Upgrading the Turbo on my Evo X - Episode 4

Taking a short roadtrip up to Minnesota to change out the turbo on my Evo X. It's great having all this horsepower, but it comes on so late in the powerband. Let's see if we can fix that with an upgraded modern Garrett Turbo.
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Music:
“Open Windows” - Aaron Sprinkle - SL34FUTO02IXYJTT
“My Kind Of Christmas” - Avocado Junkie - FLWONXTZ24CCZK7D
“Pumped Up” - Allex - EKE5BSFBKSA8QFX0
“Every Time” - Neon Beach - 60FNL6A8ZBH6ONFO
“Overtime” - Simple Thieves - PLDF24DABUB4XDBY
“Bad Habits” - EILOH - FKLUCS6O6JZFKYKO
00:00 - Roadtrip
04:20 - Baseline Dyno
06:08 - Changing the Turbo
10:10 - Dyno Again!
11:56 - Uh oh...

[@speedacademydave]

Pretty sure Ben bought this car just so he can troll Evo guys 😂

[@m4xripper]

Fax lol ;)

[@reverendds]

Like that dentist on Seinfeld that converted to Judaism. Now he can trash talk Evos and preface it by "I have an Evo but..."

[@claudedottin1312]

@@reverendds you mean the ANTI-dentite

[@claudedottin1312]

@Polo T that literally means nothing. Each motor has its strength and weaknesses it the 4b11 will make more power sooner etc.

[@claudedottin1312]

@Polo T ahahaha ask me what I drive.

[@JulianVR4]

This dude @ RS motors is a fucking SAVAGE! He is so humble and low key, but he DOES. NOT. MISS. I love when they have him on the program! Keep it up!

[@craveboost24]

RS motors.....he's a legend in the evo world ,I remember him back 9n the evo forums back in early 2000s..

[@brdllc]

@@craveboost24him and the real OG, David Buschur. I’d like to see him get involved on the channel or to use some of his parts. Imo he makes the best sounding exhaust for the evo period.

[@Obama___]

At first I was like dam these guys drove 2 days just to get a turbo and a tune but now I see why, he looks like a great guy even just to hang around with

[@craveboost24]

@@brdllc absolutely Buschur!

[@arsiiskay_official]

AND HE'S A FILIPINOOOOO!

[@liamgleason3416]

You've done so much justice to this car, bring her home strong

[@thomaschung5623]

Sold!

[@Retr0_Grouchy]

I'm constantly downshifting on hills in my stock 2020 STI to avoid lugging / lspi. The scene where Ben went flat out uphill in 4th had me like 😬

[@iTeachMyToast]

I know dude that was like nails on a chalkboard

[@isaiahquinn7639]

Came here to say “he’s lugging the shit out of it!” I’m glad other people caught that 😂

[@joshbrown384]

Lmao, dead on. I just embrace the downshifting as part of the experience in my X

[@GearsandGasoline]

Obviously I normally downshift, I was demonstrating the poor powerband. But also, Lspi is more of an issue on cars with smaller turbos. This car was making no boost until a very high rpm, in these demonstration shots I was at 3-4k RPM. Still a higher rpm, and not in boost, which is safe from preignition. If i had a smaller turbo car and was in boost down in the 1.5k rpm range I would have an issue.

[@Jakesinmotion]

@@GearsandGasoline that's actually a pretty sensible explanation. No worries of a lean burn when the air coming in isn't compressed. Not to mention in most small turbo cars over 3k is way safe. I treat 3k as the threshold in my stock turbo 09 hatch and she's at 150k running great.

[@kontemp]

Ronnie at rs motor and Andy at asm are the two most down to earth person. So much knowledge in these two. I’m Glad G/G working with them

[@DahakaCL]

This channel, speed academy, Rob Dahm and MCM have the same thing in common, the laughs are so relatable to what we share with friends that's pure joy to watch this videos.

[@kristianodegaard6682]

All the channels you listed I routinely catch myself smiling like a dork watching their vids. Such great creators

[@NerdRageTech]

Donut media and Boostedboiz too! Also you can’t forget LegitStreetCars, Alex is one of my favorites.

[@reganhams3431]

Check out The Skid Factory for more Aussie legends

[@dildodickings2668]

Speed academy is so underrated and LSC is one of my favorites too but E39M5Restorations might be closest to my heart. MCM is awesome too i love all of them, their humor, hard work and interesting projects. Shout out to all of the people behind the cameras too the production is crazy on these channels. Camera angles, lighting, editing, sound quality, it's all amazing.

[@DahakaCL]

@@dildodickings2668 totally agree with LSC, difference for me is content wise, LSC is super different that's why i didn't mention that guys, but I've been following LSC for over 3 years so far, G&G for over 6y

[@AndorRadnai]

4:21 That is an excellent scene! Absolutely perfect! The music fits so well too!

[@JulianVR4]

3rd comment: Power draw issues- turn the car off, (take the key out) and go across EVERY SINGLE fuse location (Take the fuse out, set your meter to amps) in both the engine bay and the footwell with a multimeter, one at a time. I've seen ABS pumps all the way to bluetooth systems drawing amps while the car is off. It seems daunting until you start narrowing it down. Good luck!

[@ryanbrown918]

After market head units and remote starts are notorious for excessive parasitic draws

[@JulianVR4]

@@ryanbrown918 we don't know what that wiring looks Ike, but gimme 2 hours and we'll at least know where to start shooting < 3

[@carplay5454]

@@ryanbrown918 +1 on the remote start. bought a 3rd gen 4runner off a guy who installed one. worst mod to add to a vehicle.

[@timmysfittness903]

I sat there staring at my notification bar waiting for this

[@bamboosho0t]

My home state of MN is certainly missed, but not in the winter time! 😄 So many road trips throughout the Midwest. You did well at 16.8mpg. Mine does 17.2-18.0 highway. And yes, *power curve>power number* all day. Following a lot of car KZbinrs, they're beginning to see the light and moving from the "nothing, nothing, nothing, boost!" setups with big turbos, to smaller turbos and balanced curves. 👌

[@BraveryTheBrony]

Ben doesn’t like pickles? Dude that’s the best part of the sandwich! It’s like the cherry on top a sundae

[@Lupelu831]

Great timing on catching the bubbling. I love this guy.

[@vinnycent007]

Just woke up and having breakfast. Great time to watch some Gears and Gasoline! Thanks Ben. Happy Holidays and hears to 2023 for more adventure.

[@watsnu2day]

More power, more problems,…i used to chase high hp numbers in my 20’s with my Subarus,….as ive grown to appreciate actually driving my cars rather than it being a garage queen or just sitting, i modded for everyday useable power. This meant around 300-350 whp HP and 320TQ for everyday use. I drive a 2004 Subaru FXT now and just do regular maintenance now.

[@rabbon-ithegenesis7169]

The big wing probably doesn't help with fuel economy. I personally like the stock wing on Evos, unless it's a time attack car with front Aero to match the wing. Maybe a gurney flap on the stock wing. 👌🏽

[@imJGott]

these videos always cheer me up and make feel like a kid when i would wake up sunday morning to watch powerblock hour on USA network. love the content because your stuff is setup more like a tv show/documentary.

[@Matt_Carter_54]

Its the 'Its not a Subaru!' that does it for me

[@michaelblacktree]

Big respect for Ronnie. That guy knows his stuff! 👍

[@dstarkel21]

I’ve got an evo x so I’m loving this content! You guys are the best!

[@Snoop_gee]

build it bigger better and stronger i say . Looking forward to the next episode on this. This is literally what i had been searching for moving forward for my k24 build.

[@stnsuperman]

That sucks the head gasket is bad!!! I just got a 2011 Evo. They're fun! Have a few little repairs I need to do on it but it's great! Keep us posted man!;

[@hashemmi24]

i recommend adding a pressure sensor for the coolant to prevent this head lifting from turning into something catastrophic. but man, watching Ron work is humbling !

[@LIFEISAHUSTLE1]

I love it! This was truly worth the drive. On some other channels I have seen tuners just Send It! And not worry about the consequences.

[@KG_BM]

i love this series so much

[@go4747]

Considering how many times you’ve had engine issues I’ve got to say it’s not the type of car (Subaru/honda etc) it’s how they’ve been treated before you get it. You make me feel lucky with my 15 wrx that’s got 114k miles and no issues. W/ power mods since 50k too.

[@razzor4708]

i mean, when Subaru and Honda get beaten up by 7 other owners before you, because they think that they somehow got a race car with thinking that its "indestructible and no need any service" - is not justified to shit on car brand undeservedly, especially from rich Subaru rally history. Recently Smeedia posted vid about that, after Donut media blow every Subaru they have

[@poongusboongus6438]

Most definitely matters how they're treated prior. I bought my 2020 WRX with 10k miles and it had rod knock shortly after purchase. Much sad lol but good lesson on how to rebuild an engine.

[@matthewmohri9990]

Damn the first dyno pull power band looks like an older Honda from the 90's. Wait for it. Wait for it. Wait for it. Wait for it...Okay here's the power, while old Ford Pintos and Chevy Chevets were passing you 2 miles ago. LOL. Glad you are revitalizing this bad ass piece of automotive legend.

[@petergross135]

This video just tells you why not to upgrade your daily driver. I go ~100 miles before my fuel level comes out of the full mark. And it’s comfortable.

[@musewolfman]

Or at the least, it tells you the hazards of upgrading your daily. Some people would accept those issues. Not me. But some people.

[@KingENDLESS]

Haha yeah! (Daily’s a 260,000 mile ex drift car 350z with no door handles and it’s also gutted btw so loud as fuck and has stiff suspension)

[@R03333]

I think the best solution is 2 cars, anyone who's modded cars learns this when your track mods aren't a benefit on the road

[@fortheloveofcake93]

Yep, thats kinda the whole mantra of the channel. Which if funny because Ben's other daily is a 500whp Impreza

[@nah3193]

Ya I don't want to watch videos of you getting 40mpg in your stock daily though, they gotta sacrafice any vehicle they buy for the content lol

[@maritimeus]

You’ll have greater wear resistance with TURBOCAM’s TX1 diffusion treatment on the hot side turbo sliding parts! Give it some thought. Thanks

[@klinatoc]

2 episodes in a row with ronnie!

[@JulianVR4]

2nd comment: I remember watching the 3dx evo 10 make 900 and barely beat a UGR lambo back in like 2013 and i feel the evo was following those footsteps with that SUPER peaky powerband.

[@benardojambojr5030]

@Gears and Gasoline I love this series too... @both Ben's thanks alot guys love all away from Africa Uganda

[@Eggsplanepls]

u have internet in africa??!!!! 😮

[@benardojambojr5030]

@@Eggsplanepls 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 We have 5g internet

[@jp2246]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Head Gasket

[@Kryptonite_gtr]

You guys are my hero's. Not the typical KZbin channel like "look what i can buy or build with 100000 dollar" You build your Car like a "normal" car guy would do and most importent like you want it to. Can't stand the KZbin Channel anymore that build the Cars just for clicks 100% 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Go on we love it!!!!

[@garnetheron4885]

Every time you comment about your car, it makes me appreciate my TDI Volkswagen, more 50 miles to the gallon. It flies up hills. It’s by no means fast though must say that but it is fun on long trips.

[@AERoVALKYRiE]

Evo: *Blown head gasket Sti: lol welcome to the party

[@jacob4941]

Can't wait for the next road trip

[@goophichild]

That oil filter cutting tool is really cool! First time ever seeing it.

[@trivy1752]

buy one and cut your filter open on every oil change! very cheap and easy way to check the health of your engine and to catch any signs of significant engine wear/deterioration. if you see any metal, time to investigate further

[@DeweyWRX]

I'm so happy you made the Subaru comment Ben 😂

[@TheJMedia]

Can't wait to see how the power band will be like with the new turbo after everything is fixed!

[@chrisfoster5044]

I just put a g30-900 w/T4 1.06 housing on my GTR. Haven't dynod yet but it seems to spool quicker than even my smaller s360sx. Really looking forward to seeing your results as there isn't a lot on the g30-900.

[@gekii.]

Damn ronnie is awesome, he can do all perfectly

[@dm8264]

Dayum! Should be a straight forward repair, presuming no warpage. GL! 🤞🏼

[@Balomis]

Is there a reason you chose the G30-900 over the G30-770? Considering your power goal of ~700hp, the 770 could have gotten you there (or at least pretty close) while spooling considerably earlier than the 900.

[@spacefuzz2299]

Love that kwik trip in wisconsin. Theres no other place to go for gas

[@richardwilliams9815]

I run a gtx3582r on a evo zero 4g63 at 30 psi. Spool is a bit laggy but soooo glad I've got a cast iron closed deck block. My wife has a evo 9. Aluminum block love to lift heads.

[@clydevillanueva2241]

Shout out to Ronnie rs motors. Kabayan Filipino! Great video gears and gasoline. I'm number one fan here in the Philippines. Yeah Evo rules!

[@rwilm3rs]

Love the travel vídeos :)

[@Korruptionen]

Thank you for doing just a turbo change. Sorry that means you need a head gasket too. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@Kennyjamesss]

The evo isn’t for the faint of heart to road trip in, I’ll be taking mine from edmonton Alberta Canada to hopefully Texas next year with a GTX3576R

[@robbalinski1606]

Do it! I'll be taking my 98 Talon TSI AWD from Saskatoon to my parents place in California next christmas, 2.3 stroker with a Holset HY35 off my cummins.

[@Willy-Wacker]

A road trip with this Evo and a stock Evo (maybe an 8) would be cool to see

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

I love the road trips

[@haroldharina73]

Another vid from g and g 🔥🔥

[@amgamg1894]

From france Great job Keep it up

[@michaelblacktree]

Looking at the powerband, I think this car would be a good candidate for compound turbos. It needs something to fill in the torque curve between 2k-4k rpm.

[@pab3783]

Subaru head gasket, that's what the EVO has. Yeah right. All cars can go to shit if pushed hard enough. Enjoy the EVO and the STI Ben. Both cool cars.

[@RegularCars]

8th

[@MaxFiveGames]

This ''smaller'' turbo looks bigger on the eye lol

[@petkokrushev3840]

yep, especially the hot side

[@michaelblacktree]

I was just going to comment about this. The "smaller" turbo actually looks a little bigger.

[@oldfag_adventures]

i love how you guys just film everyone you pay to do your work for you

[@wtfchazpwnt]

Look at these two Ben's go

[@mochabear88]

Cool mechanic

[@apacifico]

looks like an Evo road trip is on the horizon

[@srothenberg07]

Damn Ben! Rocking a MoTeC on the new car. Assuming it’s an M130? EXCELLENT ECU!

[@lyzek01]

Damn. Sucks about the possible head gasket issue. But Hopefully you add the mivec back to the exhaust cam. I thought you mentioned in a previous build it was deleted. Should help with the power band.

[@dogdog4173]

I’m a Subie guy and have only had subies but Evos will always have a place in my heart and maybe one day I will own one

[@nicolaicollado8112]

I been waiting for this

[@snowball3396]

Take care of her..again love from sri lanka🇱🇰 ❤

[@mobilebeeler]

It prob destroyed that head gasket on the drive up BC it was in 4th gear pedal to the floor knocking on 93 octane with that agressive timing map. I noticed you put 93 in it all the way across the country. Which would have been fine. However you had it pedal to the floor with High gear high load low rpm on 93 octane and a terrible tune with timing too advance down low. Guarantee it.

[@thenomadtrader1142]

UMMMM CAN I HAVE ALL THESE OLD EVO PARTS, AHEM FOR CHRISTMAS, PLZ ❤🙏

[@KeanelCV]

Welcome to MN. Shout to Ron. Ask him if he remembers way back when he K swapped a white crx and his wife raced it down Rockfalls Raceway and blew it. I was 16 years old then.

[@ericn7698]

Short Ben has the *worst* luck when it comes to putting his recent car purchases on the dyno. 😂

[@matthewpettit4367]

Bc he can't leave it alone,or work in them properly (coughs) 500hp "reliable" daily subaru ?! Yea in your bra!! Lol. He really don't know what he's doing. his nice soft lotioned hands tells a man's work history.

[@toxicsledgeful]

@@matthewpettit4367 500Hp on that IAG with firelock rings is nothing. Literally all the parts on that car are what you SHOULD run. No expense was spared and that engine was broken in correctly. You're either speaking from a place of ignorance or personal experience in regards to Subaru's, and if you're in fact speaking from experience than your own incompetence is what did your engine in.

[@ryanbrown918]

@@toxicsledgeful before the IAG was installed man...come one.

[@Hawk7886]

@@matthewpettit4367 lmao you're an idiot if you don't take care of your hands. I work on my own cars and always wear gloves. My hands are my life, I'm not going to trash them. Plus, the spouse loves how strong they are while also being nice and soft. =)

[@Biggspeed]

Ben, that is why cars have gears. In what universe do you drive a car and not downshift for hills? Try driving a small displacement NA 4 cylinder and see what happens. Hey I get turbo lag sucks but its a side effect of a small engine big turbo. Not sure what you expected.

[@evo10]

Good thing I don't have a subachu head gasket lol blow Evo is transmission.but a up graded transmission from silver tuned performance is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 $10000 bulletproof. I got mine done there

[@raki31]

Im still intrigued regarding the modified gearing in this evo

[@ceremyjlarkson9475]

1:20 Ah US 460. Fun road, makes my car chug like a freight train lmao. Don't worry Ben, every car hates going up the mountain hills in basically any gear

[@irchrisrawr0assault0]

Yo! At 0:41 you were on literally 10 minutes from my parent's house and just past my work place, just opposite side of the river in Buffalo WV. WV-817 Pliny. That's crazy!

[@flomp4372]

i burn through 16 gall in about 220 miles in a stock is300 so your doing pretty good

[@jkfuel]

Can't understand the terminology but it's a great vid and I'll keep watching!

[@tengrex]

Not gonna lie. I been tempted to buy a EVO X since watching this series

[@KG_BM]

same.. ive been watching the prices for years and this series isnt going to do the prices any better

[@CKYOUTDOORS]

I’ve been wanting a evo 9 since I stared watching the road trip videos, but can’t pull myself to pay like 35k for a car that’s over 10years old lol

[@KG_BM]

@@CKYOUTDOORS same. Especially when that’s v8 prices

[@woodlandscrew-pa8568]

“Oh yeah this is pretty much where I want to keep it” lmao.

[@masernest14045]

I smells new engine build incoming! Maybe yes or just a little refresh blueprint engine? I hope it's just a broken headgasket. Fingercross hehe

[@Polygonblasting]

Please could you do a few pulls and other scenarios during a drive watching the turbo speed sensor? I've forever been curious about how a turbo acts under dump ect

[@anonymouscat5516]

after the chick fil a scene ben is a man of taste

[@PANTYEATR1]

This is an education for my future build. I have a GT3582R that i plan to put on a 2.4L (4) cylinder engine. The compression is 8.8:1, but i want to put it back to the stock 9.5:1, the redline starts at 7200 RPMs, but i don't want the boost coming in at 4000+ RPMs. What turbine housing is recommended to swap to? I really don't want to buy a new complete turbo if i don't have to. Cool video🏆

[@LoungingOnTheMoon]

I kind of miss winter road trips in my evo.

[@illuminatedsoles331]

Good man keeping an eye on the cooling system and compression testing before pushing it further. In hindsight, it's odd this doesn't seem to be common sense with Dyno testing

[@petkokrushev3840]

Ok, I may be the first one to pitch the idea, but *G&G AND MIGHTY CAR MODS SPECIAL EPISODE* would be awesome!

[@acapfunknoobboi8568]

yoo this episod feels so chistmasieeee

[@faisaladi4822]

bro can't catch break with head gasket, even after crossing to the other side💀💀

[@Goodman-4525]

I love how you're listening for the turbo intake to know you're making power exactly like how you drive a truck or a diesel turbocharged car loll

[@patrickfrancisco593]

RS Motors FTW!

[@exyiaevox]

I think the previous tuner did a terrible job. My 3582 and many other 3582's I've seen by my local tuner (Kozmic Motorsports) spool in a healthy 4k rpm range. Def should not be that slow. But still curious how that new one performs and glad to see you're getting an abused evo sorted!

[@spacecityhyundai6047]

That color tho is clean

[@fillup52]

With the cliff hanger! 😭

[@shagathlete]

Hope you changed all the relays in the underhood fusebox

[@buss1205]

bro this man has a new car every time i rediscover this channel lmao

[@rachids3030]

My new Garrett turbo that has been modified to stage 2. Has exploded on the dyno last week. Never seen this

[@ssdbk]

Sick Evo 🤩

[@jonathanchristopher5239]

Down the moneypit we go lol.

[@christianthurow]

as that other car channel so eloquently put it: "cars are pain" xD

[@nolanmarketti]

That turbo lag hurts the soul. Subarus are laughing right now at this head gasket 😂