skyline R33! Really loving these Tuned videos on JDM cars!

Crazy that these things are rare over there. Here in NZ they are common as mud. In fact most of them have been thrashed into the ground these days. I guess we are pretty lucky here when it comes to JDM stuff, we just get screwed on Euros.

For anyone wondering why the car would be converted to Right Hand Drive, it is because with the EJ20TT the turbos are in the way of the steering column on a Left Hand Drive model.

I love how you are going down the cult following cars. This is all gravy!! You do need to try some turbo Honda's though. You must have a few begging for some air-time. :-)

Having a Twin Turbo Legacy is a novelty, not for legend or performance. Why do I say this? I own a 96 JDM Legacy GT-B TT. The VoD sucks balls when you are at the track. However, I love driving my JDM Legacy. No one expects it and its just fun. I might not build it the same way, but I have mad respect for it.

The amount Subaru love on Tuned this season is off the charts!!!! I highly approve!!! Haha Matt, when I've finally completed whatever Subaru build I wind up doing within the next couple of years, you're more than welcome to take it for a spin. And I'm right in the LA area, so you won't have to fly all the way over to Japan like you had to for this vid (amirite?!).

I finally got to see this car in person today at the Philly Auto Show and I must say, its a shame he didn't sell it to you Matt. It's one hell of a ride!

I feel bad that American's have to wait 25 years before cars can be imported. I can get one of these for under 5k in Canada.

He even converted it to right hand drive? Wow. I can't imagine all the work that went into this ride. Its sweet and probably one of a kind.

When I first saw this in my feed I thought it was a MightCarMods video and I was seeing Marty's new car. xD

Saw this car at an AWD meet in Ocean City, MD this past summer and talked to the owner for a little while. He's a good dude and it's such a complete, one-off, and clean build. It's always cool to see something different for a change. The other shop cars they brought to the meet were all pretty badass as well.

Cool car and kudos to his work done on it but all this just doesn't seem that amazing but that could be just because here in NZ we have 1000s of them tuned and stock and lots of other "different and rare" Japanese tuned cars.

The flying cam added a real nice choreographic effect

Those wheels are sweet!

That exotic eastern melody in the opening was ridiculous.

Did the quad-copter shot approaching the castle make anyone else think of the opening of Super Mario 64? No? Just me? Alright then...

I'm glad I'm seeing another Subaru on TUNED. :D

damn Matt you got old lol. But I like these older modded subaru's you have on the show now. Well duh with my name and picture thumbnail but I like the where the show is going with older used cars modded on a budget. I even like that older rx-7 that you had on the show. More features like this!

Mr Brown's GT is certainly a unique take on the JDM Legacy RS! I like it a lot, even though it is a bit low. His front bumper was the first thing that caught my eye & he's very correct on the car having extremely rare parts. Fun facts: 1. The EJ20H is the twin turbo variant of the WRX EJ20G & is loosely related to the 1996 EJ25D in cylinder head type (hydraulic lifters). 2. The twin turbo setup normally does not work with the USDM cars due to the brake booster being in the way. Converting to single turbo & running the 20H off of the 25D ECU using a piggyback ECU is one way around this limitation. 3. There is also an EJ20R available, which came in the GT-B or the RS-B & pumps out about 280bhp & it is practically a V4 STi EJ20K with twin turbos bolted to a V4 STi transmission. 4. 2nd Gen LGTs are lighter than the current Impreza STis & were lighter than the GD STi by about 300lbs. 5. 2nd Gen Legacies can be outfit with 1st or 2nd Gen Impreza/WRX/STi hardware, although some changes will have to be made. 6. 97-99 LGT EJ25D heads are loosely based on the EJ20K heads, being solid lifters instead of hydraulic. NO EJ25D block can be boosted without being in grave danger. 7. All Phase 1 EJ engines have the same exact camshaft/crankshaft triggers. ALL of them.

1:35 You mean the correct side of the car.

i love the STi but i always wanted a legacy because hardly anyone ever mods them or does anything to them and this guy is living my dream

Would love to see a rotary engine! Maybe get in contact with Rob Dahm? He has a 3 rotor RX7.

Drop dead gorgeous !! Much respect to Dave Brown. That is the result of hard work and passion. A wonderful episode /Drive. Do more of these.

Wow driving on the right side of the road in Japan? Do savage. And I'm really interested in that ford f150 I saw in the background, who imported it into Japan?

I admire this car so much more for what its NOT! Its not trying to be an STi, but its own breed of tuner. Looks like a great street cruiser!

NIIICCEEE, using a Hexacopter(six-fan flyer) gimbal-supported camera, This is awesome for videography.

Tuned went from an 800 horsepower drift Nissan, and a Zero Fu*** given RX-7, to a JDM Subaru. I love the show, but I want to see something awe inspiring and unique.

thats southern connecticut :D

That house made me forget about cars all together.. Quite nice!

If he's in japan like he said...why is he driving on the right side of the track? LOL

wow this car is drop dead gorgeaus and extremely clean not to mention well built

great episode, wouldnt have been my choice for a platform. but i applaud his originality. while i do agree that all the japanses radio and climate control stuff was a waste.. its not my car so its not my place to say.. dont listen to the d-bags on here hating. he did what he wanted with HIS car, and made it unique. for that alone i respect the build.

That twin turbo sounds beautiful.

If you're going to troll us by saying you're in Japan, then don't say you're in the us 2:20

Love Leggies. They're were never weapons but they have always had a place in my heart!!

Only thing I don't like about the car is the lack of a front grille. I know the car needs to breathe but put some mesh in there at least.

I got a 99 gt with 210,000 miles. Been sitting outside in pa for 3 years, parked it because I got a focus st when they came out.. I think it's time to bring it back to life, I hope the years sitting weren't to rough

This car is for sale in ontario canada right now for 11gs.

Love the subaru videos, Im glad im not the only one into these things! These things being leacgy/GC chassis, seems like everyone is into wrs/stis.

Someone please answer this!! How did he use Audi fenders? I wanna know so I can do it to my legacy... I understand the front fender did he cut the rear?

Thumbs up for the most awkward walk down the path at the end when the drone it following. Don't forget to swing your arms when you walk Matt!

the wagons are way better looking

"And atleast its not an LS motor because they i would be half asleep already" Thank you xD I didnt expect someone to finally call out the laziness and boringness of LS swaps, bane of engine swapping, not even trying to work the proper egine from same brand/make especially with RX7's being ripped off their rotaries and lazily swapped LS v8 in it's stead...

TheSmokingTire 2 things. I love the fact that you know that quote from princes bride. 2nd item, i just saw on craigslist that the zero F*cks given rx 7 is for sale. if you buy any car buy that!!

I'm 17 and my first car was a 1993 Subaru automatic tho, sold it and now I'm saving up for manual one :D

I want one so bad, looks like a skyline r32 how I see it.

His shop its absolutely nuts its like a day spa

ファットセサミストリートの第二のエピソードは素晴らしいです！

In NZ you can pick these up for about $2000 US. Twin turbo, full JDM spec. They are sweet cars. Like a wrx, but a bit bigger and more solid feeling.

Eww, hate these subarus. If you live in NZ, you'll understand. You will see hundreds and they are always matte black and thrashed to the days, with their super cheap auto blow-off valves. haha. Thumbs up to the owner for the nice build though

I liked the drone camera work.

What's the weight on this beauty? I have a GD STi, and they look almost identical in overall size, but I'm guessing this Leg might be even lighter than a GD chassis. You could do this with LHD, and a USDM based swap, and get it done with a lot less headaches. I still give this guy a nod for going through the enormous hassle. You and Harris rock.

80s and 90s Japanese cars look really good and slick and even today are technically solid

Yes the American's need to get into the Right side of the car ;'D

They're becoming more popular now which is pretty cool

Can you guys please do something about the tuned Wankel/Rotary engines? :(

You guys need to do a segment on the slc Vw Corrado ASAP! Now that's a car worth featuring. Millions will decently watch.

He said that they were in Japan but he drove on the wrong side of the road and the house look like something in England... Where are they?

After all the times going to I've never seen Dave's legacy lol. Nice car

These things are all over the place here in New Zealand. If you sourced your parts from here, you would have them all within a day. This car would only be worth around 3k here, in this condition. Research what I'm saying!

Saw this car is West Chester, PA today. I knew I have seen it before. Such a meaty stance in person!

Well Matt you better actually go to Japan and see what's going on with Japanese tuners.

The princess bride reference at the end! best movie ever

Unless you've gotten your hands on a Nissan Skyline R32,3 or 4, there's really no point in getting a RHD Japanese car. It's just pointless. There's no need to go *that* JDM. Cool car, but RHD is going a little overboard. I'd still rather get a first gen Impreza, and do a STi swap on that though.

Matt Farah, u r a real car enthusiast! *thumbs up* man!

ugh... his posture

I had a SW 1997 GTB JDM what a car. Now I am driving a SW GT30 2003 JDM and I loved. Legacy is my choice Legacy is my car LEGACY is my passion.

Not to be pedantic, but if they are sequential then they are not twin turbos. Twin turbos = two turbos of same size doing same work

I would love to see this same build done to a wagon for that extra stealth factor, but with a bit more ride height. Awesome build nonetheless.

made an offer on the car llooool

So I have been watching TUNED since day one and I have really started to enjoy the garage builds. Amazing work Dave Brown, I have always wanted a Legacy GT. Keep up the good work DRIVE channel.

I don't want to hate but how are Audi wide fenders JDM?also the silly thing you guys do with the front grill and the painted round horns.... thats not JDM. Here in AUS/NZ that would not be considered JDM but I appreciate the passion and effort. +1

Holy Shit! Has to be the first ever Princess Bride reference on the Drive Channel!!

First time ive heard an american rubbish LS swaps thank god

Dam thats the cleanest subaru legacy i've ever seen!

so its a biturbo

Matt. I watch your show and I always enjoy your perspective on things. I'm an avid fitness nut and regardless of what some people on this comment portion of RU-vid say, Your dope bro, and shrug the haters and belly pokers, there all just jealous. Keep killing it.

needs JDM trunklid.

wicked build. Dedication right there. Most people never see there builds finish

Why the fuck is this guy driving on the right side in japan?

I love this car. It is so subtle and clean. I'm not really a fan of really lowered/cambered subies but it works really well with this legacy.

You film this in Greenwich?

His voice in the studio sounds like Penn from Penn and Teller