Should you put a RA STI SHORTBLOCK in your subaru?

Hope you all are enjoying our VLOGMAS series this year, today we will be diving into the topic of RA / Stock Motor Replacement and how you should ALWAYS go with a BUILT motor option when replacing the engine in your subaru ( If expecting to modify your subaru).
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[@MLGXxDempsyxx]

I’m gonna be honest josh, I honestly don’t get tired of hearing you talk. I click on these videos to try and learn as much as I can from someone who builds and tunes these cars everyday so I can move forward with knowledge to help make my own decisions. Any video where you give little tips or information is well appreciated

[@mcgry5702]

^^ This comment 💯 for real. Ever since I started watching Josh about a year or two ago my knowledge on the platform has sky rocketed. Doing a build this winter and couldn’t be more thankful to have content creators like this

[@18thSTVATO]

Just found the channel seems great so far content like this is not very common nowadays

[@BigSlickRick75]

Wish you just blogged every day.. don’t even edit it… we will watch! Love the regular content!

[@ryanmcdowell4048]

I totally agree bader im getting another Subi some day 😂 after I sell the G8

[@doghairgarage9022]

The aggressive Christmas music really did it for me 😂

[@shiloh5199]

Props on the daily Blogmas uploads brother!!

[@ericmay6278]

we love to learn tips for our cars and see days in the life. I still go back and rewatch videos from your old house very often because it’s simply entertaining and often informative

[@lifeofpauls3640]

First time commenting here Josh. Been watching for a bit now. Love this series, the Forester builds and the others as well. Just bough my first Subaru, a 2004 Forester making 262 whp, some bits and bobs of aftermarket goodies. I'm looking forward to having some fun with it down the road

[@kawboykody]

Great content man.this kind of helped me understand a different way to look at things.

[@lgt304]

Awesome to see some content. Great Cliff hanger and love the outro.

[@Dan-nl2ug]

Key words,when it's time to replace our RA block or pre RA block,go built,your very clear Josh,and I will when that time comes,we'll see how long she lasts BBR 500 package and loving that little car,you tuned it,it will go a longtime,but when the inevitable happens,BBR stage 3 or 4 for me

[@Goodnuggz]

Been slacking on watching your videos lately. Kinda disappointed I wasn't able to find the information I needed in time for black friday sales, but and missed out on getting my turbo and fuel systems. Just been blah with the sti lately.. Maybe some time away from cars and buying parts will get me back into the swing. I just know I lost a good chance of saving alot of money on parts I know I need. Anyway glad to see you back on the tube making videos. Keep up the great work. ✌️

[@triplemag124]

Sweeeeeeeeet. I've missed DIY videos. Love the vlogs, they don't all have to be edited down to perfection.

[@RHeidenreich572]

I’m loving the Christmas music touch. Nice 🎉

[@Atlan_tis]

I some how forgot to put the Bell on 🤦🏻‍♂️ missed the live show, thank you for videos 🙏🏻

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Appreciate you!

[@fathercube]

Bader nuff respect I'm glad you put out on the website the different stages proud of you bro I'm looking forward to doing business with you in the future might be the next 10 years never know might be sooner don't have a Subaru as yet but I love Subaru's

[@boxerbaddies]

Just finished this on my build! I actually used nearly ALL the same parts except an IAG staged block! So cool to see you get to do this everyday! I'm excited to have it tuned by you! Hear from you soon! - Ethan

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

I would be happy to be apart of your build! Looking forward to hearing from you!

[@bradleehill9662]

I have the same competition I.A.G. oil pan absolutely love it. The one thing i wasnt expecting was how low to the ground it is, excpesially when your car is lowered

[@kingragnar423]

Killing it bro!

[@FastandFamished]

After watching this video. It was definitely clear that i will be going with more power. While weighing the Pros and Cons of the RA short block i just could not think about and worry of a possible ring land failure again. So i decided to go with the IAG 750 EJ25. Excited about it, thank you for your insight.

[@roninlaw9824]

Unreal!... You really are the unequivocally master of EJ engines in America!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

I DID = ej207 ra sti jdm spec c - forged crank , nitrited , forged rods - hyperutectik pistons - crank x drilled and chamfered ? all balanced to 1 gram = factory in a box - virgin block never started ! 11mm oil pump - IAG alloy sump set -11mm arp head studs - ej205 - with brian crower vales , s/s swirl polished - springs - bronze guids - seals - new seats , 440cc injectors and TDO4 turbo = about 260 bhp with big torque - @ 15,000 klm now - runs like a train and beats many a big dollar car - cost near $12k australian dollars . sf5 gold foresterGT Turbo .

[@706project]

Helmet cam is a cool addition.

[@fatburga]

Love your work from Adelaide South Australia

[@hatefunwrx]

Exactly what I was just wondering this morning for when the inevitable does happen

[@richardknight1258]

Nuff respect Jah Bader.

[@Nicatlotus]

I just swapped an ej20x in my 255 swapped GC just to get it back on the road. Complete longblock was 800$. Index exhaust cam timing back one tooth for the AVCS im not using, added a torque solution oil pick up and send it. Stock turbo car on ID1050 so very basic but stil for 800$ cant really complain. BTW those 625 ARP ARE 600$!! gEEZ

[@justdecoma9096]

Can you add heads to the website. I want to run your full long block but you don't offer heads on the store

[@kevind_53]

Keyword for stock engine : Perfect condition 🚗💥💨🔥 Always interesting 🤓

[@mosolive8580]

Blew my stock RA block @ 27k miles pushing 443whp and 408tq. That’s a long time for a stock Block with that much power!!

[@tranwrx]

Sounds like u beat the hell out of yo car😂😂.. I seen dude with RA block 450hp still ruining pass 50k- 80k still running.. dude got money 💰 bag to blow😂

[@christopherrogers8316]

what. lol@@tranwrx

[@cirios9594]

What failed?

[@christopherrogers8316]

@@tranwrx "seen a dude"

[@dannythompson1948]

I did it, like you said OEM+ build.. im running cobb catted dp, process west fmic, protuned at M45 Snailperformance 315hp 360tq. My car isnt the fastest but it's a fun commuter. I actually had my first race the other day, and from a 60 roll, i absolutely gapped a late model scat pack challenger... That's a 485hp automatic, not too bad for a ten yr old car with a type RA block.. TBH, if i could go back and do it over, I would have bought an engine from you.. lol

[@ImportImageRacing]

Love it

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

Dude has the best life

[@matd8958]

Thanks josh well said❤ cant want to get it together and get in there. Live around the cirner from ya. Like you said, im waiting until i can afford a bbr package.

[@uwisho]

Yo Josh, can you talk a little about oil pumps for high horse power builds?

[@dorianleclair7390]

The Aisin timing belt is another good option. Uses all oem bearings and tensioner.

[@YerMahMah]

That’s basically oem lol

[@Rynowhite14]

I was just talking to my friend about this. I went with an ra block and STI heads on my 02 wrx, with the STI transmission. I'm at about 300whp, and don't really find my current set up lacking in power. On the back roads, I was surprised how fast I find myself at 90mph during the strait sections. Not sure if a 600 hp would even be as fun for a daily. I'm still rocking the wrx clutch, but when I swap that, i'll probably upgrade the cams, so I can hold a little more power up top/regain some low end torque I'm loosing from the STI cams, and upgrade the turbo to ball bearing/porting.

[@BushidoPhoto]

I've got 70K miles on my 2019 STI with 450 WHP.

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

As I have many customers out there with 500+ whp with 50 + miles on them as well at that power. One being a 21 STI I tuned at 5k miles and made 696whp @ 30psi / 6466 and still going to this day with 45k miles

[@timharper1035]

​@@BaderBuiltRacing That's what I like to hear lol

[@jtho5567]

After all that carnage. What are you able to salvage/clean oil related on the motor typically?

[@zSomertonn]

Isn’t gates the kit that everyone in the Subaru fb groups bag on all the time? Or is that another one I’m thinking?

[@Craiggg12345]

Almost 20k on my 360whp STI etuned by metro performance. Not sure if I got an ra block when I got the engine replaced in 2021

[@Atlan_tis]

I have a question 🙋‍♂️ , if I get pro tuned and engine blow up in the future because time came up on stock type RA block, if I get the same engine to replace it, do I need to Pro tune it again or I can still use same tune ? Sorry for a lame question. Thank you 🙏🏻 for the content 🤝

[@brap_stu_tu_tu]

So you prefer the IAG oil pan and pickup now vs the killer b you used to use?

[@CHASEtheDRIVE.]

So no fujibond not even on the block seams? How they holding up?

[@user-rl3eh8zj9d]

You had me at unicorn dust. ...lol

[@harleycharlie5330]

will you be getting into building fa24 motors

[@Subaruby34]

Hello sir, is there a specific video i could checkout where you go over the headstud situation, i have arp2000s that i bought for my build, the price difference is nearly double for the 625(CAD) so i would like to really do some research as so many buiilders have differing opinions on this.

[@jeff6818]

I was planning on making stock power, would it be pointless to go with the RA block? It is a 2014 WRX non-STI so I have the D25 heads as well. Maybe OEM makes more sense ?

[@jcap462]

I put a new RA short block in my Forester XT

[@cww-tv3267]

I just corrected someone about you buying outfront short block and upselling. I was like ummm no bud he uses them as a machine shop but they are blueprinted and built by Josh😂 like I guess outfront put your Initialls JB on the block hahahaha

[@BodVar_Sul]

As always an awesome video, idk what it is with your latest vids but the audio is really low.

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

I lost my Go Pro 11, and back to using the go pro 9 lately

[@BodVar_Sul]

@BaderBuiltRacing that stinks hopefully you can score another one. It was funny where I have to have the volume up double on the TV to hear you a commercial popped on I wasn't expecting it about did a back flip out the bed cause it was so loud 🤣 definitely love the vids. And checking out your site makes me want to get one of your short blocks over IAG

[@Auxiliary_Alpha]

hey josh, or anyone in the community that is familiar with Subarus, I have a 2019 STI and its pretty much stock, recently I've been having a weird hesitation between 2500-3200 RPM in every gear (not sure about first gear as i usually dont push the RPMS that high in 1st) , it feels like timing being pulled or fuel cutting so I'm feeling like it could be a sensor. I've already replaced my knock sensor as per seeing corrosion on the contact point but i don't want to just keep throwing parts at it with no base. If anyone could help out that would be fantastic.

[@codyhendrickson7735]

Curious why Torque Solutions oil pan kit wasn't used since you seemed to be in favor of using their products on your personal builds? No doubt IAGs oil pan kit is great.

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Actually have used them a lot, only reason I switched is because I had issues with the oil drain leaking with supplied hardware. IAG one I don’t have to outsource hardware and I already am ordering several parts for builds so it is also easier. Don’t get me wrong, I still use many torque solution parts, such as their fuel line kit is my favorite to this day.

[@codyhendrickson7735]

@BaderBuiltRacing gotcha that is good to know. You probably have the most experience with Torque Solutions products out of anybody I've seen haha.

[@fredastaire6156]

Hey Josh! How do you feel about those carbon fiber one piece drive shafts? I'm looking to put one in my 04 STi?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Never a bad upgrade! Gets rid of slop in drivetrain

[@Craiggg12345]

Or get a JXB driveshaft carrier

[@Fackler91]

I love the new dyno, but I miss you saying Mustang all the time, lol

[@wrxstivideos7422]

😊

[@TrevorHedrick-zg9pl]

what do i have to do to have you build an engine for me?

[@UpstateSTI]

In mine yes please 🙏

[@402car_kid4]

What block is in your 1000hp stock block car? New to Subaru and looking at buying with an 05 or 15 launch edition and wanting to build a motor to make 6-800ish. I’ve always heard you need a closed deck.

[@shredder8910]

That's correct, you're gonna need a closed deck motor for anything greater than 500whp in my opinion.

[@Car00071]

I don’t remember what block he said it was except that he did say it’s probably not gonna hold at that hp level. He’s ready for it to blow at some point.

[@marcoshernandez2839]

Would a stage 4 block work for my 13 wrx hatch ??

[@brandon3321]

If you’re planning to make 600whp or at least close to that then yes. If you plan on staying at that 400whp or less than it’s not worth it at all. Just stick with the RA motor or upgrade to one

[@marcoshernandez2839]

@@brandon3321 plan is 450-500 “safe” But would the wrx tranny hold but after reading it may not lol so I answered my own question after more research but this will definitely be on the list with the heart of it all

[@austinlong693]

Why don’t you use aisin kits?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

IAG kit has Aisin tensioner and I prefer the adjustable pulleys to further keep time frames down in case of an off timing situation.

[@benjaminphantomhive]

Ez30 biuld posible

[@boost_edjamesmathew2168]

The main reason for ring land failure is ring gap

[@tranwrx]

It's all about tune and not beating the world out of yo car..

[@boost_edjamesmathew2168]

@@tranwrx No it’s not “all about the tune” the tune we’re not talking layman’s term of course the tune has to be on point he was clearly talking about the limit’s of the engine which if you have any experience building engine’s you would know why not enough ring end gap at higher boost/power levels the ring’s will butt against there self distort and break a ring land

[@boost_edjamesmathew2168]

@@tranwrx It’s called ring land failure do to insufficient piston ring end gap

[@tranwrx]

@boost_edjamesmathew2168 dude bang on subaru.. first world 🌎 says it's head gasket now ringland failure. Boxer an German design now the Japanese adopted it..

[@boost_edjamesmathew2168]

@@tranwrx What the f#[|< are you attempting to say are you high LMFAO 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tranwrx]

Questions? Do u E-TUNE?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Yes sir we sure do! Email us!

[@tranwrx]

@BaderBuiltRacing i look at your website.. y'all booked up.??

[@markjohnson3737]

I’m going to be very sad when December is over.

[@madmikemike]

I worked for Kia early in my career,15+ years ago. I installed a warranty short block in a spectra(warranty flat rate time 4hrs,.....yeeeaaa 😤) came assembled oil pan water pump, oil pump. Engine was overheating. Pulled water pump to find that the galley for the water jacket was not casted/machined, so no water flow. Bs!!!!😢

[@8SpecB]

350hp tuned by very reliable tuner on RA block and fp blue. It lasted 16k miles😂

[@cirios9594]

What failed?

[@jeff6818]

What failed

[@8SpecB]

Having no AOS on a built Subaru is a no go😂 oil consumption caused me to spin a bearing

[@shiftsandgiggles231]

Please fix your audio. It’s super quiet. Cheers

[@frijoli9579]

really liking the channel. Not fond of the music...

[@Craiggg12345]

Just don’t think it’s indestructible

[@venjito79]

Howwwww the h. you can tolk about a engine faller and engine replacement because of faller if that never ever ever happened in your life 😂😂😂 man 😂😁😀🤣. All the engines on the Forester and many other ones are still a live in almost the best cool health. 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ 😂 OMG man I love what you guys are doing. I'm already a looking for a Subby. Be happy enjoy the life and Happy Happy Holidays Josh.😂🎉❤

[@nslcap]

Love it