Installing a Forged EJ257 in my Subaru Forester

[@Gotchalittleahhh23]

“We’re gonna build everything in-house and he’s gonna leave here, with his pockets empty” is what I thought he was gonna say lol

[@5PYZ3R]

rofl that would have been hilarious

[@jrcautomotive4319]

He said that right as I read it

[@rjcayabyab8965]

This video inspired me schedule an appointment for an oil change lol

[@rayglassworks307]

I thought only woman forget to do oil changes and/or regular maintenance on there vehicles.

[@tabryis]

do it yourself you fucking rube

[@WarriorsPhoto]

How long has it been?

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Ray GlassWorks Nope MEN do too.

[@hazgebu]

Another video about the engine build ^^ I like it.

[@PutinIsKing]

I would be good to make a professional steb by step guide !

[@hazgebu]

@@PutinIsKing Hey guys ChrisFix here

[@80KG_Costco_Chicken]

If you drive Subaru, you sure will have a lot of engine building experience😂😂😂

[@larunaaxthemischievous9762]

a testament to Subaru where a high mileage engine was modified without a rebuild and proceeded to run to Alaska and back with little problems as the only hiccups but there were no major issues until the exhaust valve when it was brought into the shop

[@Slowcarfastbeans]

STi oil cooler is more like an oil warmer to get oil up to temp faster but it doesn’t hold the temp well if thermal loads (from high RPM and/or boost) are consistently high. Honda’s have the same issue. If you gear the tranny down, road course, or hot lap during auto-x’s, you should supplement with an oil-air heat exchanger.

[@phulpp7243]

Andrewtech is one of the best subie places out there. I had the privilege of being a part of the widebody BRZ build and everyday I would stare at that car and was amazed at how well it was Built and what it Turned into. Would love to get my forester built there

[@Lurod_]

Without supra, i couldn't be master driver.

[@hazgebu]

I trained my master driver ability with supra long long time ago

[@BK-it6wg]

Mastaa draayva

[@relatablehabitat7771]

Raaaaaaaaaaa....raaaaaaaaaaa

[@captainyanyan2117]

Lol u a real Supra fan

[@Rob3rtisbmx]

i wearing my supra shirt too haha

[@saviorxself20]

Reminds me of starting my engine back up a little over a year ago in my 06 WRX with a 6MT swap. Bought the car in 2016 while deployed, put some different suspension and accessory modifications into it, came home and drove it for ~2 months, and BOOM! Piston slap in cylinder 1. Thankfully, I have two great friends who offered to help me rebuild it, one having a shop in his back yard and all the tools we could need. That, mixed with his experience building diesel motors in college, coupled with my other friend's electrical/wiring experience, and me being a master cleaner of all parts that were reused (Cleaning World was my home for weeks), we were able to get it up and running after almost 10 months of being down. I cried when I got to drive it again. My dream Subaru body (Hawkeye), great silver color, AND a wagon, all making roughly 500whp. Sadly, I had to sell her to get into something a bit more reliable, but I'm hopeful in 5 years to find another Hawkeye, wagon or sedan, that I can make into my own again. Or a Fozzy, whatever I find first. Great work on the video, and congratulations on your new, RELIABLE motor. The Fozz sounds awesome, looks like it drives great, and should take care of you for a long time (until you decide to track it). Keep up the great work, Ben-squared.

[@Br0dacious]

Did you get one?

[@saviorxself20]

@@Br0daciousI've seen plenty for sale, but since my original comment I've gotten married and had 2 children. Wife still wants me to get a project car, just not at the moment in time where I can just yet.

[@laztbr3th]

something relaxing about watching car engines being built

[@kylemurphy6467]

Man, I wish Killer B hooked you guys up with a set of ELH. That oil pan/pickup is a thing of beauty.

[@jjbrando8993]

Nice to see your channel growing so well. Keep up the good work, sir

[@stickshiftelitist5683]

Your Forester is my favorite car on the internet. I'm saving for an ej205 swap into my 04 Forester.

[@westonlieberum1]

Cylinder Leak down tests are amazing, you can learn a lot more of what is going on inside the engine vs a compression test. But can’t wait to see the built motor ripping in the wagon

[@DotK1798]

Back in the day ATA was the go-to for built gearboxes for all the bugeyes with blown up 1st gears lol. Glad to see they're still on top of the game.

[@EJ257IHI]

Brings back a lot of memories from my 2004 STi. Had a killerbee oil pickup tube installed to prevent the OE one from breaking. Cobb Stage 2 Pro-tuned, great car, had to sell it for a house.

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Man... who needs antidepressants when G&G are in town. This made the hair on my neck stand up. Wonderful.

[@WildDanHibiki]

Videos like these are making me not want to mod my stock Forester XT. All the parts are sitting in my room but haven't been installed yet for fear of everything breaking.

[@antoniolopez1135]

Dude these videos make me so excited to start working on my Subaru!!

[@hunterconrad5104]

I'm doing the exact same thing with my 2002 wrx being 18 it took me 4 months to get the money but it's finally in the shop getting forged internals after a rod knock developed

[@reiokei4275]

This video makes me so happy. I love this channel so much. There is just so much appreciation for cars and enthusiasts. Keep up this work! I'm excited to see what's next for Francine!

[@Alups_43]

that car is the reason why i subscribe

[@geeder9086]

There's a new invention called a "compression leak-down test" that would have saved the presumptive total block teardown. It's amazing what new tech is bringing to engine diagnostics now-a-days.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Cylinder leakage test would've saved a bunch of money here. lol

[@harrisonmorin616]

Rewatching forester content cause I can’t buy one yet 😭 I can’t wait to start building but all in time. Great content guys keep up the good work

[@CommonPerson0]

Only subaru has that brilliant sounds. Gave me chill when the engine fire that rumble!

[@harrisonmorin616]

I wonder how she’d look like with a wide body kit 🤤 goodness I can’t wait to get a forester and start working on it. You guys inspire so many to keep our eyes on the prize

[@q2subzero]

I had ring failure on my 2004 FXT. Old engine came out, IAG stage 2 block went in, never looked back, just finished the 4500 mile break-in. and been running strong since. hahaha

[@d3tach3d]

amazing production quality, pacing, editing. etc.) better than most automotive channels

[@ЕрнанСабри]

Guys u work literally in heaven.

[@tomaspedrazzini]

Definitely the best car channel in KZbin

[@basithph8958]

The Forester keeps getting better and better Can’t wait to see it on the track

[@Vodafone16v]

Man! These guys work is so clean and effortless! Cheers!

[@LotusYajTV]

Should make a video specifically for your boxer sound. Love how it sounds; I can listen to that for the whole day.

[@dennismuthai9234]

This is splendid.. Such build is out of this world

[@mushroomcloud1]

Should have done a leak down test. That would tell you rings or valves. You can use a stethoscope and hear the air escaping past the valves if they are the problem.

[@lop8828]

The only way to do it. The irony of a hard misfire is money to my ears.....

[@middlefingergod2803]

Amazing that your mechanic didn't do a leak down test to check and see what the issue was.

[@Clim_c]

How much did it cost you guys to rebuild that engine?

[@n0ti5]

i'd guess around 10k

[@laughingskullinc]

The engine? 6-8k. The whole thing with labor? Probably about 10-12k

[@petarninov5257]

CLIM_C basically if it wasn’t for the views on KZbin it’s totally not worth it hahaha unless you do it yourself or with friends

[@enja001]

@@n0ti5 if you pay someone maybe. Can do it for 3 to 5k yourself

[@n0ti5]

@@enja001 , yeah something like that depending on what parts you buy and what upgrades you do that can be pretty much your budget on just parts, unless you have access to machine work for free you still have to get the block and head's cleaned and tank dunked, cylinders bored out and honed if oversizing pistons. heads and block decked, valves guides pressed in, seats cut oversized and pressed in, valve's and seats cut and ground and maybe get all your clearances mic'ed out so you order all the correct sized parts (pistons, rings, valves etc). Seeing all the nice parts they used I'd guess they spent around that amount on just parts alone.

[@tomdillan]

Love the sound of a flat four engine. I wish my left knee would not hurt while driving a manual.

[@strangelyfamiliar1729]

I have a 04FXT 5MT thats been off the road for approx' 9 months. I plan on getting rid of it, private sale or maybe even scrap yard (which would be a shame), just haven't gotten around to doing it yet. I actually had it out for a short ride a few weeks ago which had me contemplating keeping it, simply bcuz I miss driving it, and now this video makes me want to keep it even more. Unfortunately however I can't and will be getting rid of it. Perhaps if there's a next time I'll do it right straight from the beginning.

[@harrisonmorin616]

Once again rewatching Francine content to pass the time in quarantine 😂

[@furiousphil4831]

Beautiful build! Love Subaru

[@thagrifster594]

Makes me miss my 2006 WRX. Awesome vid.

[@DriveItRyan]

Really enjoyed this video! It was very satisfying to watch it all come together and see it start up for the first time. I can only imagine how much footage you had to go through to put this together. Keep it up fellas!

[@jywn]

love how clean and classy your forester looks

[@paul4733]

If you do change to equal length headers than you should choose killer b equal headers, they are super high quality and you can get them ceramic coated to protect from oxidation, they are also very good for the engine and helps it breathe better, you will also notice a pretty good power gain. I really recommend killer b equal length headers if you ever go equal length.

[@zoomzabba452]

FYI, Subaru ringland failure is due to tight rings to maintain emissions. A stock block with opened up rings will still get you to 400 wheel. Past that, other failures will occur like pistons and valves melting, small rods bend , or lifting a head under high boost because head bolts can't take it.

[@sendsomepsyche]

Really pumped for Ben's build. Kinda want a Forester STI now 😀😀😁

[@austintorset]

Original Wag you should get one. I have an xt with sti swap and love it

[@sendsomepsyche]

@@austintorset mind dming me on instagram? would love to see pics of the xt

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

thank you you guys are polite and cool i like your forester i have one sf gt in gold with gold mags and i am inspired by your efforts to improve you car = i love subaru`s - more smiles per miles ! yes sir .

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

1st off check the turbo for oil passing ? = 2nd do a compression test = if needed then pull the engine ! good luck

[@johncitizen5377]

I seriously want one, Awesome video, thankyou!

[@yjbmwsc]

Wish we have good subi mechanics like you guys in Australia...

[@Bittertokken]

Remember when Ben modified the Forster's high ass mileage motor and went e85 etc. to make more power but then decided not to go for actual power because he was trying to preserve the life of this high ass mileage motor? LMAO! Well, in todays episode.....

[@ghosttjam]

DWL

[@elijahherman]

The motor was fine

[@cypsoon]

Bittertokken c’on im Subaru owner of Fxt with more power than Sti and toy Impreza 1999/2004Sti with cage for amator rally. Ofc im mechanic because i got more than one Subaru hahahah So when i hear word „reliable” and Subaru ............ Hmmmmm Hell no But i understand why ppl love them as much as gf / best friend or whatever u wanna call it. Its better drug than gambling or other alkohol hard drugs or any addiction. But costs are like never ending story.

[@Bittertokken]

@@elijahherman The valves were not fine, it's in the video...

[@elijahherman]

@@Bittertokken it wasn't blown up like the tech said is all I'm saying

[@oochiewally2783]

wow love that sound in the end...makes me want to get rid of my Honda and buy a SUB

[@emeryhall8218]

That is what I want when I get my drivers license a Subaru Forester or wrx sti

[@jasonhall3693]

These cars are too fast for a beginner driver.

[@kevinandersson2133]

Get a regular polo or golf 👍

[@denzilhitaua7739]

Can’t wait to see you tune it bud

[@grahamc87]

I always like watching whatever you are up to with your Forester. I've been watching since the first Forester video. Mine is practically identical to yours (Silver '04 FXT, fully built block, 20G XT-R) and although we are both always modding things in a different order, I always seem to catch one of your videos whenever I was wondering about the last little details for a new project I'm undertaking on mine. Currently tackling E85 this month and found your January video really helpful. Love everything your have done to it. Will be on the lookout if you ever do a Maine to Mexico road trip and happen to pass through NY! 😂

[@miriamvivo4279]

Nice trip heading to alaska

[@Goyxrd3]

Man that forester looks nice

[@chron151]

Congrats on getting your car back. Looking forward to when it's dyno tuned. I'm going through the same process myself. Hoping to get my Subaru by end of April\beginning of May.

[@LilScreamingDonut]

Making my week with these uploads!

[@narcisseras3725]

You could make de Forester like an STI Forester, that would be awesome. Incredible video !

[@Hanibul_Lecktor]

#4 went lean due to factory fuel line is single feed. 4 is the end of the fuel system. Easy fix, dual feed fuel system is pretty much a must.

[@treyway4514]

"Sti's are everywhere" lmao u sound like my ex

[@gotmilk6955]

Another great production. All there vids are beautiful productions. Keep the great work up!!!!

[@MrAudi220]

nice video my dude kching kching thats the cashregister calling,forged rebuilds cost money but are so satisfing when their done,i miss my mechanic days tearing down 5cil volvo engines to fix oil leaks😁 but it's nice to see videos like this,brings back great nostalgia👍props to you,the channel and the guys at Andrewtech,they seem nice guys to work with and know what their doing✌️👌

[@KbBeBallin45]

It’s always good to see others Subaru’s in working order 😂

[@JDM_eastcoast]

I just got my 05 xt back from Subaru dealership after getting head gaskets replaced, cylinder heads, camshafts, and many other things..after couple weeks passed...my car is losing a lot of oil..about to bring it back to dealership to get it fixed..at least they gonna do this service for free

[@rubentorres5848]

Love the sound of that engine. 13:30

[@jaden3393]

Time to wait for the other road trip video!

[@borndead327]

That misdiagnosis is awesome

[@PnTNecrosis]

Valve job...sounds hot.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

So many great shots!

[@441meatloaf]

1000 mile break in is technically subaru's standard break in

[@cvdelcdm5800]

How to be a successful youtuber, mod a subaru endless content of fixing and breaking things 😂😂😂

[@jaymaina]

CVDEL CDM 😂😂😂😂 unfortunately

[@thelaw9937]

You're killing my feeling

[@iampyron22]

Or just get an evo just as bad (i had subaru now have an evo haha)

[@romaldmitchell9522]

Love the build. Keep on the hard work. Till the next video.

[@DelinquentDJ]

Every video of Ben's Subaru is "we're going to make this thing SO RELIABLE" **next video is rebuilding/fixing something**

[@aidin67]

Realistically if you want a reliable turbo Subaru you just keep it close to stock and do religious maintenance. Can't be reliable if you're cranking the boost up on e85 lol.

[@TheIcybus]

Great narration on this one

[@salmanomar97]

Hey Ben, you should do a video on the break-in procedure. When to change the oil and such. I heard that is crucial for rebuilt motors.

[@sroc2766]

Your videos are so well put together

[@averybolling]

Homeboy said 147,000 miles like that is a lot.. My 03 Audi A4 had 297,000 miles and purrs like a kitten.

[@gus6601]

Avery Bolling yeah they're reliable but once German cars break down they're pretty much toast

[@Detman101]

That's beautiful man...wow. I don't WANT to have to do that one day...but it would be fun to be able to have it done.

[@trailcrawler2038]

I'm 6hrs away from them, but I would definitely want to get info on having them rebuilt my 2014 WRX engine.

[@ezzeldinhegazy5173]

lovely build and very likable guy

[@dankie44]

do a video on the price of all this.... planning a forester build myself!~

[@4G63-y8f]

My forester x has a blown head gasket and I think I’m just gonna swap the engine, I’m thinking about a eg33 but I’m not sure it’ll even fit but the ej257 is defiantly the runner up

[@qtypical]

this video makes me wonder why headgasket replacement took 2 and a half months on my fxt.

[@richard-mai]

Balance rotating assembly while you're in there since new components weigh differently and will throw off counterweights. Building an engine doesn't always mean more reliable. It opens a giant can of worms. Might as well do things right the first time. That said, nice video 😁.

[@DatNinjaGuyD]

"Ben's gonna leave here, reliable". That shit killed me 😂

[@3dsmackdown]

Awesome build, I like the editing.

[@anaswart4744]

wishing you a lot of happy miles with it man

[@DerrickWesonga]

Nice videos guys, I enjoy all of them

[@simonwoo5450]

Gotta love the rumble:)

[@trovadorramos3764]

Now thats what you call engine build

[@Oshawott5]

PSA, if you want to stop your Subaru EJ motor cranking and firing over, don't just take the plugs out as you might end up flooding the cylinders. Safest method, especially post oil change is to unplug the Crank Position Sensor just under the alternator, this will stop it firing and allow it to crank over with no compression. It also doubles up as a good safety method if you are unsure about leaving the car somewhere as the car will not start without it, but will also not flag up a warning light :D

[@camslenker96]

Lol shoulda leaked it down. But stoked to see it get forged internals!

[@bgauthier1983]

What’s the cost of a build like this? That’s what I wanna know!

[@bomautama]

it’s purring amazingly 👌

[@actontreadway1168]

I have a 2008 xt sports that I bought new. It's in amazing shape, but I have owned it for 10 years and have done nothing too serious to it. This series is messing with my mind. My shop is coming online right now, so we'll see what happens... ;)

[@austintorset]

Acton Treadway 5 speed ?

[@ninjatacoshark]

That was a great video, I'd love to build up my engine in my bugeye sometime

[@justinturner4850]

I wish I had access to technicians like that here on Maui. My STI only has 5k mi. On it but when the time comes, I’m stuck with the Subaru service station 😣 maybe I should just ship my motor to those guys instead🤙

[@osvaldovalencia6330]

I would be ur personal mechanic as well. I’m a tech and just to work for Subaru as well lol

[@d.l.1660]

"we" put on. "we built". "We" did nothing. They did everything.