2JZ Swap Subaru WRX STI; Engine Tear Down.

[@roxythekrx7190]

“It’s an in-line 6 it should be pretty straight forward” now I’m not gonna let that go that was good🤣🤣

[@Smeedia]

Lmao it was fitting 😂😂😂 I didn’t even catch that until I was editing 😂

[@KURTISDAVIES]

Oooo 🤯. Can't wait!

[@Dr._Brian]

Tanner- when you decided to scrap the EG, i think the first engine i commented was an 2J, or RB (which I'm sure you considered heavily) but don't let anyone hate on your life experience. We are here for it!

[@Smeedia]

I’m all for it, people can hate if they want to but it will never detract from what we do 🥳🫡

[@Dr._Brian]

@@Smeedia it's YOUR car, they aren't driving it. Have fun n enjoy your build!

[@Crispy1985]

Smeedia time is the best time

[@Smeedia]

🫶🫶🫶

[@damonwyatt7602]

Last video we were keeping the bottom end stock… now we going full balls to the walls 😂 I love it! Send that shit to the moon!! At least you acknowledged it last video saying “but you guys know me”

[@damonwyatt7602]

Shits going to be so hype though 💪

[@Smeedia]

I was only lying to myself staying it would stay stock bottom end 😂

[@rustyshackleford81]

Dart block Dart block Dart block It gots 4bolt mains

[@yarukineez0]

17:44 working on cars and losing the 10 mm; name a more iconic duo

[@Smeedia]

I lose that thing every time I use it 😂

[@Cmfrs503]

I appreciate the consistency tanner, always a great day when you upload, I was just looking for something to watch 😂

[@Smeedia]

I try to stay on track with every other day 😅🫡

[@Cmfrs503]

Ayy there he is, appreciate the reply, 2jz is going to be 🔥, looking forward to seeing how much power it’s going to make

[@kristiang.5237]

It’s a good thing that you’re doing a complete rebuild. That engine looks like it has much more than 56k and lived a hard life. Can’t wait to see the outcome 💪🏼

[@Smeedia]

It was fairly clean, but with some of those seals being old. Doesn’t hurt to swap them all out 🙌

[@mikethetechnician310]

​@@Smeedia supra odometers lie more than politicians. multiple ways of disabling them without disabling speedo or ECU.

[@fredastaire6156]

this was such a GOOD video to just sit back and watch you work! I loved every minute of it. Thanks for having me along for the ride, good sir. Super excited and looking forward to this series and the next episode of this build!

[@Smeedia]

Should be a good time once we get some internals in 🥳🥳

[@motoiq]

If you plan on exceeding 800 hp plan on getting billet caps, we have seen cap walk and bearing problems about this point. On drift motors, we go billet caps at lower power levels. The new Dart block has a lot of potential with the 6 bolt mains, hit me up if you need an intro.

[@pluggomatt]

wow... This is truly one of the craziest events yet. A swap I've been dreaming about doing to my 2015 STi since I had the vision back in 2020 and here it is happening 🔥🔥 Lost for words bro this is about to be sick I'm locked in and looking forward to joining you soon with this swap 🙏🏾

[@NotEconomicallyViable]

As someone just getting in to this kinda stuff this was cool to watch. Been a fan of this channel for years.

[@802Garage]

I got to work on a 2JZ for the first time last year. Pretty fun, mostly simple, a few things that will actually make you appreciate Subaru. I'm gonna shoot you a message to warn about a few traps I hit. As for the VVTi gear, they are relatively simple inside and can be rebuilt with a simple O-ring kit basically. They are rather expensive. Could just rust remover soak that one. One thing to be aware of is that it has to go back together in the correct one of five orientations. Screwed us over on timing. Fun stuff!

[@Gravity297_AuA]

Hey was wondering if you are planning on selling the gte pistons if so lmk

[@josephmatuszak3855]

To each their own my man. I already know what this combo is like... It's not the blasphemy.... it's the weight/balance. Way higher COG and way more forward weight. Have fun man. I'm not the one driving it lol.

[@Smeedia]

The forward weight shouldn’t be much greater than when the EG was in there, the EG also sat another foot past where the JZ ends. Cog will definitely change but I don’t foresee it being all that bad

[@josephmatuszak3855]

@@Smeedia It's the block weight. Weigh both engines, it's significant. At least to someone with minimal track time. I drove one years ago in a hawk eye and it plowed like a RS6 every corner and ate the front tires like a starved beggar. It should go quick in a straight line as long as the drivetrain doesn't buckle.

[@railfanatic1416]

​@josephmatuszak3855 man you know this thing is going to handle like a pig around a track. 800 hp EG actually built right (things like putting assembly lube on the block side of the head studs, proper valve springs, not using a shit baffle design and then drilling holes in it, just error after error) would've been way more fun in a WRX than another copy/paste 1000hp+ 2J. There are 1200hp EGs with way less supporting mods than what went into this

[@Visca_Motion_Pictures]

Real car guys know that the heart of THIS car, is the chassis. Its engine can come and go. I’m the same way with my Z I’ll engine swap it before I buy something else

[@Smeedia]

This 100% we can go through so many different engines but that chassis will never go 👌

[@tabordagg]

Most exciting part of my day is seeing you post keeps the moral up on this deployment

[@Smeedia]

Hope the deployments going smooth for ya 🫶

[@tabordagg]

@@Smeedia it is just excited to get back and six speed swap my 04 wrx haha

[@brianhook2108]

True fans of the channel won’t care what you do. Let the haters hate. I suggested a 2jz or rb and yes it has been done before but it’s not like everyone has done it and it’s a common thing like a last swap. Also still think no one has done it in a va yet. Let the supraru be born

[@Smeedia]

People can hate if they want, I’m just pumped to have a set up we can actually beat on 😂😅 the aristaru will live

[@Nick_Spencer]

140K!! Good Job Tanner! Proud of you man!

[@Smeedia]

Thanks nick 🥳🫶

[@felixgalvan1675]

I'm excited to see your new build come to life

[@Smeedia]

Im big excited to get this thing alive again with its new power plant 🔥

[@diegoarredondo3493]

Smeedia evening time is perfect 👌

[@Smeedia]

😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@yarukineez0]

I used to be terrified of anything related to engine internals, but after watching you do it so many times, with different engines casually, I think I'll tackle rebuilding my EJ myself when it inevitably croaks. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@Smeedia]

It’s not too bad to do, the EJ building videos I have should walk you through em 🎉 tbh once you do one you can do pretty much all of em 😅

[@BLLx91]

Its your project. Put whatever you wish in it!

[@tartarsauce5028]

ay bro real car guys want you to put that damn 2j in there, I aint telling a grown ass man to not do some cool shit🤣

[@Smeedia]

I just wanna be able to hoon with a lot of power lmao, thing will take some BEATINGS!

[@dustindeckrosh2774]

my boy this is sick. super pumped for you and the 2j journey and i'm excited to learn along side ya

[@lit_muffin2085]

Was hoping for a Ls similar to the v8 twin turbo STI hatch build but can’t wait to see blue with a pretty 2j sitting in her

[@bensiok]

I KNEW IT!!! hope this solves the engine issues

[@Smeedia]

Thing should take a beating now 🔥

[@bensiok]

@@Smeedia considering the new parts. It’s gonna be a monster!!

[@DGMWRX87]

Excited to see where this goes! I’m down with the swap.

[@Smeedia]

I’m so hyped to get this thing alive again with its new power plant 🥳

[@notasgoodas8619]

Get everything plated, get one of those clear timing covers and color match the valve cover. It'll look so sick. Maximum tuner.

[@HeidiFegles]

Well just watched a 2jz compound turbo build. And was suddenly reminded this is what tanner needs compound turbo 2jz wrx, the torque range is incredible. All the way to redline.

[@WRXMAN-ms2mm]

Lots of very successful swaps like this out there. This should be a walk in the park compared to the EG 33 seems to me.

[@Smeedia]

This should be a cake walk for us 😅🔥

[@the_grim_griefer]

This seems like a cheaper and better solution than building an EJ for more hp. Am I wrong because I honestly don't know, but if so, this seems like an awesome build. I can't wait to follow along.

[@Smeedia]

Definitely cheaper for power, I’ll add up total cost at the end and we can compare it to similar EJ builds I’ve done 🙌

[@majnthr33]

I’m a fan. I just have to get used to it. I was so hoping the H6 would disprove Subaru engine haters. I wouldn’t put any other engine in a Subaru unless it’s a Subaru engine. I will support your right to do what you want with your car. I know you’ll still do Subaru builds, but it FEELS like you’re done with them. I hope all goes well.

[@IonGarage]

Welcome to the 2jz Subi world. Its a good time 😎

[@uknterror508]

Tanner buddy, you diving into the deep end already haha. Wishing you the best of luck with it, its gonna be fun! Some notes, with that power level in mind something the engine will experience is fretting of the main caps leading to a shorter bearing life, the only other real major thing is the factory freeze plugs is another weak point. Both are pretty invasive mods however. A torque plate is a necessity for any engine but alot of machine shops will only carry what they typically work on, although personally I'd send the block to mazworx or real street for the machining and future proofing

[@erasmoalmanzar792]

Can't wait to see the final product

[@Smeedia]

Thing should rip when done 🥳

[@nathangahr2870]

so happy for the subtle admission of a built bottom end happening :) to the moon!

[@Smeedia]

I felt like we needed to do it, i mean while it is out... no better time lol 😅

[@t1bmxfbm]

Cannot wait to hear this thing bounce off the rev limiter!

[@Smeedia]

Jzs sound so good in limiter 🥵

[@HeidiFegles]

That big turbo sure was a nice feature to add to the swap… I’m excited to see what you can do with this set up.

[@Smeedia]

I may go down in size to a 6870, that 7675 might be a bit much 😅

[@HeidiFegles]

@@Smeedia it may be easier to initially tune on the small turbo but I have this feeling that the 2j will spool the big turbo, but it’s going to come down where you want your torque curve to be, I’m not sure where they end up on a 2j but having 2 turbos and 2 tunes for say daily driving on the small turbo, then changing over for drag race or roll racing if needed. Fact is. You will be learning all about the 2jz and becoming an expert soon in what it needs to be happy, and from my personal opinion of you can build and drive successfully a Subaru motor, then your meticulous enough to build or do any motor, subarus are the hardest to get right, haveing the ability to have pinned main caps, do a head gasket and even rebuild in frame like the Cummins guys do, and then 4 studs per cylinder….. the only downfall subaru made. Should have had 8 head studs per side. Like the Porsche. Having 4 studs a cylinder is key and I can’t believe Subaru dropped the ball and cut that corner, 🤦‍♂️ or they are geniuses and said just look at the money coming in on headgasket repairs.

[@strongislandautoenthusiast841]

Toyota Baby!!

[@professorlife1619]

Have the shop clean the block and then paint it same color as car, makes it easy spot leaks

[@Smeedia]

It’ll get hit tanked when it goes to the machine shop 👌

[@professorlife1619]

@@Smeedia oooh hit tank that’s new, i guess someone pounds the shit out of it to ensure its durability before you pound the piss out of it🫣😜🤣 I gotcha

[@boosTiMon]

Fear no engine says Tanner the professional engine builder!

[@Smeedia]

I’ll build anything I can 😅

[@boosTiMon]

@@Smeedia I need this kind or confidence to build a 13B but I think I’d rather buy one fully built lol

[@codykellner9985]

OMG no way you're going with a 2jz.. I cannot wait for this build. It is going to be so flipping Epic...going to be absolutely epic

[@Smeedia]

Yesssssir! We going full JZ in here 🎉

[@codykellner9985]

@@Smeedia I wish I could do 1 million likes on that comment

[@pab3783]

Go for it Tanner.

[@Smeedia]

🫡🫡🫡

[@lachlanzivic295]

bro knows everything about everything

[@c.m.9881]

Consider nitriding as an alternative to zinc plating. It can be good for some engine internals as well. P.S... keep it all wheel drive.. grumble grumble.. something something purist..

[@Ennasaid]

If you didn't know, there is an awd 2j block just in case you wanted to stay awd. Not sure how it would line up but it's something.

[@danielgalusha]

FULLY. Friggin Endorse this Swap 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💪💪💪💪💪💪🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@tdoll521]

#2jzdatbish Can't wait Tanner! Proud of you dude 🤙

[@Smeedia]

🫶 excited to get this new power plant in the car 🥳

[@FEAR_Actual]

Watching you teardown this 2J brings me back to last Fall where my dad and I tore apart the LS6 that we now have rebuilt completely ourselves aside from machinework done to it. Just the curiosity of how things are with the inner workings, the ease of teardown and work needed to prep a block for machining. Honestly, it makes me pretty damn hype to see what you do with it. Are you setting main/rod bearing clearance yourself and ring gap? I know you said forged bottom end is the goal and obviously it's gonna eat some boost....Just interested to hear from one amateur engine builder to another more experienced builder such as yourself lol

[@seregriddy7928]

Excellent choice, 2j hits the spot

[@Smeedia]

They sound oh so good too 🥵🚀

[@89autoworks]

me casually considering back burnering my 207 dream build for this dusty 2j on the stand......

[@Smeedia]

Join me 😈

[@airmannajera]

Excited bubba ❤️❤️❤️

[@Smeedia]

🫶🥳

[@SwaydOUT]

Hoping for rwd and some drifting content 🤞😍

[@Smeedia]

Oh it’s happening 😅

[@HarrodsGarage]

Let’s go! Can’t wait

[@Smeedia]

Things going to be a full on party 😅

[@lespaulguitarist92]

JZ vvti is a super simple engine. if you've done things like 4g63 mivec, the JZ should be similar but has 2 more cylinder.

[@HeidiFegles]

Deck the block yes. Note hone then resurface block while it’s zeroed out on the milling machine, probably start with copper fire rings. Or roger Clark motor sports 0-ringed stopper head gasket. As a machinist make sure that no matter who does the block make sure the surface ra. Is to the exact spec of the mls head gasket requirement. 20 ra or better smoother per say. On head and block.

[@HeidiFegles]

And yes it matters the surface ra, I take mine a step further and go to the resurfacer and but about 220 grit compound and final step of process get the ra perfect and the head block surfaces are gaurunteed .0000000000 flat,

[@TheSenatorSam]

The GE intake manifold is a bitch and a half to take off. It has 3 different parts because it wraps from the passenger side front all the way over the heads, to the drivers side of the engine. Then you have to deal with vacuum lines, electronics, etc.

[@MrMcbear]

While you have it apart get it all coated nice. Might as well have fun and enjoy the 2jz to the max. Also that was some Engine ASMR when you started cracking head bolts.

[@jayleon89]

My subie senses are tingling. Bout to get very spicy, and i am here for it!

[@Smeedia]

Oh she’s going to be a spicy unit 🥵

[@MAXpaowers]

Remind of D1 classic with Team Orange rear wheel GC drift cars in the early 2000s.

[@PatFan1980]

Really excited to see how this goes! Considering this as one of the possibilities for my Subie 😅

[@Smeedia]

It SHOULD hopefully go pretty smooth 😅

[@dalereed2626]

Yes have it surfaced

[@MrThatsnazzyipadguy]

I don’t care about it being a nonSubaru motor. Progression is progress. You will always deal with those that hate change but they are always the first to praise when completed

[@Smeedia]

Big facts, just gotta keep pushing ahead 😮‍💨🙌

[@da9pauly]

With the cylinder walls being so close to each other and running boost I’d consider O-ringing the cylinders depending on what options are available in head gaskets for the engine

[@Smeedia]

We should be solid with a set of cooper gaskets 🫡

[@-16-wrx-]

Love it brother. Love the engine choice. I'm not a huge fan of a differant engine then the car came with. That said, an iconic engine? I love it. And that go you didn't go RB. The 2J is so much easier tuning wise etc.

[@Smeedia]

It fits surprisingly well and it should make all the sauce we want it to 🤌

[@bellenber]

Doing the Inverse GR86/BRZ build. Body and Interior by Subaru, Powertrain by Toyota.

[@Smeedia]

Oh how the turns have tabled 😂

[@bertrugin]

Decking the block and head seems like a safe bet.

[@Smeedia]

head i will 100% deck, ill have the machine shop surface the block too

[@amomentsnotice]

Wicked woah Sum 2cents tho hot tank & shot peen for the block idk im still driving my first car ive ever owned for the last 19 years Yr freakin’ advanced to the hilt dude thanks for the shares my man ☮️

[@scottvj3105]

if it was me id do it right once and be done with it to much money to play around with lol, enjoying watching the build !

[@Billy_Built]

Took, "That's a long Boy" right outta my mouth 😂

[@kevind_53]

Always in to learn new stuff 🤓

[@arthurbrown6650]

“Kept running into small problems with the engine” you mean “24 bent valves” lmao

[@wrxethan]

Fuck yeah, excited for this one. This engine deserves the Devin Niemela treatment

[@joshstancil1455]

Tbh you redeemed yourself, i even debated on this over my ez36 build. Everyone else can ebod. Hard part was getting past losing awd but i get it. Dont forget mains

[@Smeedia]

Tbh I think the car will be more fun as a RWD set up, being able to hoon whenever is a huge plus 😅 new mains ordered as well 🫡

[@LOLATTEH]

Lol you should make a custom badge that says Symmetrical RWD to put on the to replace the AWD one.

[@Smeedia]

Lmao yesss I love this idea 😂

[@2navatek]

Alright man, I didn't think you were going to tear down the engine, I'm back in.

[@Smeedia]

I couldn’t help myself 😅

[@BoostedAutoSpecs]

@smeedia waiting for the next video on 2jz sti swap. Im trying to do the same route for my 2004 sti. Excited to see how it goes.

[@dalereed2626]

Tanner have you ever done crankshaft work on your rebuilds ?? Like weight reduction or knifing of the counter weights or having it polished. Also balancing of the crankshaft rods and pistons ??

[@HavokStrifeX]

I'm so glad you're doing the bottom end too. Not even for ohhhh omg 2jz 1000 hp or whatever. But Murphys law runs wild on you're channel! Building it so something stupid doesn't end up happening will be great for your sanity after the EG I'm sure haha.

[@Smeedia]

That was my thought process too 😂 figured while it’s out let’s play it safe and just do the bottom end 😅

[@jakelonghorn9852]

I’m seeing 1500hp in the future 😅😅😅😅 you won’t disappoint I’m sure 👍🏼

[@dwaynestokes9518]

I’m sorry smeedia Kendrick vs drake had me messed up. I’m back to your videos.

[@HeidiFegles]

Inline 6 motors are said to be the best balance engine of all, and why Cummins decided on the platform i6, and why Mazda built their hydrogen turbo motor as i6. The extra 2 cylinder help to balance out the crank supposedly,

[@Stqinn]

Love it man

[@barstri2328]

This is awesome I am going to swing by soon

[@Smeedia]

I’ll be there all week 🥳👀

[@mendozachild135]

Let’s go!!

[@Smeedia]

Go time babbbbbby 🥳

[@HeidiFegles]

Pin the main Bearing caps like the cummins boys do.

[@HeidiFegles]

Well since you are building the block totally, I’d probably replace the vvt solonoid and components cuz the horror stories on a Subaru of the metal flakes locking the avcs gear and it not moving anymore, that vvt will get used regularly to set valve overlap to spool the turbo having correct overlap is key on a turbo motor.

[@mighty_wombat]

Subaru engine in a gr86, 2jz in an sti. Seems like a fair trade, and Toyota owns 25% of Subaru so it’s still in the family.

[@Smeedia]

I consider it an OEM+ modification 😅😂

[@mighty_wombat]

@@Smeedia 😂

[@RushroyaleAddicts]

a 2jz in a subie, bro that's sick!!!!

[@Smeedia]

Thing should be a blast when done 😮‍💨🔥

[@xsquatchx2535]

When are you doing more with this build

[@Bunguth]

Radical vid mista

[@abelsgarage]

Damn bro this is wild

[@Smeedia]

To the moon 🚀🚀🚀

[@Avsoldier360]

I’m looking forward to watching you build this 2J and learn at the same time about what goes into building one. fyi tanner…I have an Aristo 2J in my 2002 WRX and it’s amazing to drive. 😁

[@Smeedia]

Ayyyy Aristo gang 😂😅 what’s all done to it? 👀

[@Avsoldier360]

@@Smeedia Stock 2J with ID1050 injectors, tuned for flex-fuel by a AEM Infinity, CD009 transmission, serial 9 shifter, Custom driveshaft rated for 700hp, R200 rear-diff from a 370Z, rear-wheel conversion, Precision PT5858(rated for 620hp, and custom rear tubular subframe

[@AKGWolf]

I still wish we could have stayed pure subaru but I get it

[@hyde_official]

yes. let's goooo

[@westonmickey3890]

If you can work on a EJ, you can work on anything and make it look easy.

[@Smeedia]

Anything outside of a flat engine or rotary should be cake for us at this point 😅

[@saifinshanally3883]

Im just glad that you kept it JDM and didnt goto a coyote 😂 cant wait to see this build

[@Smeedia]

The JZ was calling to us 🤌

[@gray7up]

Why not do a dry sump system for oiling might allow you to lower the engine more.

[@phengbun1820]

Watching you undo those bolts kinda trippy because you push instead of pull on your tool… lol but I enjoy the video!

[@roygonzalez4313]

Lets go!!!! 😈😈

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳🥳