AWD LS Swapped WRX | Part 17 | Cutting up the subframe

[@lukeman87545]

this is an amazing build man! Keep going! Post more videos!! And that adapter plate that you made, you should release the blue prints

[@chrisvainglory6289]

Can’t wait for finish product , want to do this with my Bugeye . Keep it up and trust in God and the processes !

[@Midnightrunner02223]

I was planning to sell my 06 Impreza, I put a turbo on it but man i was craving a punch, planned to sell it but, watching this vid, ima do it! 🤙🤙👍🏼 Nice work, ans thanks for these vids help alot

[@kylejo1986]

I did the same thing in my 05 legacy. I lowered the cross member. Cut the hood on mine.

[@highcalaber]

Just looked at your channel, looks awesome. I'd definitely like to see more of it.

[@kylejo1986]

@@highcalaber yeah shoot me an email and I’ll send you some pics

[@highcalaber]

@@kylejo1986 instagram works best for me if you've got it

[@jgetscensored7837]

You know… I’ve been thinking it would be cool to LS3 swap my c5. Can’t think of a better thing to do with the stock LS1 other than shove it in my 15 wrx.

[@ChefofWar33]

This is so fucking cool dude. Great job

[@jorjorchevy]

Keep Up The Good Work Bro! Are You Planning On Using Solid Engine Mounts?

[@highcalaber]

No I've got urethane ones, I think I showed them in an older episode.

[@loadmastergod1961]

I realize this is 2 years ago, but where dod you get that adapter plate? My 08 2.5i needs an engine and id love to do this with a plbasoc 4.8l ls.

[@highcalaber]

I made it, but I've heard good things about a website called Subaru Gears

[@AngelR1987]

Im in the middle of doing the same project ls to bugeye wrx and how did you keep the awd

[@BenDover-ok1df]

Just wondering why the intake is on backwards?

[@highcalaber]

No room for any sort of intake at the front

[@delohd1]

what do you anticipate the oil pan to ground clearance being ?

[@highcalaber]

Not sure, the oil pan is relatively easy to modify unlike the transmission drain plug and pan which will probably be the lowest points

[@693tanner]

Love your content bro! Bout to LS swap my 07 STI. #fuckEJs

[@MultiMoveman]

Its lookin killer, keepin it naturally aspirated?

[@highcalaber]

For now, I just want to get it in and working. Hopefully enjoy it for the summer. After that I totally want to turbo it

[@MultiMoveman]

@@highcalaber I'd personally go for a high horse n/a setup just to troll the subaru people a lil, like "yeah its a v8 in a sub and its n/a, all yall license plate covers be damed" lol can't wait to see it done

[@MultiMoveman]

@@highcalaber that or supercharged

[@highcalaber]

@@MultiMoveman yeah lol, lots of time to decide on a power adder

[@MultiMoveman]

@@highcalaber just please don't go nitro

[@toyboxlemonza3293]

Um.......so you've removed the rad support, cut the subframe virtually in half, cut out a section of bonnet, left no room for a cooling system, mounted the engine to far forwards that it will effect the centre of gravity of the car and make handling bad. You do realise even in stock format an LS with blow that gearbox to bits? The cases are weak and will twist causing the gears to jam and smash them to bits, even an sti box needs work to handle the torque. You can not simply weld a bit of metal into that subframe either. It will need to be unpicked, ribbed, closed and seam welded back together, not to mention adding in structure for the engine mounts. There is a reason people make fabricated subframes for this job, to retain the correct geometry for the steering rack, Axel system and drive train. There are also reasons why people convert to rear wheel drive and use a correct transmission like a t56 and a custom tail shaft. This car will be an absolute death trap, I'm genuinely scared for you and anyone who gets in it.

[@highcalaber]

Thanks for the encouraging words

[@highcalaber]

You're just scared of the bald eagles

[@samg1554]

um..... maybe just stick to your ugly ass hyundai

[@toyboxlemonza3293]

No I'm definitely not but I will show this in my engineering class as how not to perform an engine swap.

[@kirkgennaro688]

LOL, “I’m going to show this to my engineering class”