Building a 750HP EJ25 Shortblock; My First Engine Build.

[@N7GOTTI]

I've watched a few engine builds. But I have never seen anyone as meticulous about it as you. This is the literal definition of love of your craft.

[@Smeedia]

Trying to get everything absolutely perfect 🤞👌

[@WRX_TunedFA20]

totally agree

[@mosesindecks]

I agree

[@realynsuderman2962]

I love how he does it with you not just taking a video of what he did and cut out the hard parts

[@N7GOTTI]

@@realynsuderman2962 ya it's like just hanging out with your buddy in the garage while he casually builds a badass motor. We're along for the good times and bad. It's wholesome content.

[@hillbilly-engineering]

Fantastic video man! One note, when you torque your rods it’s worth finagling them into a vice, the way you did twisted the rod against the crank with 90ft lb of toque, and the only thing that stopped the rod from twisting was the rod bearing. Obviously those bearings aren’t designed to take a twisting load like that, just a normal force. Since there’s so much bearing surface area, the deformation caused by twisting those rods like that likely had little effect but just a note from a fellow garage ej builder! Keep up the great content!!

[@KushestWRX]

Great job pointing this out. This is why I love the comments. Such a great tip and makes so much sense.

[@BlazeOn88]

FINALLY finished the video, man that was a long one.😅😅 Putting sealant on is always a rush job, they have a set work time that if you go over, you scrape it off and start again. And usually with temperature changes it greatly varies the cure time. The seam sealers we use in collision repair are rated at 70°. Every 10° up it cuts the time in half. Every 10° down it doubles the time. But anyway, that engine looks great!!! And always double, triple, quadruple check measurements.

[@Smeedia]

Sealnt is alqays a tricky one to try and deal with, always feel so rushed. But can't wait to hear this engine fire up for the first time 😍

[@jimrustle643]

I'm watching late as hell because work was horrible today. You got this bro, we all have faith in you. Just remember us when you're polishing your golden KZbin button. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smeedia]

I'll always be here to respond and what not, we making progress with this engine though 🙌

[@antonioantonov5141]

only assembled one engine in my life in school and we were so sloppy, ill use this video as a guide in the future once I decide to rebuild my engine block

[@Smeedia]

the first one def feels a little scary when you start digging into it!

[@0JThomps0]

You're putting in the work! I love it. Also, you're like the only person putting their tolerances in their videos. This information is very welcome. We know everyone has different tolerances for different builds but they usually keep it a closely guarded secret.

[@Smeedia]

Really? Not sure why they keep it secret sauce 😅 good info to share with everyone 🙌😁

[@0JThomps0]

@@Smeedia Josh Bader says his tolerances are what sets his engines apart from everyone elses. He also states that he doesn't want someone giving him trouble if they built around his tolerances and their engine broke or didn't work properly. Everyone is so worried about covering their asses and keeping secrets. You're the boss brother. Keep the info flowing.

[@novocaine009]

I like how you start with the short block. Gives myself a starting point!! I'm used to KA motors so it's a learning curve. Again thanks for the content bro!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy anytime 🤝 I like.me a good KA-t build 🔥

[@HeidiFegles]

In a perfect world we would clearance everything at operating temp, and torque all the bolts at a operating temp. And since this isn’t practical. Subaru uses a controlled temp, 77*f is what they build their motors at. Then rely on the expansion of metals formula for their cold specs. That’s why factory stuff is so tight. I set my mains .0015 and rods .002. Those are built motor specs from nasioc haha

[@mosesindecks]

@Smeedia, I thank Heavens I discovered your channel. I feel like I have learnt to assemble a shortblock with you and through you. Stay blessed and keep making dope content. Wooooooooooh!!!!!

[@Smeedia]

Always more to go ❤🔥

[@gibhamracing37]

I built my first Subaru engine last year. Went through everything you did. I ordered a sandwich adapter to go between the oil filter and block so I could add a line and pre oil the system. When I was done I blocked the AN fittings with caps because I wasn't going to use them anymore. I had a oil pressure guage connected to the small port on the side of the sandwich adapter. I started the engine for initial break in and the oil psi guage read 100 psi (it was mounted in the engine bay not in the cockpit). I sat and watched the engine run for several minutes..... Then it started squeaking. I went to the cockpit to shut off the engine and that's when I noticed the oil light was on. Unbeknownst to me, on this particular sandwich adapter, you cannot just block off the AN fittings. You either have to remove the adapter or loop the to AN fittings together. The oil pressure wasn't going anywhere further than the oil psi gauge on the side of the adapter. It read 100 psi there but the engine was 0 psi. I had done this a hundred times on my small block Chevy circle track cars with no issue... But apparently the Subaru is different. I basically spent countless hours meticulously building a forged engine, only to instantly destroy it with no oil Don't be me

[@Smeedia]

Oh dear lord no 😳😳😳😳😳 that would be absolutely traumatic to happen 😖😖😖 I'd be so pissed

[@gibhamracing37]

@@Smeedia It’s enough to make a grown man sit down and cry!

[@mikeyae4678]

So don’t block the an fitting and I should be fine

[@Nailfourty7even]

Pretty sure I have the same closed deck short block, a local shop called funky built did the work, built the heads and the fuel system with 1300cc and tuned for about 500 to the wheel, had it for about a year maybe a little more. it has been amazing and I couldnt be happier

[@jaimehernandez3792]

One tip u can bolt on the fly wheel on the Crankshaft that will help to put de rod with out putting the crank on the table ... it’s make it ways easy. Big fan of ur work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 keep it goin!! Hello from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@Smeedia]

Need to snag an extra flywheel to be able to do that next time 😅🔥

[@markgeletzke6328]

If you put the head studs in and install torque plates,1 per side to simulate the heads u will get a better torque reading. Just torque the studs like you would the heads, maybe if you're ocd put a little ARP Ultra-torque a light coating the nut the washer and torque plates so there is less friction torquing.. Also many in the know have said to build between 68 - 72* less expansion so .albeit a little homemade temp controlled room if it matters to u. I just try to not overlook anything if I'm looking for doing it right..And Don't use red rags as they leave tiny lint behind. Paper coffee filters with a little after for cyl wipe down followed by dry filters, leaves no lint behind.. Keep up the great work, you'll get more satisfaction out of building yourself than paying someone to do it for you along as you're armed with the right info and sounds like you are with Jeremy's help..

[@Smeedia]

Will have to try the coffee filters, snagged some blue lint free towels for final cleaning. Don't want any fibers left behind 👌

[@Alexander_Hodge]

Ayyy. A long video on my day off👌👌👌 perfect timing!

[@Smeedia]

Whoooooop 🙌🙌🙌 longest video I've made I think 😅😅😅

[@jamesmead1011]

I remember my buddy doing his 1st full build, it was super stressful for him. Glad you got it together and you could exhale. Curious when we will get a video on the 17. Gotta see more of that metal work!

[@Smeedia]

Soon 😁❤ Kyle's knocking out a couple other projects while we wait for thr last couple flanges to come in 😁

[@247AMB]

Yup I heard the temperature effect before. Some builders have control temp. Rooms just for that. As always great video!

[@Smeedia]

Had to wait for the block to warm back up a bit so I could get the same measurements as before 😅🔥

[@du5771]

Generally shops put ARP case bolts and line hone the blocks to get a true straight center. That way you wont have strange mix and max bearings and would make life easier.

[@Smeedia]

Correct, using the ARP bolts to OE soec shouldent cause any issues. Thr major reason I think I was seeing deviation was temp change in the material. Was only about .0005" -.001" change

[@mendozachild135]

So dope smeed!! It's like we're both doing the short block build at the same time still assembling mine was a bit nervous as well I needed to barrow a 3/8 snap on torque wrench from a buddy cause I wanted to make sure the torque on the block was accurate! Can't wait to see it come together!

[@Smeedia]

Definitely worth getting that torque wrench! How's the rest of the build going?!

[@mendozachild135]

@@Smeedia I still need to get the heads sent out that way it can withhold 500+ hp kinda wanna do the same set up as far as turbo, front mount and injectors. But first thing is sending the heads out gotta get them drilled to 1/2

[@youngboyslick7196]

You should buy a 2015+ wrx so you can make fa20 content for us. You def do not get enough credit for your videos but if you buy a fa20. Bet you could climb a lil more for having both Sti and wrx. You’ll have both fanboys in your following and your just really accurate and good with words and make what your saying easy and simple to understand

[@Smeedia]

Id love to but it's $$$$$$, with the price of used cars right now its just not pheasble for me to get one without getting rid of one of the other cars :(

[@awd_rmbl_sti3909]

Dude! I love your content. You have a great personality 👌 by looking at your videos I got the confidence to pull out my own engine and do the whole job myself except from The actual block build(currently being build at outfront) even tho I have basic mechanical knowledge before watching your chanel I would've never feel confident enough to do that . Thank you🙏 and keep up the good work. 🙌🙌

[@Smeedia]

Glad that the videos have helped! Alot of the projects I go j to I don't know what I'm doing but always will figure it out 🔥 you won't be disappointed with that shortblock, outfront is the go to!

[@realynsuderman2962]

Agree you rock dude

[@creamy2017]

thermal expansion is the word you were looking for with the block expanding there brother!

[@Smeedia]

That's the one 😅🔥

[@creamy2017]

@@Smeediamy WRX has been at Leif's for a month your vids are the only thing getting me through in my time of hurting 💔 😥 hahahaha love the vids bro keep it up! (Btw I'm for PDX, you're from Seattle so I'm sure youve heard the ads for Leif's.. "finest in collision repair" Not so much I wouldn't recommend hahaha)

[@sebsshenanigans]

glad you showed that little access port aha, was very lost on how you were going to get the pistons done with the case halves together. noob trying to get as much info as i can to prep for the inevitable here

[@Smeedia]

Trying to show as much as I can on these 😁🔥

[@japan8o826]

you give me faith bro i just had puyallup subie send pics of journal bearing and cams scored pretty well but no metal readings out of norm from black stone... might be in for a iag block soon. btw dope brz cant wait

[@Smeedia]

Thank you. And hopefully nothing too bad on it 😭 most of the time the journals cam be cleaned up unless they're deeeeep

[@CollinRowles]

@smeedia first engine builds are a thing of beauty Tanner I can not wait to pull my EJ257 apart and build it too The Evo came back together nicely and is still being broken in with its basemap! new video coming soon i hope you watch! Just like you I was nervous as hell when we assembled the evo block

[@Smeedia]

It's so nerve racking but will feel so rewarding tk hear it run! Evo running smooth?!

[@CollinRowles]

@@Smeedia evo is running smooth gonna do an update in a bit here make sure you keep your eyes peeled for that

[@thedustmancometh]

I dig, gotta do one eventually, too!

[@thomasgalvin9385]

Its looking awesome. love the zinc hardware.

[@Smeedia]

Yessss 😍😍😍

[@steezyezCs]

watching you do this makes me happy im done doing this on my bugeye. for now anyway

[@Smeedia]

Lol so stressful 😅😅😅

[@X5mike]

I was lost since you started but I love watching your videos bro mad love

[@alanwhalley581]

nice one tanner very meticulous bet shes nice and smooth when running bud

[@Smeedia]

Hoping so 🤞🔥

[@romeobravo06]

Dude u better save this video this is a milestone. Great work brotha!

[@Smeedia]

Just hoping she runs good now 🤞😅

[@Christosan88]

Tanner NICE JOB MAN! You have come so far since I first found your channel. Ive done the axle boot s on my bugeye but no short blocks yet. Im planning on doing a jdm sti 6 speed swap. But trying to retain wrx axles so I can retain wrx hubs because I just put new suspension and rotors in. Worm hole. I did install the jdm 207 v7 w/avcs via iWire kit.

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhhh sounds like a fun project you've got planned! How was thr iwire install?!

[@Christosan88]

@@Smeedia fairly straight forward. just cut a hole in the firewall grommet. removed pin plugs from the chassis harness plugged in iwire leads to both chassis harness and jdm ecu. It was plug and play. Between NASIOC, your channel, Flatironstuning, and Iwire I have the knowlege just need to make the right choices. Cant wait to see the flat 6!

[@kolbysheldon1369]

Hell yea, cant wait to build an EJ of my own one day!

[@Smeedia]

Send it!!!! Its not as scary as it looks!

[@elginpowersolutions1474]

i believe that would be expansion coefficients :) if you figure out what the aluminum composition is we can nail down how much vs how cool/warm... sorry... ima dork lol

[@Smeedia]

How do we do this 😅

[@parafitality2730]

I would not be anywhere near confident enough to attempt this, let alone in a home garage! well done!

[@evergreenpsyche]

Your comments about being the guy in the garage compared to professional shops had me 😂😂 Feel you so much on that one haha Right now I'm working on a gravel driveway with mosquito tent over the engine bay Stressful but rewarding in the end when it finally works

[@Smeedia]

We gotta do what we gotta do to make shit happen 😅🤝

[@hatefunwrx]

I would be pooping myself doing that but I want to give it a shot. It looks so good

[@Jessiejam-44]

Great content!! Question , what about Bolt stretching when torqued?? Like without any city use a particular bolts, torque it then replace it if you change it. Thanks guys.

[@jagtbedarfhinrich3581]

Best Subi channel on earth! Keep up the great work!

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support 🔥😁

[@quinnvawter]

Just got my nameless cat back in. I’m so torn right now between RA or rebuild mine. Great content as usual!

[@Smeedia]

Either option is a greaty choice! Personally Id rather build another than go with an RA Block

[@cughan_9482]

Great job!!! You made it look easy. 🙌

[@Smeedia]

Did not feel that way 😅🔥

[@bonitamobiledetailing]

Another great video making me want to build my own engine for my blob. Thinking of doing a stroker build.

[@Smeedia]

Thise st3ojer builds get $$$ but it's definitely a good time building your own, a little stressful though 😅😅😅

[@bonitamobiledetailing]

@@Smeedia I know stressful I was supposed to buy a navigator for my wife and came home with a wrx. lol

[@Smeedia]

I'd consider than an upgrade 😅😅😅

[@edmundwong5607]

I'm following your footsteps and diving into a build myself! Your series has been immensely helpful! Wanted to know where you got all the new shiny hardware and fasteners on the engine, did you grab em all from the dealer?

[@Smeedia]

Yessir ordered all new hardware online from subaru parts wholesale 🙌

[@maxwellemorgan]

The most stressful part of my build was putting the halves together. I checked clearances like three times. The worst part was Manley put 9 not 8, but 9 wrist pin retainers in my kit! Major anxiety when I got to the last piston and there were 3 retainers left. What did you set the ring clearances to?

[@Daniel-vf5oc]

Dude love this build So meticulous. Keep banging brother!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy thank you Daniel! 🙏😁

[@drewthomas9741]

This daily seems like u wanna keep pushing it. Love it brother 😃. So happy u got ur first fully built short block put together, jelly

[@Smeedia]

The daily slowly becoming a better daily 😅🔥

[@drewthomas9741]

@@Smeedia full built daily race car. Love everything u do brorher

[@rudecanadian9916]

I only have 20 minutes left of my lunch break and the video is 30 minutes long. I've liked the video and I'll be back after work to watch it!

[@Smeedia]

Whats for lunch today though?!

[@rudecanadian9916]

@@Smeedia keeping it on a budget for more racecar parts, simple ham and aged cheddar cheese on a cheese bun. For $15 I can keep fed all week!

[@Smeedia]

Nothing wrong with that 🔥🙌

[@Brisky86]

Great work Tanner! If you haven't already the Subi-Performance channel has tons of videos on building performance Subaru engines and yes as you said he has a super elite setup to do it. I am proud man. You are brave than I am! All those details are stressful! 😬

[@Smeedia]

ohhhh trust me i have spent SO MUCH TIME on their channel, will continue to learn as i can to keep growing!

[@markgeletzke6328]

Besides.the stretch guage spec from ARP, what does Manley recommend for torque as 80-90#'s is a ton of torque there by reducing your bearing clearance and did u put assembly lube on the rod bearing as they looked a little tight when you went to spin the rod.. Maybe take a look at Sunie Performance on you tube. He's a German subie builder in Germany..Try to find an early video as he shows the stretch gauge and also the rod movement after torquing. His move much smoother.. Not saying it's wrong, but it looks too tight. I have a one off set of Cunningham Titanium Connecting Rods for a phase 1 2.5 with Cunningham 286,000 psi 3/8 bolts and there spect at 50 ft #'s that's why I question 80-90 ft pds.. Or ask Jeromy or John from Outfront on the torque..

[@Smeedia]

Yessir went heavy on the assy lube on the bearings, rook measurements with thr bearings in at 90 ft lbs and have .002" clearance. I'll reach out and see what I find

[@YoungWRX]

So helpful! I’m going to be rebuilding a motor here soon so this is perfect timing! Great videos too btw🤟🏼

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy thank you and good luck on the build!!!!

[@bronsonbueckert6872]

I’ve got a ej207 in my blobeye and I’m thinking of doing a 2.2L build on it!

[@Smeedia]

Send it!!!!!

[@bujin5455]

18:54. This makes me wonder how you install the center wrist pins on the H6.

[@Smeedia]

I can tell you taking them out was a PIA 😅🔥

[@bradgreen987]

It's clear that out front engines are superior to IAG, the cost also reflects that. Quality is $$$!

[@Smeedia]

Cannot beat outfronts work 😍😍😍

[@WRXMAN-ms2mm]

Today Tanner you have earned the “ Order of the Golden Spanner” 🔧

[@Smeedia]

The holy golden spanner!

[@Pillers4Momoms]

Who could possibly dislike such a perfect video? I feel like I was standing in the fucking room!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyyyy!!! Always the few that just cant be happy!

[@adammoyes6935]

DOPE BRO your learning as ya go and im learning as ya go cheers tanner

[@Smeedia]

Cheers Adam!

[@markgeletzke6328]

It's always been my understanding that the parts should be set out the night before in a temp controlled room with temp between 68 - 72*F for 24 hrs prior to assembly and or measurements which might explain your measurements being off..Correct if I'm wrong so we can both learn..

[@Smeedia]

Could definitely be spot on, om not sure on that. I akqays keep all the parts in the same room I'm building in. To try and keep it all same same. But ambient temp can be a battle some times

[@zokusharuuku1091]

So I have to figure out how to do this all by myself because all of the shops within 4 hours of me won’t work on my subi. What sort of tools are necessary? I don’t have an engine lift and have never taken an engine out of a car ever.. got any advice?

[@Smeedia]

I got you my man 🤙 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Kuf5KXjrB2maM

[@shredder8910]

Really curious why you didn't choose to line hone the block so you can torque down the mains tighter? The closed deck will definitely help with block rigidity but I'd imagine at the 750hp level you might see some more bearing wear due to flex without the increased clamping force?

[@shredder8910]

Second question, are you going to be running a fluidampr with this build to help out the crankshaft?

[@Smeedia]

Yes on the fluidamper, have the one that came off my RA block, and as for thr line hone. I had outfrint check the mains for me. For thr power were targeting it was not needed to rehone with thr ARP hardware. I think IAG follows suit. Don't think they swap to ARP hardware and line hone until they're 1000+

[@shredder8910]

@@Smeedia Awesome, I'm runing one too and it def was smoother after the install. But wow, TIL. For some reason I thought splitting the case halves almost always required a line hone, but you're right. I wonder what the failure mode on these blocks are at power levels like that, I'm always curious if it's possible to hit 100k+ miles at 500whp+ on these 2.5s. You don't see a ton of builds with high mileage I feel like.

[@danielgalusha]

1:50 in. Metal-ergy. 🤷🏼‍♂️😁🤘🤘

[@ranran2218]

So curious the 2019-2021 sti short block, what do you think is a safe power level to achieve on it and keep it as a daily? Also I dig the taxi look. You should be an Uber drive for a day and get reactions of people riding in it 😂

[@Smeedia]

I wish the cars too old for Uber and lyft 😖and I've seen people make upwards of 550 on them 🔥

[@williambehrens4904]

@@Smeedia do they seriously verify the age of the car?

[@k1llampt]

@@Smeedia I've seen people use the account but pull up in a different car. Not sure if thats allowed though.

[@williambehrens4904]

for example, when they ask for the car info, could you type in "2021 Smeedia Karma", or do they have drop downs?

[@cockus123]

@@williambehrens4904 yea I think 2011+ cars only, lyft I’ve seen old cars tho

[@AaronBowendrummer]

Yes l! First time creeping in under 1k lol I live vicariously through your videos until I can finally work on my car. 😜

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy 🙌🙌🙌 nothing wrong with that! 😁😁

[@adammiller5166]

What’s the clearance on the heads? Was watching while you were turning the crank looked like your pistons were passing the deck quite far. I’m sure you did all your work just looked odd. Could have just been glare from the shine.

[@Smeedia]

I'll have to measure but thr piston does not protrude past the deck, it does look like it in the video though 😅

[@delta-tuning]

I'm an engineer in manufacturing and have seen parts fail inspection because the heat from the persons hands carrying it to the inspection room caused it to expand enough to be out of tolerance.

[@Smeedia]

😳😳😳 how tight are the tolerances on the parts?! When I was inspection I think we stayed around +/- .003"

[@delta-tuning]

@@Smeedia Like +/- .0002

[@coffeeguydave8149]

I think u need to open a support rank on the channel. Simple idea: supply Tanner with 1 can of brake clean each month :) I feel I have seen at least 30 cans used in 6 months

[@Smeedia]

I go through so much brake clean, I need a parts washer 😭😭😭

[@artblackwood7936]

Holy crap! You should be nervous. I hope it works great for you.

[@Smeedia]

Hoping so, triple checked everything!

[@HeidiFegles]

When you lube the bolts it’s lowers the torque to get the same bolt stretch. My torque wrench is set at 87 ftlbs gets me right on the money

[@HeidiFegles]

Arp bolts shouldn’t stretch hardly at all. I think like .009” of yield is what they measured on head studs and arp rods are .0065 yield. The stock ones never stop stretching it seams. Torque is just a number to depict the bolt yield.

[@wage6681]

Hey, I'm going to be getting a new 2021 WRX STI in a couple weeks (in transit 😩) and I've got some questions about some certain mods since I know you are incredibly knowledgeable about these cars and there are so many mixed opinions online but I would trust yours. I don't want to void the warranties so no tunes ,although I'm planning on it probably 2-4 years later I think, but I've decided to get a tomei cat back (don't hate lmao) and I also want to get some good turbo sounds. I know if I also get an entire, proper air intake in combination with the catback I might run into lean running issues. But if I were to just get a drop in aftermarket filter would that give sound if any at all without causing a lean condition? And if so which filter would you recommend like k&n etc? An actual intake will require a tune as far as I'm aware? I've also decided to go ahead and get the gfb hybrid bov. I know if not set to 100% recirculating it'll cause it to run rich but I don't mind because pops and bangs and such. I know that the bov could possibly cause me to be denied certain warranty claims but considering the install is about 20 minutes I really don't mind just taking it off. I'll ask my dealer first before to make sure they wouldn't deny a claim due to this first. Anyway I was wondering if you knew if this combination of parts would cause any issues (other than a little rich during bov purge) and how I can get the most noise from my turbski without needing tunes, voiding warranties, causing any unnecessary damage, or if you knew of better ways to do this. Any help would be super appreciated and love the vids btw 😉.

[@Smeedia]

1st, congrats on the car! Nothing wrong with tomei, I personally just don't like how they look. You should be fine swapping air filters without tuning, these cars can be temperamental but shouldent run into too many issues. Don't get the GFB, they always have leaks. I'd suggest a Cobb BPV

[@wage6681]

@@Smeedia I'm not a huge fan of the look of tomei but the sound is so good. And I appreciate the info a lot thanks.

[@neal2608]

Amazing work Tanner! It's every Subie's dream to be in your garage and you exacting your perfection on every aspect of it.

[@Smeedia]

Thanks Neal! Always trying to grow and expand how I can to keep learning!

[@ryanpapa3111]

Question, as someone that has little to very little car experience. What is the point of a short block vs a normal block? Also what’s is like working on a Subaru?

[@Smeedia]

Short block is an engine without the heads, longblock is a shortblock with the heads bolted on 🙏 its not too bad, once you start getting into it a bit, you'll learn the layout quickly

[@HeidiFegles]

Arp 2000 rod bolts are ~ 68 ft lbs or around there.

[@edgardocaceres6463]

Hey love this vid man. But realistically what can the AIG 750 BHP hold to the wheels??? I heard that the math is 750 bhp -20%= 600 WHP. Is this an accurate expectation???

[@robertmilroy2493]

Dude you are a beast, always seem to get shit done even when you aren't sure of yourself. Great job 👍

[@Smeedia]

Hardest part was trusting myself with tolerances, aside from that we will always get it sorted 🔥😁

[@Gamesplaytoday]

What size head bolts? couldnt see them in list in description

[@Smeedia]

Using 1/2" 🙏

[@hero-tu6up]

the gold plugs you put on the block at 25:35 what are they calledand what do they do??

[@victorpatykowski5523]

awesome work! how did you learn to do this being its your first engine build?

[@Smeedia]

Watched a couple videos and just went for it 😅🔥

[@TP16Diecast]

The garage your going to have is going to be nuts 🔥 goals goals goals 🙏 some one a town over from me is selling a 05 shell... I'm really considering buying it and work on it as my project, these videos don't help 🤣

[@Smeedia]

BUY IT!!!! And gotta have a nuts garage 😅🔥

[@qhivitiva3823]

Could please link the part number for the second set of bearings? 👍🏿

[@Smeedia]

Yes I can, www.rallysportdirect.com/part/main-bearings/mb5382xpg-026-king-engine-bearings-undersized-connecting-rod-bearing-set-001in

[@qhivitiva3823]

@@Smeedia awesome. Thank you

[@Dirtyz1234]

I'm over here just trying to make the jump to E85 on my VF48 Baja

[@Smeedia]

Send it with the BAJA!!!!!!

[@christopheratkinson3676]

Makes me wanna tear down my JDM 20th anniversary sti to rebuild it again! 😂🤣😂

[@Smeedia]

Do it 😈😈😈

[@selvinmontes2931]

Hi man you do nice job... How much is the cost por a short block like did you make.. blessings

[@Smeedia]

Like mine roughly 5.5K or so

[@selvinmontes2931]

@@Smeedia do you make it for sale .

[@Smeedia]

Yessir! Www.smeedia.net

[@selvinmontes2931]

@@Smeedia how I can contact to you...

[@Smeedia]

[e-mail] 🤙

[@austinwolf2775]

What’s up with the Colorado plate in the garage window? Are you from Co?

[@Smeedia]

Every now and then people send in their old plates for the garage!

[@selvinmontes2931]

Where do you have your shop.... ?. How much only a short block like you building... ???

[@josephwalker8088]

I don't know if I just missed it but what oil pump did you use for this? Epic video btw! The level of detail you go into is awesome! Your content is always great.

[@Smeedia]

Just a standard 11mm pump 🙏😁

[@josephwalker8088]

@@Smeedia good to know, thanks. I was trying to decide to stick with the 11mm pump or not. Trying to build 600 plus hp, with 8k redline. My main problem is getting the money to complete my build lol.

[@jonjames9177]

I could be wrong, but I thought you had to set the stretch gauge to zero on every bolt prior to torquing? Unless I just misunderstood your wording. Technically all bolts should be the same length but I never trust anything. Lol

[@Smeedia]

I rest the gauge the first few times but it kept zeroing out everytime I went to double check cal

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

Hello, great vid what year engine is that?

[@Smeedia]

It was originally from a 06 STi 🙏

[@madscientistlife]

Excellent work brother

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@Alexander_Hodge]

Awesome job constructing the shortblock!! I may use this as motivation to rebuild my engine!

[@Smeedia]

Definitely worth doing if your up to it!

[@EdgarGarcia-jf2yq]

Just out of curiosity what main bearings did you end up going with?

[@Smeedia]

King +.005 over Pmax 🤙

[@gersonhays7768]

Hey man, just wanted to say that I live your videos! Also where do you get your machine work done? I’m local so it would be nice to know where to go in the future. Thank you

[@Smeedia]

For heads I go to heads up and for shortblock work I go through outfront 😁

[@gersonhays7768]

@@Smeedia thank you!

[@brandonheward1]

Hey tanner , what’s your opinion on a good set of unequal length headers for a 2016 sti ?

[@jdsayler96]

WHAT, you actually have an inside to your house?! I thought it was all just garage, haha jk man! Keep on keeping on, love the videos!!!

[@Smeedia]

Lol we stay in the garage mostly 😅😅😅

[@octaviozambrano7276]

Can you please include any oem torque specs you used ?

[@Smeedia]

I'll add a link in a but to the FSM to follow with procedures and specs

[@octaviozambrano7276]

I’m lost what is FSM 😅

[@Smeedia]

Field service manual 😅🙏

[@garrettwelsh7424]

Such a good video, engine building is why I’m going to school 🙌🏻

[@Smeedia]

Low key wish I would have gone to school for it 😅

[@garrettwelsh7424]

@@Smeedia Nah man, they just teach you how to use the measuring equipment. Some thing a quick KZbin video can teach you. Better be the first build of many.

[@andrewharris7868]

A meteorological short block build.. what a nail biter 😂

[@Smeedia]

😅😅😅

[@WildcatFan4414]

Inspection rooms are usually kept at 68°F for repeatability. I'm sure you know this since you said previously that you used to inspect aerospace parts.

[@Smeedia]

We did not have inspection rooms when I did aerospace 😅

[@corwinkessler5343]

I love this channel...that is all.

[@Smeedia]

❤❤❤

[@realynsuderman2962]

What about oem rod bolt torque specs ?

[@Smeedia]

Looked online and saw around 26 ft lbs was a common spec 🙏

[@newjerseydamo]

Laughed when you went all puberty like lol. Can't wait to see this beast finished! And I'm sure the long video was child's play on the new PC! ;)

[@Smeedia]

Doing great so far! 🔥😁

[@pab1it05]

Is there much or any difference between a ej255 and an ej257 bare block? How can one tell the difference?

[@Smeedia]

The bore will be diffrent

[@realynsuderman2962]

@@Smeedia what’s bore on 257 I know the 255 is 99.50 and the plugs on top are replaced with a breather?

[@AmirPomen]

no assy lube on the conrod bearing?

[@Smeedia]

theres a generous amount of assy lube on them lol

[@AmirPomen]

@@Smeedia 🍻 cant wait see this running 🤩