Another Stock Motor Subaru STI To The Moon!

[@jakeh.5014]

I'm hoping for Tanner to SOMEDAY get another hatch. The silver Hatch was my favorite car you've ever built and I've been waiting since you picked up the silver BRZ YEARS ago lol

[@Smeedia]

500 likes on this comment and I’ll buy another 👀

[@jakeh.5014]

@@Smeedia alright boys... do your thing 😂😂😂😂

[@asianstud97]

Let's gooooo

[@EvolveGarage]

Yes please! left me alone with my hatch and everyone else that owns a hatch

[@andrewharris7868]

​@@SmeediaI'm hoping someday Tanner will get ME a hatch. How many likes for that? 😆

[@gabrielpenapena419]

Your work ethic is why I follow you. Clear language and transparency are important. Many car builders only share the good but never negatives. Smeedia you rock! 🔥👊🏼

[@Smeedia]

Always try to share all sides of this, not everything goes according to plan 🫡

[@michaelmanago282]

08 Narrow Body here with full bolt ons, running on E85 and stock engine with 95k miles, Im perfectly happy where im at 450 WHP. dont have any issues and its been running like a champ for 8 months now.

[@Smeedia]

That’s what’s up 💪 glad to hear it’s still kicking 🥳

[@johnvelazquez4626]

4:22 Those studs were holding on for dear life because the engine knows you're about to send it to death row

[@all-flat-engines]

Imported a JDM Hawkeye STI (15 year import in Canada) and left the EJ207 bone stock. 300whp is fine if you upgrade how you put the power down. Cusco front and rear diffs (1 and 1.5 way), RA-R/Spec-C suspension, PSS9 bilstein coil-overs, group-N bushings/mounts, 250 tread wear tires. I've done both big power and handling mods and I gotta say the handling route is way funner, so what if you don't make the hp hero numbers you'll catch them in the corners

[@mrblock2013]

STIs (even the JDM model) do not make 300whp (wheel HP) bone stock. They make like 200whp.

[@all-flat-engines]

@@mrblock2013 Yup meant to say hp not "W"hp technically they made about 285 at the crank

[@DividE546]

Exactly, these cars are meant to be fun in twisties and on a rally stage, builds like these are just dumb

[@joshblass9946]

The EJ207 is an amazing engine and can take a more power in stock form than the EJ25. Many running over 500bhp (crank power) and have been for years no issues. The liners are much thicker than the EJ25 liners

[@nickwilliams2415]

@@mrblock2013 Closer to 230 whp

[@Xubaruu]

You can keep doing subies and I will always watch! You’re a subie savior!

[@Tazytots]

If I ever wanted to get upgrades done to my car, I would only ever send it to you. The most local Subaru "specialist" shop that I took my 14' GR body to quoted me 6 grand for a short block, after I took it in to diagnose a misfire quoting poor compression in the misfire cylinder. (I compression tested all four cylinders. They're fine.) I took the car to another shop further north, run by two dudes. They told me the misfire was caused by loss of current in my MAP's pigtail wires. (No idea if this is true either but yeah). Costs $100. Please take your car to more than one place, people.

[@mcpsti3470]

It'll live if he doesn't have a heavy foot. My 20 makes 530whp on a FP turbo stock long block hasnt popped yet. My old 13 GR made 590whp on a 6466 stock long block for 2 yrs till it got rear ended and totaled. I wish I could build subaru's all day.

[@Smeedia]

At the end of the day it really just comes down to how is the car going to be driven. I still give it 2 months tops though 😅

[@mcpsti3470]

@Smeedia Have Josh give it a moon tune if that's the case. Atleast it'll be a fun 2 months lol.

[@Azavgo7]

In Oksana we trust!🫡🫡🫡Thank you for the build bro!🙌Excited to see how it does on the dyno😂

[@Smeedia]

Excited to see how it does this week 🥳

[@omialmanza1900]

What I'd did was save or stock up on bolt ons first and install most of all on 1 go. Didn't fiddle with the turbo or fueling until I was for sure what it could handle. Big power was never the goal. 7 yrs later, still holding on 💪. Original motor. Why? Because I listened to smeedia 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. Awesome videos, Tanner. I sadly missed your last live stream. Hope this hatch lasts 🤞🏼.

[@Smeedia]

This is the best way to go about it. Bulk installs definitely the move. The big power stock motor stuff is always fun 😂

[@codyhendrickson7735]

@21:24 Sheeshers 😍 Tanner saving us after the go-to PNW shops are clowning around 🙏

[@Smeedia]

Things in Lot of pieces right now 😅

[@PatFan1980]

lol I was asking myself the same question tonight. I pulled my motor out of my 15 STI for the… 4th time. Engine reseal… I keep telling myself that maybe it’s time to look into something more practical, but then I thought about how it would just be better to get a fully built long block and redo everything myself… do I have Imposter syndrome with my Subie? Probably… but I love my car… and hate it… it’s complicated lol

[@Owensti]

Dude exactly. I love my car but hate it at the same time! Dreading to pull my motor out again to do a full reseal because it’s leaking oil in like 3 different spots. But I probably would never get rid of it. It’s complicated as well 🤣

[@codyhendrickson7735]

How to summarize our community: Masochist.

[@Smeedia]

I believe in you, build it, send it 👀👀

[@EverySingleSunday]

It’s da bomb. Commence countdown in 10, 9 …..

[@Smeedia]

💣

[@matelocaa]

Been watching your channel forever and have always loved the turbo builds. I’ve owned a 1998 L wagon for about 4 years now, all black not two tone, with a 257 shortblock and 98 legacy dual cam heads. Running phase 1 MAF that I finally finished the NA-T build on. Eventually planning on running a standalone so I can tune it but goddamn I love these cars, so fun. I’m keeping it really safe, only running wastegate pressure on a TDO4 and keeping an eye on AFRs.

[@elie.k93]

Adding these mods to a stock motor like a prisoner last meal😂

[@Smeedia]

Gaurd: “what do you want for your last meal?” The Subaru: “40 PSI” 😂

[@elie.k93]

@Smeedia hahahahahhahahahaha

[@jakeh.5014]

I've built damn near every Subaru (4 cylinder) engine, I've only ever had luck with ACT and Exedy. X clutches always have issues and honestly I hate how they feel. The ACT HDSS is the BEST clutch for these cars that are around 350whp. PERFECT weight and they release so smoothly

[@crazycarl454]

Always down to see a dyno run

[@CrMo4130]

Sooo thankful to hear I’m not the only one that had issues with that ring on the X-Clutch. I ended up making it work though.

[@alexudolkin2146]

How’d you fix it? With an ACT monoloc?

[@Smeedia]

I did not feel confident that it would last, the c clip would come out WAY too easy

[@b.marchante942]

Weird, I didn’t have this issue when installed my twin xclutch with the monoloc. Though, it’s been installed since 2020. Have about 30k miles on it now and still holding

[@ShocksBocks]

Gotta love the blue hatch. Whether it blows or not, still looks good doin it. Totally not biased lol

[@Smeedia]

Hey I’m all for it 😅

[@jacobstephens8447]

I got first start on my car last week! It sounds so healthy. Just have to wait for a new iag oil feed line to fix a bad oil leak and I can drive again!!

[@Smeedia]

Ryyyy that’s not a bad issue if that’s all that came up 💪

[@TheKranick]

I juat did an outdront V4 Racer, fully built heads, roatated G35-1050, AMS manifold, 3 fuel pumps, 2250cc Injectors, and surge tank. Shooting for 850-900 . In hopes to hit 1000 one day.🎉

[@PatrickLipsinic]

@1:34 OMG! That battery!!! 😲🤮

[@codyhendrickson7735]

Lol nice catch. It's pretty impressive that much battery corrosion is built up. Battery might outlive the engine though 😂

[@PatrickLipsinic]

@@codyhendrickson7735 🤣

[@Smeedia]

We replaced it with a new one 😂

[@JamesBond-ip6pl]

I blame Bader and his 1k hp stock block 😂😂😂

[@MrGsxrme]

Right... Remember bader eating STI transmissions in the past? I mean at one point it's always a good idea to build the engine or transmission vs always replacing them.

[@Smeedia]

Such a terrible influence 😂

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

@@MrGsxrmeI could count on one hand how many STI trans I’ve broke lol usually it’s always a 6466 car. Not bad when you consider the stock trans made 1400whp and didn’t break.

[@jsgaytan85]

I ran the x clutch twin disc clutch for a whole year, chatters when in neutral and had to use an ACT monolock to make it work. Called x clutch to complain multiple times that their pressure plates don’t allow full disengaging of gears creating noting shifting and damaging synchros

[@Smeedia]

i just had a buddy install one of their clutches and they had the same issue, the Collar fell out of the pressure plate as soon as he depressed the clutch.

[@michaeli-7186]

Lol you are the ONLY one on youtube that convinces me to hit the like button every video

[@Smeedia]

My mans! 🫶

[@alfozinsavage4875]

Dame, this vlog was totally awesome to watch.. More pls, thanks, Tanner 👌🏽

[@skallywagasuasrasrex1037]

What fog lights do you like better and recommend Morimoto or diode dynamics

[@Smeedia]

I’ve always loved the morimoto xbs but diode dynamics is just as good if not better

[@STImachine]

“Oh yeah, I understand” *blows up on dyno 🤯

[@Smeedia]

😂😂😂😂

[@ThaGrouch]

OoooOoOo he bout to find out the hard way 😂. Just rock the stock motor as long as u can. THEN once it goes, do a proper build, tune and enjoy for as long as u can.

[@Smeedia]

He paid for the whole engine, he’s using the whole engine 😂

[@hyde_official]

where is the VW and BRZ and the 2023 STI?

[@codyhendrickson7735]

VW? Golf R is buh-bye GTI is his ladies. Still thriving. BRZ- Sold a while back. 2023 STI- Didn't know Subaru made one of those.

[@Smeedia]

The GTI is outside BRZ I sold a while ago when it was my only car. (Was too small for DD duty) Sold the blue 23 WRX. I have another in hiding though

[@TeamCupNoodles-nn9og]

Awesome work!

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🥳

[@ryanharrison2260]

I've got a 2012 STi hatch with 140,000 miles on the of block. All stock. These last if you take care of them

[@williamheidbrink2411]

I love my x clutch stage 2r haven’t had a problem with it at all been good for my 650 hp build now going for over a thousand who will see how it does with that

[@Smeedia]

Glad to hear! I was not comfortable with how easy that monolock collar just falls out. The c clip was not holding that thing in

[@sssnake2332]

I always take the intake mani off before pulling the engine too. It usually has to come off anyway and it's a good time to replace the gaskets. I am guessing this engine starts lifting the heads and pushing coolant at around the 30psi mark. Good luck Alexi!

[@Smeedia]

Thoughts and prayers be with his EJ 😅

[@CHASEtheDRIVE.]

Much easier to tell the wife about an 8k motor build when its blown up rather then spend 8k for funnsies😂😂

[@pab3783]

Tanner, does iBR’s flex fuel kit work just like COBB’s? Put it in the car, tune it w an access port, and go?

[@Smeedia]

They have a greenspeed version and non greenspeed version 🫡

[@Fackler91]

Can't wait to see the dyno. Hope it lives for little bit

[@Smeedia]

I’m pulling for it 😅

[@arspec]

Keep proving that it’s possible

[@rustbucketsubaru]

nothing like a $500 timing belt kit on a 600hp bomb haha, preventative maintenance I guess

[@Smeedia]

At least we know that’s good ✅

[@C4banchee]

I almost bought a 13 hatch, but it had a few too many lights on the dash for me. I would have loved to buy your hatch that you build but I just put a down payment on my 22 WRX and I don't know if I could've gotten a loan for that much. I still wanted it. I know I wouldn't mind seeing some time lasp bodywork videos.

[@Smeedia]

Body work videos are coming, they just take FOREVER to get through 😂

[@johnrosciolo8640]

Nice to see another blurple sedan

[@Smeedia]

The blurpule looks so good 🤌

[@Victor-vq9ks]

The lapis blue is sooooo nice

[@Smeedia]

Second best color next to Java black 👌

[@chrissaville6668]

Going to be picking up a 09-13 forester xt here soon as bad ass as it would be to have a rotated set up I know it’ll be useless to have one for only like 400 whp. But good job I love your videos man!

[@seregriddy7928]

Can you just show how to separate trans fork from the throw out bearing

[@Smeedia]

I’ve got some fully disassembly videos that show step by step on how to do it. 🫡 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKS0kpavlsuDircsi=wF625g5D_BVg3Mjc

[@jz-sti]

where would the breather port on the hard line you cut for the coolant reservoir connect to?

[@danielxiong5842]

Great stuff man!!

[@trajik78]

Will you be doing a bigger rad? Cyl 4 Getadom mod? May help keep temps and knock happy.

[@Smeedia]

Rad on order for this thing, we do not use any cyl 4 cooling mods

[@trajik78]

@@Smeedia 👍 Why not?

[@petrmiskerik]

5:13 😄😁😆 you are just awesome Tanner

[@Smeedia]

Jelly fishing today 🪼

[@Owensti]

Put like 1oz of holy water in the gas tank because it’s gonna need it 😭🤣 Bader is going to send it 🤣

[@rustyshackleford81]

If by holy water you mean methanol injection, it certainly does help.

[@Smeedia]

I kept it on a 3 port so he has some restriction 😂

[@doubletee4391]

any downsides to the current draw from two big walbro pumps?

[@Smeedia]

We only have one running but no real drawback aside from a slight decrease in MPG

[@R1Armadill0]

Another Saved Hatch! YAY!!!

[@Smeedia]

Technically there wasn’t anything wrong with it before 😂😅

[@jjoop]

Got an 08 sti hatch i needa do this to think ima thin the herd tho wayyy too many

[@Smeedia]

Just send it and don’t look back 😂

[@HeidiFegles]

This turbo on a stock block at 18 psi will completely destroy a stock turbo set up. And way less head pressure since it will flow way more. Also e85 helps keep things a lot cooler.

[@Aidenbywater]

Very curious does the STI’s come with a Better sump? (Including baffling)

[@Smeedia]

Technically speaking yes but it’s still trash

[@fastdefender2150]

With a bigger turbo and front mount intercooler doesn’t it need to be previously tuned before start up?

[@Smeedia]

We had a base tune I loaded up 👌

[@fastdefender2150]

@ is that something that you just get with all the upgrades or how does that work? Like an ots tune or what?

[@codyhendrickson7735]

​@fastdefender2150 You decide on the shop you want to be tuned by. Bigger turbo and front mount automatically rules out a OTS map. Send them a comprehensive list of all the parts that's will be installed after the build. They'll likely request payment for a base-map to get made for your car which you will need to flash onto your tuning device (Accessport more than likely). Before the first start is attempted, the base map will be flashed onto the cars ECU. Then you rock that map until the e-tune sessions or you make it to the shop for a Dyno-tune session.

[@hjm552]

Time to create ❤

[@m3rdpwr]

I wanted a WRX, but my wife can't drive a stick, when she would need to borrow it. I settled on a Turbo Outback. Still a nice car to drive, but maybe once the warranty is up, I'll have some fun with it...

[@inactivemogul403]

They make ots tunes for them. I have a cvt 22 wrx that’s ripping it for what it is on a 19psi map. Dotson Tuning out of Texas.

[@m3rdpwr]

@inactivemogul403 I'm here in Massachusetts, so that's a little too far for me. LoL Edit: I just realized OTS meant off the shelf. Not a shop to tune it. It also seems for a 2023 Touring XT, your options may be limited. My daily driver is a nice 2014 RAM 1500 Laramie crew cab. I got the outback, because when I have to drive into Boston and Park as well as run certain errands, I need the smaller vehicle. It also makes a great family vehicle for the wife, kiddo and 3 dogs. She has a rogue, but we are looking to trade that in within the next year. Perhaps for the Forester. She just needs to be able to drive another vehicle if something happens to her car. Sorry for being long-winded.

[@Smeedia]

Still not bad at all! Tbh these cars are pretty easy to learn manual on though 👀

[@thevisionarybarber1911]

So what do you need to do in this set up to not make it a bomb? What is needed?

[@Issa_STI]

Are you guys still using an Accessport to tune it with all those mods?

[@Davorox1]

Checking in while I figure out why I have an un-capped pcv valve 😂 She does sounds kinda nice now

[@Smeedia]

Just let it breathe 😂

[@adammiller5166]

Can you clean his headlights while you’re doing it? They look very hazy.

[@Smeedia]

They’re very hazy, but I ain’t getting laid to restore some headlights 😅

[@joshuamiles4482]

All the money into these parts and not dropping a few grand into the motor itself. I'll want you to build my FA20 before I go big turbo.

[@JSHHawk]

Why does Subi mods say the IAG short block x will fit in a 2002 wrx but IAG says incompatible?

[@dannykennedy5885]

Love it!! 💪

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@Xcelsior.7272]

8:13 “waste gate waste gate waste gate yeah” LOL 😂

[@michaeli-7186]

Love that stock rad tho

[@Smeedia]

Things still kickin 😅

[@marcoshernandez2839]

For flex fuel since Cobb doesn’t make anything for the 13 wrx what do recommend for flex fuel kit ?

[@Smeedia]

IBR 🫡

[@Dreamevil2009]

That is one filthy engine bay

[@longdomedia]

Have you ever thought about building an EJ18 for boost? Like not wild 50psi but a mild 15-20psi? Would be sick to see one in an 1st gen legacy or impreza sportswagon.

[@felixcortes5005]

A new brz/86 would be awesome. See what you do with the FA again.

[@Rooey129]

18psi spring pressure? You're aiming for 36psi?

[@Smeedia]

Yes lol Tuner told me 18 PSI spring, I put in 18 PSI spring lol

[@Rooey129]

@@Smeedia fair enough, got to trust the tuner, they get the finger pointed at them at the end of the day.

[@HarrodsGarage]

Nice. Hoping to get a Hatch soon and put a ez30 in it

[@Smeedia]

Yesssss, there is no other way 🥳

[@dougl4253]

Color of the day Tanner you haven’t done one in a long time

[@IlovemySubaru]

Tanner, I have a 2018 WRX. Grimm speed catted J pipe. What would happen if I gutted the cat out? Codes?

[@Owensti]

An 02 sensor code for running rich or cat below threshold. You can always use a 02 sensor spacer to trick the ecu into thinking the cat is still there.

[@Smeedia]

P0420 code, if you can tune for it to be “catless” technically you’d be fine.

[@zerstoyer1044]

What size injectors are you using?

[@Smeedia]

ID1700s

[@BigDonk420]

is it a good idea no probably not. But is it a fun idea. yes yes it is ahah love the video description.

[@Smeedia]

Lmao we’re here for a good time, not a long time 😂

[@notlad0807]

Is this next gen 6466?

[@Smeedia]

It is 👌

[@fasterznu]

Great videos! What do you charge for your engine builds?

[@AdinSLaboy]

Great video wow came out great ❤ new subscriber too

[@Smeedia]

Eyyy appreciate the support 🥳

[@01KINGKENG]

Dyno day dyno day. I wanna see what it will make. Also I why do people pick blue coolant over the green coolant? That’s a serious question I wanna know?

[@dohcbag]

Hoping xclutch can revise that monolock collar because we had the same issue putting one in my friends car, once they're in they feel amazing though

[@Levitations]

I have an xclutch twin disk that’s been waiting to go on my car, hopefully will be installing it soon. Any else run into the problem that he had in this video? Curious if I should just try to send it back and get an ACT.

[@dielawn8470]

Weird question but if you’re going to take the time to pull out the engine for timing belt and a new clutch why not just a new motor 😂

[@Smeedia]

My man paid for the whole engine, he gone use the whole engine 😂

[@dielawn8470]

@ lmao fair enough 😂😂😂

[@bryse02]

Yo tanner whats your take on ONLY using subaru blue coolant for EJs? Im doing a seal refresh on my wrx and got some prestone blue for a steal and was planning on adding subaru coolant conditioner to possibly help with a coolant leak issue. Thanks for the informational vids broskii

[@Smeedia]

Typically I will only use OE Blue, but you can use third party if you want. Just make sure it is approved for use with Subaru. 🫡

[@Carlos.Rivera]

That intro can applied to rotary engine cars😂

[@Smeedia]

Hey you stop that 😂

[@specialtee5076]

i like the customer car vids

[@Smeedia]

More to come 🫡

[@roxythekrx7190]

stock radiator? am i dumb for questioning that?

[@Smeedia]

Still stock, he has a koyo in order though

[@shaunc8189]

Paint the front mount black and never really know!!

[@Smeedia]

It would blend in so well 😅

[@dannythompson1948]

Did you do the base tune for the first start up??

[@Smeedia]

Yessir 👌

[@patrickachee3635]

what head gasket do you recommend for 99.75 pistons? Stock or 100mm?

[@Smeedia]

What’s the power goal?

[@patrickachee3635]

@@Smeedia honestly, stay around 400 to 450 to the wheels if doable, less would not upset me but this will be a built motor with built heads too. Send both block and heads to get machined.

[@Yotakong]

What shop are you talking about I need to know

[@Smeedia]

I ain’t tossing names out to start drama 😅

[@tomcoxon3520]

Wont last my subaru 2012 sti pipped the head gasket at 340 bhp on stock block... is a closed deck block best? When going for power?

[@mserica6487]

Would it have costed that much more overall to beef up the engine for this much power?

[@Smeedia]

Realistic he would prob be another 10-12K into a built motor for this

[@icyroads3431]

Why use the aos instead of a catch can? Catch can is so much cheaper and seems to do just as good of a job.

[@Smeedia]

They work well, typically if it’s a street car I learn more towards AOS. If it’s big big power or the car will be beaten on a lot I learn more towards catch cans

[@Unkyboi]

In your opinion, if you know the risk that your motor is going to blow soon after modifying it, is it worth putting an aos on it? I know it's recommended to NOT re use it once a motor fails. I plan on going FBO with my stock block on my 21 STI without upgrading the turbo ( due to knowing the risk of the motor failing and in my opinion it's a waste of money since you have to replace it anyways.) Was going to either run a catch can or not run an aos at all. To my knowledge my motor does not consume any oil.

[@Unkyboi]

I do plan on building a motor myself or having one built later on then will add an aos when the time comes.

[@Smeedia]

@@Unkyboiyou can clean an AOS if the engine does indeed fail. IMO go with a cheaper alternative like a catch can if your worried about it

[@mojoproductions3714]

Tanner, which shops are the good shops in the Pacific Northwest ?

[@Smeedia]

Surgeline, English, Bader Built, me couple others but that would be my suggestions 🫡

[@da9pauly]

Nice build he needs to polish those headlights though

[@Smeedia]

Indeed needs some love into those lights 😅

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

Dude spends like 5k and picks up car in pajamas😂

[@Smeedia]

Let the man be comfy 😂

[@Azavgo7]

Lmaoooo my bad bro

[@wishyy3884]

nice vid, also, on my 2020 wrx, the only thing done to it is an axle back exhaust and maybe a tune but idk because I got it from the dealership as "stock", even tho it pops like crazy, but my question is there is black soot literally everywhere on the back of my car after like 3 drives and my exhaust tips are covered. I know its running super rich, just dont know why and there is no CEL. And its not spark plugs because it seems to run fine. Thanks!

[@Owensti]

Sounds like a pop and bang tune.

[@Smeedia]

Tbh I’d look into getting a proper tune. Sounds like someone had a pops and bangs tune or running wayyyyy richer than it should be. The FA20 cars typically build up some black soot though

[@wishyy3884]

@@Smeedia thanks!

[@MrGsxrme]

Well I mean my 6466 gen2 doesn't start spooling till around 4k +/- depending on the gear I'm in. So if he doesn't drive like a dumb dumb. It might last a tiny bit.

[@Smeedia]

I’m saying around a month or two, could last a LONG time if it’s never driven hard though 😅