BHP+33 hp (19%)
Standard
177 hp
Tuned
210 hp
Torque+38 Nm (16%)
Standard
245 Nm
Tuned
283 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumSubaru Forester 2.0 XT 177hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Subaru Forester 2.0 XT 177hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this -> 2008 petrol engine from 177 BHP to 210 BHP and from 245 Nm to 283 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Subaru Forester can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 3rdof 8 Subaru Forester engines by power gain
- 52%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 20%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Subaru Forester 2.0 XT 177hp is a 2.0L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 177 BHP and 245 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 210 BHP and 283 Nm — a gain of around 33 BHP (19%) and 38 Nm (16%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.. Unusually high gain for NA engine: treat as an estimate and verify against the exact engine variant.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
!Unusually high gain for NA engine: treat as an estimate and verify against the exact engine variant.