Everything You Need To Know: STAGE 3 STI Package

[@Infinitoar]

Bader, I know you've had this said hundreds of times and I'm gonna say it again. You are a very detailed and awesome person. You took the time to film every little quirk and tutorial for removing this engine and of course informing people how to diagnose and reconnect AND check the health on various things on this project/motor. I'll be here for 100k subs, I'll still be here for 500k and dammit I'll be here for 1 million subs. You deserve every last subscriber. Takes a lot of work and courage to do all this and post it for the world to see. Thank you so much for all you do! I hope you are still around for the 2022 STi and maybe HOPEFULLY you toy around with either a Evo X(4B11T) or a Chevy SS in the future. Again, thank you Bader. And I don't even OWN a EJ based Subie, I own a FA20DIT Subie.

[@itzpopinov2578]

I sub'd just cuz of this comment.

[@matd8958]

Amazing work wish i lived close enough to you work on my car

[@timnelson1787]

Underrated comment. Drive would be 20hrs... 😪

[@BRedFilms]

"I don't got any rivals"...things that legends say.

[@awdobsession717]

“Stage 3” is such a loose term in the Subie world nowadays. Years back before the GR, GVB, and VA chassis cars “stage 3” meant a bigger turbo and supporting mods like injectors, fuel pump, (tgv’s delete optional), intake, and full 3 inch exhaust with tune.

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

The engine looks really good guys. Really clean.

[@destruxandexploze2552]

Glazed clutch on a 15k mile WRX STI, perfect example of how beat on and abused these are and how difficult it is to buy one in good shape (internally)

[@lifeisgood070]

Dang makes me want to buy one of these cars, drive it to see you and tear it apart and learn all about it

[@W333dm4n]

Cant wait to pull my 2019 wrx apart. Just got her 2 months ago living that stock lyfe

[@Taylor_mulholland2014]

Just picked up a stock 2014 wrx and I'm already saving for a iag motor and 6 spd swap haha

[@SkateMoneyGang]

Just picked up a 2020 wrx I’m gonna enjoy the stock life for a minute!

[@W333dm4n]

@@Taylor_mulholland2014 damn son why u not buy a fast car to begin with

[@mrgrump2534]

@@W333dm4n right it literally makes no sense to buy the wrx if ure just gonna put sti parts ... makes more sense to save the extra 10 grand and wait for the sti .... he probably didn’t wanna wait like a child on Xmas wich I can understand

[@mystichannel2548]

This has to be the best channel I have seen. Your knowledge and attention to detail is epic. I just have one question, when are you going to do a UK tour? We need bader built Subaru's and I need one asap.

[@masanchez1992]

Seriously dude thank you for all your content it is soooo helpful man. You are a gem 🙏🏽

[@theblueninjazx10r]

Almost the same exact parts I have minus a few. I have the FIC 2150s but didn’t know if the AEM 340 would have been enough. Thanks for clearing that up, now I can order one ☝🏼

[@roninlaw9824]

The only guy I'd give my STi "Blindly" to overnight!

[@KevinPillow]

You just solved a question ive had about my slanted intercooler for the last year

[@theejoeylee]

Look like everything you need for a head gasket delete. Should be all set.

[@Mike_Srt]

Congratulations on 18k. 🤘

[@salvatore2072]

bro on the engine harness connector all you have to do is push the little black release then throw the gray latch over

[@satsun]

Why do you prefer to make your fuel lines versus buying a pre-fab kit? Cost? Inner diameter of the DIY kit versus pre-fab?

[@samuelmelendez6511]

Gotta love this man’s dedication💯

[@Gunma_garage]

As I wrench all day...I have you on my ear buds haha..So peaceful as I bust my knuckles lol

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

I appreciate you!

[@roninlaw9824]

I can't forget to tighten the motor mounts on my girls 2012 Civic Si. I always mistake them for the oil drain plug!😮

[@Levitations]

You are legit a legend for making this video. Thank you

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Another Awesome build.. What? Another track day?? Nice!!!!

[@mrmaj1k427]

What a superb video Josh , a great breakdown of Mods and Fitment 👌🏽

[@Loatsofdetail]

Dude this is a great vid giving me the confidence to pull my motor. Keep up the great work

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

It would be nice if subaru did a better job of identification of tags all over their engines. I could be wrong. Good job of show and tell for all of us.

[@CameronAlvarado]

Dam bro this channel is growing hella fast! cant wait for you to hit that 20k!!! Keep it up man

[@mainounger]

Badass bumper on series grey

[@msknuked]

What would be the difference between 38mm waist vs 40mm waist ?

[@bigkaswrx8115]

My GC8 engine bay seems so simple compared to these new gen STI's, great video

[@basangtiti_31]

did you put low wastegate or high wastegate. and which one is good for stock turbo and for daily drive. i have the cobb stage 3 kit tho. ill appreciate your reply so much. thank you.

[@SuperSlowSTi]

Just went through the parts list, what’s the grimspeed IWG block off plate for? Heard it gives a very cool flutter sound.

[@milesd3928]

It seals the internal waste gate shut

[@Wonksss]

Great video. Explanations were a great addition for sure.

[@joez.9932]

The antifreeze dripping was quite soothing 😂😂😂that shit took forever!!so it seemed...good vid!!

[@DJ_Driven]

Awesome video really appreciate the attention to detail can't wait for the next! Enjoyed the collab...now you just got to teach him how to point the 📷 in the follow-up video 🤣

[@SaW216216]

Amazing and informative video! Great job from you. I would like to see such videos more frequently.

[@mjs_ctr8521]

i think u guys should have used the smaller fuel rail spacer for the fic 2000 ? looks like u guys used the large rail spacer? not sure on the vid.

[@jholla-yc3bk]

Please show your tips for putting oem inter cooler back on, it took me forever. Also I’m about to take out my alternator and would like to know how to know how much tension I need when I put it back on.

[@Cobradaddy]

The stock IC is stupid easy to put on, you just angle the side with the turbo tube in first and wiggle it over the turbo. The harder part is sliding the clamp into a good enough position, so it catches the turbo flush. I was really pissed when I was quoted 3 HRs for a IC change from my tuner and I found out it was that easy, when I had to chase a problem with the car and had to remove the IC.

[@admireinspire]

Do you worry about your e85 barrel expanding when the weather gets hot? Do you just leave it sealed tight without any burp or bubble valve?

[@binkybop9252]

I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana and I’d pay good money for you to put your hands on my 21 STI.

[@boss6929]

The text edits get me everytime 😂😂😂. Thanks for uploads!!

[@JTmovingweight99]

What do you think about the 625+ head studs on a closed deck block? What boost level would you recommend to stop at before head lift ?

[@bs12wrblimitedsti38]

Jason T I go 1/2inch over 35psi personally but what turbo, what’s your goals?

[@JTmovingweight99]

B’s STI 12 WRB STI Limited Id be happy with anything in the 500-600hp range, I’m in the middle of putting the motor back together and already have those studs so just am wondering what my psi limit is. Goin to run a dom 3.5 xtr for now since it pairs up with all my other mods until I can go rotated

[@smashaheadbasha]

@Jason T 600AWHP is alot different than Crank HP. Those 625+ are in my IAG Closed Deck and the head is starting to lift. I cant run over 28PSI right now without my coolant overflow tank blowing the cap off and shooting coolant everywhere. It use to hold 36psi when it was fresh putting out 650 AWHP on a mustang. Im at the point now where I cant just pull the short block and go from 11mm stock head stud size to 1/2 inch HS without boring out the block and replacing pistons and such. More than I want to do. If you are shooting for 600 , its not far off from the limits of those head studs. Im looking at IAG Magnum with Fire Rings right now. It comes with 1/2" HS. Just food for thought.

[@JTmovingweight99]

smashaheadbasha whay turbo did you run ?

[@smashaheadbasha]

@@JTmovingweight99 Killer b spoolinator turbo kit with Garrett gt3582r turbo tal .82a/r exhaust housing

[@bradleehill9662]

Hey buddy I tend to see your builds running fic injectors do you not like injector dynamics? Alot of the tunners i know wont tune unless you run id injectors. Just curious as i debated on which brand to use for months

[@iankolb3711]

I feel dumb asking, but this is an FA motor not an EJ right?

[@hokage12001]

Iag competition vs street aos? What’s the difference? Gonna be buying one soon but idk which one

[@Anfurnyy]

One is vent to atmosphere and the other is recirculating

[@DJ_Driven]

Josh also does a cool mod with the race AOS where he bypasses the upper turbo coolant reservoir.

[@Brent_Hannan]

Their website has a very good comparison of the two. \

[@kingragnar423]

My 2016 HB had the motor mount issue too.

[@StiAustin]

You ever do cylinder 4 cooling mod?

[@ryanrodriguez2736]

Always good videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

This video was really good 👍.

[@cr250rish]

Eventually when I get back to the states I want to buy a wrx how much money would it be to have a reliable 500whp car

[@trillflaco]

you would need a new block , the wrx stock block can’t handle that reliably

[@mrgrump2534]

@@trillflaco how much can it handle reliably also how much psi of boost can a stock engine handle on a ej20 or ej25 if there different

[@xaviercorona3138]

i have exactly the IAG tgv deletes, did y’all had any problems installing the injectors? cause when i was installing mine the o-ring of the injectors pinches with the wall where you place the injector onto the tgv whole and was wondering if it’s like a defective one or they just like that and have to be extra careful?

[@Affectionz1]

Hey man you said you need the phenolic spacers to make the tgv clear how big do they have to be??

[@Ryan-719]

What about doing spark plugs right then?

[@monsteroftheeast1683]

Would be a good idea

[@E85_STI]

Do you guys still have the stock hanger lying around that was fitted with that fuel pump out of Travis car? Or is it hard to modify the stock hanger for a larger fuel pump supporting 500?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Its not the correct way to do it using factory hanger. I only offer to close friends that understand risks or personal cars

[@yeahok115sure]

Hell ya brother!!! Glade to see you explaining the products and what they do!!! This kind of content will grow your channel!!! Badass!! Could you do a video on how far a stock block and internals can take you? Maybe what the first thing someone should do? Like ARP head studs? I know the LS world ARP head studs, rod bolts and main bolts are a must for anything over stock HP. Keep it up!!

[@Blue_lama]

@_BaderBuilt when you relocated the ebcs did u have to do anything to extend the connection cable or anything, want to do that for my Subaru Legacy gt, thank you

[@wrxstivideos7422]

Best clutch for daily driving sti with fbo and e85 at 500whp ??

[@wrxstivideos7422]

Can you please provide with the link?

[@WillyLax24]

I have e85 at 500whp and really like my Exedy twin-disc clutch. I had originally gone with the Compition Organic twin-disc, but apparently it had a fitment issue and did not work well at all. I then switched to the competition ceramic twin disc clutch, but did not like it at all. It is my daily driver and their ceramic clutch is unsprung and has a very abrupt engagement. The Exedy is very drivable in the city. The peddle is a bit stiffer than stock and the engagement is quicker, but it does not chatter or sequel like the Competition Clutches did. It is not cheap, but I am very happy with its ability to hold the power and to be streetable.

[@desnominate5429]

Do you ever install getadomtune piece on your builds?

[@bash5552]

Curious about this as well!

[@DJ_Driven]

I remember watching a video where Josh said he didn't believe in using that never needed it with his builds. The kit does seem like it would help in improved cooling.

[@bradleehill9662]

It does help with cooling and the jdm subarus do run them

[@DJ_Driven]

@@bradleehill9662 What do you mean the JDM Subarus run them as in they come factory with cooling mod?

[@bradleehill9662]

Yes the subarus made in Japan have a nipple in the back of the block and tend to get plugged when shipped over. Why they do it I don't know. I will try and find some videos to link.

[@sphinx5101]

Why does the waste gate flutter like that off and on ?

[@dantebrandford9389]

Is there a reason why it seems like you like using stock headers instead of aftermarket

[@briggs814]

Would like to know also

[@JuanPerez-if4to]

Hello I have wrx I'm on stage 1 and I want to buy oil Air separator which one do you recommend thank you

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

IAG AOS COMPETITION MODEL

[@JuanPerez-if4to]

@@BaderBuiltRacing hey man I'm sorry again i want to get the right recommendation from you. I was reading about the completion one they said is only for cars that make 600 and up my car only make 290 and I have stage 1 and jpipe, cobb air intake, turbo inlet an etune if I you recommend the completion do I need to re tune the car

[@NuarStanger]

Just out of curriosity, will deleting all those components you mention have any effect on the car passing emissions?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Car will not pass emissions with accessport maps that we run anyways. We don’t have emissions in my state.

[@derrickgarcia303]

Is the TGV figment issue applies to 13 STI too? Thanks!

[@dejenaras5869]

When do you start having issues with stock radiators?? Genuinely curious

[@daverettberg966]

100k

[@bs12wrblimitedsti38]

I was running 553 wheel 489tq closed deck stock was fine but it’s always better to have more/better flow, cooling and if you track it then it’s a must to upgrade but koyo all the way. My coolant temps dropped from 198 to 185-189 now.

[@CeezCarretero]

Does an air pump delete cause a funny idle? Please inform me😊

[@motomalice5959]

i have it deleted on my sti and i haven’t noticed anything too weird. cold start is normal and idling seems to be as well. only thing i have noticed it that it drop down to 4-500 for a second then jump back up to 700.

[@daverettberg966]

Dang I was really hoping you were gonna show how you run the flex fuel and pressure sensor. I'm getting ready to do it on.my 07 sti and was hoping for the tutorial.

[@JLeo21STI]

What is the block off plate shown at 39:03?

[@mjs_ctr8521]

oh wtf? did you have this same problem with injector dynamics injectors with the v2 tgv deletes? real close to the banjo bolt? or is it because yall using fic

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Last car had ID injectors, it’s not the injectors that is causing an issue. It’s the actual TGV

[@mjs_ctr8521]

_BaderBuilt oh damm i have the same tgv 🤦 ill talk to james tomorrow. i refuse to use phenolic spacers. Nope! thank god for ur video man. did he just get this tgv v2 deletes? or he had them?

[@Livie_mel]

Yeah I’m just about to do these along with my turbo upgrade. I called IAG and they said they fixed the issue a few months ago. Unfortunately, I bought mine a few months ago from Oakos who probably got their shipment 3 months ago. Wtf!

[@bennims8746]

Hey bader can you tell what you recommend Cobb air intake or map cold air intake.

[@AmazingAli808]

Cobb short ram intake with the box

[@joshbaker2101]

I got the mapreformance intake it sounds dank and you can any downpipe and run there ots map

[@bs12wrblimitedsti38]

Guys when he said where to jack it up her didn’t mean the middle of the oil pan lol just behind it towards the back of the car.

[@bash5552]

Correct, he meant the cross member just further back from the pan.

[@checkmix902]

Good to know, thanks mate! I was a bit confused.

[@bs12wrblimitedsti38]

Kevin No problem man! Thanks Bash555 was having a brain fart lol cross member is what I was looking for ha

[@reillymac]

Hey Bader do you build 2015+ wrx’ sorry just STI?

[@joev8275]

How do you dial in timing when reinstalling belts?

[@MrBrazil4life]

@_BaderBuilt is it safe to run the Cobb stage 2 OTS map with a High flow Cat AND an ETS intake?

[@GSek11]

Nope

[@johnbfm8264]

Nice video! I have a stock 2016 sti do you recommend the iag aos street or competition? I only drive the car on weekends

[@AmazingAli808]

Comp

[@bridgecityrc2893]

U have to get a tune if u run the competition AOS no tune for street.

[@AmazingAli808]

BridgeCityR/c better to have a comp and a good etune for better drive ability

[@bridgecityrc2893]

But did u read his post he has a stock Sti lol if he buys a comp and tune thats 1100$ for no power gains. He might aswell throw some goodie on before he gets a tune.

[@AmazingAli808]

BridgeCityR/c yes I can read.lol I’m saying depends on how he drives the car . If he beats the shit out of it ok the weekends most definitely get a comp if you do!

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

Its good to have a second pair of hands brother.

[@wrxstivideos7422]

Cobb fuel pressure regulator or aeromotive regulator?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Always aeromotive. Cobb doesn’t not work.

[@MrDriverMod]

Is it legal to work on customer cars on a driveway

[@HiyaImBrandon]

I like to think of it as working on friend’s cars

[@A90MKV_]

What did you use to clean that engine bay

[@websters5569]

how long did it took you to install all of that?

[@backfire9563]

Hey bader a 38mm external will work fine on an fp zero its a stock location turbo? Or can I get more whp with a 44mm?

[@badkermit180]

If you’re gonna run an ewg with a 78lb turbo it’s a good idea to get the 44mm so that you can regulate boost effectively, especially if you’re going to push the turbo

[@StealthTiger117]

Whats the difference between a street vs competition aos?

[@Adrian-z2m]

Street vents crankcase vapors back to the turbo inlet vs Competition vents crankcase vapors to the atmosphere. Which to choose depends on your build and preferences.

[@joshbaker2101]

Do you run the drain for the aos under the turbo and isn’t it a bitch it get on the Y pipe to the turbo with the lines like that

[@ricardoaquino2077]

Pleas keep these videos coming!! Also how come you only use a competition AOS?

[@MarcellsWorldJjr]

How is the car now?

[@tynanmuehlemeyer3714]

You know Bader, you were just showing us how green you keep your lawn!

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

You caught me!! 😂😂

[@AutoExpectations]

Man ever since Cobb had to get with the regulation program you basically have to spend double the money to get to the older stage 3s.

[@Utsusemi]

Catch can? Is the sti GDI?

[@jameskocks4734]

the fa20dit has been out since 2014. i know you had a wrx converted to a kinda sti wrx hyrbrid which i hoped would have more videos but it was sold. thats not a surprise because thats the car i want my car to be. my question is why no fa love? its the future whether you like it or not. i know the ej has been around decades but the fa out does the ej besides the carbon build up in many ways. i always enjoy your videos. thank you for sharing as always.

[@calmingsoundz1172]

i have the iag street series one is that bad ?

[@sphinx5101]

Why go to an external gate ?

[@bs12wrblimitedsti38]

Future plans but I think for right now he wants more precise boost control and better response. Also, with the stock turbos they tend to hair line crack from waste gate exhaust housing to turbo exhaust housing.

[@RIVIMAX]

Can you do this video on a fa

[@blowngasket299]

25:50 what exactly does that

[@illestperry8659]

How much does it cost to go stage 3? Roughly

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Begins around 8k with parts / labor ect depending on parts selection.

[@odszza]

Share your engine bay cleaning secret

[@jerryreid813]

Great detailed video! How many stages are there when it comes to modifying a WRX/STI? I always thought that a stage 3 involved a new turbo. Also, nice music in your videos.

[@kakawu4370]

He needs Build iag short block ej25

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

We will be putting in one of our short blocks 👍

[@xenomorph32]

How much does all this cost?

[@DJ_Driven]

If you have to ask it's too much 🤣

[@MusicRepostz]

is this the guy who ran from cops in a blue subaru sti? and got arrested

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Hi

[@MusicRepostz]

@@BaderBuiltRacing oh man you are a legend, that build was insane

[@AllanBadawiPhonesAndCars]

let me close the door before what comes out?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Oh ya I closed the door on him and didn’t realize camera was off and didn’t catch it 😂

[@rssoccerdude07]

Before he lets the "horse out" aka is huge ass dog 😂😂😂 he did close the door on me too though 😂

[@nickyear-w7749]

So Josh when are you going to do a build on a eg33 or a ez motor? Do you have any experience with the larger flat 6 motors?

[@erickg4523]

Hi sir My car has an ETS intake with no MAF sensor and the ecu has a MAF code WHAT can I do