Finally Enjoying the EG33 Subaru WRX STI (POV Drive)

[@testep02]

Man, I have followed this build from day one. The highs, the lows, the restarts. It feels good to see you finally enjoying the rewards of your efforts. I've gone the FA20 route with my WRX and it has been a hell of a journey. But I can't wait to get it finished and on the road. This build has definitely been an inspiration.

[@Smeedia]

How you liking the FA20 stuff? 🥳 Things been a massive learning lesson. Cars taught me so much for what to do and what not to do 🔥

[@BraddahTones]

Same

[@testep02]

@@SmeediaIt has been a lesson in patience. We got it making just over 600 WHP with a MoTeC and ETS kit. We blew the IAG600 long block with that tune and are now waiting for a P2P Racing 1000+HP long block. Also getting a full custom turbo kit from Villain Fab. She should be spicy. The FA has been fun, makes gobs of power on e85, and generally is a blast. I do want to do the EG33 swap next, though. Should be "fairly doable" with the MoTeC already in place.

[@testep02]

@@SmeediaAlso, man, that EG in your car sounds NUTS. You can roll up next to me any day and let that side-exit rip all you want :D LOL

[@bryanr93]

Been here since the start as well. It's amazing to finally see it done.

[@cameroncoop6592]

thatdudeinblue needs to come make a review on it, that would be legendary

[@Smeedia]

I’d let him drive it 👀

[@zchambo1615]

​@@Smeedia YES! This needs to happen

[@pw85___]

He is a notorious Subie hater.....FYI

[@braddixon2307]

For some reason I'm smiling ear to ear when I hear the pulls I could only imagine being in the cockpit 🤤

[@Smeedia]

Such an experience being able to finally get to send this thing 🔥

[@apexjdmimports]

it sounds so sick ay

[@thestisfrankestein6137]

I’ve been watching your videos since you started building that subie and it’s awesome I love it man Watching your videos always give me the motivation to To do my own project

[@MacchiMulatto]

Tanner I've watched this build from the start. I own a 15 wrx fully built ( excluding the turbo and intake manifold ), GD 07 STi, and an 08 SG Forester for my daughter and I's daily. Your channel has given me loads of insight into all the platforms Subaru can offer. This specific build though...is special. Sending you all the blessings to keep this thing on the road. It's such an amazing build! Godspeed sir.

[@Smeedia]

Always appreciate the support my mans and glad that the videos have helped! Through all the trials and tribulations this thing is totally worth it 🥳

[@juanmanuelvillarreal4730]

I'm going Full forged short block build, pistons, rods, Studs, how much power did your OEM tranny took? I'm going full E85 with a FBO build but dunno what is the OEM tranny limit

[@MacchiMulatto]

Everything you listed will get you to 500 with an upgraded clutch. The OEM trans is not as "glass cannon" as the older WRXs. The TQ is what these drivetrains don't like. The clutches go before the trans. My pro-tuner said he's seen 400HP builds running strong and healthy for 8 years with the TQ below 350. My car runs 390HP/340TQ on e60 blend for almost 5 years now on the stock clutch. I don't launch or anything stupid but I drive spirited. Full STi swaps are pretty cheap now for the VA I see them sell all day 3k-4k. Swap it over and you're good for 800 to the wheels.@@juanmanuelvillarreal4730

[@rammy3767]

@@juanmanuelvillarreal4730the OEM WRX tranny can handle torque, its just the risk you run with not upgrading to an STI transmission. My WRX 6MT is starting to shit itself right now (380 whp / 355 wtq), I was not very careful with it and now my 3rd gear is starting to go. That being said, I’ve seen people get away with 430 wtq on these transmissions and not have a single problem, but they were VERY careful with them. Like I said, you’re just running a risk when you’re not upgrading your transmission, keyword *risk*. If you want a bulletproof transmission/drivetrain and not have to worry about breaking shit or making mistakes and blaming yourself for your tranny taking a dump then I would go and opt for the STI transmission, just my two cents.

[@deadghost50ify]

This build series has single handedly gotten me through my contract in the Navy and as this series is getting wrapped up, so is my contract and I couldn’t be happier. 2024 is that year, I’m happy for you man!! I hope that thing keeps boosting for years to come!!

[@Smeedia]

Getting that DD214?! 🥳

[@deadghost50ify]

@@Smeedia 30 days as of this upcoming Monday.

[@maddiel5522]

Gile for that VA Disability!!! ​@@deadghost50ify

[@joeolson6623]

Late but here!

[@Smeedia]

JOEEEEEE how you doing my man!

[@joeolson6623]

How are you doing is the real question!!!

[@strongislandautoenthusiast841]

The VA chassis STI almost sounds like a factory made muscle car, she sounds like she's running so smoothly while you were driving. Congratulations on the completion of the 2017 flat 6 sti!!

[@SubieAddictsVic]

The sexiest STI on the planet right now. How satisfying it is to finally get to enjoy the fruit of your labor, all the ups and downs and experiences. It’s an honor to be a part of this from here 😍🫡. Round of applause for Mr. Tanner 👏🏽

[@dripz6219]

Definitely my favorite build out there.

[@Smeedia]

Same 😅 🫶

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

Easily

[@barrythomas6429]

95% of Drivers out there would not even know it is a Subaru.

[@beardedguy7321]

Tanner, take that left at the AmPm next to the Walmart. Once you get out of town that road is straight for miles!

[@Smeedia]

Looking on google maps now 😂

[@DavidTorres-hr3jx]

Man I love these videos but I miss the VB 😓after I got mine I was looking at your videos for inspiration

[@Smeedia]

We got lots of videos on the VB archived 🫶 not much else we could have done without starting to spend tens of thousands on it

[@gilbertoquiroz-rea8194]

Dude this sounds EPIC! I followed you because of this EG33 build since I own an SVX that I want to turbo. Wow, I'd pay you to mod my engine. Down in LA

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy let’s make the SVX a mister 👀🔥

[@DarkInstinct05]

YEAH TANNER! I'm so happy you get to enjoy your labour of love

[@Smeedia]

Perfect weather to finally get this thing out and just enjoy it 🔥

[@DarkInstinct05]

​@@Smeedia dude this thing is intoxicating to hear through headphones.. I can't even imagine what it's like IRL

[@DahakaCL]

Thanks for sharing this, it fills me with joy and happiness seeing someone enjoying and driving their projects. Hope we can have more of these from all the cars, might not be good for the views, but is good for the soul ❤

[@Smeedia]

The joy is what it’s all about at the end of the day 🥳

[@DahakaCL]

@@Smeedia I remember months ago maybe over a year ago I posted on one of your videos that we needed more of this, some said no but look at the comments all the love and congrats from your community, wonderful.

[@R1Armadill0]

Blu is an AMAZING MACHINE!!! Sounds so niiice!

[@Smeedia]

Idk how some people hate the sound of it 😅 I love it 🔥

[@nathangahr2870]

SO cool to see (and mostly, hear) this thing ripping! Can't wait to see what you can do on a track day!

[@Smeedia]

Excited to get it out and hammer on it 🔥

[@timmytenders8536]

@@Smeedia Saw a 92 SVX on cars and bids with a $2500 bid, and 127000 miles you should check out. Mostly stock, I think its got 5 days left.

[@Smeedia]

@@timmytenders8536I’d strip the engine out if it don’t tell me that 😢

[@mascarelloVP]

The sounds that thing makes! Oh man...nicely done sir. I vote black on the 07.

[@Smeedia]

Thank you! By far my favorite sounding engine 🔥

[@johnlexus1]

Thank you for listening to us, this is a godsend , so grateful for a POV

[@TangibleExistence]

It’s been quite the journey watching you complete this flat-sxer project Tanner. So much learned, so many problems that became opportunities. You have much to be proud of brother; an inspiration story for many others.

[@Smeedia]

That car has taught me an absolute TON about building that will make everything else going forward so much easier

[@bentboi6969]

I had the biggest smile on my face the whole video. Watched this build from the jump and it’s so amazing to see it running and driving so well now. Sounds sooooo good to😅

[@Jonny_trans]

eBay is a decent source for those VP jugs. Best price I’ve seen. When the move happens. We might be able to work out a arrangement for delivering forged E85/98

[@Smeedia]

Can’t say no to some delivered barrels of forge 😅

[@brandontucker530]

Red wrap with the white wheels would look dope!

[@Smeedia]

Like a cherry red? 👀

[@brandontucker530]

Definitely!

[@tw1st3dw1ll7]

Wrap the 07 burnt orange! I have to admit. Next to the Porsche, the 07 is my favorite right now.

[@Smeedia]

The 07 just looks 🤌

[@grantwiersum7394]

Three years ago I started watching this channel. I no longer own a Subaru, but this project still has me totally captivated. Looking forward to finally seeing you hit the track!

[@Mr_jz_12]

13:25 I used suction cups (like what they'd use for window installation) on my doors in the past.

[@FadeToBlackRacing]

We put some shrouding around our fan on the drag car, amazing how it cools much quicker and stays cooler. Weed boil out the water before, now we can drop 40 degrees in like 5 min after a drag pass.

[@swoosh8474]

That thing sound so amazing.

[@Smeedia]

I cannot get enough of the sound 🔥

[@the_grim_griefer]

Beautiful build. I took my STI out for some fun on the back roads today because it feels like winter is finally over here in WA. I live on Whidbey Island and the weather is just perfect for a drive. Again, love your builds.

[@Smeedia]

We got some good weather this weekend for once! This is fake summer though 😂😅

[@CarimboHanky]

3:07 sounds like a beast beggin to be unleashed 🔥

[@erickvargas5427]

Sonce day one following this build, this is the second most anticipated day after the dyno one. And the results are amazing, im stoked for you, finally enjoying it, and a build never ends unless you ged rid of. But this is such a great sounding car. Cant get over how good it sounds

[@rwilliamson238]

I've been following this build since the beginning and have loved seeing you build this monster. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Xeritium]

Go with the black wrap!! DO IT!! Also, Kudos to the ride, man. It's been a long time coming. Glad that it has turned out the way you wanted, and the thing sounds and looks fucking GUD! Can't wait for the track videos!

[@Smeedia]

Black is what I’m thinking as well 🔥 would look KILLER on the 07

[@tommanning7337]

I just wanna say Congratulations on how this channel has grown, from Waaaaay back in the little garage and now. And you’re not done yet! Let’s gooo Let’s gooo!!!!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@styxbloodpaw]

I remember stumbling across your channel from one of the initial eg33 vids while looking at random Subaru content so long ago. (think it was the first cost breakdown before you ever got it running) Honestly, it's crazy to see how far you've gotten with the car. From it sitting with no engine to now screaming at 9200rpm and making more boost than my tires have pressure lol. You deserve the fun you're having with it and I hope there's much more to be had. Can't wait to see what else this thing can do. Keep it up 🤟

[@Smeedia]

With summer coming up we will have all the fun with it 🥳 still blows my mind thinking I had EVERYTHING stripped out of that car at one point 😅

[@Menace_sti]

You dont even have to tell us to smash that like button at the end of the video. It's already getting smashed two seconds in!

[@Smeedia]

🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@westonmickey3890]

We have been waiting for this drive for a minute now and you did not disappoint..

[@Smeedia]

🫡🫡🫡

[@jayhaverstock2475]

Playtime... Finally! Yes.

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@Boxers_or_Bust]

See. This gets me pumped up right here man. I appreciate this. My build is in a stalemate, cause of MAF issues. But seeing you finally enjoying your complete build gives me hope lol 8:44

[@Smeedia]

What MAF issues you having? 👀👀👀

[@Boxers_or_Bust]

@@Smeedia getting no volts. The previous owner cut up the MAF sensor and hard wired a IAT sensor. But ever since I’ve tried to do first start it’s been dying 5 seconds after start, with reading 0 volts. Trying to rewire it tonight.

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully the rewrie corrects it 😭

[@Boxers_or_Bust]

@@Smeedia I got volts now but temp not reading correctly. Any idea on which wires do what on a MAF? 2010 STI hatch.

[@dawirelessg]

The car is dope. Congrats. you should be proud of the build its very unique and not lame.

[@stevedevoll2133]

Finally seeing/hearing you enjoy this car is amazing. She sound amazing ❤

[@scottbowman1957]

Very cool! I love this build! I got a 2016 wrx last year and I enjoy it so much. You have definitely made me want to do something like this in the future. I'm stoked to see the track days. Have fun!

[@jptothetree]

Blu is a damn MENACE and I love it! Big props to you for seeing it through. What a journey. Also I vote black on the wrap! That would look badass with your wheels

[@Smeedia]

That’s what I’m thinking as well!!!!

[@bryanr93]

When’s the teaching Melanie how to drive manual video coming? 👀 excited to see her install the mods on the the GTI!

[@Smeedia]

I told her to hop into the 17 STI and launch it 😂

[@bryanr93]

@@Smeedia Oh god lol

[@TheE3R]

Hell yeahhh, Yo Tanner bro, its time to enjoy it 100%+++, after all the time and money, patience, going crazy, sweat and tears, busted nuckles with blood...you indeed well deserve it. Time to hurt some feelings on the streets💪🔥☝️

[@Smeedia]

The pain and suffering has come to an end for now 😅🎉

[@D3ltal4mbda22]

Amazing stuff watching this build. It truly is a battle with these cars sometimes, but imo that makes victory taste that much more sweet. My Subie gaslighted me for 6 years before i figured it out and now im as happy as i can be

[@Smeedia]

6 years?! 😮 what exactly was it doing?!

[@D3ltal4mbda22]

@@Smeedia Eh bad shops, bad tunes, bad choice in parts,blown motors and transmissions, etc. lack of time and money. I am sitting pretty with my G30-770 now after learning a lot, doing a lot myself, and meeting the right people

[@hatefunwrx]

That is some of the best subie music in the world wish i could hear her in person but not in the cards

[@Smeedia]

Thing is now a musical instrument 🎻

[@hatefunwrx]

​@@Smeedia that is better than anything I can come up with. Go for a white wrap to do something different with the 07

[@barstri2328]

I have followed this build from the beginning love it!!

[@cryxbaby2250]

Congrats dude 🎉

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🥳🫡

[@CarimboHanky]

this is pure asmr ♥️ the spooling sound is amazing

[@NPF_TV]

Love seeing it out and being enjoyed! Makes me really excited to finish mine!

[@benjimoua3245]

Been following since this was just an idea on six swapped subarus. Super happy for you dude!

[@Smeedia]

I remember posting the first time on there and people thought I was just joking 😅

[@wutng]

Nice seeing you succeed at a genius project

[@artblackwood7936]

That car is just fantastic. Finally some fun for you! It would be so great to have a 55 gallon drum of e85 at home/shop. I did the jerry can thing for a while and will never do it again. For me it is about 40 miles each way to find quality fuel.

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Good time to look at upcoming events for the spring/summer and make plans to bring the EG33. Make those kinda proper plans and preventative maintainence. Once a project car is "done" it's nice to get some progressively longer runs with it w/o having to flog it.

[@Smeedia]

Going to stay onto of maintained with it, it definitely requires it much sooner than the others. Hoping to get it out to as many as I can 🔥

[@LIEBE44]

FUCK YEAH DUDE! So glad to see the baby out finally rippin!! 😍😍 All the ups and downs to finally show off your hard work. What a great accomplishment man. 👍🏼

[@Smeedia]

So good to be able to just jump in and send it now 🥳

[@aaronjessome1032]

That sounds absolutely insane

[@thesubiefam]

Sounds absolutely insane!! So awesome to see how this things drives after all the hard work brother 💪🏼 enjoy it 🔥

[@krayyk]

This is what we like to see!

[@Smeedia]

Finally getting some good weather out here 🎉

[@Cmfrs503]

Hit the like button before watching, loving the sti, finally some nice weather to go out there at rip on it, sounds amazing 🤩

[@Smeedia]

Been waiting for some sun to come 😍

[@Cmfrs503]

@@Smeedia same here, almost 70 here where I’m at today so nice ☀️

[@Hakiri27]

It must feel good to get to just enjoy the car after years!

[@Smeedia]

100% nice to not have to feel like I need to test back into it again 🔥

[@ineedanasprin3172]

obsidian black pearl wrap PLEASE!

[@ineedanasprin3172]

it would look so nice.

[@Smeedia]

I think they have some shades that are pretty close to that 👀🔥

[@hamsterholder7922]

3m black rose wrap for the hawkeye!

[@breakandrun70]

Hey Tanner, You have yourself a fun & very fast ride, & it looks & sounds amazing. What more could you ask for, Can't wait for track day, I say it turns mid nines. Have a great week! that's all I got, See Ya's

[@matthewmohri9990]

Show some love to your girl's GTI, you know of course with a few mods it can be extremely quick.

[@Smeedia]

We have an intake and AP coming for it 😅

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

Oh yeahhhh. 👍 Bluebaru kicking major ass. 😊

[@Smeedia]

PAUL! How you been?

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

Really good Sir. I'm so glad to see you enjoying Bluebaru brother. Subies forever. STIs forever.

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

This build is perfect honestly. It like a homemade subaru version of the GTR. Just perfect.

[@dougl4253]

I just got my sti wrapped Friday

[@Smeedia]

What color you go with 👀

[@dougl4253]

I’ll send it to you on IG

[@poudrecanyonbiker]

I've always loved Jasper Green from subaru!

[@christopherthompson9642]

Absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Smeedia]

🚗💨🔥

[@roberteibon3487]

I would love to see what the '07 would look like in the classic 'woodland green' that was on my '98 coupe

[@Smeedia]

Tbh was debating British racing green 😅

[@iamchrisdammit]

Yes!

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@RyanPoulson]

Love the driving videos, mexico sure is looking nice these days

[@seven_sixtwo]

Unfortunate about that little collision, always makes me a little sad to see any car hurt like that 😢 STI sounds amazing and savage af, tbh when I first subscribed (mid project I think) and I heard you refer to "the STI" I just thought it was any other 4cylinder. Also I may be biased, but I'd love to see that Hawkeye in white, either a normal one or the subaru pearl. Love the channel!

[@seregriddy7928]

You machanical skills are superb, i learned a lot from your content...i am never bored when you try and teach how to do certain jobs i hope u stick with it i sm open to learning everything you have to teach. You lucked out with josh tuning your cars, he to is very telented and is superb at what he does

[@Smeedia]

Josh has turned into a really good friend and glad him and I met. Always going to be more coming from How tos to normal videos 🥳

[@rickh4758]

Sounds like a detroit diesel 6v92. I LOVE IT!

[@Dillanheroux]

Wrap the 06-07 green , great video love the h6 sti, keep up the great work!

[@FichaelMranklin]

Tanner the STi is fixed change out the cam position sensor and the tensioner

[@loekfelten548]

Awesome ! You should maybe consider an airfilter for the turbo, to keep debris out. It is probably sucking in some unwanted dirt etc.

[@Smeedia]

I’ve thought about ways to do it but with the headlight being in the way I can’t get one to fit 😅

[@670cars8]

Since you have some laying around already from the FD you should do milenium jade on the GD

[@Smeedia]

Millennium jade on the STi would look so good 😍

[@Doitallday]

Clean build happy for you , wish you could build my 2017 Subaru

[@onisixx]

Now we just got to meet up so I can go for a ride :p. Glad to see her done. Enjoy!

[@godbodyaye9201]

Happy for you

[@tobymmm7328]

everytime i hear that eg start i have an ear to ear grin lol. Also should def wrap the 07, i bet a nice deep purple or green would look so good on the carbon and white wheels

[@Enerix87]

Love.The.Sound!!!!

[@janoskovacs11]

Nice! Sounds so good! Iam happy for you man! How is the extra weight in the front feel in corners?

[@Smeedia]

Tbh I can’t even notice it, the car feels pretty planted so far

[@janoskovacs11]

@@Smeedia awesome! Enjoy it!

[@pole-star2118]

Man, youve come a long way from baking headlights in your oven (not sure you remember me and my 2015 launch edition). Started following when you had hundreds of followers. Here you are, hard work and +100k followers and an awesome channel! I dont post, but been following a long time. Phenomenal!

[@Smeedia]

I remember doing those headlights in the oven at my apartment complex a lonnng time ago 😂😅

[@pole-star2118]

@@Smeedia they were legit! 😆

[@SUBI_PaT]

For a wrap color olive drab would look 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥imo everyone does a black don’t get me wrong it looks awesome but I think going outside the comfort zone makes a huge difference my man but either way you will make anything look awesome so keep up the awesome content and work.

[@Smeedia]

Kinda debating British racing green 😅

[@SUBI_PaT]

@@Smeedia make it happen buddy hahahah excited to see whatever you choose

[@86daniel]

adding swang to my vocab. great to see it finally moving like it should. i still feel cool driving my STI with only intake/ap/exhaust 😂

[@josephmatuszak3855]

In GT7 they let the WRX Gr.B (Rally Car) Road Version get a Porsche swap, but they need to let that same swap go to the WRX '14 so it can emulate yours more. Love the sound of a good flat 6. And this one specifically sounds so nice and rowdy! (Maybe one day you find the time and space to engineer an exhaust nicer than that durty hater pipe. Right now it's like a beautiful woman, smoking a stogie)

[@Smeedia]

lol she screams with the fender dump though 😂😅 I was not a fan of it with the full exhaust when we did have it. But we shall see 👀

[@josephmatuszak3855]

As for a place to start for something way nice, Pirate Garage with an AWD Civic Coupe had a custom exhaust fabbed, was kinda an oval shaped for maximum ground clearance.

[@Christosan88]

No wrap on the 07, just oem + world rally blue fenders

[@Jack_Ellison]

This is badass dude!

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳

[@Prodigy-ej7dv]

I feel like white would look clean af on the 07!

[@boosTiMon]

Corn juice and all the beans!! ✨🙌🏽

[@Smeedia]

All the corn juice!

[@leviperkins7098]

The EG33 is sick I have been watching it from when u first got the car .the o7 u should do it white love white

[@jakegackle7398]

I think that car would look pretty nice in gunmetal. You seem to like brighter colors than I do though. So, you do you.

[@Menace_sti]

And wrap it white most definitely

[@Smeedia]

White would look so good 😏

[@nicolasmartinez3751]

For sure wrap the car🔥😍Black. Love the look of a murdered out Subuwuu

[@TylerFleming96]

how about a matte metallic purple for the wrap?? I think That could potentially look sick! or a blue-purple colorshift with the white wheels!

[@Villajesse]

Do a factory color wrap. UGM with white wheels would look great.