Building a 650 HP Subaru STI: Engine Tolerances Ej25/EJ20

My favorite type of work is the type that makes me question life..... or question what I am doing lmao. This is my first engine build so literally everything is new to me so I am learning as I go. Once again shout out to Jermey at Outfront for helping me with the questions I did have. In this video we knock out the end gap for the pistons rings, assemble the pistons and measure the tolerance for the rod bearings and the mains. Lucky we did this because we did find some issues!
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[@jackwright5939]

I want you to be my Subaru mentor, I’d learn so much 😂

[@Smeedia]

Shhhiiiiit I'm still learning 😅🔥

[@ibrahimalhalaikah6080]

Facts haha 😂

[@1kDomo]

Sensei Tanner👏🏾

[@WRXMAN-ms2mm]

I have two words for Subie-Perfomance. This German Subaru engine builder is phenomenal. You won't see information on his channel about specs but his building procedures are next level.

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhh trust me I've watched him numerous times 🔥

[@WRXMAN-ms2mm]

@@Smeedia Sometimes I just like to turn the sound off and watch the build like a silent movie 🎥. It really needs no sound.

[@quinnvawter]

I’ve been waiting a long time for these series of videos. Thank you for recording the struggles and taking us with you as you learn.

[@Smeedia]

Anytime! There will be some more refined videos covering this as well once I get a better grip on things 🙏

[@quinnvawter]

@@Smeedia I believe it! I look forward to seeing them bro.

[@cughan_9482]

When measuring the main bearings. Are the case half torqued to spec? That might be why its off. Also Micro fiber cloths are your friend. Make sure all surfaces are clean. Take your time. Assembly lube and oil also are your best buddy. Any moving parts gets lubricant. Lube up the bearings, cylinder walls, and piston skirts, piston rings, with clean engine oil. Worst thing to happen is you make a mess with more oil then spinning a bearing with less oil. Good luck and remember its just nuts and bolts!

[@Smeedia]

They are torqued to spec 🙏 had to make sure to get somewhat proper #s, only off by about. 0015" this new bearing set should get us there hopefully 🤞

[@485Runner]

Also make sure you're not measuring inside the oil groove.

[@sp33der617]

I haven't built a ton of motors, but plastigauge and the tightening / loosing sequence for stretching the rod bolts has done me well. For the rod bolts, you can pretty quickly tell by feel when they've been stretched enough, the bolt end is perfectly flush with the nut and it's a feel with your finger that is remarkably accurate, backed by measuring. FYI, having the tools you have is good, but don't overcomplicate it at the same time.

[@Smeedia]

Very true, only got the stretch gauge because a fee forms I cam across strongly suggested it and I figured it get some more use out of it later on as well 🔥

[@TannerMahre]

excited to watch this once I'm off work tonight! I want to know my motor like the back of my hand so I'm super hyped for this series!

[@Smeedia]

Gling to be a fun and scary one! 🔥😁

[@jacobstephens8447]

Man been enjoying a ton of this older smeedia content recently. Wasn't around to experience Karma so been doing it here and there.

[@GuitarDudeSean]

A lot of good info in here man, very accurate and very smart asking when you don't know. That's probably the best lesson

[@Smeedia]

Always ask when needed 🔥🙏

[@johncamp7679]

I will make this comment on a newer video as well, this is important and this video made me think of it. A torque wrench should never ever be used to loosen. It’s calibrated to tighten. And it should be calibrated annually, or if you dropped it. Zero it out to store it don’t leave it under tension.

[@Smeedia]

Correct, my torque wrenches down even have a loosen setting. But as stated definitely wouldent advise it. Same rule for tension as with any other calibrated tool; Bore gauge or anything else you may have 🔥

[@johncamp7679]

@@Smeedia since you seen it, no need to post again. But I’ve seen guys that are supposed to know how to use these calibrated tools do some dumb things with them. I gather you are a educated guy not just in Subarus. Most people have no idea that you shouldn’t use a tool out of calibration or what that really means. You haven’t done anything like that , just for some reason this video made me think of it.

[@Smeedia]

Good info to share regardless 🔥 I use to be an aerospace QC inspector so cal checks are key

[@jonathandyang]

You should do a video on engine buiilding tips, lessons learned, what you wish you knew as an early amateaur builder - what tools you'd go budget on and what you'd go gucci on.

[@admireinspire]

When I was working at a machine shop mitotoyo was god tier so you got the right stuff!

[@Smeedia]

Mitotoyo is 🤌🤌🤌

[@chris_ti]

man i relate so much, ive only been modifying cars for a year and i just finished my fbo e85 wrx and im now learning how to weld exhaust for the e36 drift car, youve been a huge inspiration for me man forreal

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhh jelly, how'd the welding going?!

[@thefisch1332]

I feel ya, just built my shortblock a few months ago. Just a few things are different. Manley turbo tuff pistons have tangs on both the bottom oil control rings and two spots on the pistons they line up to. Also, the compression ring and scraper rings have a up on them. I'm sure you did it right, just info for people that are first timers.

[@Smeedia]

Correct, the JE ones have N25 on thr to indicated the top 🔥

[@zionraphael3642]

If my dumbass can build these from scratch, I know you can! Super excited to see this one come together as well! good luck with the build brother!

[@Smeedia]

Putting these things together is stressful AF lol

[@c.j.cameron1820]

Good Video man. I'm gonna have to rewatch it a couple of times cause it's a lot to take in info wise. However the car looks good and i just noticed the EJ25 on the Taxi Logo... subtle. It's the little things that make it such an awesome project car.

[@Smeedia]

There will definitely be some more refined versions coming up 🔥 and the taxi thing is just sticking for me 🔥😁

[@drewthomas9741]

Part of the journey of the unknown is sometimes the best part. U hep give me confidence on working on my own car. Seeing u having new videos gives me something to look forward to watch. Keep grinding my friend 😊

[@Smeedia]

Always ❤ we will continue to venture into the unknown and figure it all out one way or another 🙏🙌

[@drewthomas9741]

@@Smeedia Amen Brother

[@pwnzama9403]

Good shit this is getting me hyped on building my sti motor when i move. My 07 is on its original block with 100k miles and i drove it so hard i excided the capacity of the iag aos and shot oil oit the dipstick driving it to hard yay crank case pressure. Thanks killer bee for your oil pan capacity and keeping my car from blowing up.

[@Smeedia]

Holy hot damn 😳😳😳

[@pwnzama9403]

@@Smeedia ya cars fine though. But definitely getting a new shortblock soon. Heads were done a few years ago by Subaru a few years ago so yaa😅.

[@gar24407]

I was there building my stage 2 IAG block. But when that engine fired😁😁. I had tears of joy😭😭

[@Smeedia]

I hope we have a similar experience 🔥😅

[@0JThomps0]

You keep my inspiration up. Love your channel. Can't wait to get my engine back from Element Tuning. I went rotated 6466!

[@Smeedia]

Whats your target for power?! 😍

[@0JThomps0]

@@Smeedia around 500whp on 93 and 650 on E85. I wanna run a 10 second 1/4 mile. Even if it's 10.99 lol. I'm not sure if that'd be enough hp with stock interior but I'm gonna find out.

[@AaronBowendrummer]

10/10 would definitely take that Taxi

[@Smeedia]

😉😉😉

[@TP16Diecast]

Watching a smeedia video in a walmart parking lot while I wait for the boys and then cruise to a night meet... perfect Friday 🙏 rotated set up 😁

[@Smeedia]

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[@dumpsteroo5956]

When you get the other set of main bearings if they are the same brand and style you can mix/ match with with both sets to get the exact clearances you're looking for. I had to do that with rods on my last build to get the clearances exact. Great stuff man 👍

[@Smeedia]

Good to know and they're the same brand and style 🔥😁😁😁

[@dirtman1527]

Make sure when installing pistons the rings are 90 degrees from each other you don't want any compression loss from potential gas release through them if you didn't know that already Gunna be a nice build!

[@Smeedia]

Yessir, JE has a sheet on how they want the rings orientated 🙌🙏

[@danahodder280]

They can rotate, your compression ring and scraper ring. Pointless doing that.

[@Smeedia]

It's done for initial start up so the rings are not all gapped in thr same spot

[@danahodder280]

@@Smeedia They could rotate and be started when they are lined up. I. Sure it happens lots in an engine life of cycles.

[@OfficialGarrett]

just to reiterate your worries about ring gap, it’s the absolute most important thing you get correct…otherwise 2500 miles down the road you’ll be back in there…speaking from experience on my ej255 consult a machine shop at the minimum a local subaru shop even one that’s states away as long as you know the specs of the block they can help you get close to where you need to be

[@Smeedia]

Yessss, never hurts to call a shop or builder if they're willing to help and ask 🙏

[@3PDL4LIF]

Nice details buddy. Looking good! Take it easy with that bore gauge though. Once your complete the measurement, its not good to let the plunger snap back out to its resting position. Just slowly angle the gauge and then wiggle it up and out of your measuring area. That will prevent the plunger from making that snapping noise. Less jolts to the measurement equipment will ensure better accuracy. Also to minimize that snapping, you can change the measuring tip on the end of the gauge to minimize the amount of preload you have when putting it into the bore you want to measure. Looking forward to seeing this series 😀

[@Smeedia]

Good to know! Going to get some more practice with these tools 🔥😁

[@snakesforthememories98]

Don’t hold the bore gauge by the metal always use the handle. Love your videos. Just ordered a 21 limited.

[@Smeedia]

Noted 😁 and congrats! When is it suppose to come in?!

[@snakesforthememories98]

@@Smeedia end of September. Oh it’s a sti limited. Can’t wait it’s my first subaru.

[@HeidiFegles]

Your right it is easy when someone else does the machining work which is the hard part and separates real engine builders from parts changers .

[@followtheornghat]

🤤🤤🤤 sitting here drooling over those casehalves and the rotating assembly.

[@Smeedia]

😍😍😍

[@TheMCGamer2001]

Damm these videos help even that we are building completely different builds the build and walk through and frustrations definitely make it better for when I come to rebuilding my ej205

[@Smeedia]

You've got it! 🔥😁

[@TheMCGamer2001]

@@Smeedia I’ve just one question anyone can anyone can answer but should I bore out my cylinder .5 for the forged pistons and go a bit bigger as the motor has a unknown mileage count around 180000miles

[@Smeedia]

If you've already removed the pistons I would over bore to ensure a true fitment

[@un_average_gang]

Glad I stumbled upon your channel. I'm doing the exact same for my jdm 20k, mahle pistons, gd rods, king bearings ect. But never done it before so nice to see a walk through! Subbed for sure

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support and good luck on your build. Once I iron things down a bit more I'll have some more refined walk through on this 🙏

[@cameronluce3379]

Oooo. I need me one of those filters in the future. Can't wait to pull my stock ej and see if I can rebuild it for 550 awhp

[@Smeedia]

😉😉😉 YASSSS!!!!

[@cameronluce3379]

@@Smeedia slightly off on count tho lol

[@elginpowersolutions1474]

maaaan i wish i was closer to you. I run and program a Mitutoyo 7106 CMM (cordinate measuring machine) and could give you so much information, we could scan all the surfaces. i love tolerances and stuff.. its the best part lmao (im showing my dork side, my bad)

[@Smeedia]

I ran a CMM for a few months, definitely can pull some good info off of one 🔥 I've crashed a CMM a few times 🤣😅

[@elginpowersolutions1474]

@@Smeedia oh nice! what are the odds? i have def crashed the stuff and broke the things, its all a part of it lol. the one I run is big enough we could toss both case halves on there and go to town. : )

[@05stimmy]

Got me ready to start some videos when I do my rebuild. Keep it up man 🤙

[@Smeedia]

Yassss, I'll have to check em out when you upload them!

[@erickperez896]

Great info bro I enjoy you sharing the knowledge

[@Smeedia]

Always learning 🙌🔥

[@nushooz6731]

Dude keep the taxi decals they look awesome 👌

[@Smeedia]

Oh they're staying 🔥

[@tyschulte6002]

Great video! Been thinking about doing my own shortblock rebuild and when doing all the research it all seems very intimidating but this is giving me the confidence to giver!

[@Smeedia]

So far not too bad! Definitely feels overwhelming at first though 🙏

[@hatefunwrx]

Can't wait for the next post

[@Smeedia]

❤❤❤

[@mattnucci7716]

At 5:35 torquing the rod bolts to 95 - check that number, base Turbo Tuff bolts don’t even go that high. If that’s not an error you probably want to replace the rod bolts that went to 95

[@Smeedia]

Double checking!

[@Smeedia]

Paper work does say 95-100 ft lbs

[@BillGetsItDunn]

@@Smeedia ft-lb or in-lb?

[@Smeedia]

Ft lbs

[@485Runner]

I thought the normal was measuring bolt stretch

[@MrMystang92]

I ordered you a cam seal tool for future builds. Hope you get it soon!

[@Smeedia]

Oh shit, thanks dude!!! I'll swing down to thr P.O box and see of anything showed up. 🙏

[@MrMystang92]

@@Smeedia should be there Monday

[@Smeedia]

Yassss thanks Connor!!!

[@jagjiwanphul7061]

Correct if I'm wrong, but I believe the ring gap needs to be set with a cylinder head torque plate. The cylinder will be out of round without a torque plate. I'm also curious to see how much the heads distort the main journals.

[@Smeedia]

My builder said it should stay true as long as the case halves are torqued to one another

[@ADHD_motors]

Bro I needed this video to drop thank you 🤴 keep up the great work bro

[@Smeedia]

❤❤❤

[@omialmanza1900]

My turbo blow out yesterday Time for a new one asap!🙃 Thankfully Smeedia killed the boredom with killer content, liking the drive shirt might order one soon👍🏼! Meanwhile me-😭😭😭😭 💸💸

[@Smeedia]

Going to replace it with a bigger turbo now? 😭🔥

[@omialmanza1900]

@@Smeedia I wish 😭 LOL curse my luck.

[@rainvillecreative5410]

I suggest getting plastigauge to double check your mike measurements, as a sanity check and to make sure your measurements are right

[@Smeedia]

Already sent it 😅 tbh did not know about them until after I assembled everything...

[@michaelgauntlett4609]

Rotated turbo hell yeah.🧨🧨

[@Smeedia]

😉😉😉

[@Byrni1111]

Send the feels to the wheels! My Subaru situation is going from bad to worse, £850 for head work, but I think £600 of this is labour, so going to see what basic work they need to do and I will do the rest. Then just need to sort this 2 scratches in cylinder 2 out. 👍👍

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully it gets better soon, what all head work work are they doing? 🤔

[@Byrni1111]

@@Smeedia 4 inlet valves, 4 exhaust valves, 8 valve guides, 16 valve stem seals (which I need to supply the stem seals), resurface, pressure test and cleaning. Plus set valve lash.

[@Smeedia]

😖😖😖

[@1atinlove]

Nothing like a good power plant to get a wkend started. This vid is legendary! Keep the vids coming

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhhh trust me I've got a ton coming 😅🤣🔥

[@1atinlove]

@@Smeedia the masses want more...SubieNation

[@MoDeeRUN]

WOOOOOOO FULL SEND!!!!

[@Smeedia]

😈😈😈

[@06hawkeye88]

Don’t forget to de-burr the rings after filing.

[@Smeedia]

This ^

[@cmooreworld6789]

Another video, means another great idea for some inspiration

[@Smeedia]

❤❤❤

[@jimrustle643]

You got this bro. We're all here cheering you on like a bunch of fookin cheerleaders 😂🤣👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smeedia]

We got thissss 🙌🙌🙌

[@jimrustle643]

@@Smeedia operation corn fuel goes down this weekend.

[@BillGetsItDunn]

Don't make a thread or Unabomber and Uncle Scotty will roast you, saying "if you're asking these questions, you shouldn't be building a f*cking engine!" lol

[@Smeedia]

Right?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@AdamF220]

Thank God they were both banned years ago. What a couple of straight up A holes.

[@Smeedia]

We're they finally banned?!

[@AdamF220]

@@Smeedia just looked, unabomber isn't but should be but uncle scotty has been. Both need to find a girlfriend or something better to do other than post on literally every thread on the fourm.

[@Alexander_Hodge]

This takes a lot of patience, measurements and organization. Gotta be exhausting to do.

[@Smeedia]

Hardest part is trusting your measurements 😅🙏

[@antonioantonov5141]

I feel like the most confusing part would be to measure everything and make sure its within spec and to make sure it'll match.

[@Smeedia]

I had a couple pages of notes but the end 😅😅

[@STIStuff]

K&N cone in the bay = twisted turbo setup 🤗

[@Smeedia]

😉😉😉

[@garrettwelsh7424]

Hell yeah rotated set up 😎

[@Smeedia]

🤫🤌😉

[@dalereed2626]

Make sure that the ring gaps are not in line with each other. I think they should be 60 degrees from each other.

[@Smeedia]

Going to rotate the rings when we go to install them but will do, don't want any gaps overlapping 🙏🙌

[@do_italldayeveryday820]

I got a filling is for the rotate snail!!! 🤪

[@Smeedia]

😉😉😉

[@ajw828]

All the feels...

[@Smeedia]

Literally all of them 🙃

[@ajw828]

ooooo boi --- big time teaser. To the moon!

[@Smeedia]

🤫😉

[@darieldesvignes942]

Bruh used to be an aero what😳 well damn that explains some of what's going on this channel

[@Smeedia]

Use to do aerospace inspection a few years back 😅🔥

[@WasenshiDo]

Remember in step brothers where Brennan was like "I'm watching the lady with the thing" doing aerobics. Randomly to my wife: "I'm watching the guy doing the thing with the engine..." My wife: No response...

[@justinranes3351]

19 top ring 26 bottom ring. 50 psi boost e85 here

[@Smeedia]

What turbo?! 😳

[@justinranes3351]

@@Smeedia GTX3584RS Gen 2 it’s a 68mm

[@ezenity]

I have a failed water pump on a built ej25. Not sure what would be the best brand to get. I am leaning towards a Gates Water Pump with a Gates Thermostat. Just wanted to get your opinion on this.

[@Smeedia]

Either Acian or OEM 🙏

[@ezenity]

@@Smeedia Never herd of Acian (Aisin?). Have you herd of Gates before?

[@mcjags06]

Man I wish you were still in Louisiana so you could build an engine for me. I'm way in Mississippi.

[@Smeedia]

I could not gaurnetee any positive outcomes 😅🔥

[@SaW216216]

And where is the link for a micrometer video? Actually, it would be amazing if you walk through this step by step recording a video.

[@Smeedia]

I can make that happen 🙌🤌

[@johnlexus1]

What a beast this car will be. Is it a good idea to lengthen the gears when doubling horsepower? Wouldn’t you be using more of the potential when doing so?

[@Smeedia]

Shouldent need to but it definitely is an option 🙏

[@wyattejchorszt3066]

Wouldn’t lengthening the gears but the drivetrain at a dis advantage? Considering the 3.4 to 1 in first on my 17WRX. Or something like that

[@danahodder280]

Your scraper ring is tapered and has a dot or some indication noted the up postion.

[@dannythompson1948]

Bro, i feel that iffy uneasy way far too often.. Working on subies is sooooo different than anything else. Theyre so finicky. I couldnt imagine assembling a shortblock. Lol dude, i finally fixed my car.. I had the vacuum hoses between the turbo compressor and WGA backwards... LOL!! Went from 7 psi to 17.4psi!! I put a GFB BPV on last night... What do ya think of 3 port ebcs? I got a sweet deal on one. Not sure if i should install and use ots ebcs to limp it to my tuner or, just resell it.. Sorry for the long text..

[@Smeedia]

DO NOT USE AN OTS TUNE WITH A 3 PORT, snag an etune or a dyno tune. Glad that you got it worked out! Sometimes the smallest of issues can make dumb problems 😅

[@dannythompson1948]

@@Smeedia okie doke! Glad i asked! Lol

[@darkofoxx9544]

The oil scraper ring (the second ring) did you install it facing the right way? Most have a dot on them indicating that side facing the top of the piston. They have a small bevel on them (the sharpness you were feeling) and if installed upside down they will push the oil on the cylinder walls up into the combustion chamber.

[@Smeedia]

Yessir, has an N25 on the side that faces up 🙏

[@romeobravo06]

Here we go

[@Smeedia]

No going back!!!!

[@romeobravo06]

@@Smeedia yessir!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@romeobravo06]

@@Smeedia do pistons and rods come out of the box already balanced?

[@Smeedia]

Within a gram yes

[@boblemoche9870]

Say first off all I have the money and my EJ 💥 I am good in general mecanic so I should be able to continue de build on a new shortblock from any good company around? Put heads and all dressed it all, seems not that bad. but $$

[@Smeedia]

Definitely much easier to do, assembling a long block is not bad at all 🔥

[@DJ_Driven]

Did you have Outfront line board the block before they shipped it? When you have some down time you definitely have to taxi cab up that roof it'll turn out perfect 🏁

[@Smeedia]

I did not, had jermey check the mains and everything was still good 🙏

[@jeffreyb.1657]

A/C bearing should be perfect - jk Very cool stuff. Looks great too.

[@Smeedia]

😉😉😉

[@allenignacio9790]

Oil clearance should be 2thou minimum don't forget the expansion of metal same application to piston rings

[@Smeedia]

Following the tolerances the builder suggested 🙏🙏🙏

[@yoshigokyriya]

Tanner-Sensei!!! If I send you my Outback's diesel engine would you give it more torque and slap 2 turbos in it... I have a very big budget to upgrade... 🙏🏾

[@Smeedia]

I have no idea how the diesel engines work so I couldn't gaurentee anything 😅

[@yoshigokyriya]

@@Smeedia lol...

[@xil3ntkha0s]

Larger gap = more boost you say 🤔 … make the gap so large it’s nonexistent and send it! 🤟

[@Smeedia]

Just don't use the ring? 😉😅

[@loganboswell700]

Don’t forget your 10th mountain boy when it’s time to sell that fp black.

[@Smeedia]

🙏🙏🙏 I will try my damdist to remember 😅🙏

[@loganboswell700]

I’m just giving a hard time I’d buy it but if you didn’t sell it to me I wouldn’t be upset. You inspired my get ej207 heads and build them so I can get avcs on my ej205 swap

[@Noname-ir7pk]

Aero space no wonder how you can tear into projects that deal with technical measurements that cause if I have to do something that requires more than torque settings then it’s off to the mechanic cause in the long run it’s going to be cheaper then me destroying my motor lol

[@Smeedia]

They're not too bad once you get comfertable with the tools. When I started using precesion measuring tools it was suuuuper off putting 😅

[@baggebuilds]

I’m looking at a 04 sti that runs good buys rusty and a clean empty shell that’s rust less for 6k, should I pull the trigger?😬

[@Smeedia]

Get that shell down to 5K 🔥

[@baggebuilds]

@@Smeedia the rusty car and clean shell is a bundle for the 6k price, he sounds pretty firm on the price but imma try to talk him down.

[@AndyEverett93]

Is that an air intake that you’re going to mount directly to a rotated turbo? 🥵

[@Smeedia]

🤫😉

[@alangreenwood3854]

Dude- did you see how much that rod was twisting when you were torquing the rod bolts? Get a rod vice or at least clamp the rod vertically in the vice.

[@Smeedia]

Rod vice is a thing?!

[@alangreenwood3854]

@@Smeedia Yep- just clamps the rod across the big end axis to prevent twisting of the rod.

[@jacobchontos5881]

Will a short throw shifter void my drive train warranty?

[@Smeedia]

It could cause reasons to deny a warranty claim

[@RiqueRacing]

Is that 0.014 and 0.017 thou or mm? I'm in tech school and wanna learn and document as much as I can before I get into the field.

[@Smeedia]

Thou 🙏🙏🙏

[@RiqueRacing]

@@Smeedia Thank you

[@zacklothamer9533]

K&n air filter does that mean bigger rotated turbo?

[@Smeedia]

👀👀👀

[@bearded_Fxt]

Man I miss working with precision micrometers and bore gauges. Im excited to assemble my engine. Any recommendations on where to order a bunch of OEM seals?

[@Smeedia]

Subaru directly 🔥 or Amazon, I've found some decent deals on there 🙏🔥

[@erickenriquez9660]

Cost to build engine ej25 to support 650hp to wheel . I got a wrx shell with sti engine running about 450hp to wheel but I want to build my engine I know it’s pricey but interested in knowing what kind of wallet damage it takes

[@Smeedia]

I would do a build very close to the one I just did on my 05. You'll want a little head room with the engine

[@grinstarr]

Sorry for off subject but what is the optimal operating temp for your EG33? and what temp high temp should we avoid?

[@Smeedia]

Coolant ideally 190-210 is alright

[@4CountDaddy]

The only time I don't get that "I don't know what the F I'm doing" feeling is when I change my oil... and sometimes even then.

[@Smeedia]

It adds a nice spice to life 😅🔥

[@vballwise]

I believe that air filter goes onto something that sounds like potated burbo ketup 🧐🧐

[@Smeedia]

Yes, yes indeed 🤔

[@Vanpotheosis]

I'm considering buying a 2015 sti with 650 whp. Is this thing gonna be a good daily driver if I drive it like a normal street car or am I gonna have to rebuild it all the time? It's well built and everything, just not sure what usually happens when you take a car and double the stock WHP. I'd assume it's less reliable but only if you drive it like an idiot.

[@Smeedia]

If its built properly and you have receipts you shoudlent have much issue. Maintenance intervals will be more frequent but that comes with the territory of a fully built car. Buying pr4 built cars is always very hit or miss 🙏

[@ObiWanStromboli]

Surely everyone has had that feeling about something

[@Smeedia]

Gotta embrace the feeling 🔥😅

[@mendozachild135]

Did you have to clean the block and make sure there wasn't any metal pieces?

[@Smeedia]

No, they did all that but before final assembly I will be re cleaning it all 🙏

[@CsMystic503YT]

Hey wondering if you could help me I want to get brembos for my 2018 wrx but idk where to buy it from hope you can help

[@Smeedia]

I'd snag a used set off of ebay or offer up 🙏

[@CsMystic503YT]

@@Smeedia how do I know which ones to get ? Sorry to bother

[@Smeedia]

I would get the 2008-2017 Brembos 🙏

[@Jlb-fz7nl]

How much does it cost to closed deck block ?

[@HugoHardinge]

Let’s gooooooo

[@Smeedia]

LESSA GOOOO

[@novocaine009]

Do you use an FSM for torque specs and what not? If so where did you purchase? Thanks for any advice.

[@Smeedia]

Yes I do and you can get them for free on NASOIC and some other forums

[@gregwhite9473]

Popping the cherry

[@Smeedia]

🍒

[@thomasgalvin9385]

Wow. Looks stressful 🤯

[@Smeedia]

Bruh this shit is so stressful 😅🤣

[@bearded_Fxt]

Are you gonna balance your rods and pistons?

[@Smeedia]

They're already within .5 Grams of each other 🔥🙏

[@javierrivera8677]

How much did you spend on everything to build the engine?

[@Smeedia]

Right around 3K 🙏

[@gravitycharge]

how did you come across .014 for the gap? sounds pretty damn tight for 600 hp lol

[@Smeedia]

I asked my builder and that's what he suggests. He builds a ton of these so for the turbo, fuel type and compression that's what we suggested