THE SKID FACTORY - Turbo H6 EZ30D Subaru Liberty [Build Review]

[@tjsean0308]

Love watching the banter from you two. Al's dry sense of humor and intolerance for internet bull shit is another huge reason I watch. Keep it up guys, can't wait to see some more weird cool stuff.

[@draventannoy]

This!

[@zAqRpS13]

"I just play around with the sh!t that no one else does." You could almost call that job security! Great job guys!

[@sireuchre]

When you hear Al say "I'm getting a dry mouth.", how many of you also thought "Have a lemon squash."?

[@888johnmac]

lol, me

[@BFE08STI]

I wish youtube would get the laugh react to comments lol

[@K4rt80y]

Every last one of us.

[@ebutuoy8272]

Jim Carey having dry mouth in Me, Myself and Irene

[@stopspin]

I said the same thing to myself, then saw your comment then laughed.

[@williamlee0]

I've got this engine in a Liberty 3.0R and had no idea the headers and exhaust system were so compromised. Very informative.

[@SteveDunnDMON]

I'm not a fan of Subarus, but could listen to Al talking about stuff all day. It's great to hear someone who is passionate and knowledgeable. More like this please!

[@Rhythmeister]

Have a go in a Mk2 Legacy twin turbo manual on some twisty stuff. They ride very nicely, have a lovely flat front end with low CoG and the grip levels are incredible 👌🏼

[@Tamatoy]

never to long on a build review or tech video from the master

[@clayraven]

The reason I love watching the skid factory is for the hidden gems of professional knowledge that Al just gives away for free. Pay attention people your getting a free lesson. Keep up the good work.

[@XenonG]

More Subaru, more boxer 6 cylinder Subaru's thanks.

[@MyAizensama]

What this guy said

[@deathtoming2201]

@@iallreadyknowsunshine57 each to their own mate 👍🏽

[@deathtoming2201]

@@iallreadyknowsunshine57 probably drive a Honda

[@evansisgreat]

I can't believe we didn't get to hear it!

[@tepidtuna7450]

Alan, the collector design is perfect. Looks beautiful too. The symmetry and colour is jaw dropping. A lot of work went into those.

[@arsmith8063]

This video is THE shit. Tried to get a 3.0 this year and failed. Watching this video again (and throroughly) is keeping that dream alive. 24 and know virtually nothing about engine work or mechanical know how but just the sheer knowledge and excitement radiating from this mans brain is inspiring. Peace & Blessings.

[@arsmith8063]

Got my 3.0. an 09 outback. I’ve had a few major setbacks. This summer’s about out my own way and working my ass off for a major comeback. Thanks for some inspiration.

[@ArkaynAdrian]

In some ways I enjoy watching Al ramble and fab stuff more than I like the better MCM vids. Keep it up gents.

[@robertsalerno6033]

Gold...Pure Gold.. Love the way you explain things Al. Thanks for sharing your valuable experience with the H6.

[@diegomanky5773]

Two months ago I bought an EZ30 for my 1994 Impreza, now I must install it and make the wiring. 🤟😎🇨🇱

[@fernandovillarreal3841]

Howd it go

[@diegomanky5773]

@@fernandovillarreal3841 check my channel or my instagram

[@Tojshpooh]

@@diegomanky5773 i'm about to do the same would you mind keeping in touch? honestly i can't recall how many times i've been told this is just a bad idea to mess with instead of an ej

[@blackonefifty]

The intake manifold looks like a Facehugger from Alien and this disturbs me deeply.

[@truey90s]

Literally just commented about the look of the manifold and then found this comment

[@hotfuss11]

Check out the Nissan VH45 engine for more face hugger spooks.

[@operator7585]

One of my favorite features of the Subaru boxer engines is the squid/octopus/facehugger intake manifold

[@heyhayhay247]

I love all the shade; Al just says how it feels. It's great.

[@Skinnydactyl1]

Currently doing this exact engine in a gc8 with turbo and your words are going to help me greatly !!!!!

[@samoksner]

I am thinking of doing it in a gf8 that had a blown trans, make videos!

[@blakeh4691]

It’s amazing how much al’s charisma picks up when the topic is subaru’s.. love it guys keep the good work up 🤘🏻

[@michaelrouw2117]

Blake H It’s true, deep down I think he likes em, he’s had plenty, just keeps breaking em.!!

[@markhall6333]

Love hearing Al talk about engine setups, would like to hear more , maybe put the double unicorn on the hoist and chat about it and take it for a drive.

[@beauporter8440]

As someone who owns a gc8 and an 02 h6 outback I have always loved the power the 6 provides. I have researched what it would take to supercharge the 6. Seriously considering it

[@gordowg1wg145]

Another great video, thanks, chaps! BTW, that's 98 RON - about 93 US equivalent as you guys use a different rating method.

[@michaelrouw2117]

GordoWG1 WG1 Believe so.!

[@Asbestosfiber6]

He probably knew that.

[@poeyd9624]

Such a book of knowledge Al 🤘

[@470Matty]

Spot on Al. My son turned 18 a couple of weeks ago and I bought him a Gen4 3.0RB wagon, which is P plate legal for him. I take it off him every chance I get. It's just as much fun as my old import Legacy B4 RSK

[@ImTheClay]

Nice work as always Al. Really enjoy your very practical no nonsense approach to your builds, as well as your attention to detail.

[@michaelrouw2117]

I’ve just brought an old Gen 4 Outback (3ltr) for $4k with 245,000kms on clock. Live in Qld just on way home , a 7,000k return trip into South Oz to Lake Eyre and home via Strezlecki Track. This old gal is a champion, use no oil, and now happy to park it next to my old RS Turbo Lib.👌🏻

[@DrewNZ]

I’m amazed the EZ30r hasn’t caught people’s attention also. Perrin did an amazing build on one with twin turbs. I bought a 2006 and put a raptor SC on it from the boys in Queensland. Fun car to drive now!

[@SilentKaliSmoker]

It just amazes me how many things you know. Like the exact model numbers of everything. Especially the older stuff. Good stuff. I don't always know what you're talking about. But I do enjoy listening, and trying to learn something.

[@pilchard2000]

Al , the only difference between you and a flash arsed politician is that you know exactly what you are talking about , fkn love this show

[@TheAlmightyCoolOne]

This was great, I've got a gen4 liberty here in Aus so it was really cool to watch you talk about my car, and for me to learn some stuff. Thanks Al.

[@ShainAndrews]

That exhaust is exquisite.

[@RusteeUte]

Another great episode Al, very informative!! We bought a 2004 model 3.0 Outback 10 years ago because we couldn't afford a 3.0RB sedan at the time, despite the slow changing box and fly by wire throttle that shrugged whenever you asked it to reach for full acceleration, it was a powerful family wagon that hauled us all around in safety, comfort and relative frugality...... I eventually took out the central huge muffler which gave it a really nice rasp at higher revs, but wish I'd known what Al knows back then, proper extractors with high flow cats and 4 cylinder mufflers at the rear would have been the go :). The muffler shop I went to were clueless.....

[@PHUSII]

20mins of Al flapping his hands around. priceless.

[@TheIronEmpire]

Janne Kokko “I’m not sure what to do with my hands”

[@RedBravo216]

Funny you talk about Mark's setup. After Mark sold it, I ended up purchasing it off the 2nd owner, but finances and work got in the way in addition to having a change of heart and buying a ute, the kit sat dormant at home for a few years and now it's about to go to its new home on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing what this kit is capable of, just upset I never got around to putting it on my wagon

[@hutchdw77]

I’ve got a stock 2018 Legacy (Liberty) 3.6R sedan, and I appreciate this content.

[@seanupfold9111]

I just got my first car like 2 months ago and it's a 2008 lib wagon with a ez30 6spd manual and it's the best car I've ever driven

[@EnkeiTenjin]

It's your first car.... You haven't driven many cars lmao.

[@seanupfold9111]

@@EnkeiTenjin you are right I haven't driven a huge selection of cars but I can still tell that is an amazing car and many other pepole have said that it's a great car

[@Mardy72]

@@seanupfold9111 they are awesome cars mate, good on ya. Wagon lyfe 🤙

[@APinTheAK]

@@EnkeiTenjin 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattruth778]

I love when you wash us with Subaru knowledge al i paid close attention to every word thanks man love it

[@jaflow95]

I'm planning a 3.0 XV Crosstrek build and this video is very informative. Thank you

[@BrickNewton]

Just the inspiration to do this to my 3.0 Outback!

[@EnkeiTenjin]

Don't waste your time. The power is just too low. Stock motor = can't go far

[@BrickNewton]

@@EnkeiTenjin its exactly the same engine Al is talking about. The only difference s the out back is higher and slightly heavier

[@michaelrouw2117]

Thinking same thing. Wonder if new heads and leaving NA is worth it.??

[@tmmtmm]

@@BrickNewton if by the 'same engine' you mean the same engine block then yes. Without aftermarket internals they are junk, I wouldn't get too excited unless you plan to spend 3x the cars worth on it.

[@CoolKillkennyCat]

Lol the one in this video has stock internals...

[@carrestorationxbcoupe4494]

Such a world of knowledge with everthing turbo.

[@WHDRWN]

Timing! I was researching h6t builds all morning. Wagon is the cherry on top.

[@dariobonaudi5874]

Al is not smiling, he is passing wind. Great channel. Thanks for the info. Cheers

[@stevebarnette]

I could listen and learn from Al for a lifetime. Great videos.

[@mountainconstructions]

That was 100% Awesome!!!! Love the approach, Love the understanding and the fact you took on an uncommon engine An engine that is normally known for burning oil and leaking coolant Well Done, that thing would make the best Sleeper ever!

[@802Garage]

The H6 is not known for burning oil or leaking coolant.

[@APinTheAK]

@@802Garage yaaa. That’s it’s shittt little step brother the ej253.

[@802Garage]

@@APinTheAK Yeah sadly the NA EJ25 just won't last forever in stock form. The EJ18 and EJ22 are not proud of younger brother. 😂

[@curtislitchfield1378]

I've been planning to EZ30 'R' my '01 fozy ever since Supergramps. There's also a build thread out there somewhere of this guy who did an insane Baja build (as in the race, not the Subie) with an older Gen 1 Fozy and the Earlier EZ30 with the metal intake. That thing was indescribable. Thanks for the video gents. All the more reason to go this route for me.

[@Sacrederb]

Awesome! More EZ30 stuff please. Great content.

[@mertonmarine878]

This guy's a dude with the Soob. I wouldn't know where to start so I won't but I love listening to fella's who know their shit.

[@chriss3594]

What a champion. Al is so knowledgeable.

[@elijahherman]

Its awesome how much Al knows. He is an Internet treasure

[@ghostpunkkilla]

Good info! I've been toying with the plan of putting an H6 in my 2000 Impreza as the 2.5L is getting tired and I already have a turbo car. I was trying to decide between the EZ30 vs the 3.6L and AL looks to have answered that question for me!

[@BoostWorx]

"I love playing around with shit that no one else does" al you legend

[@ianloch4522]

Well I'm definitely turboing my legacy H6 now! Would have been useful to know about the turbo oil and water lines.

[@crezychameau]

Oh my, that exhaust piping is GORGEOUS O_O

[@kolideoskope]

I've loved the EZ30 ever since I fount out about them. Building a 3.0R spec.B wagon clone is on my bucket list. Such a shame we never got them in America.

[@beyondredline22]

Nice video, i am a DIY guy with a turbo 1st Gen EZ30D in a Factory Five 818. First gen also had air assist injectors. Bit of work to swap them out.

[@albertkelly7129]

really interesting Als surprised more people dont get on the ez30s cause everything ive heard to this point is that while they can make big power, due to the thin walls, require bulk $$ to strengthen all the internals [everything needs to be forged]. btw for those that dont know, porsche handled the design for the head/breathing system in the ez30. these motors are pretty special things for a regular family car

[@theskidfactory]

You've heard things but we've done it and the engine is fine. EJs need way more work to handle the power an EZ will. The cylinder walls are very thick compared to an EJ engine.

[@kandinrobinson2090]

I have an EZ30 on the 5spd auto. Absolutely love it as the daily driver!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

same here but they feel really laggy drive by wire+auto+peaky engine not fun for daily you need something responsive

[@Mardy72]

I have the same in a 2006 Outback. Beautiful vehicle. A little thirsty around town tho....but that's probably my right foot 😋

[@kandinrobinson2090]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial i don't find that at all. The paddle shifters make up for it. But then... I ride my motorcycle if I'm going for a hoon.

[@JonMann87]

love hearing Al talk about engines

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Sounds like a killer platform. Such a good point: Engine needing to be up to snuff, and the turbo helps on top of that. Nice work on the collectors. Flat like that, especially 4-in-row bikes, great for ground clearance.

[@kylel2918]

Love the technical videos with Turbo Yoda. Very informative. 👍

[@jamiebeckf]

That exhaust!! Work of art.

[@NathanElcoate]

Those headers are a work of art!

[@tmmtmm]

Today on the Skid Factory we have a rare specimen, a non-broken Subaru

[@xxMidNightHuskyxx]

could it be because it doesn't have an EJ in it??

[@olik136]

this is always funny to me- in Germany (where I see a solid 3 Subarus a year) they are "known" for never breaking... guess the most common cars tend to get the most hate

[@El_Chompo]

@@olik136 Their most common engine had a design flaw that led to headgasket failure, and they used this engine and derivatives of it for decades. Besides that they are reliable.

[@Filip_Phreriks]

@@olik136 It's mostly the performance engines that are crap.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

I never really understood the reasons for putting a quad cam, water cooled flat four in a family car. I know there are packaging advantages, particularly with the 4wd system, but other manufacturers manage to do it, so it seems like you are adding a lot of moving parts for not very good reasons.

[@yesnomaybe3372]

Love that he was talking about a great first vehicle 3 years before he built one for his son

[@Randomvids72829]

14:57 right hand side near the tyre. Have some sort or leak/ drip there Al! Keep up the vids, love the explanations.

[@SchrottiJr]

10/10 would watch a full hour of this.

[@chrisbotham5331]

Great listening to someone who obviously enjoys their work and is passionate about thinks being put together right, well done mate would love to go to oz one day and meet you all 😀

[@farhenheit628of1200]

I just picked up an outback 3.0R I like it!!!

[@rolly4x4]

Can’t believe how far that bonnet opens, so good for engine bay access!

[@operator7585]

Every Subaru I've ever touched lets the bonnet/hood stand straight up. Very nice for engine swaps

[@The.JZA.]

This information is gold. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I have a 3.0R 5EAT wagon, same colour as the one in this video. I really wanted to get a 6 speed but they're rare and expensive, especially if you want low km. Mines only done 68,000km so it should run sweet for years to come. I recently installed an X-Force Cat back because one of my stock mufflers had a hell of a rattle and I figured if I'm going to spend money on the exhaust I may as well get something that sounds sweet. So glad I finally did it because it sounds amazing now. The next step is getting a set of raptor headers. Its just a pain that they don't sell a pre-made Y pipe with 3rd cat delete. I live in Wanaka NZ so there aren't really any shops around here that can fabricate something like that. Do you know if there are any companies that sell an EZ30 Y pipe to mate the Raptor headers to a cat back exhaust? I'm sure if you set up a jig and made a few they would sell like hot cakes and I'd definitely buy one. Cheers

[@ianwoelfel8809]

LOVED THIS! CHEERS YOTA. It's a shame all the six cylinder production models have been discontinued as per SOA for 2020.

[@deancostello14]

Thanks Al, now I've got to drive to work in my N/A one of these knowing it will now never be enough power. Sounds like a Porsche at least.

[@StreetDreamzTT]

Love the playlists but I just go to the next vid and don’t comment. Just wanted to say thnx for the content. Watched almost all. You guys really do a great show.

[@paliy241]

Planning to turbocharge EZ36D on 211 Outback

[@TheAussieFloof]

Coming back to watch this one and the other low mount twin turbo one, I am thinking about doing a build like this in the future and seeking inspiration

[@Basih]

3.0R.b owner here, please make more videos of this car :p

[@mattkelly3535]

Best show on KZbin! Straya🤙

[@CL_Audio_Tuning]

now with this video they'll catch on for sure! get ready!

[@MajinTT]

Awesome Al! Would love to see more "odd engines" you've done that people don't normally bother with.

[@KroK013]

Taking notes for my Saabaru.

[@weedmapper70]

Love the format of this video. Not too long. Keep up the good work fellas!

[@feenyx6394]

I wouldn't mind more of these engine deep dives, super interesting!

[@konstantingoodbrother860]

It was marvelous !! Keep doing it mate.

[@shiftyshamsk]

My son was one of the first to fabricate and fit his own front mount intercooler with water spray on this model.

[@joshuarhoades2740]

Your going to have people complain about technical application. Don't even listen your a legend.👌🤙🇦🇺

[@Pete-z6e]

Joshua Rhoades , you’re right, you’re.

[@arnomaas6452]

awesome presentation and fabrication Al !

[@shaneil7901]

Such a beautiful combo Al, well done!

[@MrNosajwhitey]

Tricky peeps thought it was going to be a meh build by the thumbnail was actually awesome

[@kilrcola]

Good stuff Woody and Al.

[@smevox7490]

Great video!! Not even a Subaru fan but was really cool to see this!! Thank you!!

[@roberth.4074]

Absolutely love this kind of content! Really appreciate the knowledge y’all! Thanks~

[@AndrewTinWA]

Great video, very informative. I did my own EZ30R conversion based on being inspired with one of (I think) your first with the blue Forester, using a Vipec V88. I've done the same thing (EZ30R with Vipec V88) but to my 1988 L series offroading wagon. It's a bundle of fun and flies up massive sand dunes with ease. I love the idea of flat exhaust collectors - I have raptor headers and they hang down way too low for my liking. I also have a Raptor supercharger kit ready to bolt on but man, this video makes me want to turbo it instead! I really need to get it tuned better because it's a real bastard to start and it really shouldn't be.

[@EMcL88]

AL laying down the knowledge

[@EnkeiTenjin]

E85 is an option on a facelift gen 4 ecu. 1mb ecu allows for more fuel tables across the 3 drive modes. My tuner just flashed e85 flex software on my factory ecu and it ran ethanol without problem. Supercharged on 9psi made 230kw @ 4 wheels.

[@theskidfactory]

Map switching is not flex fuel. And you do have to be careful about who tunes your engine, a lot of promises without results on factory ecu tuning.

[@otacon4065]

really enjoyed this mate. keep up the 20mins and longer videos. saves tabbing up other peoples content when I'd rather watch yours ;)

[@fredericrike5974]

Say on, Al- at worst I have to much popcorn- it's about all the sin m doctors are not scheming on! Real hot rodding, working with what you have. We used to do that over hear in the "other colony". Beautiful work on that header set- totally get where you are coming from about MC headers. FR

[@Hunting4MadV]

great video. Thanks Turbo Yoda . You are the man

[@TheIRONSTAG]

This is so cool. I want to go on this path with my VA chassis 2018 sti

[@AKADriver]

13:45 that exhaust! 😯

[@joealex65]

Love the build reviews with Al, Turbo Yoda is the master of all masters!

[@deimosdardanos9869]

Hey All and Woodie, love your videos. I own a 2002 Subaru B4 Twin-Turbo, I would love to see a similar video on these cars with how there setups operate, Also what you would recommend to improving the vehicles.