Swapped 2.5RS | BAR, GC8 vs. 911, & 22Bs

Swapped 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS with USDM EJ205. We dive into, (1) CA BAR inspection, (2) GC8 vs. 911, and (3) owning a “poor man’s” 22B.
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[@loganboswell700]

I had a local shop (m45) remove a cobb tune and verify my ecu for $150

[@SubaruONLY]

Nice. They have a great reputation!

[@kirkblackadar7299]

Thanks for the showcase, glad you're back on my feed Luke🏁

[@SubaruONLY]

Me too. Thank you for the support!!! 👊

[@RicondaRacing]

I always love a clean GC8

[@SubaruONLY]

The GC is the best subie made, hands down.

[@patrickfitzwater5511]

Best way to fix the emissions issue... Get the heck out of California! Lol really nice car

[@SubaruONLY]

I hear ya - that’s the real solution!!! 👊

[@RicondaRacing]

That's why I'm in Florida 💪🏻👍🏻

[@ehduhweredoh]

I don't think you need to buy a brand new ECU to get the cid. From the Facebook groups to avoid state ref you can flash the stock map and the ID will match. There's even people that were finding out how to have a modified ECU map and change the ID to look stock.

[@rivalrotary]

Love this content mate - the GC8 coupe is just so iconic. Hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@SubaruONLY]

What’s up man!!! Thanks for the support - cheers!!! 🍻

[@SubaruONLY]

Cheers buddy!!! 👊

[@thefisch1332]

Not to mention the new 2022 wrx. Woof, it's a dog. Great thing about ND, no emissions!

[@SubaruONLY]

Spot on for both!!! 👊

[@andreneeb1165]

Hey so I saw your podcast on Spotify. I've never watched a video but I reallt enjoyed listening to you guys talk while working my 9-5 made the day go by faster. You should put some contact info on Spotify for questions or comments. Keep putting out podcast content you guys are great.

[@SubaruONLY]

Thank man. Much appreciated! I’ll need to talk to Jimmy and try to get him back on board. Cheers and thanks!!!

[@skeletorrss]

Hey Luke do you happen to have a part number for JDM fluted fog lights? love the videos inspire me to keep my build going.

[@SubaruONLY]

Hey buddy. Glad to hear but don’t know that PN off hand. Get back into it for sure!!! 👍

[@bobbjorkner7140]

I love your channel, are you going to start up the SubaruOnly podcast again? I loved that podcast!

[@SubaruONLY]

Hey buddy - thanks for the support. I might, but Jimmy has moved on to other makes, so gonna need to find another co-host. Got anyone you can recommend?

[@UnEmploymentDude]

So good, I liked the video 5 times!

[@SubaruONLY]

Thanks man!!! 👊😁👊

[@1mtk]

My swap has been at a standstill for ages, curious if I made a mistake by purchasing an 07 WRX to use as my donor vehicle. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@SubaruONLY]

Nothing inherently wrong with the 07s, should be a solid option for a swap.

[@tmorrissey5112]

Are you in Colorado? I need help swapping….

[@loganboswell700]

My ej205 Forester is bar’d as of three/four months ago

[@SubaruONLY]

Hell yea man! Legit fozzy swap, love it!!

[@diegoaguilar5357]

Hi Luke do you happen to know the part number for the pink subaru grille badge?

[@SubaruONLY]

Sorry don’t. But they’re on eBay so you can probably find a pic with the part number shown!

[@youtubeuseronalot6376]

Them seats are rare only seen another set here in Uk screen shot & blew image up yes same as the set I saw it's like the bugeye wrx fabric in the centre panels but black the set I saw was like dark gray almost like they tried the bugeye wrx trim on gc8's on some of the very last GC8's saw this at a breakers yard about 9years ago my regret to this day was I didn't snag them so I could have the fold down rear seat of the UK GC8 in my bugeye 💥😖🔫

[@SubaruONLY]

Awesome. The previous owner was saying they were ultra rare too. Stoked to hear some validation - thanks man!!! 🤙

[@reddeadryan78]

Question, what is the difference between a 2.5 rs and a gc8 exactly? I'm looking to put together a 2 door sti that looks like a 22b with the wide body kit. Which should I be looking to buy? Either?

[@dudley_doright6272]

GC8 is the Subaru model code for a certain year range, the 2.5RS was a trim of the Impreza, they came in coupe and sedan.

[@juliolucero3412]

What Subaru dealership did he take the car to? Im in the same process now..... please help

[@SubaruONLY]

He took the Subaru dealer in Walnut Creek, CA. I took mine to a dealer in Auburn, CA.

[@Outlier117]

God what a cluster fuck to get it road legal. I feel bad for all car enthusiasts in California.

[@SubaruONLY]

Yep, it’s rough here. And the car stuff is only the tip of the iceberg, let’s be honest, lol.

[@dustinputnam5154]

What radiator is that

[@DaBlueMonster]

Looks like a 1998/99 RA GC8 interior. JDM/AU

[@SubaruONLY]

Thanks man! Was pretty sure this interior was rare!!! 👌

[@impreza1335]

Always good to see you Luke! Great vid man your buddies car is cleeeean!!! Something to be proud about! I hope all is well, Take care man keep safe! 🍻

[@SubaruONLY]

Thank you! You too buddy - cheers!!!

[@occamsrazor1285]

1:42 They look exactly like the STI v5/6 seats I have in mine, but without the color and alcantara (seats had red accent in v5, went to blue with v6)

[@SubaruONLY]

Awesome - thanks!!! 👊

[@SUCKmyFIREbawl]

Awesome content.

[@SubaruONLY]

Thanks man!!! 👊