Rob Discusses The Subaru Baja From Hell

[@samuelclark9368]

I would so drive it. It's badass. High performance car with a small bed so you could hall some things on it. Plus it's awd. Let the haters hate I love it.

[@Cykoid]

Samuel Clark come to australia we have similar utes that will make these things look like they are going backward

[@SubieSleeper]

I'd like to see these Aussie-Utes

[@Cykoid]

SubieSleeper resources.carsguide.com.au/styles/cg_hero_large/s3/hsv-maloo-gts-rendered.jpg holden uses the lsa from a zl1 resource.digitaldealer.com.au/image/178008933753f14d371120b474013497_0_0.jpg fpv uses a miami 5.0 supercharged 335 rated at 450 wheel hp or a turbo 4L barra inline 6 rated at 400 wheel hp

[@madjimms]

EWWW EWW EWWW, that Holden looks incredibly ugly.

[@yonahsimonelli1358]

The bed can extend well if this has it but it should

[@ShepherdsSolarGuy]

I have a stock(to my knowledge) red/silver 5-speed 2003 Subaru Baja with well over 200k miles on it. It is in the shop at the moment getting a new clutch and getting an inspection. I should have it back in a day or so and I’m so excited to have it back after a month without a car. It’s my first car, and I want to turn it into a Subaru Baja from hell like yours.

[@lamunecadog]

THE ULTIMATE SLEEPER

[@YallowBarfia]

Rob's Baja is an inspiration for my 06 Baja turbo 5speed, it's such a beast!

[@blakecraft3868]

I love my 06 baja turbo. it's bone stock but you got me thinking. beautiful car bravo

[@mostdefinitelyhenry]

geez, hearing that turbo spool on the wholesome looking baja is legendary

[@mladennedev4320]

I love this CAR. I have but non turbo..... Turbo model is...... I want it.

[@JasperXoR]

Why the Baja seems ridiculous question to me. 30 years ago it was why mod an import? Because you can! A lot of people love the look of the Baja, get compliments on my stocker all the time and people asking to buy it. I modded a 92 Integra GSR to 300+WHP & Vortech Supercharger also water to air. Did wonders to the power even on a hot day.

[@AWDfreak]

Good to see the Baja has retained its high ground clearance, sounds like Rob actually uses the ground clearance to his advantage, if not, NEEDS that ground clearance.

[@killawhale8726]

What's not to love? Truck bed, All-wheel-drive, EJ-twenty-five

[@ThatsMrWhovian]

Can’t believe it all started at Applebee’s

[@Flagbird1]

Wow, I really like it. It's different in a awesome way.

[@RedQNZ]

Great Machine. I think it would be great if the Leihigh Valley (sp?) would come up with a road rally corse, both on and off road.

[@harleydavidson2200]

Your baja is sick man! You're not far from me right up 309

[@ncc74656m]

I would so build one of those. I love the Baja.

[@aarontriplett8598]

I also own a 2006 Baja Turbo and love it! I have recently had some valve problems and the engine needs to pulled. I cant for the life of me figure out which engine model is installed in this Baja, or what engines are compatible for an engine swap.

[@Doom_Vette]

ej255

[@jeremyluder494]

I love this. My answer is why not also. I wish I could have something like this.

[@BemkyWatchesBuffy]

i just bought an 04 baha w 115k miles... non-turbo tho.... i still love it

[@Tay675]

Fast and useful, I love it

[@bigdripnik7062]

That is one bad ass Subaru why can't try just make them like this stock?

[@samsquantch14]

because head gaskets are a pain to change

[@seanmcneill8899]

Superb Subaru man just love it.😉

[@Angel68iou1]

My grandma has one of these things (turbo, auto) just sitting in our drive way lol my mind was blown when I found out it was turbo’d

[@karlgant8376]

Awesome build, Pal....you said @ 5:53-ish mark that there is nothing vehicle specific for the Baja....you mean aftermarket stuff, right? I mean, if I wanted to do performance mods to an otherwise stock Baja Turbo drivetrain with off the shelf Subaru parts(STi computer/turbo/intercooler, etc....like the Forester Guys do), I could do that fairly easily, yes? Just clarifying. I was thinking about the Forester thing, but would rather do a Baja....just not one from Hell like yours! I'm okay with 300 HP.... Thanks!

[@nicholaswalker1964]

+Karl Gant Yes, most parts should fit, but there may be need for some custom alterations in some areas.

[@destruktivejoe2319]

Dude this is wicked

[@INMTNeer]

Nice little buggy, from one owner to another. But bro, bad judgment diving in hazardous conditions on a mountainous road with a 30 MPH speed zone. We want to see more videos. Stay safe!

[@Bajass00]

Love this Baja !! I too am a big fan of the Baja's and have done many things to mine. I would love to have that kind of HP ! Great Job !!! :-D

[@MrClassifide]

omg, OMG YOU'RE THE LIGHT BAJA GUY. I thank you for building this glorious vehicle that could function as a second son if need be. That snorkel though, it's equally as awesome.

[@Bajass00]

Thank you :-) It's been a 9 year project / adventure.

[@GaZaY0UTHchris]

about to purchase one of these as well!! would love to hear more about other mods and also how well of utilitarian car this is! sick build man!!

[@pdiz]

Just sold my '05 Baja Turbo manual on e-Bay due to circumstances. I bought it new and owned it 15 years. It has done everything from keeping up with Miatas in the canyons to hauling Christmas trees from Home Depot. I will miss her, but life moves on. I'm a little choked up about it, though, because I get attached to things, especially the STI turbo/IC/uppipe mods, etc., oh, and the custom exhaust that lets me hear the BRV hisses and the pops and gurgles. Sigh... :(

[@brennanm5645]

It's sick dude.. time for some stiffer springs tho

[@jarnoob]

+Brennan M Have you ever driven stiff car out of tarmac? Stiffer springs would make it undrivable and no it wouldn't increase the grip. This clearly isn't a track car and has to have loads of travel at the suspension.

[@talontd3727]

+jarnoob why does your fish have feet?

[@jarnoob]

+Talon Td because it's darwin fish.

[@talontd3727]

+jarnoob youre another person that believes that we came from a rock? oh boy.

[@jarnoob]

+Talon Td errr... what.

[@BC-tn5ss]

It's perfect, dude!

[@spike229]

this is the kind of subaru that i want!

[@Dezzylyricz]

I need this car in my life

[@patrickwhite4287]

just got a Baja, thinking about a 2.5t boxer, uneven headers(for that Subaru growl), cold air intake, and 3" headers back..... thoughts?

[@Tylerkat89]

sounds like a typical mod lol

[@pgo301]

Yes, it is really nice and not just a noise box. It's got some immense pickup too. What is timing in the 1/4 mile? Just curious, I realize it's nothing like a muscle cars numbers but just curious.

[@iammetcash]

Too bad it is not a turbo body, just the sport, that would make it all the sweeter. The "BAJA" on the tail gate is outline in red. Other than the hood the only other indicator on a Baja that it is a turbo. The rears is shown at 4:20. 420 niceeee I have a 2005 TURBO for sale, with 91K, just inspected 4/17/17, studded snow tires, weather guard floor mats, and originals, new front breaks and rotors, bed extender, 6 disc, compass mirror, and the rest. $11,900 OBO. Morgan county WV todays 4/25/17 12.34

[@pgo301]

New BAJA's coming in 2020. Look them up on Google, they look wicked !!

[@losi8ightyew]

Sounds fkin amazing.

[@tiggermoose]

how do i get a hold of this guy? i have an 03 baja and his basis behind starting that build is my exact mind set. i want versatility but i want it to go as fast as an sti. someone get me this mans handle or information

[@robertwilkinson2303]

Liam Greeno - ask to join Subaru Baja Owners Club on FB. He’s in there

[@INMTNeer]

Air to water set up: You said the "Ice Box" holds 3 gallons of water. Water weighs 8.33 pounds per gallon. 8.33 Pounds/Gallon X 3 gallons of water in your ice box = 25 Pounds. That's about the weight of a spare tire. Would you be able to use Nitro?

[@TheJdawg1276]

Thing sounds awesome

[@DissYraiN]

I mean, it's not too different than getting big HP off any other subaru with an ej255? it should be just as easy to get 400 out of a fozzy or obxt... I tuned my baja and lifted it just a little so I could offroad and pull my 20 foot popup or my boat into the mountains.

[@RaldasDetails]

The intake you have on it is made for the Baja or will fit any one like wrx, sti , etc?

[@samsharp614]

Sick ass Baja! Love the turbo sounds from the sound system! Fresh $$$. Redditor with 124IQ and mod of R/BajaBlasst and R/HipsterFresh

[@96MustangBoy1]

I have a 2003 Baja turbo automatic. I want to swap an STi swap it. The mechanics I can do. The wiring is my problem. How can I use the STi engine harness to my car?

[@GhostOfAMachine]

The ultimate super pickup

[@dovahkriid2374]

I want to do an engine swap to a Sti in my baja, what is the price range on the swap?

[@Rowdyrigs69]

Lehi Valley as in Utah?

[@thebudgetvaper1719]

Pennsylvania. Got PA plates too. First thing I thought of because it's not far from where I live. Thing is beast though. Almost want one as a daily so I won't have to drive my STi everyday lol.

[@theanarchoatheist4951]

Bruh.... why tho???? can’t help but notice the PA plate. I am from pa and also drive a Baja.

[@ziggy72170]

Wow.. Damn.. That Car is definitely Bad Ass !... I've see a 2006 Baja Turbo for sale near me.. But its Got 140K on it.. ( IDK,, if i should take a chance, on a high mileage Turbo....(?)

[@genso3065]

take a chance. that's low compared to mine. i got 200k now and it's still driving good.

[@marknickless838]

I have a 2003 baja with a single OHC engine in it that I would like to upgrade to turbo. What would the best swap to do for this car?

[@TylerRaber]

Might have to swap motors. To like an ej205 or 255/7 although that motor you have now can run stock and go and go and go and go. Its non interference, so you just have to worry about head gasket and that's it.

[@Darksurfr]

wondering where the hood came from

[@the600cc]

Beast !!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SergeiTheAnarch]

Would anyone who knows this vehicle and the northern climate recommend one of these for a guy moving up to the B.C. area?

[@ajdawson6405]

Shrewd _GC Welcome to the land of the Subarus

[@inudude15]

Shrewd _GC God yes, any Subaru really. I'm in Pennsylvania, when I had my bugeye Impreza I hit a bank of snow that towered over the hood and trucked right through it. You really are in the domain, the kingdom, of the Subaru. To put it this way, if you live on a rally stage, buy a rally car. And there's that one car that carries the name of World Rally Xperimental...

[@chadpease8951]

I love that baja but that civic stayed next to him for a little bit. If it was turbo as well, I think that it would have kept up

[@J.Grello]

No way lmao, The Civic had a flying start, the Baja immediately caught up to the Civics speed and after the shift to what I'm guessing was 3rd, the Baja left the Civic in the dirt.

[@robertwilkinson2303]

Joe_Drives correct. I didn't even downshift. I was in 4th if I recall. 😂

[@jhelmuth87]

Anyone know what the wheel and tire size is?

[@rorycrome573]

this car is soooooooooooooooo fucking amazing. I've watched this video like 10 times.i would buy a Baja turbo faster than Trump is gonna build a wall if I had the money.

[@glennford95521]

So you will never own a Baja

[@davidpassant5626]

That's awesome.

[@AISSA1231]

what kind of exhaust is that?

[@robertwilkinson2303]

AISSA1231 --- Custom side exit by Area1320 in Nazareth Pennsylvania

[@eric6523]

Is it on coilovers or stock suspension. It seems like it yaws a lot on launches.

[@nicholaswalker1964]

Stock 2003 suspension but has swaybars front and rear

[@kylemichael5568]

Do u still have that monster

[@SubieSleeper]

Yes 😈

[@anonymous_bot_bot]

youre clearly mad, and a very good driver. The world needs more people like you... why? why a Baja hahaha....?

[@robertwilkinson2303]

Cheryl Cold --- I just saw this. Many thanks. She's actually in for. Closed deck & bigger turbo right now. 😈

[@bernhoog9114]

Good driver? Like HELL this car clearly wouldn't last long with a driver like this!!

[@timbarnes2815]

What ECM/PCM did you have to use? I have an 05 Baja turbo with 2” front and 2.5” back lift Im having engine work to get to 400 hp. Please let me know. I bought a 05 Outback xt mt to exchange with it per Cobb…. God Bless. Baja on!!

[@Devil-yt6lt]

I want to to the same thing as you do so your not the only crazy one is out there

[@slowbryan0615]

ima built my baja and try to go for 400 mark

[@Lumi_floof]

Yay I'm not the only crazy person. Sick Baja!

[@12345Joeable]

What did you do to the suspension and brakes, if anything?

[@1810mex]

I wants one

[@jsjrspivey]

What kinda idiot would build a car with maximum performance? I DK a idiot with Balls and brains enough to discover the true potential of such a fine automobile, and that is bad ass I like the cooling and coolers!Ok Okay that is a bad ass fucking BAJA ! She is really really badass! I got a Honda Ridgeline but Love Subaru of any sort with a passion!

[@darwinsimmons1]

Sweet!

[@GLAMOURSK1LLS]

I'm trying to buy one now. They're a bit pricey even with well over 100k let me tell ya

[@runechuckie]

What are they looking like price wise if you don't mind me asking? I haven't looked in a few years

[@automafiaracing]

We are gonna make this build like look an auto outback!

[@robertwilkinson2303]

Auto Mafia Racing - Post up when you're done. I'd love to see what you come up with. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@automafiaracing]

No worries we will! Its an 06 Baja with an 07 STI swap, built motor, bigger turbo, FMIC, more boost, STI 6 spd, sti diff etc. We are aiming for 450 awhp currently and 500 awhp with the water/meth.

[@robertwilkinson2303]

Auto Mafia Racing -- Cool. Currently mines in for an IAG Closed deck & full forged bottom end. 😜 the CP Pistons in there are getting re-ringed and sent out for coating. Heads are getting new cams.... went to a Blouch 2.5XT-R. Not too big, not too small. Flatout suspension rally-x coilovers....1500 cc too feed convsion.... to handle an e85 map. If the PPG 5speed let's go after the blast plates are installed.... I'll go 6speed swap. Look for an updated video in May. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@automafiaracing]

Robert Wilkinson should be fun. We are excited for the swap

[@brolly2479]

Like the idea of a Subaru Baja sti just don't like how he built his

[@Ivel307]

How do I get in touch with this guy I need help with my baja

[@ndubs68]

Contact Ryan at Area1320, he built the car. www.area1320.com/

[@sastrandfeldt1]

“Why”....... because why the hell not!!!!

[@ЕрланАбдрасилов-ъ2ц]

How many lestiny forces?

[@Elquickie]

Whats the mod list

[@MindOverMotorVids]

Vid pretty much goes through it

[@waynetucker873]

just for kicks put like a 2in lift on it

[@juansanchez2098]

My reactions to this is holyshit!!!😯😯

[@PackardDog]

very nice. but be careful on those public roads ... 😎

[@kennorcott7074]

Tbh I like the yellow ones most of all lol

[@juliacurry9679]

I want to drive it 😄 Or at least ride in it

[@robertwilkinson2303]

Julia Curry - 850 miles & 850 more.... 1700 miles..... To the Shore. 😜🐱

[@howihawaiistayhappyandheal3170]

Same here lol

[@SubieSleeper]

Some day 😁

[@bavideomaker29]

He’s been practicing for this interview for years in the bathroom mirror

[@SubieSleeper]

😂 There were zero re-takes that I can recall, and I had just gotten over laryngitis. 😁

[@darthsoros787]

Why not

[@jasongtivr6]

over three hundred whp?, umm that's just Tuesday for most tuners lol. 450whp or more is worth talking about... kinda

[@robertwilkinson2303]

Jason Kellogg - Agreed. The new video should be out around November. Head gasket failure at 98k on the build shown here. New build. IAG closed deck block. Heads redone with cams, and valve train. Blouch 2.5XT-R or FP Black. Haven’t decided yet. 1500cc top feed conversion. Kincaid Performance Killer Chiller to replace the AWIC heat exchanger. Cobb AP & FlexFuel system. Should be good for tickling high 500’s on corn. She’s not my daily driver anymore. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@theomnipresent1]

I get it.

[@ahhason]

its not the tuner, but it likes to "knock" wtf? lol

[@dasarge84]

search up mighty car mods super gramps (the baja is a Subaru legasy aka liberty with the back chopped up for a bed toss in a subi H6 with some boost that sucker will take off like a rocket by the way very nice subi would love a baja I got plenty of subi goodies to make a mad ride with one but they are very rare here ware I'm at (I have an 04 impresa WRX STi in the iconic blue with the gold wheels and to be honist it being the first car I baught new and of corse the thing being built as a rally car I thrashed it around a lot but the subi still runs like clockwork just usual maintanence baught subarus from that point on (wish they made a full size truck lol and brought the diesel boxer engine it would have been great

[@ShepherdsSolarGuy]

Da Sarge them spellings and grammers tho

[@SurelyYewJest]

Wow dude, you're doing highway speeds street racing a Civic Si through an old neighborhood where the streets are barely 20' wide...

[@anthonye3680]

I wonder why no water / meth injection to stop knock???

[@DefMusic79]

Why? Because he has the $ that's WHY! 🤣

[@rj6110]

thank you for not stancing it

[@mikedavis7941]

The 4 cyl. is muy slooow.

[@MindOverMotorVids]

+Mike Davis 500hp is slow? You must be racing rocket cars on the salt flats or something...

[@rb26dett400r]

slow?! my old 98 legacy outback had 165hp and that was a blast. my current car(acura TL) has 225hp and the wagon was still way more fun to drive so 500hp? mind blowingly fun i bet. you watch a lot of the 1320 videos huh?

[@GrahamCracker777]

Moron

[@KretinoSantino]

How do you know? Fastest you ever went was in the backseat of school bus. Moron toddler.

[@louislevine5418]

Thats why airplanes use 4 cyl not 6 cyl...

[@matthewwilliams9288]

4:12

[@ЕрланАбдрасилов-ъ2ц]

there is a Russian translation

[@danlee5179]

This thing is ridic LOL!!

[@PatrickBaptist]

2mins in, I'm too bored to continue.

[@stevew5171]

+Patrick TheBaptist Darn you missed the part where he started calling out false prophets and warning of rapture!!!!

[@stevew5171]

+Patrick TheBaptist Hahaha, an unexpected but comedically appreciated response sir!

[@PatrickBaptist]

Steve W Ah I try, glad I could atleast get a laugh out of ya, some people are a little too far wound up on here. I try not to get that way myself. So if you want something else to have a gander at, piss, pisseth, and dumb ass are all in the Bible.

[@aaronbourbonnais2555]

Ahaha

[@ademite]

Jesus christ you dumping that clutch like its a fwd Honda civic, no wonder you broke the drive train be easy when launching, feather that clutch.

[@67UR1]

why...? :D Just be ;)

[@enzopreme]

Dude shifts like shit lol