800+HP Subaru GC8 Impreza BEATS EVO on the Street! (BADDEST GC8 in the USA?!)

[@ItsLoups]

Thank you guys so much for having me on the channel! It was a freaking blast! Much love!

[@slowcrawler2695]

Congratulations Loups. You built a freaking monster bro. 🎉

[@BLCKBEARDJT]

Bro I told you the rig was gonna get the light is deserved bad ass build!

[@ItsLoups]

@@slowcrawler2695 thank you man. 6 years of learning with this car and counting! Been a long journey with this thing. Proud to have built this thing from the ground up in my garage mainly. I really appreciate it!

[@ItsLoups]

@@BLCKBEARDJT thank you bro!! I am still in disbelief! I cannot believe my passions have gotten me this far personally. I have grown so much throughout the process. Life is good dude!

[@gioortiz8425]

YOU MADE IT GANG!

[@daturbo4life711]

Wow, one of the best Subie builds I’ve ever seen. This thing is an absolute weapon! 06 STI owner here. Boxer power ftw.

[@Brandon-xj8wp]

The engine only blows up every other race which is pretty good for these sad boxer engines.

[@Sxthvr1]

@@Brandon-xj8wp been running for 3 years so lol wrong

[@sabbath4130ify]

The boy is right on the money about 90's cars. Even though he is younger than myself. I grew up in the 90's with these cars and the lure they had around them back was crazy. I have new cars but driving my galant vr4 is what truly brings a grin from ear to ear

[@css172]

Stunning Scooby! Credit to the owner for doing nearly all the work himself.

[@ItsLoups]

Thanks man! Doing the work on my own made it that much more surreal. This is still the first engine I put together in 2021 and it is still running strong. We will see how it holds up next year haha

[@Red6er]

cool car and build, the owner seems very knowledgeable and cool he did most of this own engine work. Cheers bro

[@ItsLoups]

Cheers man! Thank you!

[@donkyuhbuhts540]

Super clean build. Stock headstuds is crazy

[@jasonrattana125]

I make 634 with stock head bolts on 33 psi

[@ItsLoups]

Thanks man. I am pushing it forsure lmao The ARP CA 625s are holding up for now. Idk how OEM head bolts would handle haha

[@lincolntighe5836]

@@ItsLoupswhat headgasket is in it? If the tune is good it’s hard to lift 625’s when rotated tbh

[@ItsLoups]

@@lincolntighe5836 JE pro seal man. I do not have firelock head gaskets. I am not too hopeful on the block next year. I think I might lift a head or develop knock lol I am up for whatever though. Just sending it!

[@yaffajaff]

He should fit the ARP studs before shit hits the fan And replace the head gaskets whilst he's at it

[@Bloodwolvz]

definitely appreciate the Bunta air freshener haha

[@ItsLoups]

I have had the freshener for about 3-4 years I think?! It was a must haha

[@Bloodwolvz]

@@ItsLoups agreed. sick car man. absolutely love the GC8. there’s a silver one that pops out every now and again when i’m driving to/from work

[@builtvisions]

Dude in the Mitsubishi threw up the deuces and got WALKED!!! There’s nothing more embarrassing in a race than that, lmao. EJ for the W 🎉

[@OrignalRecipe92]

My one bugaboo here is the four points...there's a reason why SCCA requires 5 point minimum for harnesses...if you ever crash in this thing at speed you're gonna slip right underneath that lap belt...the 5th point on your groin will most likely keep you in the seat. This segways into a whole other barrel of fish, but for the most part this is an amazing 2.5 rs build. I hope the owner sees this comment and does some research regarding harnesses and why a 5 point is a hands down, no brainer route to go with.

[@ItsLoups]

You are not wrong. These harnesses have “ASM” technology. It should help the submarining effect, but I am well aware forsure. I am going to be looking more into the safety stuff next year. I am going to put the car down til next year. Been spending too much on this thing. I need a break haha

[@JakobHatcher-j6c]

@@ItsLoups You also need to be wearing a HANS device for a harness to be effective as a seatbelt, or you will break your neck immediately upon crashing. Standard seatbelt is much more effective than a 4 point with no helmet in a crash. Amazing build besides that

[@swift__]

That first hit on full power, Charles face looked like he was standing there staring at Lucifer 🤣🤣🤣 that f’n thing is movinnnnnn🤘🏼🤘🏼💨

[@Prodigy70]

When properly built like this and that classic sound they are awesome

[@jd-it4on]

The gc8,evo,rx7,og gtr,r34 gtr are my all time favorite imports,this gc8 is nasty.

[@adamhouston4299]

Such a beautiful build! Charles is the 🐐 got to meet him and few months back and now he’s a friend of mine! Keep him on the channel

[@nissan2002]

Very neat build, you can tell the owner put alot of thought & time into build👍

[@ItsLoups]

Hours and Hours of personal R&D. I had an image and final outcome for the car. It came out pretty perfect for me!

[@blakeshields7099]

Did anyone else notice it didn’t get a TRC Approved clip😢I hate most all Subarus but man that one was nasty and clean. I bet it’s voted most aggressive 736hp of the year lol

[@builtvisions]

Why hate most all Subarus?

[@ItsLoups]

I was thinking about that after the shoot. I made it on here, that means more to me than anything else! I love all cars man. I am a fan of everything. I almost bought an Evo 9 a few years back. I still want another. I have owned GTis, Golf Rs, STis, and a CTSV. All cars are awesome!

[@ItsLoups]

@@builtvisions I want to say it might be the stereotypes,but I understand 😅

[@blakeshields7099]

@@builtvisions typically undepandable and extremely expensive.

[@builtvisions]

@@blakeshields7099 Have you even owned an EJ or are you just going off of internet memes?

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

1 hp = 1 “dude”

[@ItsLoups]

dude

[@daveyanderson6166]

Underrated comment.

[@daveyanderson6166]

DUDE

[@ItsLoups]

@@daveyanderson6166 no literally. This comment is BASED lol I cannot deny that dude, man, and bro are my main vocabulary lmao I need to stop and work on that 😂

[@daveyanderson6166]

@@ItsLoups Mine too. Homie as well. 🤣

[@djpylloz]

Subaru guy here. This thing is baaaaaaaaad. Also this is technically a GM6.

[@inflameswetrust2194]

True. Gm-coupe, gc-sedan, gf-hatchback

[@joshgellatly7704]

US didn't receive any GC8s right? Just GMs

[@djpylloz]

@@joshgellatly7704 usdm never received gc8's. Just gc6 and I think gc4 for the pre 98 impreza

[@inflameswetrust2194]

@joshgellatly7704 the 8 signifies a turbo car, so no gc8 gm8 or gf8 in the us.

[@joshgellatly7704]

@@inflameswetrust2194 - Not true. NA GC8s exist as Impreza RXs

[@Metalozedex]

these cars can be insanely fast due to their 2600-2700lbs weight

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

He said in the video it's 3200 with a full tank and him in it. A 2 door non-turbo base model impreza is 2600 lbs but built GC's always pass the 3000lbs mark unless you gut it. Version 6 sti's were almost 2800lbs without the driver.

[@ItsLoups]

@@RandomlnternetGuy yep. 3220lbs with me in it. I am sure swapping in the 6 speed, extra piping, bigger turbo, intercooler, etc adds a lot of weight. I also have a steel hood. Trying to shave off some weight going CF hood, trunk and doors but we will see. Regardless, 600+ in anything under 3200lbs is super quick!

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

@@ItsLoupsfrom what I've heard, the roof only shaves off 3 or 4 lbs due to having to add reinforcing. Might wanna skip it for the price of a CB roof lol

[@Willis-de5hx]

It weighs 3200 big difference your thinking of a Honda 🤡

[@longdomedia]

Gc3 impreza is the lightest at just under 2700 lbs, thats the base model i believe so sti running gear would nudge it closer to 2900-3200lbs roughly

[@nissan2002]

Also very honest Subaru owner, admits the weakness of platform 👏

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The boxer engines. Weakness.

[@HeidiFegles]

My 07 wrx 5 speed jdm 4:44 holds 400 wheel hp and 425 ftlbs of torque for awhile now. It’s in a 85rx turbo sedan. 2369 weight with me and passenger. 06 sti motor harness and ecm.

[@HondAcura111]

So your 07 WRX weighs like 2000lbs? Did you cut half of it off? Stock weight 3192...

[@HeidiFegles]

@@HondAcura111 shell is in a 85 rx turbo sedan

[@HondAcura111]

@@HeidiFegles I see. I guess I have no idea what that is. Sounds fun! That's Honda weight!

[@HeidiFegles]

@@HondAcura111 it’s subarus first wrx but before the w. It’s almost just like a Honda Accord 90-92 gen 1 just subaru style. Same concept as Travis pastrana a wagon but mines a sedan I started 11 years ago.

[@HeidiFegles]

@@HondAcura111 and yes i feel like IV thrown away at least 500 lbs of bolts alone that were not used for anything but holding the goods in place. It’s been pretty gutted but I still need to add a cage, my goal was 2800 lbs finished weight maybe less if, we will see but the scale said 2335 with 2 passengers and myself.

[@goofymcadams]

Bro that little thing is a WEAPON!!! Best model shape of WRX!

[@albegt98]

GC8 the best, I had 2, a 1995 and a 1998, the best together with the Lancer Evo on our Swiss mountain roads 👍💪

[@mastercricket7626]

My favorite body style and man , finally, someone who knows how to build a boxer and not detonate under power ... this need to be more mainstream so it can kick the stereotype in the ballz (of how Subaru are unreliable and blow once you mod them) this is what I always invision a badazz awd monster legend to be .. mad props and respect to the owner/builder .. peace and love all, keep it rad, stay safe, and build on.. l8r ..

[@daturbo4life711]

Spot on bud! The whole head gaskets stereotype has gone way to far.

[@builtvisions]

@@daturbo4life711The funny thing is that head gaskets were never even an issue on turbo EJs, lol. Never understood how this meme even started in the first place…

[@daturbo4life711]

@@builtvisions Exactly, it was the EJ25 N/A that was mostly common for head gaskets issues in the earlier model Subarus. I own a 2006 STi for 9 years. Never had a single engine problem with it.

[@inflameswetrust2194]

​@daturbo4life711 during the shift from na ej22's to na ej25's subaru decided to use a composite headmaster instead of a MLS gasket. Replace the composite with MLS and the problem is solved. People have made way to big a deal about that issue.

[@BaseSRKI]

So much fun. That you will never have with an EV. Love this platform. Thanks for the video; GREAT!!

[@ChevyFtWss]

night street racing is the best !

[@Erick_0510]

Saw this thing on the way to an SLS meet in Colorado Springs a couple weeks ago, sounds nasty 🔥

[@sneezinhatch]

Need to race this against the giveaway evo

[@Tvic-Turbolyfe]

Not even on the same planet

[@orionfpv613]

Honestly they really don't match up lol

[@ItsLoups]

I would stand no chance lmao Idk what my 60-130 is either but I bet it is not even close. I still want an Evo 9. I was going to get one 2 years ago and ended up with a V2 CTSV. Whoever wins that Evo will be so lucky!

[@orionfpv613]

@@ItsLoups nothing but love for your subie, it's one nasty street car, clean AF, and sounds sexy

[@ItsLoups]

@@orionfpv613 thank you man! I didn’t build it to be the fastest out there. I don’t care about being the fastest, but I really wanted to push myself and see what I could build. Not just that, I wanted to really push my GM6 and see what the boundaries are. I have discovered many flaws along the way. I literally blew a hole in my previous 6 speed- It is on my youtube and instagram lol

[@rn-s]

Love the classic GC window rattle @ 14:42 😁

[@CrMo4130]

This is the content I live for. Thank you TRC!!!! 👏

[@Loki_S13]

Such a clean build! I tried to do the same oem+ build with my subie. The 2.5rs interior is underrated, never understood why people swap to the red or blue sti interior.

[@rj5485]

Rolled fenders and quarters that actually look good! Two thumbs up bro 👍🏾 👍🏾

[@jamesgrant1713]

Bro this is a really good build... this guy knows his sh!t and loves his rex and you can tell he's 💯

[@JamesMcGibbon1]

I miss my GC8 so bad! This is such a clean build, super jealous

[@Getalifeeee405]

jesus blessed that car ffs im fom nz and seeing a subie go that fast on the streets is insane

[@TheAkira2103]

The cars in Colorado are just on another level

[@darkcircle899]

What's wild to think is if he was in Florida or Texas he would be making a lot more power with the denser air. I can only imagine how fast the car would be at sea level.

[@ItsLoups]

@@darkcircle899 THIS

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Yep. Mile high level. Other places aren't far from sea level. While forced induction changes things quite a lot, there's basic altitude formulas to use for power loss by altitude. Example: 500 horsepower at sea level is 420.8 horsepower at one mile altitude.

[@TheAkira2103]

@@exothermal.sprocket I love it up here in Colorado. I've seem some of the most amazing cars

[@simonwatling2203]

"heartbreaker" AKA probably more accurate reading :P

[@ItsLoups]

That is what I always say. I always give out the lower numbers because that is what the dyno technically read. HP is just a number to measure for tuners on the dyno. That is how I see it. My 736whp can be quicker than someone’s 850whp or vice versa. It is just a number 😆

[@RDEnduro]

Its really nice build, i miss my bugeye, blew up two stock and a built engine with it, i can only imagine the time and sacrifce to get this one so good. I had grpN 5spd, longer first gear was OK for dragracing, the 6spd seems like your always shifting

[@bradlancaster427]

CAE still ontop of their game 👌🏼 awesome car!

[@sonicewrxsti]

Awesome 🎉looks great in black and these being light weight chassis is a party .

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Super sick car. Its a shame its never launched from a dig tho. Thats where awd shines and has an advantage.

[@ItsLoups]

Stock front axles and my history of breaking my drivetrain is what really holds me back from attempting more launches. My RPF1s have a hard time catching traction so I do not mind on those. The drivetrain takes less stress. It will break all 4s loose on 255s @ around 600whp haha

[@tofuboi6836]

This thing is so cleannnn. Goals for sure. Maybe just a normal sti swap tho, 800 to the wheels is crazy lmao.

[@DeweyWRX]

Yeah boi! IAG GC fam!!!

[@DeweyWRX]

G35 1050 Fam too!!!!

[@ItsLoups]

Ayeeeee!!! Lol

[@someperson7]

Third engine. That sounds right The first rule of Suburu club is manage your oil.

[@Miketrudelle-d5p]

My old car God I loved that car. I drive a 13 Scion FRS. It's sick stupid loud.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

my SF5 turbo forester EJ207 STI RA JDM - full - ej205 heads brian crower gear iag sump - GT28/60rs - got about 380 eng hp ! tuning on the dyno - 332 & 380 wheel hp and torque ! all good for the AUTOMATIC ?

[@way2hi980]

Building one of these to drive straight is surely strange, but it looks fun!

[@gavinr9107]

It is absolutely criminal that you are producing this incredible content in 1080p. Come on guys, it's 2024, 4k is well and truly the new standard..

[@rcravincase]

I cant even watch anything over 480 with blended data and wifi 😢

[@Ac3Mustang]

Bruh shut up

[@ChristopherPagan-r9g]

1080p is fine relax

[@GPP1.8T20v]

Get glasses

[@danchamp7938]

Shout out to Harvey the Boostcreep. Best tuner ever. This really is the best GC8 ive ever seen..

[@rj5485]

Definitely a GC8 I would love to build. Goals!

[@SquashPile]

Gawd that flyby sounded so sick!

[@__MAT__]

14:43, door shut. Sounds exactly like my GF. Badass GC!

[@nickdoescher9957]

Dude you need to go review Bader builts 1000hp stock block sti just saying

[@journeyisaqt1009]

I'm so jealous brother I have 95 subaru impreza 2dr and that's the dream to build it for pikes peak and timee attack such beautiful car man love the black

[@paulzeleny4879]

Hits hard !! - what rpm does the motor rev to?

[@johnryan8985]

Dang 800whp and no cage. Crazy boy.

[@hondaforcedproduction2469]

"He's got over 100k under that hood" lol yeah that might be true for this one hahaha awesome build

[@ItsLoups]

Haha Subies are expensive. Thanks man 😆

[@SkaterOrnez]

​@ItsLoups Mann..what's your profession to afford to build a subie like that. I have an 18 Golf R and I don't even wanna touch my 06 Hawkeye anymore, I'd need the 6 speed if i do.

[@benwalker740]

Beautiful gc8, sounds amazing. Seems like a cool owner.

[@shifty1927]

Always loved this chassis.🔥🔥🔥

[@zackthompson5034]

Hearing about the wing makes me sad cause I just watched a video where a guy crushed one car had a major front end collision but the rear was perfect he said he did t care cause he’s a junker but it brought a tear to my eye

[@HeidiFegles]

Picture a 17 year old kid myself, hopping in a sti and the guy goes it has 400hp and I’m like no… impossible. 3minutes into the ride I was just like the passenger. I looked at the guy and was like. You didn’t have to make me look that stupid. I agree it’s 400+ any subie 400+ hp is insane, 737 wheel mustang power damn.

[@ChanseMartin222]

Yo it’s hard to beat that sound! So epic!

[@bmwe-op4jx]

Car rips !!! Well done mate!! Any 60-130 times ?

[@mikey_gc8]

That’s the GC8 final boss on the streets! Not to mention the air is much less dense a mile high in the air

[@CrashCarDave]

dude droppin the dudes

[@descentmvm]

had a buddy in hs that had a rhd gc8 and it was mainly stock with a few bolt ons. Thing was so light and was quick. IMO best looking subaru they made. Id own one just to bad the engines are so damn unreliable. His blew up a couple weeks after buying. Had a buddy with a frs and it blew up. Had another buddy that blew his subaru up 3 times and sold it after the 3rd time lol. My brothers legacy gtb waagon and it blew up. All these engines were dead stock btw expect for the gc8 and were babied. They finally seemed to fix the subaru engine with the va engine. FINALLY after 20 years of subarus blowing up they finally made a reliable engine(somewhat)

[@libertylifestyles3806]

Love what u did. Love the gc8s. Gotta newer Forester. Grouchy getter 9000. Being a new subi guy I wonder if a 3.0 or 3.6, 6 banger would be better for baring longevity w the more total sefus area of force per baring square mm or whatever. 😊just food for thought

[@gvelilla]

Very nice car!!! Which shifter is that?

[@GTRliffe]

it's those big tyres that help long gearing, when compared to EVO short gearing, this would walk away

[@Kdss345]

Passenger in Evo did the peace sign too early 😂

[@ItsLoups]

i thought it was a friendly race at first- The owner is cool though. I was on my ~620whp setting and his car makes 820whp. The second race was when he did not throw the peace sign. I like test hitting on people just to see how I keep up! I had another 13psi on tap haha

[@benm7497]

Great video. Still have my subaru after 17 years and has always had a special place in my heart. But recently discovered twin turbo V8 SUVs lol. A different kind of boost. Rofl😅

[@LewitonLombard-nx1np]

Crazy build man keep it up.

[@hel8686]

🥰😍😍😍 Damn, I'm going to finish fixing my GC8

[@muamoua]

Bakemono version 6 wing ftw!

[@LatinoAD]

For a subi that's light but man my awd civic is paperweight compared to his gc8 😅. I love that coupe. I see from initial D, takumis fathers, Bunta air fresher there ayy.

[@LilSeason_In_Tartaria]

The car I am building will take a lot more power. Too bad its never gonna see it because I need to run a restrictor for Rally. Our Imprezas would look so hot together mines white and wrc wide body hehe.

[@KFCOrBust]

If I ever need to meet the character limit on an essay, I'm calling this kid for sure

[@Varitype]

What do you want him to say “yea it’s a fast car” and that’s it?

[@NegerKim]

I guess that's one way of saying you're a simpleton.

[@KFCOrBust]

@@Varitype I have a steering wheel in this car. I have a shifter in this car. I have a drivers seat in this car. I have a passenger seat in this car. Get to the point fella 🤣

[@mrmister5729]

thats insane! such a cool build

[@sanjaemullings]

I remember 1320 white Audi fire video that's probably over 10 years

[@damiendoisher7812]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but wouldn’t he get better response with smaller intercooler piping?

[@specone1230]

This is one clean car, credit to the owner.

[@ThatGuyAJ_1]

This is super impressive 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 99 sti and 06 sti owner from Aus!

[@TheNismo777]

Slap some gravel tires and take it to the rallying.. would be fun

[@b_for_brett]

Wicked car, the hoosiers look tough as ❤

[@kidawhi85]

I owned a 96 gc8 for 8 years...no oil change...nothing...took it hunting on a drunken expedition...out ran the nz police...man those cars are indestructible standard...I abused the crap out of it...sadly as I was late for a wedding one day...I was governing for 100km until it gave out...rip my good old trusty

[@misterevan]

not the baddest in the usa but a good power build. nice work

[@jesuscardona4432]

GM8, GC8 is the 4 door sedan. Same chassis still just wanted to clarify lol

[@tacosaladone22one]

I like how being faster then an Evo is an accomplishment for subiwoos 😂

[@builtvisions]

Mitsubishis get gapped by built EJs all of the time. This is no accomplishment bro, sit down 💀

[@dannykennedy5885]

Sick car bro! Love it!

[@your_eulogy2688]

Cool GC8, skipped though the vid didnt see anything about the evo it raced. Assuming the evo was one of the giveaways? It wasnt an evo123 with a 6bolt 4g63 and modded as much as the GC8, right? Itd be cool to see a race similar mods and similar generation.

[@ThatRacingChannel]

The Evo races are at the four minute mark

[@StodgyMantis]

Finally a Subaru beats evo

[@steveafanador6441]

Car is bad ass. Dude seems cool as hell and super smart. He knows his shit 👍👍

[@ItsLoups]

Thanks man. I have learned everything via trial and error. I am all about making friends in the community!

[@Scoobyorion]

Great build, love it 😍😎

[@tylerstickle2957]

That "earl" separator 😂

[@HeidiFegles]

Dial the boost in depending on traction.

[@twentyonenix8386]

i love this car sm

[@scottwilson1258]

His Face on Full Blast sez it All WOWWWWW!

[@THESLlCK]

my cousin built a 900hp GC8 but he just never hooked anything up. Truly truly sad

[@Ruslan_Subarist]

Very nice car, bro✌️😎👍👍👍

[@dorianleclair7390]

Need to run a precision turbo gen 2.

[@buddkhang2183]

Sounds beautiful