Building a Bullet Proof EJ25

[@FlatironsTuning]

We are really excited to see your results with the RCM Dry Sump. Keep up the awesome work Tanner!

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support guys and will definitely be giving you a call for some pointers when it comes to set up!

[@Nia-mac]

@@SmeediaWTF? I know USA dino figures are higher but Much of that comes from good fuel…..

[@elie.k93]

Happy to see you building every subaru owner dream engine 👌🏻

[@Smeedia]

This is thee one 🤌

[@Grooove_e]

It'd have been awesome to have seen a built EJ22, EJ207, or even a 2.1L stroker build go into it, but I understand the EJ25 is a much better supported platform. Cant wait to see this thing come together!

[@Smeedia]

I have a couple 207s but I have SO much EJ25 stuff it just made sense to use it 😅

[@matthewmaca6675]

What about the new 2.3 from iag

[@Smeedia]

@@matthewmaca6675was cheaper for me to build a 25 vs buying one of their engines

[@HeidiFegles]

New 2.3 the destroked motor is not new lol it’s 15 years old at least now. Maybe iag makes it but honestly it ain’t shit untill it has 4mm longer rods and 83mm stroker pistons. Then you have made an actual difference in ratios.

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

If I always caress my ej25 does it then become a stroker build?

[@alfozinsavage4875]

I've been away for work with no coverage, and I'm glad to be back here on this awesome channel. Wish I was 1 of ya customers 👌🏽

[@jacobmcfarland3117]

This was a very satisfying video to watch. Didn’t realize you were shooting for driving this on an actual track! Really stoked to see that content, been an avid sim racer for years and have always wanted to see you track some cars outside the drag strip. Let’s go!

[@all-flat-engines]

9:39 if you don’t want to struggle holding when assembling the rods, bolt the flywheel to the crank and set it upright. It gives you an awesome base when doing torquing

[@Smeedia]

Definitely trying this tomorrow 😅 I have 3 more to build this week

[@MrGsxrme]

I run the RCM r180 diff covers on my VA and VB sti trans swap. I love RCM Products!

[@tranmabirizi4505]

i heard anti lag in this one, smiles and excitement are in the air

[@Smeedia]

Real fresh air antilag 🤌

[@TeamCupNoodles-nn9og]

I don't even own a Subie but I loves these types of videos. Lots of knowledge dropped

[@Smeedia]

The supports always appreciated 🫶

[@davo5400]

Absolutely beautiful. He did it again!!!

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳

[@josephweaselhead-tb9mu]

Really nice work, love these simple motors but also very complex.

[@mrolsen90]

Been following you for a while now, impressive stuff you do! Love from Norway🎉

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support my mans 🥳

[@theonlytrueworm]

Crazy to hear you were in aviation. I start flight school jan 8th. Will be flying helis in 5 years. I drive a 2004 STi, like 500ish whp. Gives me hope that I can get my STi's engine to this point and go even further beyond for at least 700whp. Also seeing you with my OTHER dream car, the white FD?? Gives me so much motivation to work my ass off.

[@jacobstephens8447]

Dude that looks so wicked. This is gonna be such an intense setup. I finally got my heads to the shop last week. Rebuild in 2-3 weeks now!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy moving right along! 🥳

[@joshanderson1122]

So excited for how this will end up.i love RCM products. Just ordered RCM header for my brz

[@Smeedia]

Didn’t even know they made BRZ stuff! 🔥

[@Thunderstryk]

cant wait for more of the 6 cylinder, that has been such a journey

[@Smeedia]

That car is my flame as I am the moth

[@sethwylie9260]

I got goose bumps watching that dry sump bolt on 🖤👌

[@Smeedia]

That dry sump is just 🤌🤌

[@kheff46]

You're honestly the best channel!

[@Smeedia]

We doing the stuff and things out here 🫡

[@codyhenley12]

Don't forget the what nots too! ​@@Smeedia

[@stevensmith9895]

This is one of the episodes that I was waiting for :)

[@Smeedia]

Engine building is one of my favs 🤌

[@Kenny.G-33]

Just ... beautiful Be good to see you flying around the track in this 22-beast🤙

[@pneuma55]

It's interesting to hear that you were in aviation, I'm also in aviation with GE aerospace and am currently driving a 2018 50th anniversary WRX.

[@Smeedia]

I flew drones for 5 years and worked in QC. Definitely one of my favorite fields 🔥

[@arltvrs8485]

I need me a build engine like that for my sti,hopefully someday...nice build and awesome video as always

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🥳 can always order parts here and there over time and save em up until your ready

[@kheops1877]

can’t wait to see the 2.5rs running!

[@Smeedia]

Things going to Scoot 🚙 💨

[@kalinshtirkov6955]

So far amazing work. Love it. I want to request if possible at the end of your build to give us a detail cost of all the costs associated with the build. I personally am interested more specifically at your engine build. I am sure there will be others here who will be interested in those numbers so we have more accurate info of cost of build. Will be nice to dump all the money in a build but having a family with 2 little ones personally makes it impossible for me. Family goes first. I love your projects and the way you do your videos. Thank you

[@enjoyinglife275]

love following the engine rebuild..............great camera work !!

[@brother_maleik]

Building bulletproof aka dry sump video. Love it as always

[@parafitality2730]

Can't wait to see this run

[@brandonmillette]

I've been waiting for my RCM dry sump for my 1200whp sti being built by Turn in concepts. Block will be billet.

[@Smeedia]

Big money in a billet block 🔥

[@brinjoness3386]

Nice 1. Please stick it a wagon. Make the fastest delivery wagon. Legacy or old wrx

[@MrGsxrme]

For the love of God, 300hp per cylinder is asking a lot lol, treat her good, so she lasts long when you get her back.

[@tabordagg]

I can’t wait to build my engine so excited to see this engine build cause your car is gonna look so good. I’ve still got a ways to go came back from my deployment and my alt is bad 😢

[@HEROHIRO]

Made my day, thanks for the awesome video homie! Lots of great knowledge 🤝

[@Smeedia]

Always appreciate the support my mans 💪🫡

[@FunTimeWithSouls]

Man watching this makes me want to install all these parts I have for my car :(.

[@omialmanza1900]

Yes! T, building it to perfection 👌🏼

[@Smeedia]

As perfect as we can make it 🤌

[@PANTYEATR1]

7:59 - one time the Snap-on man pissed me off with a torque wrench issue i had. He laughed in my face and didn't help with a solution... I found out who makes the torque wrenches for Snap-on and i bought the whole set 1/4", 3/8” and 1/2" drive for less than the cost of one 1/2” drive torque wrench! Anger gets shit done. 😎

[@scottphillips364]

Woo! That is so very cool! Good news also!

[@paladin9933]

Love to see all that RCM goodness ... delicioso!

[@Smeedia]

RCM stuff is just 🤌🤌🤌

[@ShocksBocks]

Welp, this couldn't have come at a better time. Getting a new longblock and I love the ideas in this build so I'm gonna prob reference this for my build list

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy lots of good stuff going into this set up 🔥 what long block did you go with? 👀

[@ShocksBocks]

@Smeedia going with a rallispec longblock. Semi closed Type RA case halves and heads, but with some cosworth pistons, rallispec rods and some other fancy bits. Nothing too crazy, just wanting around 400whp

[@Smeedia]

@@ShocksBocksshould be a solid set up for that 🥳

[@ShocksBocks]

@@Smeedia hopefully so. Next on the list after that is that RCM dry sump. Thing's beautiful man

[@boosTiMon]

It’s not just Tanner it’s Talent!

[@Smeedia]

It’s art 🤌

[@RobHTech]

This is a really nice build.

[@deybi1]

Amazing on the progress

[@benc911]

Here in the uk the 2.5s just dont hold when getting tracked at that power level, we learnt that over 10 years ago, the thinest part is the liners and too much movement from block, cracked liners and headgaskets go all the time at that power level when raced, the only block we use here is ej22 bored to a 2.35, reliable, torque and revs. Under 500flywheel the ej25 is a decent road car.

[@LavishlyDriven]

Gonna use this EXACT recipe in my future when my IAG stage 2.5 closed deck blows up. Thank you

[@Dude_Eggs]

That geared idler timing belt pulley that runs dry sump pump is the bearing that always fails first. I hope it doesn't add more load to the bearing and fail even sooner.

[@Smeedia]

Going to have to keep an eye on it 🧐

[@HeidiFegles]

The an breather adapters are a victory for sure. Damn good idea

[@Smeedia]

Definitely a nice little addition to add in 🤌

[@stefanvanbraam4378]

As always a terrific video.

[@Smeedia]

🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@CypHill]

Good luck! Looks like a badass build. I’m curious as how those tight ring gaps will play out during track use.

[@Panzerlang]

Here he is again, the Michael Angelo of engine building. :)

[@Smeedia]

🤌🤌🤌

[@jorgesito..]

I’ve been watching you for like 6 years man no way you only have 150k subs. I know you love subies man, I do too they’re great and amazing cars. But honestly if you want to get more view do some basic shit everyone watches like something with a charger or hellcat but that shit is expensive. It’ll definitely get you more views you deserve a million atleast brotha

[@FeherRob]

Thank you Tanner.

[@Dragon151415]

Welp went up and looked at the '15 sti,it was a total basketcase,it needed suspension,all the bushings needed replaced and thinking it had a 207 block or something,looked underneath and found out it had U20 cylinder heads. Ended up looking at a '16 sti limited not to far from that dealership,and that one was so much cleaner and looked better overall,going back up in 2 weeks to hopefully sign the paperwork and drive it home

[@Smeedia]

Tbh sounds like an EJ20X or Y that someone swapped in. Super common for people to do when offloading these cars. Fingers crossed for ya on the 16!

[@Dragon151415]

@@Smeedia and honestly its only gonna be 22.5k so its a decent deal,just gotta get better at driving stick but thats completely on me lol

[@FryingPan8]

As always... best part of my night getting that discord notification 😁

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@reginaldbeaubrun883]

Very nice work.. great explanations 💯

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🙏

[@michaeli-7186]

Giving her some space to breathe!!!! It's amazing how starved the factory clearances are at the bearings.

[@Smeedia]

This is kinda a test engine for me, I’ve never set up a short block for a dry sump. I’ll be using 20-50 so this one’s a learning engine 😂

[@itsdakumori]

I don’t know if you’ve made your choice yet in terms of wheels for this build, but I’d highly recommend looking into Enkei NT03’s, they would look absolutely gorgeous on this car, plus they are just great wheels in general

[@steb3n]

That looks amazing 🎉

[@Smeedia]

Thank you🥳🥳🥳

[@boxwarrior420]

Love the build🔥

[@Smeedia]

Things coming out so nice 🥵

[@boxwarrior420]

@ one of these days I’ll be able to build an engine for my STI like this. 🥹

[@tcjb87]

Such a killer set up man. She’s gonna be nasty 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@anthonyvazquez5366]

I'm thinking of building ej205 with a 2.1 stroker, shimless buckets, sti cams, valves, and spring. I'll try to keep a budget, but i want an ej205 oem+ spec build

[@Smeedia]

Solid type of build right there. It’s hard to budget when it comes to the engine. We always want top notch stuff.

[@joshblass9946]

Amazing work 👏 what turbo setup you planning to run on this build ?

[@Smeedia]

Prob going to use a G30-770 on this one 🫡

[@MONSTER22009]

None of the aftermarket cranks are any good?

[@Smeedia]

Not needed for this power level. Stock crank works more than fine 👌

[@PatrickLipsinic]

I hate to be a Negative Nancy but please don't use a screw impact driver to tighten the screws on that back cover. Blue Loctite and an apex in a 1/4 drive socket. 🤦‍♂ On a positive note, Looks good man! I have been using a friend's water blast cabinet. It does wonders for aluminum parts.

[@Smeedia]

Bead blasting and water blasting is magical with how parts turn out! I’ve always used an impact driver on them, why wouldn’t you?

[@PatrickLipsinic]

@@Smeedia You might over tighten them. They only need about 56 in/lbs. I would be worried about being over tight and damaging the threads.

[@EverySingleSunday]

Absolutely wild ❤

[@tw1st3dw1ll7]

Looks like it's really coming along now.

[@Smeedia]

Coming along quick! Wish we had our heads ready to go 😅

[@kheff46]

Love every one of your videos!

[@Smeedia]

Always appreciate the support brotha 🫶

[@HeidiFegles]

Set the mains .0015 and the rod .002 perfect cuz the block expands and makes them bigger naturally but the rods are the ticket lol.

[@Smeedia]

That difficult part with this one is finding an optimal clearance for a dry sump. From the couple people I’ve talked to .002-.003 on this is where I should target. I’m expecting some type of revision may be made later on though

[@HeidiFegles]

Ya with a dry sump you should be totally fine.

[@joserodriguez-th1rx]

Excited to see it running! why use the tighter clearances? I'm planning on building an ej25 what clearances do you suggest?

[@Smeedia]

I opted for tighter clearance on the rings so I don’t send this engine to the moon for power. Opened the bearings a bit for 20-50 and to experiment a little with using a dry sump

[@hjm552]

Maaaaannnn you doing allllllll the stuufffff and allllllll the thingsssssss damn g unit,dry sump looks bad ass,the only thing more bling is the turbo beanie on the rx7❤

[@eric4847]

If I didn’t know what the dry sump was I would have guessed it was a super charger as it really looks damn close to one

[@dirtman1527]

Would you change iag aos street version when you do a engine swap with metal contamination? Changing all oil components but wondering if I should do that also

[@Smeedia]

You can take them apart and clean them 🫡 the tops do come off with some effort

[@mattnucci7716]

.015/.018 gaps a little sporty, better not get it hot or lean or both :)

[@Smeedia]

Kept it a little tighter so I don’t get any bright ideas on the dyno to send it farther 😂 thing will also be living on E85

[@taylorprice5813]

Ok, I don't know if I missed you talking about it in the past but where did you do QC in aviation? And this looks like it's going to be awesome!

[@Smeedia]

I worked for some sub contractors for Boeing running a CMM and doing GD&T inspection. Mainly final inspection for a most of it 🫡

[@taylorprice5813]

@ cool man! ❤️

[@8145dwerdna]

Make sure to remove the batteries whenever you store that snappy! I know more than one person that had to have theirs repaired (out of warranty) because they leaked.

[@Smeedia]

Good to know! Will definitely do so if it’s stored for long term 🫡

[@StringGreens2]

Wont your ring gap be tighter without using a torque plate when you took your measurements?

[@Smeedia]

They shouldn’t be, after the blocks been bored and honed with the torque plate is should be fairly true. I’m sure there will be a small distortion but nothing that push measurements out of tolerance

[@TheGCJourney]

That dry sump is GUCCI 🤤🤤🤤

[@mrwnking]

I'm getting all the parts I need to rebuild my Ej22. I'm excited to get it started. Where can I get new pistons and crankshaft and valves at for my EJ22? I'm not trying to do anything crazy, I just want it to run for a long time as my daily driver.

[@Hakiri27]

super dope build, not me wantinga dry sump even though i really don't need it 🤣

[@markgeletzke6328]

Question, why no light oil on the con rod bolts before torqueing ?

[@Smeedia]

They get coated in 5W30 before torquing

[@chadjones3989]

I was gonna ask the same question. But may, are those normally ARP fasteners on the rods. If so why not use the ARP hardware lube when torqued to spec. Didn't know if you have a preference? Thanks for the details. In the works of building one as well. Thanks for the videos!! Chad

[@nickduley8733]

That's cool that you were QC in the aviation industry, not many people go into it. What made you want to leave the industry? I currently work on new Gulfstreams as a certified A&P.

[@Smeedia]

Tbh management at aerospace companies are all asshats. Most of them are the six sigma people who have no idea how the manufacturing lines actually work and think they know best. I butted heads with alot of them whenever they’d try to make dumb changes

[@nickduley8733]

@Smeedia yeah i hear you there, the power can definitely go to their heads.

[@jonathanvalencia1843]

Sick!! Love the content, I’m currently planing on moving to Hawaii and want to lift the subie what do you think the sti needs to be able to go off road?

[@Smeedia]

Skid plates would. It be a bad idea. Aside from that I’d just lift it and send it

[@jonathanvalencia1843]

Thanks

[@TheE3R]

RCM Dry Sump (Not CHEAP $$$) But definitely a Game Changer 100%!

[@Ruslan_Subarist]

Very nice!👌

[@Smeedia]

🫡🫡🫡

[@LapisBlueWRX]

“Look how fucking cute that is!” 😂😂😂 lost it

[@Smeedia]

😂😂 bro it is cute 😂

[@boxwarrior420]

Do you think the oil filter was tight enough? 💪🏼

[@Smeedia]

I can go tighter 😂

[@lexgarage3246]

Just beautiful ❤

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳

[@iceyy.v.2]

that thing looks sick 😨

[@Smeedia]

Issa art project 🤌

[@06STi]

This is really cool, definitely gonna save up for a dry sump, and hopefully I shouldn’t have to tune for it but I’ll talk to my tuner first. Building a high rpm big turbo ej257 for my 06 STi time attack build. I have an IAG AOS, Killer B oil pan pickup and baffle as well as the Outfront Motorsport oil pump. I’ll be interested to see how the different setups compare. Also, would I be able to run the AOS and dry sump at the same time or is it one or the other?

[@seva.luchianov]

Heyooooo engine build time!!

[@Smeedia]

My fav time 🥳

[@cd5sircoupe]

What was that company that does the oil filter housing screws again? I got an oil cooler kit for my VQ awhile ago but the adapter screw they sent is no bueno... apparently awd VQs have a different oiling system than rwd VQs (I know the pans are different but...)? The Mocal adapter is basically the opposite of what will fit in my block.

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhhhh Vibrant! 20/10 suggest theirs!

[@cd5sircoupe]

@@Smeedia Right on

[@skallywagasuasrasrex1037]

What did you work on in aviation

[@Smeedia]

I fly the RQ-7B for 5 years and worked in QC. Ran CMM and did GD&T inspection

[@skallywagasuasrasrex1037]

@ noice I worked on the kiowa and I currently work on the Apache

[@chriso1373]

How did you determine what you want your bearing clearance to be?

[@Smeedia]

Oil weight and talking to a couple other people who have set up their engines for dry sumps. Wet sump is pretty standard for set up. But I was curious how a dry sump would effect the bearing clearances so changed things up a bit

[@chriso1373]

​@@Smeedia nice. Excited to see this thing run. WHENS THE WIDEBODY COMING?????

[@inactivemogul403]

It would cool to see some DirtFish laps or equivalent for real! also It would be fun to watch you start staging/tracking some of your builds or even have a dedicated! ✌👊

[@Smeedia]

That’s the goal, I wanted to use the 27 STI more for that but it just became a pain and I got tiered of fixing the little stuff over and over again 😂

[@chullenwins9222]

What do you think of using cryo treatment on internals and thermal barriers on piston tops and skirts?

[@Smeedia]

I’ve looked into it and debated it but with what I’ve seen prior it’s typically not needed for something like this for our goals

[@chullenwins9222]

@ I am thinking about it for my build and have wanted to do it for a long time. More for the added benefit of decreased wear and tear and with the coatings helping to maintain consistency

[@chullenwins9222]

Additionally the cost to do this seems lower than expected you just need to ship parts 100% clean and free of debris.

[@Evergreenprospectors]

Wild motor🤘 I thought you was getting away from the 6 cyl motor and doing a toyota motor or something in it

[@Smeedia]

I can’t stay away from the evil EG33, I’m a moth to a flame for it 😂

[@sethjeglum5294]

Nice Congrats!!! 💯😎👍

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🎉

[@albegt98]

yeah man this is job 👍💪

[@Smeedia]

Thanks buddy 🫡

[@rorryforbush2080]

Tanner, can you explain how you decided your piston ring end gap amount? Is that what Manley suggests for those piston rings and horsepower? Sounds like it depends on what material the top piston ring is made out of? I've seen a few people pushing (0.020 top) and 0.025 second but with 1000 hp+ builds.

[@Smeedia]

Cylinder pressure (aka boost) will be a big factor. Personally I set mine a little tighter on this engine so I do not send it to the moon like I do in most of my engines. Could I anyway, yes but the gaps a bit tight for higher boost levels. There is a formula you can use to capture a rough range for where you should gap the rings to

[@rorryforbush2080]

@@Smeedia Thanks for the advice! I've greatly appreciated all your video's. I have an 04 FXT manual. Its stock right now but i'd like to do a few mild upgrades and make it a little fun, reliable, daily driver. The stock turbo seems a little weak. I was thinking of swapping it for an STI turbo, intercooler, and running a highflow downpipe/cat. Shooting for around 280-300 hp. Currently rebuilding the engine. Planning to run Mahle 4032 pistons. Any thoughts or advice?

[@jjoop]

Just did this yesterday dont remeber but did the king main bearings have the locating tang? On them my 2 sets didnt

[@Smeedia]

They most definitely should yes

[@jjoop]

Just looked it was just on the thrust bearings

[@Smeedia]

@@jjoopthe thrust bearings do not have the tangs

[@jjoop]

@@Smeedia engine looks mint good job!

[@jancarson5027]

What's your opinion on the oem head bolt torque to yield procedure? I have always reused the bolts when doing head gaskets but I've had better luck using an actual ft/lb procedure instead of torquing and angles.

[@itsmrpanda]

got a 02 wrx n i love the EJ20, so i was thinking of doing a JDM 207 swap into it when this engine eventually blows, but ive also noticed that for basically the same price i could go with a built EJ25. any insight?

[@Smeedia]

Personally I say 25, more support for them. More displacement, easier to find and you can make em rev out pretty far now

[@itsmrpanda]

@ funny you should say that last part bc the 8k redline was one of my selling points 😂 thanks for the response keep up the great vids ✌🏼

[@ppqueso686]

hey tanner. was wondering what your thoughts were about balancing rotating assemblies for subarus and if you advise getting your rotating assembly balanced

[@wyattbrunner8208]

If you're gonna track it pls get it PPF'd in the front

[@Smeedia]

Probably will have a companies do that for me 😅