A protune even on a bone stock STI is worth it. Smooths out the power, and more reliable than the factory tune. I even got 35 more WHP from it too!
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
I agree and that is awesome!
@anthonyteixeira80393 жыл бұрын
Who did you use for a protune
@ronb74573 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyteixeira8039 bainstuning in norcal
@Dazai_Ren4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2019 wrx premium I’m like excited to have this car
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
It’s a lot of fun!
@pitgod10592 жыл бұрын
Love mine, super exited to keep it clean for a few years and once it gets boring completely trash it in the dirt
@ianprice43524 жыл бұрын
Might be getting a 2017 sti soon so this is exactly what I was looking for!!
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@royalplayasfor4 жыл бұрын
Get a 19 ra block
@Boomer7173 жыл бұрын
Ill be doing a lot of these when i get my car back. I just bought an 08 wrx and three days later i have rod knock. So yeah ill be sticking around
@metallicaspiker163 ай бұрын
I’ll hopefully be getting a 2021 STI next year. This is some hella good info! 😊👍
@desnominate54294 жыл бұрын
you forgot to mention the oil pickup and baffle that killer b offers :). I just picked a set up from IIR for $200 shipped :)
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Yes that is also coming in the future!
@Dragunov3024 жыл бұрын
2015 Sti owner here. Picked it up with 50,000 miles back in September. It’s been very reliable so far, I’ve put 6,000 miles on it. I don’t plan on heavily modifying it because of my warranty, holding its value, and reliability. Since I’ve had it I’ve replaced a power steering rack and that’s supposedly pretty common to have them leak on the 2015 and 2016s. Exhaust is coming in the mail, I have plans for the cylinder 4 cooling mod, and and AOS for helping solve some known issues. I’ve researched turbo Subarus for 3 years after owning a 2011 Impreza for 3 years. I hope to put another 100,000 miles on it. I love it to death, and hope for many more memorable experiences with it. Nice STI you got, nice clean layout. Exterior plans are STI limited lip (small sti badge in front and center), powder coat the wheels gold (08-14 style wheels), match the front tint windows to the back, rear spats, exhaust, and mud flaps. Hope you keep it for a long time, I love Subarus to death too 🍻
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Awesome sounds like you are passionate about that car I love it also don’t plan on selling it anytime soon. Good luck with the build! I will be posting more videos soon also hope they can help with your build.
@channelgreen59492 жыл бұрын
@@JotaJotaSTI Most likely, you do not need an AOS. As long as your engine is healthy, you should see minimal oil moving through the PCV system, especially if you are just driving on the street....or am i wrong? can you please educate me on this. thanks
@isaiahcarter73423 ай бұрын
How’s it going?
@appleman8123 жыл бұрын
Wow this is my dream car.. but coming from a Toyota truck not having to worry about reliability....this video made me rethink actually getting an sti ...
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Car is fragile you just have to make sure to take care of it and you'll be fine lol
@tongyaj893 жыл бұрын
@@JotaJotaSTI Agreed! Just take car of your sti and not redline it every time you hit the high way.
@AlexSmith-gg6dl4 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video and all but, glad you brought to attention that its clearly a better idea to go with the equal length headers especially if you're really looking to get the most from your car. 👍
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! 🤙🏼
@esegueyjose78704 жыл бұрын
i just got my base 2018 wrx and its suuuch a fun drive, its a great car to have as a second car ever at 18
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome congrats!
@FearlessMods4 жыл бұрын
Love the short vids on the last two JJ! Gotta remember those cards tho! Haha! Well done!
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks! Shameless plugs lol
@xXxSiNiiSTERxXx4 жыл бұрын
I’m going to do everything except the ELH the only “non supporting” mods I plan to do down the road are the TOMEI UELH, a catted Jpipec and an intake with a pro tune
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
That sounds like it will be more than enough fun for the streets!
@kevzallmotor973 Жыл бұрын
mine set was turboxs catted jpipe grimmspeed fmic grimmspeed electric boost controller grimmespeed turbo inlet and killer be header
@kyleboston50143 жыл бұрын
Do you need an Air oil separator on the normal WRX? Or just sti
@00L0st14 ай бұрын
I thought they fix d the cylinder 4 problem.... I gotta look this up again
@jonnyroldan32544 жыл бұрын
Thanks about to buy my 2020 STi In December
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Awesome you will love it!
@maxb82893 жыл бұрын
Congrats
@HIELOKING4 жыл бұрын
Almost 2K !!! Yeah buddy!!!
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
😳 thanks bud!
@HIELOKING4 жыл бұрын
@@JotaJotaSTI No prob J!!!
@isaiahcarter73423 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂YOOO “And u probably don’t wrap…” Lmao bro I subscribed just from that funny comment alone. Thanks for adding personality to your vid
@JotaJotaSTI3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@Questchaun3 жыл бұрын
Just sold my 2017 WRX tuned around and bought a STI.
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Nice you will love it!
@732ajay3 жыл бұрын
Lol I literally have everything except a bigger intercooler and elh, next for sure.
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Awesome hope the car is running good
@logun.watkins2 жыл бұрын
Is your roof wrapped it painted? I want to do a black roof at some point
@JotaJotaSTI2 жыл бұрын
It is wrapped I have a how to video on it in my STI playlist.
@johnfloresreal4 жыл бұрын
Really good video bro thank you so much. Very descriptive and Informative. Would you consider making a part 2 on some other mods you recommend for people who do daily and spirted driving. I would love to know more about fuel systems, boost controllers, and maybe recommend coolants diff fluids, etc. I would love to know some more support mods that you may have left out and wanted to add in this video. Thank you!
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the support! Yea I will look into some other ways that can help make your Subaru more reliable like maintenance and driving tips.
@dankdumby3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, great content, and awesome mods. 1 thing I disagree with you about is @ 1:12 You said the engines are fragile and you are semi right semi wrong. At stock the engine arent that fragile. It went you start throwing mods and power at it. Also depends on how you drive.
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Yea that is true what I meant is compared to other cars that come with engines that can take more of a beating before breaking down. I remember I had an SRT-4 and I would run it all the time no issues with a lot of mods lol
@ebarcoutdoors6 ай бұрын
Do u need an AOS if you’re bone stock?
@sonnyvirk81244 жыл бұрын
I just bought my 2020 sti everyone already is like it’s going to blow up I’m already thinking I fucked up.
@xXxSiNiiSTERxXx4 жыл бұрын
Me too bud but lucky for us the 2019+ STI are more durable
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
You just can’t be cheap with it take care of it and change oil on time and you’ll be fine.
@ethan151910 ай бұрын
Do I need a tune to run equal length headers
@FGCUBEAR4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see brother. Hope all is well JJ
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig same to you bro!
@lowlifeangler4 жыл бұрын
6. A middle finger for all the Civics, Focus,and Evos
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@thecarsavant4 жыл бұрын
How many miles do you recommend before getting your intake valves walnut blasted? Currently sitting at 25k miles on a stage 1 flash and I want to get this done before AOS.
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
WRXperts can help you with any other questions you can reach out to them on Instagram or Facebook
@hunner693 жыл бұрын
i don’t do any of those other things he said but i do have an AOS😆
@JotaJotaSTI2 жыл бұрын
That is really important!
@UltimaRSfan3 жыл бұрын
You mentioned cylinder 4 cooling due to the headers, but if you get the equal length headers is that mood not necessary anymore?
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
That is a good question I would say no but I kept mine on after I got headers since it wont hurt to have added cooling.
@Dragunov3024 жыл бұрын
I would like to do the AOS and Cyl 4 cooling mod, etc and all the reliability mods but am skeptical about voiding the warranty. Need to do more research.
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
You can call your local dealership about that some of them are cool about it.
@LoveUnderWill3 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2020 WRX Premium trim. My thoughts about the warranty are: how long are you going to keep the car, are the mods going to be obvious and noticeable if dealership maintenance is needed, and what are your goals with the car? Also, are you willing to bite the bullet for out of pocket costs of repairs if you lose the factory warranty? How good are your PM habits? How confident are you in knowing that this is YOUR car and if it brings you joy to modify it and make it match your personality and preferences then you reserve the right to make it awesome if you want to? Some things to think about (that I've been considering also). P.S. Do it. 😉
@DomGrady972 жыл бұрын
You had me in the first 3 but switching to EL headers now that's where I draw the line lmao
@omarcheevers4 жыл бұрын
What are the specs on those rims
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
18x9.5 +38mm 255/40R18
@jayenriquez37272 жыл бұрын
Will these mods make the car slower?
@JotaJotaSTI2 жыл бұрын
No not at all
@jayenriquez37272 жыл бұрын
@@JotaJotaSTI thank you!
@moe-df9qx3 жыл бұрын
Yes good video i have a 18 sti owned couple yrs recently bought 2 of ur 4 suggestions didnt know bout the radiator though thats my next buy along with the oil pick up for the 6 relible mod🤓🤓
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Nice take care of her! Lol
@TrickyHaze.3 жыл бұрын
Forgot about the most Important. Killer b oil pan kit
@christopherbroadhacker66634 жыл бұрын
Isn't the cylinder 4 cooling mod only for the ej257 platform?
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
WRXperts can help you with any other questions you can reach out to them on Instagram or Facebook
@Dragunov3024 жыл бұрын
No, it’s for any ej turbo engine that doesn’t have equal length headers
@Silbaru2 жыл бұрын
Guys I just got a 18 Sti, do I need a tune for any of these mods? I know the Subaru engines are kinda sensitive
@Accensioni4 жыл бұрын
What if I decide to keep my uel and get the cylinder 2&4 cooling mod? Is that okay?
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have UEL headers on my STI still with the cylinder 4 cooling mod
@Accensioni4 жыл бұрын
@@JotaJotaSTI thanks a lot man
@bobbylopez96814 жыл бұрын
Can you install a catback exhaust and air intake without a tune?
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Catback yes but the intake needs a tune
@basangtiti_313 жыл бұрын
hm did cyl 4 cooling modd cost you?
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
You can check on Torque Solution website to see what it runs for now
@PJ_27613 жыл бұрын
How do these mods affect factory warranty?
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the dealership. Some are cool with it but I would ask them first.
@CityGamingVideos4 жыл бұрын
When would you say these mods are necessary? I currently have the Cobb cat back, access port, and intake on my STI but never heard of any of this stuff. I am new to Subaru but I happen to live really close to Cobb in Austin so I went with there products because I know the name and quality is good.
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
The sooner the better. Intake and AP can void your warranty depending on if the dealer feels like doing so lol
@ajackson17163 жыл бұрын
Will any of these mods void the warranty?
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Yes some will but it depends on how strict your local Subaru dealership is. Some won't care if you modify it a little so it's kind of at your own risk or maybe call them.
@paul_24803 жыл бұрын
How much power you reach on this setup?
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
I believe during this time I was at 300whp/350tq
@SuperSlowSTi4 жыл бұрын
Does the access port always stay plugged in? Just installed stage 1+
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t have to be. It is used to monitor your car after time has been installed.
@patrickhiphop35314 жыл бұрын
plug it in every once in a while, if not you'll be dissecting every little number and working yourself into a panic.
@SuperSlowSTi4 жыл бұрын
Patrick hiphop 5 months later motor blew, lol
@TorraTech4 жыл бұрын
Hey jota! in the south kendall area, on top of reliability, when it comes to gas, do you have a recommended place maybe to go to? I got my block rebuilt with Greg at mgw, and unfortunately was running the cheaper Costco gas and did experience a small bit of knock when protuning.
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
I have done a little research on this and I want to do more and maybe do a video on it. I use Shell and a tip is to use a gas station that is always busy so you know their gas is freshly restocked and hasnt been sitting there for awhile.
@conker116_8 ай бұрын
Be careful getting an aftermarket radiator as it can be too efficient causing your engine to not get to its ideal operating temperature
@sinkbuddy52864 ай бұрын
Should people only get an aftermarket radiator if they have preformance mods?
@conker116_4 ай бұрын
@@sinkbuddy5286 I'm not an expert or mechanic, I'd do your own research and ask around. From what I've heard, a stock rad is sufficient up to 300-400bhp I think
@jjlad50374 жыл бұрын
Nice floor.
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Carfanatic9164 жыл бұрын
How about I just keep it stock because if shit goes wrong i won’t have a problem with Subaru denying warranty work. 🤷🏻♂️ I agree with all these mods to make it reliable and for longevity but unfortunately SOA doesn’t.
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Maybe after the 5yr/60k miles you can do them lol
@FUNKINFOREVER-i7p4 жыл бұрын
I Love Mods!
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Lol don’t we all!
@FUNKINFOREVER-i7p4 жыл бұрын
@@JotaJotaSTI Yes!
@llRedxBaronll4 жыл бұрын
So you buy a car that you know is not reliant from the manufacturer. 🤔 Not knocking y’all, I want a wrx but not pulling the trigger until they consistently put out good vehicles.
@igotthejuice20904 жыл бұрын
They are reliable
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
I would wait for the new ones
@pcarobsessed97784 жыл бұрын
Why dont you go buy honda civic or toyota corolla? lol talking about reliability when you cant even afford WRX. lol
@CrimsonRequiem14 жыл бұрын
Lol every car has its weakness it’s not just Subarus
@patrickhiphop35314 жыл бұрын
the fa20 (wrx) is extremely reliable, these are mods you would do along side a simple daily driver tune to cure the ridiculous rev hang.
@ukumra3 жыл бұрын
This video should be called "How not to SIMP and Subaru stuff."
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
I like it
@lifeisanrpg64093 жыл бұрын
Did he seriously just suggest... equal... length... headers....? ITS AN STI BRO
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Trust me I like the UEL more but this is for reliability lol
@gavinmiller19983 жыл бұрын
Bro what do you know. I don’t wear a mask in public. And I don’t have an aos. It’s like he knows me 🥺😂
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@romariosmith4223 жыл бұрын
UEL manifold all day.
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
I agree for the sound but for health of the motor ELH unfortunately
@romariosmith4223 жыл бұрын
@@JotaJotaSTI if subaru cared about the health they wouldn't have made it like that to begin with.
@yanortiz7942 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@CHILLYOGRILL4 жыл бұрын
I am not needy!? I just want to come before your car... maybe finally get a ring on my finger... normal things
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Did you not hear about that whole ringland failure thing? Scary ...
@CHILLYOGRILL4 жыл бұрын
JotaJota STI not funny
@itschaznotchad18724 жыл бұрын
JJ, black Friday is only four months away....start saving...you should be able to find a good deal!
@vladnickul2 жыл бұрын
Free mod. let the thing stock. it will last for decades :) Want a faster car buy a faster car.
@JotaJotaSTI2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@mellyzaurora12773 жыл бұрын
Can i just drive the car. this is alot why would they make a car that sounds unreliable
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Well if you keep it stock you have warranty. Once you start nodding you increase chances of things going wrong.
@chaseyuchno90704 жыл бұрын
Sup bud ! Sup with the rap shit bro ?
@JotaJotaSTI4 жыл бұрын
Don’t like my rap skills? Lol
@devinantonovich1Ай бұрын
#6 buy an iag motor.
@TheTuttleChannel3 жыл бұрын
The Wearing a Mask part is kinda embarrassing but good info otherwise
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks
@KeMzHD3 жыл бұрын
haha subaru owners funny
@JotaJotaSTI3 жыл бұрын
lol
@soybeaner852 жыл бұрын
lost me at wearing a mask.
@JotaJotaSTI2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@retiredtidepodeater3339 Жыл бұрын
Bye!
@soybeaner85 Жыл бұрын
@@retiredtidepodeater3339 dudes prolly got like 6 boosters and hides in his moms basement wearing a helmet.
@retiredtidepodeater3339 Жыл бұрын
@@soybeaner85 How DARE someone take reasonable precautions to protect their health and the health of those around them! The sheer nerve of them!
@troyrocha7244 Жыл бұрын
Because the mask was helpful, just like the vaccine