Engine Swapped WRX STI First Start

[@mightycarmods]

Last days to get a poster! Thanks for your support and watching this series: mightycarmods.com/products/limited-edition-gc8-poster-autographed

[@timmytenders8536]

I'm surprised you guys don't work with PWR. What's the story behind that??

[@__Max-oe6zm]

No thanks mate

[@Z3CHYD]

I bought mine December 12th! Been sitting in Sydney since the 16th "cleared and awaiting international departure". I'm sure that's because its the holidays, but I still can't wait to add it to my other posters I have!

[@arthurhenderson3853]

Thank you boys for putting in such a big effort this year

[@mightycarmods]

That’s a nice thing to say!

[@clintonlangerak7972]

Couldn't agree more. Can't wait for the Christmas special. You guys were very busy on the day, didn't get a chance to talk rotaries with Marty at Baskerville. Looking forward to FD3S content next year. Always impressed by the production quality, I work in the audio visual industry and it was the production quality that really impressed me right from the start of the channel. Hope you boys take a relaxing break over the festive season. Cheers from Tasmania!

[@Xavier_Reynolds97]

Every year you guys put in a tremendous amount of work 🎉🎉

[@michaelhorne8366]

@@mightycarmods Your work ethic, both from a production and presentation point of view, is an inspiration. You make it look so much easier than those of us in the game know it is. It's a joy to behold. Enjoy the holidays lads.

[@mightycarmods]

@@michaelhorne8366 Thanks for that. Helps we have some talented mates helping us, both the Dave's you see on screen but also camera and production people. It's a tiny team but this year we put out 100+ videos over both channels

[@vincenzosgarage]

I just wanted to post some Dave appreciation. What a guy! Knowledge in excess and seems to be such a relaxed guy. We love Dave!!

[@Wingspan_5]

I hope you bought that outfit, Vince. Looks proper clean.

[@GarageRats]

13:59 "Non-Binky Spec Bracket" another hat tip to Bad Obsession Motorsport!

[@andersjjensen]

If it didn't take 13 months to make because Nik wasn't satisfied with lamellated unobtanium infused carbon nano fiber, so they invented a new element with a non-integer proton count, then it isn't Binky Spec.

[@knowjuansaid]

C.A.D

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

@@knowjuansaid fortnine just dropped a C.A.D reference in their latest vid. those guys are legends. project creep and heel dragging like the most of us!

[@admiral_marc]

So glad this was literally the first comment I saw and confirmed I wasn't imagining it 😂

[@xilosms]

Always nice to see Dave on the channel. What a good dude.

[@ericpaulgoldie]

Australia lucked out with these two, thank you and your team for everything you do to entertain and educate

[@Embermist69]

My Poster for the 240Z has just showed up in the post. Not to shabby from the land down under to the mid-west of the USA. Also picked up the fender covers, I believe this is the second time I have ever bought any KZbinr merchandise. Thanks for the quick service fellas. The package was post marked November 27th and today of this comment is December 20th. Is when the package arrived in good condition I must add. Peace and happy Holidays to all.

[@mightycarmods]

Thanks for the support and the patience while we get things out the door, they literally get sent less than 8 metres away from where we worked on the car

[@enjoymusic6365]

This channel, cleetus McFarland, and Gingium are the only ones that still give me the feeling they did 5-10 years ago. Just a pure love of cars and the friends that come along with them.

[@phiillzzz807]

boostedboiz and PFI also legit.. Dudes like Cleeter and Brent must be protected at all costs

[@andersjjensen]

Grind Hard Plumping Co is a lot of that vibe too.

[@mouaxiong8618]

People say cleetus channel is out of reach now. But I've been watching him film since the 1360 days. That channel is a great representation of hard work pays off and channel growth.

[@mouaxiong8618]

People say cleetus channel is out of reach now. But I've been watching him film since the 1360 days. That channel is a great representation of hard work pays off and channel growth.

[@drswaqqinscheckingin7210]

@@phiillzzz807 kyle boring tho, emilio appears only rarely and really only funny when drunk, wyatt... eugh. Skip through the race day footage for the highlights, all other boostedboiz content is not worth watching as it is formless. If you want formless content here's a hack, go undo your battery terminals and then tighten them back up and start it up boom you've done it, now go film a "taking my econobox through the del taco drive thru" video.

[@badenwatson3653]

So.. Moog is buying a Hyundai, then? He promised it would start *and* roll under its own power. 😂

[@SomeoneThatDoesntCare]

Was about to post that , looking forward to that build series

[@imma3knee]

Idk if he'd take the cop out route and buy a Genesis, or if he'll go Veloster or I-30 N. I'd like to see it either way though.

[@matteomazzantini964]

@@imma3knee this is moog we're talking about... I think we'll be seeing a getz

[@badenwatson3653]

@@imma3knee i don't think any of them are a cop out. It's still a Hyundai 😂

[@daveamies5031]

Gotta be a small nugget though, so stock i20 and see how much power they can give it? or go old school gen 1 excel (if they can even find one)?

[@jamesbunney3887]

Coming the end where it wouldn’t start I’ll tell you exactly what the problem was as I’ve been there scratching my head, basically Subarus if you keep turning them over after certain amount of time the fuel puddles in the bores and soaks the spark plugs, when davo turned the fuel injectors off it burnt the unused fuel and dried up the spark plugs hence when he put the injectors back on it started, it’s happened to me tonnes of times and gets me everytime! I thought I’d share just incase on the off chance you see this comment and it helps you in the future. You can also disconnect the cam and crank sensor and take the plugs out and push the fuel out that way. Have a good Christmas lads

[@minigpracing3068]

Just wanted to say that your Christmas specials have helped a lot of people through what can be some difficult times, myself included! Thanks!!!

[@jamiem9849]

@mightycarmods Agreed. And for one day of the year, the comments section is a great place to be for those of us watching on launch. Hopefully it can go live as a premiere so we can chat, talk car smack with mates😊

[@LucoreAuto]

Been watching you guys forever and LOVE how still grounded and honest you boys still are. Great to see the Subaru coming back to life!

[@Napfap]

Man, my favorite thing about mcm is the fact that they include just about every aspect of the builds, for example, how many other creators would show something like the fuel rail mixup. Another great video, cheers guys!

[@Charmander_kid]

the way dave smiled and said yes to moogs hung made me smile!

[@OG-97]

Moogs what? 😭😂

[@seanhamilton4175]

​@@OG-97😅

[@ghomerhust]

Marty: How many Subaru engines have you changed? Al: Um, not quantifiable haha Turbo Yoda is legend

[@wobblysauce]

Yes.

[@murry001]

Infinity engines

[@deadprez207]

Over the last year or so I’ve noticed myself not watching as many of your videos. In the past I didn’t miss a single one both on this channel and mcm2. I’ve just been getting bored quickly lately and so after a few minutes I’d go find something else to watch. But I realized today after watching this episode that the problem is my reduced attention span from all the social media videos I consume. I appreciate that you guys don’t cut your videos down to cater to this phenomenon TikTok has created. Your production is second to none and has been on such a high level for so many years now; the consistency is incredible. Your hard work truly travels to all corners of the world and makes a difference in people’s lives in a tangible way.

[@briancurran1086]

It's alive. Who doesn't like subaru content. Always had a soft spot for this shape. Takes me back to Colin mcrae and rally computer games. Talk about perfect timing too just sat down and started watching the episode and my poster turned up with australia post

[@wobblysauce]

There was another one just done not to long ago that had a Barra in it.

[@timmie426]

These have aged very well, a true classic!

[@RadDadisRad]

the GC8 is a great looking car. Love these cars and love seeing these cars getting saved.

[@soulyouth]

Thanks lads, every xmas I spend alone and the mcm movie is something I look forward to every year!

[@VanBourner]

I am constantly amazed with Haltech

[@maddox0110]

great reference to Project Binky

[@Mooza1]

Dave is a saint. A quiet magician

[@lucasblanchard47]

A GC8 is definitely something on my dream car list. I’ve enjoyed watching your builds and other content for many years. Can’t wait to see it put some power down. Much love and blessings from Texas!

[@JonLupen]

"Non-Binkey spec bracket." Love it!

[@iMann_iFail]

Aye caught that one as well.

[@Bassalicious]

So excited for the christmas special. One of the few reasons to be excited about chritsmas for me. Thank you guys :)

[@jmaxim80]

Never seen the episode with the mom's. But that was the coolest thing I've ever seen. I bet they had the time of their lives.

[@devonswindell9735]

I need to see it

[@phoenixking84]

@3:49 2 pumps for the future was my nickname in highschool.

[@matthewheggs5584]

Been using Radium for years! They are definitely one of the better manufacturers!

[@isaacchavez1425]

I bought my first slowbaru and im kinda happy. I got me a '24 WRX with STI short throw package. Its medicore at best. I live in the desert 🏜 so its not a needed vehicle. Got 2k miles on it. We'll see what the hype is all about soon enough

[@david29262]

I live in the UK, stayed up late christmas eve just to watch it as soon as it dropped. Love the christmas specials. Guys you work bloody hard thank you

[@michaelpringle7049]

Dave is the mutts nuts props to him much love from northeast Scotland 🏎️

[@ianmansfield8885]

my white v5 was my favourite car if all time dont I wish I still owned it...this makes me very nostalgic..merry Xmas and thx so much for all your work

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent video, great job Marty and Dave. Long live the STi. Cheers

[@kennyduarte783]

Love the Subaru content, way back in my high school days, much time was spent reading Sport Compact Car magazine and playing the original Gran Turismo so naturally I drooled over the GC8’s, problem was we didn’t get the WRX over here in the US, hottest version was the 2.5 RS with 165 hp, non turbo. I still wanted one in World Rally blue. Going back to Sport Compact Car magazine, they built their own WRX and they had it at the Los Angeles auto show where I nuked a roll of film (again I’m old) just on that car much to my dads confusion. I didn’t care, I thought that car was awesome especially being 16 years old. Fast forward to now, I wanted a fun but still practical car for me and my dealership had a ‘18 WRX performance pack come in on trade with only 41k on it, it had stupid basket handle roof racks that promptly went in the bin after I bought it but even better it had the heated Recaros, all the nanny stuff deleted, special brake pads with red calipers, sunroof delete and a proper 6 speed manual. It may not be as cool as a JDM GC8 STI and yes I’m sure the FA20DIT will do its impression of Chernobyl’s reactor #4 some day but I don’t care, it takes me back to 16 year old me and simpler times. Keep up the good work and keep that horizontally opposed content coming!

[@SLOGC8]

inspired me to finish my 00 sedan 2.5rs (all we got in the states) gonna do a 04 wrx full swap and start to track it, Also ordered the poster bc its absolutely gorgeous i love yall keep up the work!!!

[@mouaxiong8618]

I just skipped the 2.5 and went 3.0. I would suggest it to if you want to make just more reliable hp. Costs the same too or even cheaper. Good luck.

[@Brothan79]

We never got the STI GC in Sweden or any 2 door, so jealous! Still got my WRX ( GT in Sweden) after 24 years and still org engine block 😊

[@ghostpunkkilla]

Poor Dave, you could see the stress on his face when it finally started.

[@jimscarlett]

The hand shushing Moog hahahahahaha I love this car. It lives!

[@james14peterson]

The foot segment is always hilarious, I still giggle over the split second “hand wash” part in a previous video where it was 3 hands and a foot.

[@Dustinicus.]

Castrol one quart bottles will screw into the oil cap threads on the engine. I cut the bottom of the bottle off and use it as a funnel to add oil

[@jibbsey]

What's a "quart" 😂

[@parkerrhodes289]

@@jibbseyone quarter of a gallon.

[@jibbsey]

@@parkerrhodes289 it was tongue in cheek... a slight dig at our US friends who refuse to join the rest of the world and join the metric system haha

[@markrogers7984]

For me what makes a great channel is as much the music as the content. You guys always kill it with both the content and the music. I know you do all your own music which makes your channel twice as impressive!

[@bensddotcom]

That was my first car I did an engine swap!!! I swapped a 2002 Japanese sti motor and drive train into it Unfortunately I had to sell it before I finished I loved that car

[@ck17350]

It's such a beautiful car, guys. Good work all around, I can't wait to see it on the track again!

[@Burwhale1]

The talent of the guys that help out blows me away!!

[@Joe_Rebel]

I've been waiting a while for the back burner projects to make their appearance again, the gemini and the 2dr sti. so much work has gone into these projects by you guys and friends, incredible!

[@kevinlefrense9406]

Hey guys, one thing that makes these EJ25’s way more reliable on track days/skid pans is upgrading to a dry sump oiling system, this is something that 99% of the internet isn’t doing. I’d absolutely love to see you guys bringing us the full workings on putting a dry sump in a car and explain to the viewers the perks of this. Love the show! Been a fan since the beginning, never missed an episode, You’re the absolute best part about the internet! Thanks for all the amazing content

[@yeahhhhokay]

They did a baffled sump.

[@stalincat2457]

They modified the oil sump with an extra baffle. Not really dry-sump but it helps keeping the oil where it should be.

[@kevinlefrense9406]

Absolutely, and what they did was a great fix for it but what I’m saying is I’d like to see a dry sump with the “MCM twist” on the channel

[@jprock1980]

Snagged the poster. Still need to put the other one I bought ages ago in a frame. Thanks for all the work you guys do.

[@Olie_d94]

Dave is such a legend for always being one you guys call on for the wiring stuff

[@Ollie2846]

Subaru "Love" is definitely flowing through the whole episode. This is also my Dream car.

[@mallonox]

Really looking forward to the Christmas Feature Film this year.

[@braulio1o4]

Can't wait to see Moog's new Hyundai

[@Calvingeneering]

Getting crushed.... ????

[@BigDadGigaCHAD]

I had a non sti version. 2 door impreza, 5 speed, 2.0L. This is the dream car, she's a beaut, Marty

[@spooky_diplomat]

HELL YEAH. FRESH DROP WHILE IM AT LUNCH, THANKS DUDES!

[@swifty2844]

Always amazed by people who can keep their head with that amount of wires to keep track of.

[@azteeec]

lesss go have a good Xmas fellas appreciate all the content this year

[@tukamadafuka]

Glazing hard 😂

[@rtanoskills1120]

Thankyou Daveoh you absolute LEGEND!

[@adambond8988]

My favorite time of the year. Mcm cranking out videos left and right then dropping a beautiful feature film on us for a Christmas miracle ❤️. We appreciate you guys so much and hope you take some well earned time off with your families after!

[@maxrackstraw]

Well done guys. Awesome work this year, I've been really enjoying the channel.

[@leroysaint3004]

Frankensubbie's alive!! Yes! Awesome sauce!

[@4Angus]

what a great Christmas present for marty I could only imagine how much he wanted to have that beauty back, super glad she’s all good and running

[@doriSirod]

You two are the best. Thankyou for years of useful and useless information, laughter and occasional tears. Merry Christmas and happy new year to the both of you and your families ❤️🎄

[@MrKneeDropper]

Your content has always been good but lately you have been on fire! Cheers

[@farhadkhorasanee8039]

Great video. You guys got such great friends.

[@drudy18]

2:30 Dave's going to be on this episode?! I'm so happy for Moog that one of his best mates can join for another episode.

[@kylerose2952]

Loving this series! Dave is a legend through and through but I must say loved the Nat's what I reckon book in the back @19:31 Cheers!

[@Lukaslevanen1435]

Man I wish I had a local Dave to me. Such an awesome dude and asset!

[@tukamadafuka]

I took that "its dry underneath unlike every other subaru in the world" personally 😂😂

[@michaelbromley7403]

Non Binky spec bracket 😂

[@alfredgravy6375]

A binky spec bracket would take 6 months to make !

[@FuManchu5ltr]

@@alfredgravy6375Well. It’s time to get the funk out.

[@andersjjensen]

@@FuManchu5ltr Kettle on first, to have a think about it. Then it's time to get the funk out.

[@FuManchu5ltr]

@ 😂

[@ddsgardening7437]

Ya gotta have a Dave in your life!

[@tougerx5276]

Dave's an absolute hero.

[@Pablo668]

Looking forward to seeing this on the dyno!

[@Subject_Proto]

So it’s looking like Moog is going to buy a Hyundai. Cause I didn’t see the car move under its own power in this episode.

[@CRUMB.]

I'm not bias to the idea of that...

[@John.strong]

I agree. He should do it anyway...

[@CarlTedrick]

man i like that shelf full of Castrol oil back there..Thats a great sponsor.

[@BlakDrgn]

"non binky spec bracket" I love you.

[@NissanMarchK11]

Happy for you Marty!

[@turtlemonkey69]

Great to see the Subarus back!

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Epic work can't wait until dyno then track day hopefully early next year

[@djpiles1982]

I'm pretty sure i said this last Xmas, but i shall say it again. I thank you both for your content it gives me inspiration to carry on building my Fiesta ST track car even though it's cost me a fortune. On a side note I was wearing my MCM hat the other day that I got in a mystery box, I pulled up at MC D's drive thru and the guy in the window said " I watch Mighty Car Mods too" and he gave me a free Big Mac meal on top of what I ordered. even in the UK people are talking bout the Up, the guys at work loved all the effort it took to build it and problem solve all the issues (I work in an accident repair centre). Moog I wanna hear you make Psy Trance for a video one time. all the best for 2025 guys and merry Xmas and a happy new year

[@owentubeurlife4376]

Been watching and supporting you guys for a long time, loved watching this series , my dream to own one of them scoobs one day

[@allanhope7018]

I have dual AEM 340's in my 2004 sti. Had to replace the whole fuel system during the build. The pumps have two -6 AN lines with a Y fitting to a single -8, then it splits back to dual -6 up front.That sti makes 619 whp at 35 psi with a gtx3582r gen 2 on 91 pump gas and methanol/water injection. It's on a hobb switch and the second pump comes on at 20 psi. My methanol/water injection starts at 10 psi of boost and is full flow at 25 psi.

[@lewlewwit]

Just bought the subi poster to go with my 92 mira turbo one🙌🏻 Love the videos guys and all the lovely nuggets of information🤙🏻😅

[@DieselAddiction]

Love the two door, I’ve been airborne sideways in one of them!

[@Popovich16]

Marty car mods is the best!

[@mikeschaner5853]

If you guys ever run out of build ideas; could hold a raffle, winner gets their build, built; or finished. Love your show guys, hustle on. Love these 2.5 RS'. Such an awesome little car. Like the Lucino/USDM 200SX. Off the wall, different, improvement on the 4 door.

[@FistsOfHam]

Dave's a legend. I want to see what cars that electric space wizard has!

[@ddsgardening7437]

Gotta have a Dave in your life!

[@118bone]

Dave continues to be a legend

[@angry_sventhebadgamer2968]

Merry Christmas and thank you very much for this year

[@jayisevil]

You guys are legends. I hope you expand on the live unicorn circuit!

[@johnsonmx3849]

Posted 1 minute ago. Clicked on KZbin at the right time

[@kebabhunter8340]

Merry Christmas boys

[@Mad-Dog-Of-Shimano1]

Most Goated channel out there!

[@MrJonifs]

Thank you Gentlemen, awesome show, as always. I have a 2001 Honda CR-V (RD1) AWD, we call her CRazy V :). Made me think, since this is the Best 4x4 show on the Interwebs, could you please do a series of you both doing your magic to a similar CR-V. They are capable "off roaders", but I am sure you could make them more than capable

[@stefwoolley46]

Love the little nod to Binky.

[@mediocreman2]

Really excited for you Marty! I'll never get over how Subarus sound broken when they are running lol

[@indorider]

Dave is a fucking legend. To think he hasn't pummelled you guys is unimagineable...

[@mightycarmods]

I know. I owe him BIG

[@moe_1886]

Woohoo!! 🎉 Davo is a legend! 🙌

[@physiquefreaks8819]

Seeing this as soon as I opened some snacks = good times ahead

[@MaxBrooks-r2h]

I really appreciate the Christmas episode this year.

[@jpshanuson7192]

That funnel is a game changer. Have it for my VW’s

[@bobbagadonuts4365]

Contest idea: take someone's nuggety "dream car" and start all the way from the beginning; source it, bring it into the garage and help (and pay) for the resto/upgrades. All within reason - not Ferraris or Lambos but like Subarus, Nissans or even a Pajero and have that be a contest.