Building a Stock Motor 650WHP Subaru WRX STI in 48 Hours.

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Next video: "Rebuilding BLOWN stock motor 650hp Subaru WRX STI in 48 hours"

[@Smeedia]

😂 gimmie 24 hours next time. 😂

[@followtheornghat]

I'd let him build mine like this 😂

[@islandvibe1014]

😂😂😂

[@ThePrudence23]

Dam lol

[@nathanholden7566]

Totally agree. No stock motor Subaru will hold that power for extended time. Why waste time building so much power for it to detonate.

[@01KINGKENG]

It’s nice to see that you make the engine bay look clean as if it was your own. Instead of having hoses everywhere. I’ve seen shops put everything together and just leave it messy

[@Smeedia]

I try to keep em as clean as possible. Treat every car like it were my own 👌

[@Victor-vq9ks]

An hour to pull out an engine is crazy work 😭😭😭

[@Smeedia]

Practice makes perfect 😭

[@robmesaaz5737]

Actually not that bad to pull a motor. After you pull 10 or so, its super easy. How many miles were put on this motor before the tune ? 3? Lol

[@JamesBond-ip6pl]

They talk to smeedia and end up with an extra 200hp 😂😂😂

[@Smeedia]

It’s unintentionally 😂

[@JamesBond-ip6pl]

@@Smeedia 644 hp is impressive af

[@Smeedia]

@@JamesBond-ip6plthing hauls 🚗 💨

[@michaelowens1491]

Watching you work on cars is my therapy. Almost tempted to bring you my stock AF 2015 STI with thousands in parts so that you can work your magic. Almost. 😊

[@Smeedia]

Let’s get it done 👀🔥 working on this STI made me want another GR 😂 this a slippery slope lol

[@CandidKiller]

As a Subaru owner I just work on it myself and somehow run into problems every time so the fact you did this so fluent I respect it

[@Smeedia]

Unfortunately they be like that sometimes, once you’ve done enough of them you figure out how to navigate the issues pretty easy

[@swoosh8474]

Man, it's good to be back. Sadly I've been a little too busy to keep up with your videos for a while, but that's how life goes sometimes.

[@Smeedia]

Totally get it, we all get busy and got things to take care of 🫶

[@kaleblange9314]

My soul needed this video, thank you! This is what my car is but it's 2011 satin white pearl. Your content gives me confidence brother.

[@allanatienza7867]

Quite impressive on how fast you work on a Subaru. You can probably do it while sleeping. Another awesome vid.

[@autodriven]

Learned so much from your channel. I picked up a 2010 WRX hatch (slim body) lots of dos and don’t thanks to your channel. 🙌🏽

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully your enjoying the hatch 🥳

[@andrewcollins9326]

Slick move with that plastic card for the timing guides ur videos helped me get my gd back on the road thank u

[@Smeedia]

little thing makes setting clearance quick! Hows the GD Treaing ya?!

[@BushidoPhoto]

I love my Killer B oil fill relocation for FMIC setups. Makes changing and filling the oil so much easier! Nice build overall.

[@Smeedia]

That it does, def a good addition to have when going to a FMIC 🔥

[@FADWC]

The subie master at work cooking up the beans 🤙

[@Smeedia]

🧑‍🍳

[@Craiggg12345]

A stock location turbo, top mount and equal header STI with coils, chassis mounts upgrades is such a fun car.

[@justinturner4850]

Sick! So sick! I would be so happy to have you build my car. How cool. I’m stock piling parts right now but life in maui is getting more expensive by the day. A freaking watermelon is $28 here now. So spare money for mods is a little tricky these days. But someday I’ll have the sauce too 😊

[@Smeedia]

$28 for a watermelon?! 🥲 is cantaloupe any cheaper?

[@ureydeliz8636]

Wish you never got rid of the VB man, but definitely still enjoy your videos. Master at work with Subarus

[@Smeedia]

If Subaru comes out with something exciting and new I’ll be all over it. Low key miss the blue VB every now and then

[@bigchrisb59]

You and Devin need to do a video of who can pull, rebuild, then reinstall a subie engine. That would be some amazing content

[@gdizzle8265]

Used my discount code at Rally Sport Direct when I ordered 4K worth of “while you’re in there” for the head gaskets and saved a good chunk of change. Thanks Tanner and love the videos!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy glad to hear! Those parts add up so quickly 😅

[@CruelUnknown]

Ol' reliable EJ content 😎

[@Smeedia]

💪🫡

[@smillman437]

Awesome video. I was building a JDM piano while you were playing on my phone. I’m sure the hardest thing about the build was the heat, no? Awesome work getting this together in those crap conditions. Big boy pants engaged, and the results spoke for themselves!

[@Smeedia]

The heat was by far the worst part. Was around 102 in the shop when putting that thing together 😅

[@smillman437]

@@Smeedia crazy. Good on you powering through it.

[@jeffsheu5504]

the burns in my pocket holes if i lived in the states near you...another amazing video man

[@Smeedia]

🫶🫶

[@cylasclendenning4649]

Love how the car looks stock but is making over 500 whp, if the intercooler was black i would say its a full on sleeper!

[@Smeedia]

The OEM Look is hard to beat on the 08-14s 😮‍💨

[@aidenmcclendon5457]

​@@Smeedia Have a 14 STI, just stock it looks so mean, loveee the widebody sedans😭🥵 got big plans for 'er

[@patrickgarvin2570]

Let him cook, let him cook. The chef in the kitchen, serving up the main course like always. Good stuff, my guy. Gotta pay them bills.

[@Smeedia]

Got cars to build 💪🔥

[@jamie_KallenKozuki]

it feels so good to get subie content!

[@Smeedia]

After the FD is done we have two big Subaru projects coming 🤘

[@jamie_KallenKozuki]

@@Smeedia 😁 yezzir! you were the one who got me to get a wrx in the first place! my '23 wrx is doing mighty fine and i'm loving being in a community, the "subie wave" never gets old. i love your channel and get so excited when i get that notification that smeedia uploaded a video, even if it isn't subie content! 😉

[@DJ_Driven]

You should do a video where you actually degree the cams. Especially like you said, after you rotate they're always slightly off. Should be able to pick up some free horsepower by dialing in the cam timing. I know that would require a much higher spec build with adjustable cam gears and higher lift more duration camshafts.

[@Smeedia]

We never really use adjustable cam gears and if we do it’s pretty rare. Ext time I have a set come through I can do so 🫡

[@liamc666]

Thank you smeedia for all your knowledge it’s kept my 2001 sf5 s turbo fozzy rumbling down the rd much love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@michaelmanago282]

I have an 08 WRX and only have 90K, been sitting in storage for 3 plus years due to deployments...I also just pulled the trigger and statrted to mod for power on stock block got the BB500 with e-85 pushing 440 on mustang dyno.

[@Smeedia]

IMO nothing wrong with stock block modding, they don’t sell for much used. So might as well get some enjoyment out of em 🔥

[@michaelmanago282]

@@Smeedia got the BB500 just incase i wanted to go up on HP in the future, I know Im going to need the internals done and maybe go with IAG short block in the future, but for the time being Im happy where im @ especially cause I live in CALI. Thank you for all your content by the way, made some good decisions on relaibilty mods and accompanying mods first to get the turbo and the E-85 kit put in without a hitch.

[@furykillerBZ]

Super slick build

[@Harlem1127]

Tell BADER we miss him at his channel

[@Smeedia]

I gave him shit about it 😂😅

[@stisteve21]

Has josh got a new shop

[@SturdySteppa10]

For real, we are all going through #BBR withdrawal 😅

[@nickojan585]

Damn you not only rebuilt the engine in 48 h you serviced the entire car and change brakes 🤯🤯

[@Smeedia]

Brakes and fluid flush don’t take too long to knock out 🙌

[@charlesdylancobb]

Hell yea, the best body style of STI

[@smith_speed]

Nice job on the build. That car needs springs and retainers so bad, that 7000rpm redline on a next gen 6466, it’s just getting going when it cuts.

[@Smeedia]

Oh 100% 😅 built motor I’m sure will be in the future for it. How’s the STI build coming?! Almost done at fab?!

[@smith_speed]

@@Smeedia haha I’m building the truck right now and parts are taking time so things keep escalating. It may be at 1500whp before September and I’m really thinking about a coyote in the STI chassis now.

[@repsurfer]

Please please do more of these great videos!!! Two thumbs up 👍🏽 👍🏽 buddy. Amazing stuff Tanner that guy is going to love this beast of a sleeper ❤

[@Smeedia]

Im doing a 05 STI swap into a GM6 soon that we are covering 🥳

[@alfozinsavage4875]

If only I lived near you, I would get this done to my wrx sti I just purchased.

[@johnlexus1]

Keeping my STI ( just like the one in your video ) but picking up my brand new daily tonight, a K20, can't believe they have a port injected engine in a 2024 model.

[@jimmywen2105]

Man this was amazing. Good work Smeedia ! Man you know your Subarus

[@Smeedia]

Thanks Jimmy 🙌 I live my Subaru builds, it’s nice to have a small change up with the rx7 for the time being. Then once the Mazdas done we back on some Subaru stuff 😅

[@jimmywen2105]

@@Smeedia will continue to watch!

[@juanticimo]

These videos are always fun

[@AudioHead809]

Me and my bone stock 17 sti with 22k on it just sitting here contemplating. Good work man! If I had money to blow I’d bring my car to you in a heartbeat. I can do all the work myself but I’d rather you do it and make a video so I can watch it in the future lol.

[@Smeedia]

Having the videos I pretty cool to look back on for people. What would you do for yours? 🙈

[@AudioHead809]

@@Smeedia Brother we’d give her the works. Probably exactly what you did in this video to the t minus e85. Can’t find it at all where I live so just pump gas. I’d be happy with 350whp on the stock block till it blows haha. I haven’t even thought about building it just yet I’m too scared it’ll blow up

[@Kenny.G-33]

Awesome work dude❤ You are the true example of practice makes perfect!

[@christopherthompson9642]

Still looking for kit-&-caboodle Smeedia shirt. Lol

[@Smeedia]

Every time I think of making one, it ends up as a shirt with a Cat and noodles for some reason 😂

[@jaytaz680]

This channel has been a huge inspiration to me, I've been wanting a Hawkeye sti and finally got one it has 106,000 miles with a slightly moded fuel system any recommendations before giving it any power goal is 350whp

[@Smeedia]

Go through and fix any issues, get maintains uo to date then start building away 🥳

[@Lerma23]

I’ve been waiting to see some GR content 😤 makes me want to build mine lol

[@Smeedia]

Makes me want to buy another one lol

[@Lerma23]

@@Smeedia buy my 2014 lol

[@thurmanray5609]

I wish I didn’t live so damn far away from u I’d have u rebuild my legacy 2.5 gt

[@scottphillips364]

That was a great vid! Cool build for sure. Making sauce is good!

[@Smeedia]

We like the sauce 😮‍💨

[@CarimboHanky]

4:09 boi they torqued that filter 😂

[@Smeedia]

That was the tightest oil filter I have ever seen 😂

[@Enerix87]

@@Smeedia I bought a 2013 sport tech sedan STI with problemes...did the oil change 3 weeks ago. I had the same exact problem... itsn't the filters suppose to be hand tight? ... I was swearing in french/english... I also should i watched more videos, my j-pipe is non catted... the 02 sensor trips the CEL light all the time. I thought the cobb acessport would give ma tune to bypass it, little did I not know since 2022 cobb no longer support maps that trick emissions.. I gotta go to my tuner here in Quebec (Lachute Performance) Sadge my friend :( Also I didnt know that its bad to have a after market air filter + j-pipe together regardless of whatever map Since It creates too much boost that it can damage the engine or worse blow it up? He said in order to have those 2 combinations I would need to get a westgate and some other mod in order for it to work properly

[@fredastaire6156]

...holy ?&#$! TWO days?! Tanner, I love it! Challenge accepted!

[@Smeedia]

💪💪💪

[@omialmanza1900]

Tanner the man✌🏼👌🏼! Boss level stuff. The summer heats been rough this year, keep cool out there my dude.

[@Smeedia]

Dude it’s been spicy outside this year 😂

[@justagame4939]

Def a spicy build

[@Smeedia]

thing scoots now!

[@justagame4939]

@@Smeedia come help with mine, having issues rn 😭

[@carterholt4806]

Crushed it dude !

[@notsponsored103]

Same guy that put the oil filter on did the bell housing bolts

[@Smeedia]

Wouldn’t surprise me 😂

[@HeidiFegles]

The tunes are dialed now. It’s the poor axles that will shit the guts out. Although the stock ringlands are not gonna withstand any knock. But that’s why I bore to 100mm after this and run forged pistons. But let’s see how long she lasts.

[@Smeedia]

Axles should be solid in this, unless he’s launching the car HARD (which he shouldn’t be in a stock motor too often) the axles should hold up for a bit

[@yohan1902]

Axles are the least of the worries.

[@ncidjewfish6271]

First gr sedan on the channel? You’d love mine full tomei exhaust set up and Grimm speed front mount and a bunch more goodies

[@Smeedia]

I think the second? I’m half tempted to buy a sedan after this one 😅

[@ncidjewfish6271]

@@Smeedia that sounds badass

[@followtheornghat]

Someday... Currently just waiting for news on mine 😂😂😂

[@Smeedia]

Any updates? 👀

[@followtheornghat]

@@Smeedia not yet. I'll be calling and messaging again next week. They are closed Sat/Sun and had to wait on inspector and full parts list to file claim.

[@Rotheram3]

love your videos, have a 21 sti im looking at modding in near future.

[@jeanfrancoismenard705]

I understand with E85 it's more safe to avoid detonation and destroy the engine but 500 torque it's going to bend a rod for sure pretty quick !😮

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

I have made 700+wtq on oem Subaru rods.😂 Placement of the torque is key

[@snewstead1388]

Cool. I didn’t notice but it seemed that that you didn’t upgrade the oil system. That can’t be good long term, no?

[@Smeedia]

Already had a killer B pan and pick up 👌

[@camrongoodall]

Are you just as comfortable with the fa as you are with the ej?

[@Smeedia]

For the most part yes, I just don’t like the Fas too much 😅

[@trajik78]

Blows up day 4. :D (also, amazingly rust free for a 2012)

[@isaigarcia1887]

Everyday I look forward to your videos keep it up Tanner 🥳. Also I wanted to get your input on what alternator to choose for my 05 Legacy GT. Stock or upgraded? The car just has a Cobb intake and upgraded intercooler. I’ve heard having a an upgraded alt with higher amp output helps later on with power goals.

[@Smeedia]

For now the factory one will still work perfect for ya 🥳🫡

[@ssweeney9691]

It's always good to watch your work! Nice and clean! What's a round about price to get this work done?

[@glorentzen]

Love to see subaru content again

[@Smeedia]

Much more coming after the FD is done 👌

[@glorentzen]

@@Smeedia can't wait for the impreza builds

[@ShocksBocks]

Started out a beautiful car, ended up just as nice.

[@Smeedia]

Came out crispy 😮‍💨

[@ShocksBocks]

@@Smeedia crispy like spicy? Or bad kinda crispy?

[@Smeedia]

@@ShocksBockscrispy as in clean 😅

[@spooder5405]

gonna be building mine soon. have a 20g blouch right now wanting to be at about 500 whp. do you like that power in these cars? what turbo do you typically use for that power? I personally care more about spool times than roll racing high hp. appreciate you!

[@Smeedia]

What fuel type? E85 or pump? 👀 Normally for stock location FP Blacks are my go to. Good response, good power band and all the turbo sounds 😍

[@spooder5405]

@@Smeedia going to get p2p racing short block but the goal is 500 on e85. What’s you recommend peak power on E stock bottom end?

[@forgetfulyoseph]

One day i will want to build my sti by you smeedia. Im from cali but i wouldnt mind the drive

[@Smeedia]

Always game for that 💪

[@forgetfulyoseph]

@@Smeedia the pleasure would be all mine

[@DJ_Driven]

Looks very very nice! What shop did it get dyno tuned?

[@Smeedia]

Forced induction motorsports 💪 Bader flys out once a month to tune there

[@jimmyKwrx]

It’s crazy that the VB can get close to the pump gas numbers with just an intake. So wish they made a VB STI

[@Smeedia]

the STI could have done alot more on pump, the biggest liming factor is the stock block. Pump gas being so tempermental one knock event could take out a stock block when pushing em.

[@jimmyKwrx]

@@Smeedia ya for sure, I hear ya. I was just dreaming of a VB STI, that would’ve been a mean car

[@Demonwolf86]

Would be smart to put Apr head studs at least to hold the boost or does the oem bolts can take it

[@Smeedia]

From what we’ve seen for Stock motors OEM head bolts seem to be a bit better. The car ended at 29ish lbs. But like I said this is obviously not an idea set up 😅

[@Demonwolf86]

@@Smeedia lol no I get it even with 20g I think I should off done the studs at least until it blows but so far it’s been ok or at least I think it been

[@NathanM007]

650hp in a small car that thing probably SCOOTS

[@Smeedia]

🚗 💨

[@bigkaswrx8115]

Personally I think high HP stock block builds are the way to go with the EJ. The built motors dont last that long anyway imo and you can pick up stock sti short blocks oem new for like $5k.

[@Smeedia]

It’s def a gamble, but if you wanna have some fun with the car . Why not use the engine you’ve already got in it and enjoy it for a bit. Used stock blocks don’t sell for much so might as well get some fun out of em 😅

[@Louzahsol]

Build it for 650 and tune it to 450. It will still be a monster but it’s gonna be a lot safer

[@yohan1902]

@@Louzahsolgo big or go home

[@Smeedia]

@@Louzahsolehhhhh, can still take out an engine built for 650 at 450, I always advise building an engine to the power goal you want. Specs and clearances may be set differently. Fuel types, boost levels etc dictate a lot

[@thebeddoctor4273]

How do we hire him you to build ours now? Great video. My dream car is a hyper blue sti with around 400 whp and 400 tq. Nice reliable daily

[@Smeedia]

Shoot me an email 💪 [e-mail]

[@thebeddoctor4273]

@Smeedia thank you. If I ever get the car and the money I will definitely do that. Have a great day

[@remainparanoid]

im starting to get the hang of Ramen.

[@jjequihua8842]

Would you say when done correctly the stock 257 could hold up to the originally planned 400whp without much trouble , or is it still pretty risky ?

[@Smeedia]

It’s definitely a lot safer, the real factor of how long they will last is how the car is driven and taken care of. I’ve owned multiple stock block cars at 450whp without any issue on em 💪

[@TheChromeCannon]

did they already have injectors? curious on the size of injectors to support the 650

[@Smeedia]

ID1700s and a radium dual hanger with X2 Walbro 450s

[@Cmfrs503]

Early upload, I’m here for it 👍

[@Smeedia]

💪💪💪

[@deimosdrummer3080]

not forged components and closed deck ? all stock internal ? Really impressive. i did Just Stage 1 on my Sedan. All is Stock except Exhaust ( Full Tomei ) and ECU, i did 345 hp and 513 nm... im So scared to go up with no forged. Thx a lot for a video and for any answer. TY

[@HarrodsGarage]

Nice. Good work

[@Smeedia]

Thanks buddy!

[@jackemarleeyoung]

Hey Smeedia, I know youre a busy man but are you still learning how to Tune? Im sure alot of us nerds would love some self-tuning vids.

[@Smeedia]

On haltech yes, since cobs greenspeed change I can’t play with access tuner too much anymore. So strictly haltech right now 🫡

[@jackemarleeyoung]

@@Smeedia Understood, Thanks brother!

[@RAHMX145]

Title correction: "We're building a Grenade in 48 hours." Should be fun while it lasts though!

[@kanestreet5633]

Have you ever done a Ej207 with 205 heads non avcs, build video?

[@benjaminphantomhive]

Ez30 content would be sweet

[@Smeedia]

I bought one

[@benjaminphantomhive]

@@Smeedia so what's the whold up

[@edgarcruz-vasquez7312]

Is there a list of all the parts and specs used for this build?

[@Smeedia]

ETs rotated kit Cobb Catback PTE 6466 ID1700s Radium fuel hanger X2 Walbro 450s ETS 4.5” FMIC PTE EWG Tial Q BOV Cobb 4 bar map sensor IAG Fuel rails -6 feed lines Aeromotive A1000 Koyo Rad Killer B oil pan + pick up ETs Maxflow Header

[@dorianeady8534]

Tempted to do a small build on my ‘19 STI with the type RA. It’s got 72k, meticulous maintenance schedule. Do I rebuild? Buy a built block? Or just send it

[@riccam8616]

Do you have a preference on engine oil brand?

[@Smeedia]

Eh not too much, motel, vavoline are good choices. Typically stock engines 10W40 is what I use

[@erickstamand]

What's the piece of plastic you're using at 12:01? I'm assuming it's to not pinch the timing belt while tightening these screws?

[@Smeedia]

Correct, I forget the size off the top of my head. But the thickness of the plastic is OE Spec for Gap. Just makes it easy to set clearance

[@Pakaniel]

Fuel pump? Injectors? Or all stock for that part?

[@Smeedia]

ID1700s and a radium hanger with dual Walbro 450s 👌

[@FNG_Lon19]

I’d like to know how long the owner can run a build like that with that much power.. let’s say the owner drove it with respect and occasional rips.

[@Smeedia]

A year or two maybe longer. So many variables to put an accurate number on it

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

I have hundreds of stock motor customers at this point at 500+whp. It’s obviously hard to keep track of all of them and mileage but I have several examples going on 1-2 years and 50k+ miles without issue. One example I will point out is a 21 STI I tuned at 5k miles with a original engine and 6466 combo, made 696whp @ 32PSI and is still living to this day 2 years later and is now at 60k miles on the engine. Ownership will dictate 90% on how long something like this will last, treat it like a racecar and it will break like a racecar

[@nickverendia418]

No fear/issues of the GR stumble having to stay series?

[@Smeedia]

No signs of it while tuning, entire fuel systems been replaced at this point as well

[@nickverendia418]

@@Smeedia that’s awesome. I tried the good ole aeromotive fpr and no dampener but no luck. Now going parallel to hopefully end the issue altogether. 340 & 1050’s. Figured parallel would help cure the stumble and keep things healthier

[@Jack_Ellison]

MASTERTECH

[@Smeedia]

🧑‍🍳

[@suicdaltapeworm]

What’s the secret with the ETS rotated kit and preventing p0420?

[@miguellopez7694]

This build is going to last maybe 2 dozen pulls before it shoots a rod over Mount Rainier.

[@Smeedia]

I look out my window every night waiting for that shooting star 💫

[@Bradette38]

WoW, damn good job, Do you thing a wrx sti 2011 hatchback with 150k km stock its a way to go for a daily car or i should buy as 2015 Sti and up. Thx and love your video ✌ sorry for my error I speak french

[@Smeedia]

Personally I think the 2018-2021 are the move. But you can’t go wrong with a 2011-2014 either 🙌

[@Aphrodave]

That clutch will outlast the block lol

[@Smeedia]

That clutch started slipping on the dyno 😅

[@Aphrodave]

@@Smeedia ooof. Down the rabbit hole we go 🤑

[@jaydanchinchuck1053]

Please get another hatch! I motivated me to get a gr sti

[@Smeedia]

Working in this one low key made me wanna snag another 😂😅

[@everythingexe]

Had this recommended under a video called “why your Subaru doesn’t need 500hp”

[@kevind_53]

Nice job 🚗💥💨🔥

[@Smeedia]

Thanks Kevin 🥳

[@FizuhcuL]

great watch

[@JWAY011]

Was waiting for this specific engine build instead of all the other EJ and FA engine builds

[@Smeedia]

Thing made some sauce, sliced little car for a stock block. Definitely has more in it 🎉

[@Tony-tk4ht]

i nearly busted with the outcome of this beast

[@jacobmarty5111]

motor def on borrowed time lol

[@Smeedia]

Oh 100% 😂

[@juancarlosp6993]

looks amazing.