2005 SUBARU FORESTER

For Sale: 597hp 2005 Subaru Forester XT

Devon, UK | £25,000 | MOT: July 2026

Mileage on chassis 180K

Mileage on engine 1,500

Agreed Insurance Valuation at £25,000

Highlights

Engine & Powertrain

Fully forged 2.35L stroker (closed deck EJ25 with nitrided crank, Mahle pistons, Manley rods)

Precision 5530 turbo | GFB external wastegate | Custom wastegate plumb back

Killer B hardware throughout: Holy Header, sump, AOS, coolant & oil systems

RCM & Radium fueling: 1000cc injectors, surge tank, twin pump hanger

V-mount radiator/intercooler setup | Process West intake manifold

Link G4+ ECU with closed-loop wideband | Toucan touchscreen controller

Hayward & Scott 3" turbo-back exhaust with Afterburner Raptor backbox (5” tip)

Drivetrain

Full 2004 JDM STi driveline: DCCD 6-speed gearbox (rebuilt with carbon synchros), R180 rear diff

MAP DCCD controller | Exedy twin-plate clutch | STi control arms & subframes

Prodrive 15:1 STi steering rack | Fuji Racing rear subframe lockdown kit

Suspension, Brakes & Handling

BC Racing BR coilovers | 22mm Whiteline ARBs | Superpro bushes | Kein Fab chassis bracing

Fuji Racing 6-pot callipers billet front & 6-pot rears | Braided lines

18” Enkei RS05RR wheels (Fast Road Tyres) + 18” Speedline Turinis (Winter)

All wheel bearings replaced in 2020

Exterior

JDM Aero kit | Crossports Crossfire bumper/grille/headlight combo

Carbon accents: wings, scoop, fog surrounds, bonnet vents, spoilers

Full professional respray (2019) in original silver

Sunroof replaced in 2019 | Underside fully rustproofed & sealed

Lazer Elite 18 Light Bar | Custom BragginLightz headlights | RGB underglow

Interior

Corbeau RRB seats w/ lumbar support

Custom gauge cluster (Boost, Oil Press, Temp, Fuel Pressure, Voltage)

Darkmatter-X DM1 Shifter | Control Customs steering wheel

Kenwood double DIN DAB system + JBL upgraded speakers

Reversing camera with LCD mirror | Dashcam system | LED footwell lighting

22B carbon Fibre handbrake handle, We Are Likewise Gear Knob

Fully Rebuilt & Ready to Go

Engine rebuilt by Enginetuner (2024) – still in break-in (~1,000 miles)

Turbo freshly rebuilt (2025) – by Enginetuner

Gearbox rebuilt (2021) with carbon synchros

MOT valid until July 2026

Full receipts and documentation from the build are available

Minor Niggles (Full Transparency)

The passenger window motor is intermittent, but I have a replacement motor ready.

Scuffs/chips on the front bumper from road use

Light scratches on the driver's window

Final Thoughts

Most buyers wouldn’t expect to see a track-capable Subaru disguised in a practical Forester body — but that’s exactly the appeal. It has the driveline of a JDM STi, a stronger and more advanced engine, and chassis upgrades that genuinely outperform STi’s.

This is your chance to own something rare, practical, and properly quick — with the receipts and reputation to back it up.

Interested? Let’s Talk

Serious enquiries only please.Happy to send the full 200+ item spec list, more photos, or chat more about the car's build story if you're a genuine buyer.

See the car's journey: @Rumble_Box on Instagram

Message me directly to arrange a viewing or get more info.

TL;DR

A built-from-the-block-up, 235 forged and balanced Forester XT sleeper. Zero short-cuts, fully documented. Reliable, unique, fast, Euro track trip monster — ready to be enjoyed.