This Brian Crower valve lock is an exact-part-number engine component with verified coverage that includes the 2005-2006 Subaru Outback XT application listed below. Match manufacturer part number BC2960, the complete vehicle application, engine family and generation, dimensions, companion components, and every manufacturer note before ordering.
Key Features
- Exact Brian Crower manufacturer part number for reliable identification
- Purpose-built valve lock configuration
- Engine family, generation, dimensions, and companion components remain part-number specific
- Clearances, fasteners, lubrication, valve timing, and tuning requirements must be established for the complete engine build
Fitment
| Years | Make | Model | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Subaru | Outback | XT |
| 2005-2009 | Subaru | Outback | XT Limited |
| 2015-2017 | Subaru | WRX STI | Base |
| 2015 | Subaru | WRX STI | Launch Edition |
| 2015-2017 | Subaru | WRX STI | Limited |
| 2016 | Subaru | WRX STI | Series.HyperBlue |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-2X | Aero |
| 2004-2006 | Subaru | Baja | Turbo |
| 2008 | Subaru | Forester | Sports 2.5 XT |
| 2004-2005 | Subaru | Forester | XT |
| 2009 | Subaru | Forester | XT |
| 2006-2010 | Subaru | Forester | XT Limited |
| 2005 | Subaru | Forester | XT Premium |
| 2010-2013 | Subaru | Forester | XT Premium |
| 2010 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI Special Edition |
| 2006-2007 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX TR |
| 2010-2012 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5GT |
| 2005-2006 | Subaru | Legacy | GT |
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy | GT Limited |
| 2007-2009 | Subaru | Legacy | GT Limited |
| 2006-2009 | Subaru | Legacy | GT spec.B |
| 2011-2013 | Subaru | Forester | XT Touring |
| 2002-2007 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX |
| 2006-2007 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX Limited |
| 2004-2014 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI |
| 2007 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI Limited |
| 2011-2014 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX STI Limited |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Brian Crower |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | BC2960 |
| Product Type | Valve Locks |
| Fitment Type | Vehicle specific, verify the complete engine application |
What's Included
One new Brian Crower valve lock identified by manufacturer part number BC2960. Supporting engine components are included only when expressly stated for this exact part number.
About Brian Crower
Brian Crower develops camshafts, connecting rods, crankshafts, valvetrain components, gaskets, and related engine internals for performance applications. Selection and assembly remain exact-engine, exact-dimension, and exact-part-number specific.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Brian Crower part fit my 2005-2006 Subaru Outback XT?
That application is listed, but confirm the exact part number, engine family and generation, production split, dimensions, required companion parts, and every Brian Crower application note before ordering.
What should be measured before installation?
Confirm every applicable journal, bore, stem, seat, spring, retainer, piston-to-valve, bearing, fastener, and running clearance against the current Brian Crower instructions and the engine builder's specifications before final assembly.
Are all supporting parts included?
Only components expressly listed for this exact manufacturer part number are included. Bearings, pistons, rings, springs, retainers, locks, guides, seals, gaskets, fasteners, fluids, tools, and tuning may be separate.
Installation Instructions
Follow the current Brian Crower instructions, engine builder specifications, and factory service information for this exact part number. Work in a clean environment, inspect and measure all mating components, verify required clearances, use the specified lubricants and fasteners, set valve timing and torque values correctly, rotate the assembly by hand, establish oil pressure before startup, and complete professional calibration when required. Professional engine assembly is strongly recommended.
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