Buying a Subaru WRX STI and Modifying it Immediately

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WARNING: This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.

[@itspicklemickk]

"he wants to fix it up..." That BMW will not be touched lol

[@dspierre28]

Factssss

[@madmax82988]

Exactly what I thought. Just gonna continue to sit and rot

[@-don6496]

That bmw looks like it's been sitting there for years.

[@watchanything-c7r]

fix it up well it wouldn't be full of bird crap and dusty which i bet its been stood for a year

[@foamdataservices]

Those owners are the worst, they let the car rot and won’t sell it.

[@Swish165]

As an STI owner, I would personally recommend getting either a Killer B Oil Pickup and Baffle or an IAG Oil Pickup and Baffle kit as a reliability mod for this car because the EJ series engines are known to have bad oil pickups from the factory, especially knowing you guys are going to track the car. Just a heads up, but nice choice for the car, I know you guys are gonna kill it with the build 👍🏽

[@spoolindsm127]

Does mIsHiTo make it? Otherwise it ain't going on the car lol

[@stevemartegani]

​@spoolindsm127 Ya, they don't actually build things right, they just slap sponsored goodies on and send it...

[@spoolindsm127]

@@iiamkerr4698 Where'd you get this? That's completely inaccurate. In any case, it's a brand new motor so I wouldn't open it just to change the pickup

[@j_zales1390]

​@@spoolindsm127 the pickup probably isn't new , and you don't need to open the motor to install a pickup

[@archieclark1747]

Roger clark motorsport does the best SUBARU parts so check them out.

[@MrGetBad4u]

I had a 2008 STi for 9 years. I put almost everything you guys got in that list besides the tires and the widened fenders on the car. I did that over the course of 9 years and you guys did it in all in one shot. I miss my Subaru. Was hit by a drunk driver and was taken away from me. I never got another one. But I really enjoyed watching this and cannot wait for future car videos of this.

[@mattswank]

Sorry for your loss, that sucks big time. ESP after so much work. I think is every car guys dream to just slap everything on at once but not usually very realistic and the time over years put into the car does give you more of an appreciation. Still, I wish I could do more at once with my Subie but it’s wild how much it all adds up.

[@945j]

As a newish 2018 Sti owner I'm sorry everytime I drive mine I'm praying nothing like that happens cause I want this to be my forever car so bad I love it.

[@shaunwootton798]

Everytime Ricky reckons "That's not gonna fit...", Quinn just walks up & slaps it on! Every. Time.

[@Da0R30]

EJ25 is the name of the motor collectively. Specifically the EJ257 is the STi exclusive 2.5L motor. The EJ255 was another sought after block for it came in the Legacy GT and WRX and the differences were pistons internally and minor bolt on changes.

[@j_zales1390]

Crank was also different , oil pump , turbo and head design

[@blossxm_horizon7758]

Correct. That's mainly usdm. Jdm had the 205 for wrx and 207 for the sti. The Sgt which is like a wrx came with a ej20x and the legacy came with a ej20x and ej20y

[@j_zales1390]

@blossxm_horizon7758 usdm also has the 205 and 207 , that's just the 2L variant of the blob eye and bug eye

[@j_zales1390]

@blossxm_horizon7758 usdm also has the 205 and 207 , that's just the 2L variant of the blob eye and bug eye

[@blufxt]

The pistons between the 257 and 255 are the EXACT same. Also, the 257 is not exclusive to the sti, some foresters came with 257s, 04 fxt for example.

[@dwarvinicus]

No more before and after right in the beginning?! YESS! Now i can enjoy a car build without spoilers!

[@AnomalyJT]

Yall please go back for the forester 😂 I’d love to see yall build one!!

[@Rad1oD3mon]

Same here! Imma have to look at that place in SD they went to.

[@odiseven]

Please

[@scoutroyhk]

and Sti forester will be sick. bring back a stick and turbo forester which subaru not making anymore

[@AnomalyJT]

@@scoutroyhk the closest thing we’ve gotten is the 22-23 manual crosstrek smh

[@austinconnally]

I agree! I would prefer a SF gen but SG wouldn’t be a bad idea either

[@SLVRGTP]

Hating on the WS6 is wild. They’re such badass cars and that LS1 can take some abuse and can make TREMENDOUS amounts of healthy power and torque on a budget. Functional Ram air, T56 6spd transmission, 325hp/345ft lbs, 13.5 1/4 mile @107 stock, and weighing roughly 3400ish lbs. made them a menace back in the day.

[@superrad1659]

I used to have one, '98. It was my Dad's when I was in highschool, bought it off him years later, engine finally went ka-putz @ 297k miles. If I'd had the money at the time I woulda dropped in another LS1 n kept it. Regret having to sell it, as I do with most of my prev vehicles lol. GREAT underappreciated car tho! Under those curves its like +90% C5 Vette with a back seat. Sits right btwn a base and Z06, performance wise.

[@heefie8659]

Believe it or not I used to own a '00 stock WS6 and years later a very built '94 single turbo Supra which was my dream car. Of the two I had way more fun with the T/A and would get that again before the Supra.

[@tighedean2530]

Need to get a baffled oil pan or at the very least a windage tray if you plan on tracking it. Aftermarket pickup is highly recommended as well. -2009 WRX Hatch owner

[@mattswank]

I would say the oil pickup is more important than those but yes those are also important for harder cornering

[@verone3784]

This is going to be an amazing build ...pretty brutal dent in that titanium mid-pipe at 13:47 though :D

[@ZILLA....]

I noticed that too. I've had a few exhausts for my 04 that would always rattle on the driveshaft carrier bearing (depending on what brand/length of hangers you use) , and would require a bit of hammer time to fix. But I can't recall which part of the midpipe haha

[@RJEP-m5n]

Exhaust dent doesn't look factory 😂

[@KauBoySL]

good eye my guy. good eye!

[@mattswank]

Should’ve gone Koyo or csf on the radiator though instead of mehshimoto. Also curious why they did flares after having the whole car and new bumper painted was an odd order hah but overall cool build and enjoyed the video

[@mattswank]

Oh and the carbon painted hood is sick. I actually really like the way they did that, I prefer it to just a full carbon.

[@foxhound_YT]

I had white Hawkeye 07 - the car was sick AF and sounded insane with a Tomei exhaust 👌🏼

[@eugenekithinji9527]

True, especially the Tomei 👌🏽

[@6speedArks]

The bad stigma around sti and evos is sad because these car’s phenomenal if taken care of . I’ve had multiple and last year bought a (21 ) sti and man I beat that car so hard but my maintenance is perfect . That’s the key to these two cars , the car is only as reliable as their owners . The owners are the ones always as fault for the cars failing prematurely.

[@Da0R30]

Can’t just start throwing new power adders to them without the proper supporting modifications! Had an 06 Hawkeye and that thing ran like a champ!

[@joeethereal2968]

We LS swap all Scoobies down here in the south. Volkswagen copy cats😂

[@austinconnally]

Agreed! I drove mine hard all the time in canyons. Maintenance was top notch though! It was also a daily driver for 2 years and never let me down

[@doghairgarage9022]

One of the most sought after STIs due to the longer gear ratio! I've had 52 Subarus now. Stoked to see what you guys do with this one!

[@spoolindsm127]

@@doghairgarage9022 52? That's it?

[@doghairgarage9022]

@@spoolindsm127 I know, but of a low number.

[@notreallyvoid]

3:55 The purple MK5 tho

[@boosTiMon]

Get as many IAG parts as possible. IAG block closed deck, long block or also new heads, IAG Competition oil pan, GetADomTune cylinder 4 cooling mod, Cobb everything fueling and tuning, Protune, full exhaust… plus more Subarus are expense just do it right to begin with.

[@402car_kid4]

I used to talk shit on Subarus until I recently got my 05 STI and I’m in love. I’m so mad I never got one sooner. I’ve already spent over 10k on bigger turbo and all supporting mods not including my volk Ze40s and suspension and I’ve only had it 3 months😂

[@CompressorSurge]

05 is the best STi, yes I’m a little biased

[@rubenescobedo1957]

0:52 😂😂😂 ricky kills me bro 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@captaindrp82]

I miss my 2015 STI. You guys should build another one and drop an IAG crate engine in, rotated turbo setup for big boost, full engine back exhaust, fuel system, E85 and just make a huge power STI. IAG's blocks hold insane power

[@ITt-w4t]

They said they only do emission compliant builds so it’s not a headache for the future owner

[@Adrian9987]

That sound is just perfect, loud and clean without being obnoxious.

[@b16snv]

That hawk sti had the ej257 the ej255 was the WRX engine (which was the 2.5) the blobeye and backwards, the sti had the ej207 and WRX had the ej205

[@VicktorCorrea]

3:20 Dude, i just fell in love with that purple Supra in the back...

[@VicktorCorrea]

It also appears at 3:55

[@indyspud]

There's a bunch of differences between the engines depending on the years but the basic thing is EJ255 is the non STi engine. The EJ257 got different heads, slightly higher compression ratio, and then it gets a little fuzzy depending on the year of revision afterward - I think the 257 then got more updates to the crank, pistons, camshafts...

[@formandslide]

The hood has to be my favorite part so far! I can't wait to see the wheels! I expect a rickieleakz in the vip grouppp

[@jonathanwells9648]

I'm just curious how much work it took for them to get that hood aligned and fitting before they painted it. Every Seibon hood I've ever seen has fit like total garbage.

[@spoolindsm127]

@@formandslide It's probably gonna look out of place and not that great

[@denniswenn8429]

The the EJ250 is the non turbo engine, weak internals, common to blow head gaskets, Ej255 turbo engine slightly stronger internals better flowing heads comes in the wrx and forester xt, Ej257 is the STI engine, factory forged internals expect for the pistons, ring land failure is the first thing to go on engines when you try to push for more power

[@nixter1618]

Ej251 and ej253 are non turbo.

[@Evlh4x]

I miss my 07 hawkeye sti. But I do love my Evo more. I had The differential error, blinking dccd lights before and my issue was related to the clock spring/steering position sensor.

[@Mr.Nobod7]

I hope you buy a Mitsubishi GTO for the second time and modify it to be used on the race track perfectly, that would be really cool 🔥

[@JerryHenderson72]

It's nice to see Quinn show some love for the f-body . I like them so much I've owned four .

[@ravenraga]

just being a part of this company even for a cleaning guy is a dream come true if you are a car guy Hey throtl im looking for a job, fly me there to your garage

[@allanguillen4382]

Lmao the least you can do, if fly YOURSELF to them

[@kc550]

Save that E36. As a former E36 M3 owner, it's painful to see that. They're going to keep on rising boysss.

[@Tough_luck_kid]

I’m very new to the channel but I’m instantly a fan of your brand. These last couple cars you’ve given away have been sick and I love watching them come together

[@CoreyWilliams-eg1hn]

Quin bro, the ej25 and the ej255 is exactly the same, just the 255 is a wrx and the 257 is sti same as the the ej20 the ej205 is wrx and ej207 is sti. Hope it helps

[@chandlerbraaten847]

Depends on the years but early EJ255's had B25 heads and later EJ255's had D25 heads, where as all 257's had B25 heads. The turbos on the 255's differed from 257 as well.

[@CoreyWilliams-eg1hn]

@@chandlerbraaten847 yeah true but in they’re case it’s a ej257 do we know the heads no so I just said that just so It don’t cause confusion 😁

[@gen3v8]

207 has some stronger internals 257 does not

[@chandlerbraaten847]

@@gen3v8 yes, 207 is the best version of the EJ by far. It's a shame the US didn't get them.

[@chandlerbraaten847]

@@CoreyWilliams-eg1hn since we know its an EJ257 we do know what heads are on it... 😄

[@mastermorphine]

5:11 the infamous eclipse spin out!!! The reverse lights 💡 are ON!

[@jeffreyboykin8902]

I love that you guys did all the paint work ahead of time and waited to introduce the project until TPC was done with it.

[@KennethMendoza-k2x]

I have a 2016 STI. I just added radiator, AOS, cylinder 4 cooler, pitch mount, pitch brace with stainless steel clutch hose. When I finished installing the stainless steel clutch hose, I noticed the clutch pedal stuck on the floor (no one pressed it). I figured it would be bubbles but after bleeding the clutch slave, clutch pedal still would not go back to normal. I noticed there were a small leak on the clutch master so I replaced it and bled the clutch slave again until no more bubbles yet the clutch pedal still would not go back up by itself. I decided to replace the clutch slave and bled it again until no more bubbles. Still the same, the clutch would not go back up by itself. Oh and on top of that the clutch would not go in any gear when the car is on. I was able to put it in any gear when its off. So I tried to put it in 1st gear and turn on the car, now the car wont turn on, the clutch wont go in neutral and the clutch pedal still sticks to the floor. Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.

[@ChumbaVictor]

20:48 "you better take that back"😂😂

[@mdk_lucifer]

3:06 car racing games after I bought a car

[@jaydenkelly1238]

Beautiful, as a suby nerd quite literally born into the culture. You did everything about this car like perfectly I love the mod list. I think it’s beautiful. Just make sure with tuning that it gets rid of the nock that some of the engines have factory for emissions✌🏻

[@LCautoconcepts]

Pumped to see a gd chassis on the channel! Lets gooo!!

[@BASTANBAŞLAMAKGEREK]

It's great that you're focusing on accessible tools instead of crazy projects. I watched the whole thing, thank you.

[@D3cPh3r339]

STI, EVO 9 MR, and the 1993 Supra are favs of mine..... eagered to watch the new parts come to life.... great video... 😎

[@StelaPop]

This is my favorite Subaru STi and I wish they would return the next model STi to this styling! I like your build and list of parts.

[@SubiCarLous]

In US: STi EJ257 and WRX + some other versions EJ255. But it's strange that the oil pan at 7:30 is clearly not from a 2.5l singlescroll engine, but from the twinscroll EJ207, if you look at the shape. The exhaust manifold is still singlescroll.

[@r4venheart80]

The 2002 Trans Am and Camaro are so overlooked🔥

[@joseph.slezak]

loved the evo build, even more excited for this!

[@knowntalker135]

Hey... clean up the diff ground contact and the diff light will go out. Aka the wire going to the top fill plug of the rear diff, the contact gets a little rusty

[@vexaq999]

tf happend to the E36

[@snapgas9832]

You just gained a uk subscriber and fellow Subaru fanatic! Look forward to the next update

[@tylerdowd]

man thats crazy how much of a difference that new paint made

[@tonytbird9457]

I hate to say it I love every subi sti model made however you guys messed up you needed that 04 blob eye ❤ that’s the best one if you ask me

[@rcmt2965]

Let’s gooo. Hawkeye sti sweepstakes ftw

[@Christosan88]

ej205 was the wrx turbo engine, ej255 was the first usdm WRX STI engine in 2004. JDM sti motors are 2.0 only usdm had 2.5, same bores just thinner walls on 2.5, the 2.0 can hold more boost. -------*** the more you know

[@TylerFisher-g1u]

Yall do awesome work watching y’all’s video has given me so many ideas to try out on my truck

[@dannygurule924]

I am not a subi guy but I love the hawk eye. Piece of JDM art

[@MorganHays23]

Would you all ever be willing to do a completely different car? Don’t laugh but a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited? I’ve been into cars my entire life and have lightly modded a couple 97 and a 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. I’ve always wanted a fast fun car. Circumstances in my life have made it more than challenging and at the end of the day my cars turned into getting me from point A to point B. Despite this I took immaculate care of my cars. They are family. You Al should consider a car completely out of your normal. I would love to see a four door sedan family car be turned into the ultimate sleeper. I LOVE the channel and thanks for all the AMAZING informative fun content. Always a nice escape from reality. Sending as always great energy and tons of support!!

[@MrRedsi]

Geez I want my 06 STI to get this kind of love!

[@Dad_Bod_Activated]

You guys always know how to make my day. I loved your guys's energy, enthusiasm, and camaraderie. It's a beautiful thing that can't ever be replicated. One day, I hope to meet you all and build a Saab

[@bgauthier1983]

Nice Hawkeye pick up; the 07’s have slightly taller gear ratio so that’s pretty cool. You guys are really making me miss my 06 Hawkeye…are you guys going to add a downpipe? Better sound and decent power gains from that/tune. Love it!

[@chrisp4899]

The classic impreza behind would be a good project. Nice to see imprezas getting saved

[@Christosan88]

the knuckles with some wire wheel and black gloss enamel for good as new when doing the wheel bearings. yea Iag oil ban and windage tray, IAG aos, cylinder 3 coolant mod. RCM has a great catalog

[@foxationnation1908]

13:33 my mind just locked up when Quinn picked up that titanium pipe like it was paper

[@krisskross5209]

I’m so excited for this car I’ve always wanted one of these older ones but never been able to find one in good enough condition and a price that I could afford

[@milkydildos]

you guys should've got a proper big bore exhaust on a lean it sounds amazing and it looks incredible

[@Tay_James]

These STi’s are such epic cars!

[@buffallopete]

That blobeye @3.55 looks sick!

[@awesomenessinc.8287]

Bought a 2015 sti from that dealership a few months ago. Great spot for redone subies 🤟

[@Wonsdloc]

I love my Cobb titanium on my 07 sti. You guys really make me want to buy a new hood and spoiler with that painted/carbon touch.

[@06wrxdude]

I bought my Hawkeye there almost 10 years ago! Excited to see the build 👍

[@j_zales1390]

Whoa it's the 06wrxdude!! How's your subie coming along , still sanding that thing?

[@06wrxdude]

@@j_zales1390haha forever and ever! It’s on pause for now… gotta get my bike fixed so I can get to work. Then diving in deep on the Subie! 👍🤞🤞

[@CompressorSurge]

Never sell!

[@JetCityHooligan]

I had a obsidian black pearl 2007 sti back in the day. Had a full turbo back catless exhaust, cobb intake and accessport, bc racing br's, fifteen52 tarmacs and bride bucket seats. It was such a fun daily. Kind of want one again now after watching this haha But man I hate when painters paint parts of the lower grille on bumpers that are supposed to be unpainted. They did some masking on the aftermarket wing and hood, they could have done it to the bumper too. Also definitely should have done a downpipe while doing the exhaust.

[@jacoblacroix9024]

Great video! Great choice for the next build can’t wait to see the transformation!! Keep up the great videos

[@pleiadesperformance1170]

Clean the electrical contact on the top of the rear diff. They usually get corroded and give that error on the dash.

[@notakarentheworld3875]

The 253 and 255 were in the wrx for those years and the 257 was the sti version. They still use the 257 in the 15-21 sti’s as well

[@TitoBwayan]

you guys broght nostalgia, reminds me of counting cars and pimp my ride

[@kingmaybus8409]

Yo 😂😂 at 14:32 Ricky made me think of that Internet prairie dog named pippy that goes woo!!! on command! 🤣

[@ryanwilkins3206]

Poppy!

[@kingmaybus8409]

@@ryanwilkins3206 you understood 😉😁

[@staple5408]

Can I just say I love the fact that whenever it comes to cooling I know it’s gonna be Mishimoto.

[@zero00-100]

Build looking good so far. I think a set of custom wheels like some Work Emotion CR Kiwami's or Work VS-SS would look good on the build.

[@gabrielmaia8499]

Nice video dude, congratulations from brazil bro!

[@edhicks8782]

Love the builder brother vibes boys! Rockin’ it!

[@ZILLA....]

Karlton flares is a throwback. Those were rare for a while when be quit the scene lol. Looks like the car comes with the 6 pot sti upgrade already too. Surprised you have a Cobb package with no downpipe though..

[@stevenvilhelmsen8442]

Looks very nice🤟 yeah I watch from danmark and this show is just amazing i followed all of the videos since Evan startet making som of the first videos all the way from beginning your are just the most best to watch cus you go in all details every time🤟

[@benh745]

It was only right to do a Subie after the Evo. I'm team Mitsu but really looking forward to this!

[@Yngin]

Everyone knows the Meaneye 90s Imprezas are the best (22B, P1), other than that, congrats on the find!

[@JustEnufCustoms]

That Cobb exhaust is 🔥 sounds so sick. That color is bananas. Loving this build already.

[@davidbarber2010]

The parts company give you the parts we’re do you get the money for the parts. Paint. If were me I would have to pay for the parts and paint. You have every part in the world 🌎 for that car. 🚘 😢thanks that my opinion free speech 🎤 in the. 🇺🇸. USA. All. You guys build car on you tube. Get the parts from the manufacturer for free. I. Have to pay a arm. And. Leg. Thanks

[@dominiksgobba2874]

U need a baffled oil pan for track absolutely, killer B or IAG are great

[@brapnrx8184]

Best build team!!!! This is going to be another epic build!!!!

[@Sm00vPenguin]

Ricky’s reaction to that M3 was my exact reaction, glad at least one person wasn’t glazing it lol

[@gcave2008]

Ever since I saw the movie Baby Driver I've always wanted a Subaru like the red one in the movie but I can't afford one 😞

[@Emmi_240]

Wow, literally my dream car/ build. Well done!

[@caljucotcas]

Amazing choice!

[@aksteelejames]

Get a iDoing headunit they are awesome and will make a big improvement.

[@DavidRampling-n8i]

Nice subaru Impreza wrx sti and nice hood really cool 😎

[@juliusplaysgames]

If the car is going to be track focused, you MUST upgrade the oil pan! Otherwise, the engine is at risk of oil starving! 💥KillerB has a very good one.

[@ghostperformance801]

The eJ255 and EJ257 are both turbo engines they just come in different models like wrx and Forester XT

[@brunocalil7161]

Wow.. Im a big fan from Brazil!! i would love to see you building a narrow body Subaru Impreza 2008, like the one who appears in 2:08... I have one here in brazil and I have the dream of having it built by throtl

[@thedoctadro]

good thing that the mid pipe dent was on the "top", so that it was hidden on mounting. not that people would look underneath.

[@cobbtuning]

Excited to follow along for this one! GD gang 4 life!

[@abdulkareemrainers3142]

Please add those sti stickers on those caps in the front bumper, it looks so incomplete without them

[@christhomas3252]

As a sg5 forester owner I hope this channel eventually does one!

[@JaYBLaZe45]

Oh man…you guys didn’t ice blast it. That was next level clean for these older cars

[@karlbudgen7032]

Need to do the j pipe as well. Really bring out the sound!

[@jasoncamp2175]

Love all the cars you build...i personality would like to see a car that dont get modified that much or rarely see.......what about a awd nissan altima