You NEED To Do This After Buying a Used Subaru!

[@beakhan]

Any name suggestions for the new car?

[@muzzamilshamim8196]

So glad you got an sti. I got a 2019 wrx sti. These engines are very finicky, just make sure if you do any engine mods, you have to get a tune. Goodluck!

[@hemzz_21]

Name her Sky😅😅

[@gregcass12]

head gasket McGee

[@davesmith2951]

Starla

[@robmiester]

Benedict RumbleHatch

[@Mike_44]

Great looking car in very nice shape. I honestly don't see why people want to take these cars to 400-500 hp, 350 is more than enough imo and it'll still give you plenty of driving pleasure. It's not worth it all the work you'd have to endure if the motor blows later on. Good luck!

[@st3gosaurus]

Agreed, sounds great and 300hp is more than enough considering the reliability issues you run into when pushing up the power

[@simonnorcliffe8075]

Subaru's are fabulous cars, I'm on my 3rd. My last impreza had 158k on the clock had it for 5years. Never a problem with the car no brake downs. If you look after them they will look after you.

[@Pilikestortoises]

Just bought an 08 WRX sedan. 100% bone stock, original motor, original clutch, 153,000 miles. Very helpful video, wish me luck guys lmao

[@Doriangrey98]

Actually getting an 08 wrx sedan all stock by the end of the week 124k miles the previous owner had got a turbo that didn't work on it and he couldn't shell out any more money so he sold it to a used dealership up the road. Anything I should look out for besides compression?

[@Pilikestortoises]

@@Doriangrey98 its stereotypical but check for overheating issues and head gasket leaks. Check the head gasket by looking in the coolant reservoirs/oil cap and dipstick to see if there is any frothy stuff on the inside. If its still overheating you can bet the previous person to change the coolant didnt bleed out all the air. As far as other things go, check for rust obviously, and make sure the transmission feels strong.

[@Doriangrey98]

@Lil Car Crash okay have you had any issues out of yours yet? Cause like yours everything's stock/OEM as far as I can tell. Not lowered, stock intake, exhaust system, turbo etc. And transmission feels pretty good when I test drove it. What would I need to get a feel for? And sorry for all the questions lol this is my first wrx.

[@Pilikestortoises]

@@Doriangrey98 my first WRX as well. But I made sure to do more than enough research because Im always paranoid when buying used lol. The issue i am having right now is overheating. Tomorrow I am changing out the upper radiator hose, coolant flush, and thermostat. Hopefully that solves my problem. If you have been able to drive yours around without it overheating and the trans feels good then I dont think you have anything to worry about. And yes, check that compression. Did the dealer put a new turbo on?

[@Doriangrey98]

@@Pilikestortoises yea they put a new one on. What all you plan on doing to yours?

[@splixsky]

yay the subarus are back on the channel!! congrats on the car, absolute dream car for me, so i’ll have you live the dream for me for the time being

[@beakhan]

hahaha thank you brotha! i hope you like how it comes out and hopefully one day you'll be building on too!

[@splixsky]

@@beakhan definitely hope so, inspire me! hoping to get one in a couple years time but we’ll see.. i’m sure you’ll kill this build, especially after seeing your tasteful styling choices on the 32. congrats brother 👏

[@israelreynoso9006]

Thats the best feeling when you do the compression test and good numbers come out.

[@beakhan]

You got that right!

[@juanlito6056]

First time finding this channel and it looks like I'm staying for this build lol

[@LancerXDS]

Cyclinder cooling mod, aos, radiator should make that EJ last

[@joshmorrow424]

Killer B pick up and baffle. And EL all EJs

[@HeadShotPR]

@@joshmorrow424 wtf is EL

[@joshmorrow424]

@@HeadShotPR forgot the H😅. Equal Length Headers

[@HeadShotPR]

@@joshmorrow424 oh lol 😂

[@joshuathomas4934]

Meh. Just drive it normally. Have a little fun. Don’t beat in it. Change the oil. It will be fine. These mods are dumb.

[@ararson4710]

Those thing are important on every car not just subaru.

[@MultiscienceMinutes]

I remember watching your videos 3 years ago and always wondering if you're going to get a STi. Lowkeyyyyy hyped on the new build man!

[@beakhan]

thank you bro!! I hope you like for whats to come!

[@MultiscienceMinutes]

@@beakhan 👀

[@larryjasper9721]

Nice Ride I just bought a base 2019 Impreza used with low miles (commuter)... first things I did were: Custom stereo build Sound deadening Alarm system Window tint Paint correction and detailing Ceramic coating. Wheels and Tires. Headlight upgrade Better sounding muffler Splash guards I had a 2009 Sport Impreza that was getting old and high miles, so I sold that to a friend super cheap, and bought this...Love my Subarus...best cars I've ever owned.

[@Holtenstein]

Nice car and a good color too. Really, you should have done a compression test before buying. If it has an issue after you've bought it... Well, that's gonna cost you. The cylinder you have marked as #1 is number 4.

[@beakhan]

if it was a normal car I definitely would’ve done it before I bought it but it being a Subaru and having to take things apart I don’t think the old owner would’ve wanted me to do that😂 but thank you for correcting me i was confused on which way the numbers go haha

[@Holtenstein]

@@beakhan Haha true, But you could ask a shop to do it. It's pretty common to have mechanics check out the car before you buy it. These STi's are holding their value really well. IMO, the biggest problem is rust. Depending on where you live it can be really bad. With the EJ257s, That's about $2500 JDM replacement engine + the timing belt kit. So roughly $3k in negotiation power. And that's if you swap the engine yourself.

[@harrison00xXx]

Boxer Diesel owner here. I personally found the "easiest" way to do stuff at the cylinder heads and engine in general by simply removing the tires and the wheel arch. It was also my way to go as i had to replace the bulbs of the front light. Subarus are some nasty, annoying things to work on. But also interesting somehow, they are "different" in so many ways beginning already with the whole engine+ drivetrain

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

Hey man - you will love your subaru - they are so much fun and reliable - me too i thrashed my ej205 - and got a virgin ej207 sti ra short block - 440cc injectors and td04 turbo just running in - 6,000klm = great show thanks tight is the word . cylinder 4 coolant buy-pass kit = well worth it ! big improvement ! on my new heads !

[@seewhaatisee]

hell yea man! just picked up a 2009 wrx sti hatch myself and the motor blew after 1 week lol, 1 motor rebuild later and im motivated to work on it still haha cant wait to see what you can do with this thing man!

[@beakhan]

thank you !

[@ThatwhiteSTI]

I have a built 2011 STI I bought from NJ, with 67k miles, no rust, needs a trans service and I'll be changing every fluid in the car and doing a Dyno run to check the health of the motor after I do a compression test and everything. I do have a fully built 550+ whp motor waiting for heads to get done and the turbo, for it to be ready to go in if my current motor goes

[@caldwell12590]

Congrats on the clean STI. A fuel system, fmic, and a blouch DOM 2.5 xtr should put you in the 400-450 hp range. EWG is a must. These motors make great power for what they are. I really do dislike intros like this though. Thats what has given the EJ motors a bad rap. Its not the motors that are "unreliable", its the owners not taking care of them, cheap poorly designed aftermarket parts, and even worse tuning that kills an EJ. Its all about the tune, spend the money and get a good tune, not a one size fits all tuner flash. Cobb AP tuned on the dyno will turn it into a whole different car, with reliable power. Ring lands when the boost is brought in too hard. can be fixed with a good tune. After owning a GTR you should know, you have to pay to play. Hope the STI treats you well!!!! Thats one of my favorite bodies.

[@beakhan]

thank you so much! I will definitely look into those mods, im new to the ejs so i appreciate the info!!

[@remissiveslave]

It's the motor

[@CHARLESBROWN-sq9fk]

Just got a 2023,best driving car I have ever owned!!!!! Love it.

[@SubieShakedown]

glad to see the motor is solid! stis are always sketchy buys!

[@ActNasty5]

Damn thats sick man. I started following you when i first got my 86 and my friend just got his wrx hatch. Now youve had both 😂

[@beakhan]

Lmfaoo😂

[@CCGDude]

Ain’t no way someone is letting you do that to their car when you go to look it over

[@atomicsyclone3958]

The package is full of head gaskets😂

[@beakhan]

😭😭😭CHILLLL

[@ARHAMALVI]

bro big congratulations! Super inspiring. Keep pushing out that content

[@beakhan]

thank you brotha❤️🤘🏽

[@theeshuffler40]

The porcelain on one of those old plugs was completely trashed. Congrats on the new car! I just got a 03 sonic yellow wrx a month ago!

[@toffeepie1878]

Enjoy the 6 speed STI hatch - rare cars just like my 2008 6 speed Legacy 3.0 R Spec B. 99.99% of people have no idea how good a car these are

[@carmelosortino6647]

Not sure if it’s tuned or not, make sure you have a tune for that down pipe. These cars are so touchy with any mod you do. My WRX was a super fun car but super problematic. Good content though bro, keep it up! fav small youtuber out there!!

[@beakhan]

will do! already got a cobb on the way haha! Thank you!!

[@carmelosortino6647]

BeaKhan Id say make sure you get a pro tune too. they’re beyond sensitive to any little thing you do. other than that she’s a beauty!

[@masteroogvvay]

@@carmelosortino6647 cobb tunes are better than they used to be. Generic, low power compared to pro tune, but safe. (Well, technically, most Cobb tunes are gone now 😭)

[@Tamas-Ulrich]

Have great rides with it! :) I bought a 1.5L impreza 2 weeks ago. I ordered the new spark plugs, but i'm scared of the result i'll get :D

[@obonsu45]

Ayyye welcome to the hatchback gang 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@beakhan]

❤️❤️

[@Tony-tk4ht]

I beat the shit out my wrx 2014 hatchback, purchased it with 69k miles one and a half years ago and now it has 145k miles. (OriginaI engine) i have a cobb accessport stage 1+ off the shelf map, IAG oil seperator, turbo heatshield, invidia muffler catback, perrin pitchstop, and cobb air intake. I do my oil changes every 4k miles. Car still going strong

[@beakhan]

i hope to have that luck with mine haha

[@ChaseMedia]

LETS GO!!! Congrats man!!! Lets call it a mail car because all we are going to do is SEND IT!!

[@beakhan]

haahahah hell yes brother!!🤘🏽

[@qiyaamhendricks7837]

Happy late new year bro. All the best for the new year

[@beakhan]

Happy new year bro!

[@morrwheeles]

Welcome back bro

[@gaming_and_reality1018]

The box is definitely a body kit, noting else comes in that big of a box

[@WimlyDoon]

Love your taste in cars brother, keep at it

[@beakhan]

thanks brotha!

[@autocrossaholic]

1:3,:2:1,3:2,4 is the only one you got right. Cylinders are (should always be) named for firing order. This is pretty 101 and a huge disservice to overlook: at least edit this in

[@Joshkosher56]

Hell yeah so keen for this build

[@wxstednxghts]

I just bought my first ever subie, a 09 Subaru Impreza 2.5i hatch (my dream car since I was 13 or 14, I wanted a wex sti but that's a future investment), a couple days ago and I'm absolutely in awe over him. Hes the base model so I can do whatever I want; the only thing I hate about him is the color. Hes like candy apple red and bright red is godly on a subie. I want him blacked out🥵 but for my first subaru ever, I'm so happy with my purchase and I'm so excited to start working on him. If anyone has dreamed of owning a subie, JUST GO FOR IT!

[@theskyizblue2day431]

How's the subie?

[@jonathanfairchild]

Bet it's a new exhaust. Probs at least a downpipe. That's a really good mod to start with to increase HP.

[@truealston3]

Nice nice from a fellow Nj Subaru .. i just picked up a 2010 Sti hatchback as well same color lol a few months ago 👌🏽

[@beakhan]

Right on!

[@kevinm5177]

Congrats! Glad you got another Subi! More Subi content yay!

[@beakhan]

Thank you Kevin! Subi content incoming hahaha

[@burtonaka-drizz8028]

2 ltr WRC sti turbo 6-speed manual if you can find one 300hp from the factory 2ltr boxer motor has a million great mods you can buy if want to go that way reliable but under extreme pressure they blow like any motor really my wife has one stock but exhaust and retune which she loves 300hp is more than enough for her

[@tamaserdi5426]

It may be useful to apply WOT when cranking for the compression test

[@drewwu]

Seriously, those numbers could be completely off with the throttle closed

[@jacobbare1120]

Just take the air box out next time. It’s so easy to take out and gives so much extra space and visibility

[@rebelliousgoat1557]

I see STI, I click.

[@boostedlionmedia6835]

This man speaks the language of the gods

[@oldpartsnrust]

IMO they will last forever if properly maintained. Additionally they will need head gaskets at 120k to 150k miles. Costs about 500-600 if you do the work yourself.

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

Car looks awesome, it's in great shape and the engine is healthy. Hope you treat it well, don't catch it on fire etc.

[@beakhan]

😭😭

[@FaaizAliTV]

Let’s goooo my dude!!

[@zachegan27]

Aye congrats. Love my subies. Definitely gonna miss the gtr tho

[@beakhan]

thank you !

[@stikonrad_]

Get an IAG aos (street series) this mod alone will help with the longivity of the motor

[@beakhan]

luckily the previous owner had already installed one!

[@stikonrad_]

@@beakhan thats great! Saves you couple hundred dollars. Then i would say cyl 4 cooling mod, e85 helps keep the combustion chamber much cooler and prevent pre detonation

[@simonnorcliffe8075]

Subaru's are so cool, and get so much attention when they are out on the road 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jovanyrodriguez5780]

looking forward to this build !

[@faizaanquraishi7922]

Only Noti gang would know that he changed the title of the video. I used to be "How to check if you Subaru Motor is Blown".

[@beakhan]

😂😂lmfaooo the other title just didnt fit well

[@faizaanquraishi7922]

@@beakhan I agree. I feel like the second title will get more people to watch the vid.

[@burtonaka-drizz8028]

2.5 blow up way more than the 2 ltr both have STI but 2ltr Boxer which has WRC development behind it

[@Arynaimi1]

def get the cylinder 4 cooling mod, it'll save you.. also check out smeedia, he's the go to guy for Subarus

[@beakhan]

definitely will!

[@ye_oke]

+1 for smeedia

[@MillennialMidwest]

Just found your page today, love the content! Already subscribed.

[@beakhan]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@bostonreed5987]

With the throttle body is open it’s shout be a round 140 or 150

[@ShivPatel-hi2wl]

I hoping the box has wide body kit for Sti wagon.

[@TheMarleyguzman]

“what to do to keep it from blowing up” “i’m gonna beat the crap out of this car”

[@beakhan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mikehartley3119]

what you really need to do when you get an STI... change the timing belt and head gaskets every 80k to 100k miles.

[@Cakebattered]

That Gen WRX doesn't have head gasket issues. It has ringland failures.

[@uhthexam]

I thought going back to the BRZ was the move, but i guess it’s hatchback sznn

[@beakhan]

if im being honest i kinda want the new brz hahah and it doesn’t make sense having 2 brzs loll

[@prodbyahlecks]

Thats a tomei forsure! Best exhaust for this car

[@sengvang7578]

Should change that grimmspeed AOS if it's cold there. You'll start getting condensation in the oil lines 0.0 just a heads up. I went with IAG

[@beakhan]

already got one hahah

[@Salvaqe]

Dope, really wanted a subi like a sti or a brz for a long time. Decided with a Fiesta ST though. Hope you love the car!

[@David90STI]

Your channel about to blow up! Hopefully not the motor lol don’t worry tho. The Subie Gang got you!

[@beakhan]

🤣🤣🤣 thank you broo❤️🤘🏽

[@andreyperzhu]

My guy come test the pressure on my 2013 wrx hatch

[@dannymartinez8522]

Dont forget to swap out the oil pickup

[@PlevisBatter]

Take a dab every time he says spark plugs ☠️☠️

[@36trisix48]

Him “I’m trying to not necessary open the filter box” Me “He’s newbie”

[@imtiazahmed2147]

love dis guys videos

[@beakhan]

❤️❤️

[@LiamTapey]

Get oil pick up pipe upgrade my dude I've learnt the hard way😉👌 I also do sti content if you wanna check out for any possible ideas for yourself. Keep up the good work dude been watching since the brz when it was pretty much stock 👌

[@kristianodegaard6682]

Ayyyy what's up? Love the Fozz man, see you in the groups all the time.

[@beakhan]

already ordered hahaha! thank you brotha ill check you out!🤘🏽

[@LiamTapey]

@@kristianodegaard6682 haha hey man gotta get my name out there 👀😂

[@LiamTapey]

@@beakhan yes man, baffled sump too hopefully as they want it if you're gonna be sending some donuts in it 😬 love the hatches man, had one myself about 5 years back or so, wasn't the sti tho as was out of my price range at the time, can't wait to see what you do with this 👌

[@bostonreed5987]

Love the video man but you should do the compression test with the throttle body wide open on Subaru ati

[@beakhan]

ahhh i forgot about that, thats how i did it in the past but it slipped my mind lol

[@David-ti8me]

Normaly you put the Pedal to the Metal too while doing the Compression test

[@beakhan]

i forgot to😕

[@Drift_with_Lina]

Would it have been easier if you went from the bottom by removing panels? Just wondering.

[@angel.dc5752]

Should’ve also done a leak down test

[@browntown9150]

Well this is great timing considering I bought one 2 weeks ago😅

[@metalsplinter2]

Ahh rip the r32. Still making me worried for what I want to get hahha. Sti going to be a sick build tho

[@beakhan]

ill miss it but im excited for whats to come!!

[@imtiazahmed2147]

nice roller shots

[@teddygunzbarno2102]

Omg changed my spark plugs 2 times pain and the ass

[@SpeedGasmEvo9]

Sti blows up the following month.

[@remissiveslave]

Each afternoon twice

[@ericcoombs]

Hyped

[@jt.961]

Spark plugs not that bad the ceramic on one of them was cracked….

[@donmerrigan2362]

Welcome to the sti hatch club! Just resign yourself to the fact that your bank account is about to go on a serious diet now and you'll sleep better.

[@beakhan]

😂😂

[@donmerrigan2362]

@@beakhan if you just go balls out to begin with you don't have to be like me who bought parts, changed his mind, bought more parts, build plans changed, had to have custom parts made and have been trying to sell a never ending list of aftermarket goodies that will no longer work for my build. You can thank me for the advice later.

[@Flex030]

Please don't make the ej sound that bad. Good advice btw!

[@jackr6927]

The Subaru batteries from that era are just awful. I need a new one too. Corrosion everywhere.

[@davesmith2951]

Either wrap or body kit

[@shreckedtv]

Cool channel dude, subbed to see what happens with my cobb 😂

[@beakhan]

LMFAOO!

[@raymee177]

reading through these comments makes me realize how many miles my 14 impreza has

[@Kook5point5Six]

hello, would you still recommend it? a few years on? looking to get one myself and doing as much research as possible before i decide.

[@geoundici]

man that intercooler looks in very very bad shape, I would have checked it before anything else.

[@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr]

This vid aged well!! I just bought a used 2011 STI sedan. And will be doing a compression test crossing my fingers just you did..lol

[@Nezzen-]

That's a weird lookin exhaust you got in the middle there

[@beakhan]

😂

[@KidTV-DFN]

BeaKhan, what could be the problem on a 2008 subaru impreza 2.0 4wd diesel , yellow engine light?

[@kylelopes8722]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@russelllevin1161]

I think you have your cylinders messed up in your diagram. Standing in front of your car facing your engine left front is 1 right front is 2 left rear is 3 right rear is 4. The cylinder that mostly goes first is number 3 the one closest to the turbo. Now you know 💁‍♂️

[@TheDIGITALCANNON]

damn I got a built wrx hatch 2 months ago

[@streetangel6783]

In the box...u got Exhaust n fmic kit 😁😁

[@taurus29]

Any car with bad compression is not gonna run right so doing a compression on a perfectly running car is pointless

[@carlosRamirez-xj3oc]

Is the tomei on the box?

[@juliocoronel3047]

Where do you get your spark plugs?

[@bostonreed5987]

The numbers look good though