How to rebuild a Subaru Engine l Subi-Performance EJ25/EJ20

Shortblock Rebuild for a Subaru Impreza Modellyear 2009.

[@anthonyfell77]

This is how a Subaru performance engine SHOULD be rebuilt.

[@yeezywesty3651]

all that work and then someone's going to treat it like a cheap whore

[@trentsmith4465]

Your work station is so meticulously clean and well laid out i could swear you were an aircraft mechanic Would love a version with a voice over explanation.

[@Nwrig004]

Love the attention to detail but this is also why I would buy an assembled SB to save on some of the labor hours involved with this rebuild. Great measurement work and neat workspace!

[@LabiaLicker]

Would be great to get an equipment list of all the things you used in the video. From gauges to lubricants and whatever you had in that sprayer bottle.

[@DarienDrakee]

Pretty sure it's break cleaner based off how fast it evaporates. (Spray bottle).

[@boobrowsky]

If you want to do this you need to use service manual where you have your list and all specs too.

[@brianr987]

This channel was good in beginning. Now we are looking at someone looking through filing cabinets

[@SubiPerformance]

Brian Smith hey brian, tell me what do you want? what should I change so that you are happy?

[@A-DUBCLUB]

Im only 5 minutes into this video. I have this feeling that.. makes me feel i can safely trust this guy if he performed work on my engine.

[@V8dadmartin]

man this is a dream job for me, working for a performance company and just moving up to maybe make my own performance company or become a master mechanic to a team

[@1psnf276]

Why wish just do it

[@fatkat2315]

Hey Subi. Could you please describe in detail the measurements you make on the crankshaft and then in the crankcase tunnel please? Are you checking for the same measurement or to check if its perfectly round? A video to explain would be great! 👍

[@user-wv8sl9gy8y]

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[@patrickwilt3125]

Wow such attention to detail please please please more build videos, subscribed!

[@mobilemechanic2304]

Great video it cleared my mind on the last minute I'm Buildings a ej25 new pistons and polished crank because the machinist said it was good. And the other day when I finished I was turning the crank and I heard that roar noise as the pistons travel in and out... I thought something was wrong haha.

[@maurorey6637]

Good video. But A “How to” should include some description as to what you are doing so everyone can understand the process and what tolerance you are looking for on each item

[@CrashPilot1000]

Mir fehlt da die Ahnung, aber herzlichsten Dank, dass Du dieses Video gemacht hast! Für mich hat das etwas meditatives.... ein blöder Spruch fällt mir zur Erheiterung noch ein: "wer viel misst, misst viel mist" ...

[@cikguauto5441]

Your accurancy is very well evry part calibrate up to fine tolerance, im from malaysia subaru service MSS , i love to work with your team.

[@forrestcarroll9350]

I'll be rebuilding my spare '05 LGT EJ255 in a couple of months. Here's to hoping it goes this smoothly!

[@30minutesLess]

Forrest Carroll it never does lol have fun

[@OdessaSergey]

за то что перемерил перед сборкой, респект и уважуха👍👍👍👍👍

[@Cossack24]

Братан, а чё это за перемерка и для чего...? А то я как баран на новые ворота...

[@Sam-rf8yh]

What a beautiful shop.

[@TheMrFlyBoy18]

Some explanations to the build would be very helpful and appreciated for future videos bro. Nicely done. Bravooo! 2007 Hawkeye sti

[@Hanibul_Lecktor]

Owner didn't go for the hot tank option ? Great video man, busting your balls.

[@gordonendicott5114]

Nice clean room I like that

[@andy49393]

That tool you used for measuring the small end diameter is badass. I need that

[@jamesgraves3771]

Very good and meticulous. Only big no-no I was not checking the main and rod bearings when compressed to torque spec (yes, it is actually how bearings are suppose to be measured). Also I'd say the shop measuring equipment used is far flashier and extravagant than required. Bolt stretch gauge in lieu of torque isn't really applicable at the HP this engine can put out. Nothing wrong with going above and beyond though if able. Good work!

[@robk5745]

Beautiful work, you’ve helped inspire me to learn this thoroughly and do it myself.

[@Booki89]

What did you do your PTW clearance at? Fantastic video to watch. Gives me hope that there are actually people out there who can do this PROPERLY!

[@jonny2js]

Subscribed for life!!! You are dropping some serious Subaru knowledge...AND not a word, not like every other KZbinr who can't seem to STFU. Anyway, awesome job!

[@asdf072xxp]

I've always wondered how you put in the connecting rod pins for a boxer engine

[@KDD8]

Hey Subi Performance this is an awesome video! I wish there were subtitles that I can turn on with a brief description of what the engine builder is doing. :') 💖💖💖

[@andy49393]

This is cool. Im a mechanic. This is like asmr to me. You just get to hear the noises of the metal hitting against the bolts. It’s nice. Working in the field really makes you not like videos where the people talk and are really dramatic about simple stuff. This one is for us.

[@06wrxRAR]

amazing. Theres a ej255 for sale I wanted to get. watching this video gives a good idea what to expect. equivalent weight distribution along the rod end and piston.

[@TakeDeadAim]

Lol! The engine building/machine shop I work at certainly doesn't look like that operating room!lol!

[@dennisleslie]

Step 1: Strip the head bolt threads out of the block. Step 2: Throw block in the trash.

[@barryandjenny1]

The shop foreman on the chair has seen it all before !

[@TheSondan]

sehr interessant, hab noch nie gesehen wie ein Boxer 4 zyl. zusammen gebaut wird.! top .!!

[@troyfankell6581]

Nice video. I like Mitutoyo measuring tools as well.

[@arielpaez1763]

Tremendo laburo!!!! Muy bueno. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@10luciano1000]

Crankshaft need cheking in 2 position or 90 degrese may be ovalization .

[@mirkoghostdriver7082]

Hab euch zufällig gefunden durch alte rally videos mit subis und direkt mal nen abo rein gehauen.😀

[@ilusion2030]

Este é o tipo de trabalho que dá gosto de ver e aprender.

[@primozdornik8069]

Great video! I am wondering why you put oil on the bolts tho.

[@akisrodriguez6959]

This was like some ASMR, couldn’t find myself clicking out of the video

[@Cruzon63]

Quick Question for those who’ve done this before: do you have to waste a set of case bolts just to check the case clearances? Or can they be reused? Can I use the old ones to do this?

[@edwardolopez3368]

I really like the video quality and attention to detail, but I would appreciate some information on what he is looking for and some info for a novice.

[@RobertSavello]

find the subaru mike video for that kind of info.

[@Tedlasman]

Robert Savello link?

[@g6et_wrx177]

Edwardo Lopez here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jQpXiHZqyjo6M

[@zitasaza1zitasaza15]

Eduardo look at my videos you will find the information you need from beginning to end.

[@patrickfitzwater5511]

@@g6et_wrx177 what a small world. I've always seen these videos on Carey Holzman's page but never watched them. I just recently got a 02 outback and have been interested in Subaru's lately

[@talalabdulaziz316]

I'm building an EJ20 turbo from scratch, this is impossible to do haha, how am I supposed to do balancing at home ! I don't have these tools ! Great Video .

[@ZeddyThaMaster]

think you can most times add a balance service before you purchase the items

[@darrenwells7216]

OK so he measured everything didnt actually adjust anything and then put it together. he just blueprinted. If you buy a new crank. Use a good condition case halves. Buy quality brand new rods. quality engine bearings. have the machine shop set your piston to wall clearance to the pistons you bring in. itll work.

[@30minutesLess]

ZeddyThaMaster I think it has to be balanced according to the Pistons weight. I was told all cars are balanced in the sense to maintain well at low Rpms. It’s when your gonna be running high rpms for long periods of time is when a pure balancing act is needed.

[@dylanjames4196]

got to take it to a machine shop and they will balance it for you

[@tojiroh]

This is a lesson in Metrology! :-) Kind of hoping of seeing a closed deck mod, maybe next time, eh?

[@demetrisa.8571]

Nice work! Can you put links of the tools you used in the description?

[@WaniuszY]

Did piston rings come pre-gapped? Out of everything you measured I didn't see you touch them

[@DanTheManIOM]

On another video, I saw the guy check each one. One was tight and he had this little wheel tool thing you turned by hand and you fed the open end ring into the vertical wheel like a tile saw...

[@MrSokkermasta]

This is one of those oddly satisfying videos

[@gazza116]

crankshaft should have been mounted horizontal for measuring,no side deflection on micrometer then.1st thing taught to me in my apprenticship in the engine reco part .

[@graham2631]

Never thought to weigh each end of a con rod. That is a interesting looking crank..... You have a few techniques I'd love some description of. So how fast can this engine twist? Nice work

[@warster321]

15:11 the double target torque wrench!!! amazing!!! IF ONLY THE ELBOW DIDN'T OBSCURE EVERYTHING HAPPENING......... TWICE

[@Exp_XIII]

This may sound weird, but i actually wished someone made a Lego like manual for Engine block Rebuild....now that id invest in.

[@jonarne85]

Could you give us the details about the mesuring tools you used? They looked very professional

[@SubiPerformance]

They are from Mitutoyo.

[@notajuan2420]

What were all the fluids he used? The yellow stuff I guess is a lubricant to help the threads go in, but what is the pink/red "glue" he used?

[@SubaMAN13]

I whant that you rebuild my ej255)) Very good job!

[@Theleftroad]

I am in the process of rebuilding my 2.2. Never done it before. Your video helps tremendously. By the way, I like your shirt! Where can I get one?

[@MrNemeschiss]

Schöne Arbeit 👍 warte bis bei meinem 257 mal was hochgeht, dann kommt er zu besuch bei dir 😂👍

[@pedritoc.c.t.665]

Hello nice video is ther any comptete kkts flr sale . so we can buy it and juat take the head and block to get it check and we do the rest?

[@mikew.inversegravitycraft]

Before putting the cylinder case back together do you have to place silicone between it or you leave dry

[@mariomoreno9954]

17:18 Could you please tell us what kind of grease did you add to bearing..it is the most immportant lubrication: first lubriation that will difere the life of the cranckshft and bearings, Excellent work!!

[@juliecats812]

Great video! I recently had the short block replaced in my 2009 Subaru Forester XT due to excessive oil burning. A week after I got my car back from my Subaru dealership, I can still smell the oil. Is it because the new parts are still breaking in or the job wasn't done right? Thank you for your time.

[@leukota]

If it's not second hand, lay off the throttle so much. Subarus go through oil, the older they get the more they burn. You'd have to pull the pistons out and replace the rings to mitigate the oil consumption.

[@user-lz3sv5sw9u]

It could be the turbo seals leaking oil, try checking those if you haven't already

[@harrym7732]

Finde es sehr gut und es macht mir auch spass solche videos zu sehen. Aber mit etwas mehr stimme und komentaren warum du was wie machst wäre geil gewesen. Trotzdem cool von dir👌 Lg aus wien✌

[@jimdailey1018]

I have NEVER seen an engine more complex than that one. For me, unbelievable.

[@its-ascencio1351]

You’ve never seen the 2.7 twin turbo from Audi?

[@99Lezard99]

Schöne Arbeit. Wenn Tim seinen Wagen zu dir bringt hat das schon was zu heißen. 👌 Geile cap btw. Bubba war sein bester Freund...😢😆

[@DanTheManIOM]

Even love the work space ! Inspires me to raise the bar.

[@alltheboost5363]

I used to be a huge fan of the ej257 but the stock engine couldn't even handle putting down 400 to the wheel. They're made out of pixie dust and glass.... they're Heartbreakers.

[@nakyiahcaballero7180]

Dam this whole time I just slapped that shit together this is who you actually pay to build your motor!

[@WickedCrispy]

Weird question: can I use a WRX / STI EJ257 shortblock with the EJ253 SOHC? Can you foresee any issues with mating things up? I figure all I'd have to do is swap in a WRX subframe cross member into a 2.5i chassis and then it would open up a lot of opportunities. I do not want to swap in a full WRX engine with DOHC heads (and wiring). I just thought since my engine has over 200k miles on it I could stick a tougher block in and maybe turbo it for the lulz. I'm sketchy on what might not line up. I know the oil sump and pan might cause an issue?

[@chrisfisker]

Hey, nice video first of all, i have a couple of questions, the thing he is putting on the bolts, the liquid at 3 minutes, is it oil or something else? and also the pink/red thing he is putting on at the crankshaft, what is that?

[@ИринаГордеева-в1р]

Таксы, украшение этого видео и прекрасной работы мастера!

[@RomanNamorr]

Es macht richtig Spaß dir zuzusehen, Hut ab vor deiner Arbeit! Wie lange hat diese Instandsetzung etwa gedauert?

[@SubiPerformance]

Gute 8 Stunden.

[@FruddyG]

This is why I bought a built shortblock then did everything else myself ahah

[@boostin1713]

.: Freddy G' :. so what did you end up doing

[@FruddyG]

I bought a built shortblock from IAG called Stage 2 Tuff. Currently running stock turbo, 1050cc injectors, 250 walbro, Cobb intake, catless turbo back, flex fuel kit. 385 WHP and 475 torque! Super fun, reliable street car. Horrible MPG on E85 though

[@hamper116]

Still more simple than BMW timing

[@Theleftroad]

Is all the measuring necessary? If it’s all stock, and store-bought parts.?

[@Mike_44]

Hi Andi, long time fan of your videos here. I want to overhaul my ej255, it has 210K miles. Everything seems fine now, just has high mileage. If I split the block to replace the bearings, do I need to rehone the center where the crank shat goes?

[@Jason_Laster]

That bubba gump hat...10/10

[@CarolinaBoiz]

What do you torque the headbolts to when measuring the journals? @Subi-Performance

[@TheCrazySquirell]

I've got to ask, why are you oiling the head bolts? I was under the impression that doing so would cause the same torque to over tighten the engine? Surely you just need a tiny bit of copper anti seize?

[@baegles4208]

I just subscribed. I really like your content 👌

[@ManKetnas]

was hat es mit den Waagen auf sich, warum wird das Gewicht ermittelt ? Schönes wenn auch ruhiges Video, vielen Dank !

[@SubiPerformance]

Die oszillierende masse wird angeglichen um die belastung des Kurbeltrieb zu vermindern.

[@raulsanchez6864]

Really Really nice video!!! 💪 Greetings from Perú!!

[@snetsov]

So when you calibrate your bore gauge, you are holding the grip. But when you measure, you are holing it to the dial and the cylinder. I guess you are ok with 'close enough' readings!

[@carpsub]

nice... at 3.30 there is a round brown gasket right on the bottom of the picture. For what is it used and how many pieces you need please? Thanks a lot.

[@modernwar2ghostrp]

I think it's the coolant gasket for the case halves. Like the black ones but for coolant

[@modernwar2ghostrp]

At 18.40 you can see the place it goes next to the black gaskets but larger

[@sauberclips2436]

14:11 He got us

[@williamhall2386]

How many times can you retorque case/head bolts? (if checking clearances) ARP?

[@SubiPerformance]

you must mesured the stretch.

[@williamhall2386]

Understood, however typically how many times can you stretch a set of bolts? When torqued down, is there a tolerance of min-max length you can play with? Example. 1. Bolt block together with bearings and heads/plate (no crank). 2. Torque to lower tolerance of bolts. (measure clearances) 3. Tear down. 4. Assemble completely torquing to max tolerance. (Does this change bearing tolerances too much?) or Do you have to replace the bolts EVERY time you assemble the engine?

[@williamhall2386]

I just finished the video. This is flawless. And I love how it was a 'silent' video. Gives me time to think.

[@Khg72]

Would like the tq specs for each bolt

[@mistermaster1945]

i was wondering how to put wrist pin and snap ring, on boxer engine, and you just answer it, thanks.

[@cayroespi6251]

Im a rookie, and sorry for asking but why did he put the connecting rod onto those scales?

[@j.mckeewa2033]

This video is very interesting, but more austere than French Economical Policy.

[@R2D2trashcan]

J. McKeewa that’s what I find refreshing about it. Not having to listen to brash Americans talk shit for 30 minutes is very soothing.

[@j.mckeewa2033]

Yeah, true, but a good ol' jazz chilling song could be great ^^

[@Honestandtruth007]

Can a brand new Subaru Forester drive off from the Dealership without any Modification Crossing a foot deep flood water during raining Season ???

[@seanfrawley4263]

What is the correct torque for the 5 expansion plugs? I cannot find it in the Subaru manual. Thanks

[@faragraph9079]

Perfect!

[@NoPainNoBrainNoShame]

great work dude

[@zitasaza1zitasaza15]

El nombre de la grasa para ensamblar porfavor!!!Se mantiene mas limpio el motor que usando aceite.

[@oscarajoya2365]

Saludos bendiciones desde Frankfort indiana una pregunta yo tengo un Subaru impreza RS 2005 mi motor sele arruino la bomba del aceite y ya no prende cuanto cuesta la rreparar $

[@javier1975ify]

What is the price of making a shock block like the one in the video

[@cikguauto5441]

I love ur video too much

[@h-rttv7374]

Love, that people want to rebuild their engine, only after video watched on you tube. And than we see so many fuck ups. By the way nice promotion video. But people should take this video, like a promotion video, where you can take engine for rebuild. Greets for all subaru enthusiasts.

[@HansKruus-gt2ch]

So Cool!

[@jellymahn9272]

what is the red grease he puts on the connecting rods, and the crankcase?

[@mokahn5920]

what is that red stuff you put on the bearing please

[@miriamvivo4279]

Excelente , thanks for showing