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!

[@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 😂

[@davo5400]

Absolutely beautiful. He did it again!!!

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳

[@eliekey]

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

[@Smeedia]

This is thee one 🤌

[@sethwylie9260]

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

[@Smeedia]

That dry sump is just 🤌🤌

[@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 🔥

[@paladin9933]

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

[@Smeedia]

RCM stuff is just 🤌🤌🤌

[@Ruslan_Subarist]

Very nice!👌

[@Smeedia]

🫡🫡🫡

[@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.

[@mrolsen90]

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

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support my mans 🥳

[@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! 🔥

[@boosTiMon]

It’s not just Tanner it’s Talent!

[@Smeedia]

It’s art 🤌

[@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.

[@kheops1877]

can’t wait to see the 2.5rs running!

[@Smeedia]

Things going to Scoot 🚙 💨

[@Panzerlang]

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

[@Smeedia]

🤌🤌🤌

[@antonp555]

Ever thought about an ASMR engine build video? 😁

[@Smeedia]

I have but there is WAY too much background noise. Pressure washers and neighbors working also

[@omialmanza1900]

Yes! T, building it to perfection 👌🏼

[@Smeedia]

As perfect as we can make it 🤌

[@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

[@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!

[@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 🫶

[@FunTimeWithSouls]

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

[@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

[@scottphillips364]

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

[@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

[@HeidiFegles]

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

[@Smeedia]

Definitely a nice little addition to add in 🤌

[@stevensmith9895]

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

[@Smeedia]

Engine building is one of my favs 🤌

[@tranmabirizi4505]

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

[@Smeedia]

Real fresh air antilag 🤌

[@jkskinny3618]

comment for support

[@Smeedia]

🫶🫶

[@RobFeher]

Thank you Tanner.

[@Kenny.G-33]

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

[@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 🧐

[@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! 🥳

[@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 😢

[@stefanvanbraam4378]

As always a terrific video.

[@Smeedia]

🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@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

[@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.

[@icey4052]

that thing looks sick 😨

[@Smeedia]

Issa art project 🤌

[@TheGCJourney]

That dry sump is GUCCI 🤤🤤🤤

[@joshblass9946]

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

[@Smeedia]

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

[@HEROHIRO]

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

[@Smeedia]

Always appreciate the support my mans 💪🫡

[@LapisBlueWRX]

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

[@Smeedia]

😂😂 bro it is cute 😂

[@enjoyinglife275]

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

[@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

[@tw1st3dw1ll7]

Looks like it's really coming along now.

[@Smeedia]

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

[@boxwarrior9985]

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

[@Smeedia]

I can go tighter 😂

[@steb3n]

That looks amazing 🎉

[@Smeedia]

Thank you🥳🥳🥳

[@samfarran5612]

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

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@tcjb87]

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

[@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

[@albegt98]

yeah man this is job 👍💪

[@Smeedia]

Thanks buddy 🫡

[@carsonj4031]

PLEASE WE NEED SOME TRACK CONTENT 🙏🙏

[@Smeedia]

Working on it 🫡

[@EverySingleSunday]

Absolutely wild ❤

[@boxwarrior9985]

Love the build🔥

[@Smeedia]

Things coming out so nice 🥵

[@boxwarrior9985]

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

[@9941Tuning]

Again, proof, head studs are not needed for 500whp and below. Your previous build videos, along with, close help from Andy Williams in the u.k. , among other great people helped me make my successful first build.

[@markgeletzke6328]

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

[@Smeedia]

They get coated in 5W30 before torquing

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@lexgarage3246]

Just beautiful ❤

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳

[@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 😅

[@bigkaswrx8115]

I really think more people should consider dry sumping their EJs. Yes its £6k+ but still cheaper than a rebuild every 6 months 🤷‍♂️😄

[@juliomiranda6801]

what clutch you recommend for daily driver sti? currently at 300whp and my TOB is squeaking at cold start :/

[@Smeedia]

Tbh OEM Exedy 👌

[@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

[@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. 😎

[@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 🫡

[@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❤

[@seva.luchianov]

Heyooooo engine build time!!

[@Smeedia]

My fav time 🥳

[@kheff46]

Love every one of your videos!

[@Smeedia]

Always appreciate the support brotha 🫶

[@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?

[@MONSTER22009]

None of the aftermarket cranks are any good?

[@Smeedia]

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

[@Nick_Spencer]

one day I'm going to have this man build the short block for my ej20. one day.

[@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! ❤️

[@Thechaoscrusadors]

Project prodigy

[@Smeedia]

🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@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?????

[@m0rjjj666]

Subaru RS 22B Smedia Ti

[@Smeedia]

Special edition 😂😅

[@m0rjjj666]

@@Smeedia tuned by Tanner

[@Hakiri27]

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

[@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 ✌🏼

[@sethjeglum5294]

Nice Congrats!!! 💯😎👍

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🎉

[@CruelUnknown]

The 22b-alls to the wall build

[@Smeedia]

Lmao accurate 😂

[@iCancelFlights]

that car is going to feel and handle soooo good, just wait til you drive that mf.

[@Smeedia]

I’m stoaked to get this thing driving again 🤌

[@SUNNofODIN]

0:04 whats OP stand for?

[@Smeedia]

Over powered

[@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 😂

[@RadDadisRad]

*LET’S GO TANNER!!!* *_GET WELL MOCHI!!!_*

[@Smeedia]

She back to her normal crazy self again 🥳

[@bluegizmo1983]

I'm pretty sure you're gonna have to take that dry sump belt back off to get the timing belt on...

[@chandlerbraaten847]

He will, but its just part of the build process. Sometimes you just can't wait to see some cool shit slapped on. Its like motivation. 😂

[@Smeedia]

That’s a problem for later 😂

[@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

[@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

[@BoostedAutoSpecs]

I am from EastCoast Virginia. Is it worth it to send my used block to outfront ms, coast to coast shipping or just buy a block?

[@Smeedia]

Tbh I have no idea what the shipping cost would be for that. If your planning on building your own engine I would say it’s worth it

[@BoostedAutoSpecs]

@Smeedia nevermind my last comment... IAG is here in Maryland but all good machine shop for EJ are in CA.

[@ArashDaddy]

Hello wanna ask.. Can wrx 2012 Gv rear lower control arm fit with Gv sti rear lower control arm?

[@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.

[@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!

[@Davorox1]

Sheesh 600+ Sprocket rocket 🚀 😂 Which exhaust are goimg with?

[@Smeedia]

I’ll prob make an exhaust for it. I doing think they make swapped exhausts 😅

[@Davorox1]

@@Smeedia ouch. The classic Invidia is a no go then?

[@DandyWaves]

Nuts

[@Smeedia]

🥜 🌰

[@davidsmither6624]

The clearance of the piston pin?

[@Borp56]

Video 3 of requesting a fun color modify all dailys hoodie, such as purple, maroon, or green

[@Smeedia]

Tomorrow is a new week! And the suppliers back at work tomorrow 😂😅

[@Borp56]

@ I’ll be anxiously awaiting 😉

[@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.

[@ianmansfield8885]

Sti.....Super...Tanner...Intelligence.....come build me one

[@Smeedia]

Let’s do it 👀