Which Headgasket should I use for my High Horsepower Subaru?

[@daverettberg966]

I actually appreciate and respect the knowledge that you have and enjoy hearing it

[@mikehenkelman2111]

These videos arent like a tech review...they are a masterclass on Subarus. The longer they are, they more instructive. Merch ordered, Im supporting this dude with my dollars, and Josh is handling my Series White. Period.

[@1099-e1r]

People shouldn’t get bored of the actual brains of the car it makes us real car enthusiasts more in tuned with our cars thanks for that amazing video and keep them coming!

[@89autoworks]

crazy to see how far you've come as a Subaru specialist, and also a content creator. keep partying Bader.

[@Pittimus84]

I really liked how you talked about 700whp being the end of reliability and it's maintenance after that. When I had my Series White built last October my builder said pretty much the same thing and actually talked me down from wanting around 700whp into 500-600 range. Makes 509 @ 30 pounds with an IAG700 long block and BCP X500+ stock location turbo, a lot of fun on the street and is daily'd.

[@jeremyhipp367]

How did it last for you? Did you use oem head gaskets? I'm in the exact same position you were with my current rebuild. 550ish goal at this point and will be a daily.

[@ThePLWarrior]

Best subie tech videos on KZbin, hands down. Now about those clearance numbers?! LOL

[@crimescene25]

havent seen subu performance channel eh?

[@ThePLWarrior]

@@crimescene25 is that english? subu performance? you mean subispeed?

[@crimescene25]

@@ThePLWarrior Nope kzbin.info/www/bejne/kISXmXeAgdlop7c no subi-speed Also stfu why are you even here like you own an STI?

[@ThePLWarrior]

@@crimescene25 I wouldnt buy an STI. I have a Legacy GT, same technical info applies. Pretty negative person huh? I don;t think your link deems a click judging by your attitude :D GLHF

[@tjlovesrachel]

@@crimescene25 gotta love andi

[@desnominate5429]

Watching these videos make me wanna go full mod on my brand new 2020 sti lol

[@landongiles1135]

Same but figure I'll make triple payments pay it off then blow it up modding it lmao

[@impulseproman]

Enjoy it still

[@01KINGKENG]

Videos like these are worth watching doesn’t matter how long it is.

[@chriso1373]

I just got your name recommended by basically everyone in the pnw for subie tuning, nice to see you have a youtube channel. Cant wait to binge all of it!

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

My other comment I was honestly just joking around. Honestly I really respect what you're saying about being transparent... showing the dyno video, being realistic about power goals for a DD, etc.

[@marlonmendoza2882]

The only person that does not enjoy the cold start of my STI is my neighbor. Great content anyway, new subscriber here.

[@JustAnotherAlchemist]

"It can move [...] I've had them go out the side of the block." ... That's because a Wills/Cooper ring is supposed to be set into a groove machined into the block or the head.... 🤷‍♂

[@ramonpena3011]

One if not my favorite channel. Thank you

[@trxg9]

I got rid of my STi for an Evo X before you started uploading so much but I can use these to build my buddy's STi....thanks for the informative videos man they are a big help! Love them all!

[@nolamesfoo]

Thank god for this video. Reminded me I forgot the plug behind the oil Separator cover lol now I gotta pull the trans and clutch/fw off. Good thing I didnt put oil in it the engine and fired it up. Thank you!

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Dont you hate those moments you're sitting there and then all of a sudden it hits you... hahah. Trust me ive been there with doing remembering something.

[@jonathankenduiwa8580]

No worries about the lengths of the videos. Perfect in my opinion. Great to see the detail and effort you go into to produce a high horsepower motor...👍🏾💪😎

[@jonathankenduiwa8580]

I noticed you use the gates TCK 328 timing kit. I bought one for my STI and noticed it has some Chinese made bearings. What do you think about their longevity for daily driver use?

[@edwindayal2234]

Just started following your build and tune, Love your work.

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

A very detailed and informative video Sir for those wanting to be like you when you grow up. Great videos stay safe guys and gals.

[@ExxonLimited]

Thank you for the awesome content and for sharing your high hp Subie knowledge. Keep it coming!

[@milesd3928]

Definitely a great video! I enjoyed how in depth you went into head gaskets vs hp

[@ray_23trd33]

Awesome build series man. A lot of knowledge and good tips to take note of. Thanks for sharing this with us 🤙

[@stavinemigh9485]

Great content and transparency! Gains you a lot of respect. Keep the content up my man!

[@hunterheidrich5171]

Good content and I appreciate the honesty on high horsepower builds

[@trex4586]

I never get bored watching how to build engines to be honest, the more info the better!! Loving the content lately keep it up! And i'm just wondering how much boost can you run on stock 2006 sti heads??

[@usdmep3]

Very informational videos and enjoy learning things. That clutch noise on series grey is something.

[@tellinustr8up]

That previous video of the build was great. I watched the whole thing. I would have liked you to explain that measuring to you were using and what you were writing down. U kinda convinced me that maybe I can build my own block but if you can make one where you explain what you were doing each step that would be really helpful. I know it takes a lot of time to do that but I think it would bring a lot more detail to your videos and younger Subaru owners like me might want to take on a project like that with your guidance

[@JTmovingweight99]

You should make a detailed complete assembly video from the head studs up for people who wanna try to assemble anything themselves

[@stanellthomas9794]

Great content bro, keep doing these informative videos

[@Mike_Srt]

I have never built a Subaru engine but I have built many other engines. It looks like the gasket is partially blocking some of the coolant passages?? I don’t know maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be. Figured I’d ask. Nice attention to detail on the builds👍

[@HasofArakat]

Dude you are crazy with the sti!

[@SubiSkank]

Crazy to think that was a 40 min upload. It went so fast lol Had my attention the whole time!! Awesome break down on the Athena.

[@alexmoore5970]

Almost as fast as a civics 1/4 mile times

[@justinbell2806]

What causes the idle to bounce in 5:38? I tend to notice it more in classic muscle cars or hotrods than new tuners. i have always been curious. I love it

[@DanielKellert]

Bigger cams. Meaning aftermarket camshafts that have a larger lobe on them. It allows the intake & exhaust valves to pull in/exhaust more air than the factory cams, which in turn can make more power. That idle bounce he has is probably a combination of e85 with massive injectors, bigger cams & timing.

[@34epikk]

Awesome knowledge Im loving these videos 🙌🔥

[@crazyDIYguy]

Why the AVCS delete? I found it really helped spool my turbo in the lower rpms if I remember correctly.

[@madcolt111]

Series grey sounds epic what a car.

[@5tarstriker78.]

Have you heard of the Grim Speed head gaskets that come in different thicknesses so it can lower compression?

[@BoostedFA]

I actually spin just about every bolt backwards until the threads catch. Then I tighten. Force of habbit now.

[@bmwe-op4jx]

did you retorque after first heat cycle? and by retorque ,to crackloose 1 ,torque it back to max torque and move to the next

[@ronaldbarry1889]

Thanks for the video. I’ve seen the use of fire rings that are installed into milled grooves in the block. Where does that fall in comparison to this head gasket with fire ring option? I believe they are used with a mls gasket but, I could be wrong. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong on that. Seems like the best of both worlds.

[@RKMxMedia]

Dude ur a genius when it comes to subarus

[@michaelweatherford4574]

Really loving your vids. I be waiting everyday for the vids. Keep up the good work.

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Glad you like them!

[@marvinthomas5633]

White sti really does sound good hope you keep it on the car

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

That's the plan!

[@glennbroadley6922]

Fully agree mate, I could listen to that in my headphones all day

[@da9pauly]

Have you tried O ringing your sleeves ?? My buddy had a company that sleeved engines and they would O ring the sleeves with something like a piano wire. I don’t remember if it actually was piano wire but the deck of the sleeves were machined to accept a wire inserted to help with sealing the cylinders.

[@gotomyspace]

Yo Bro cant have enough of this thing. I have rebuilt like 11-12 SOHCs from scratch not a DOHC yet. I am taking next step now; i got used "STI" block from a buddy of mine. How can i tell it is a STI? and also how do i know whick year or model (WRX or STI) ?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

N/A is open deck 2.5, STI / WRX Is semi closed. Number on top of the case will indicate year. 701,702,703 ect

[@raul3979]

Ive got an 07 sti and i bought an iag stage 3 case halve that im rebuilding from scratch the old motor will be sold and im aiming for 600whp, would you say that SOHC is better or should i convert to DOHC as modern STi’s

[@landongiles1135]

THAT TOMEI DAWGGG! I got one to! White hot boy car has a downpipe right? I'm just running a intake and tomei catback for now

[@clay1991]

This is some fantastic content mate.

[@diogenescapellangomez5576]

Very educational brother. Learned a lot!

[@tynanmuehlemeyer3714]

Series Grey sounds insane!!

[@baine3388]

I have an '05 Subaru naturally aspirated that I'm rebuilding the engine on. I want to rebuild it bulletproof. I'm just trying to find a head gasket that will allow me to not have to be in the engine for another 500,000 mi

[@Axethrash]

Man i wish we were neighbours, could guide me to build my 11!!!! wicked videos and knowledge man!!

[@C.JPhotography]

More awesomeness 😎 Ps last video was not boring at all

[@bigeggroll]

Awesome video! Did you use any lube when polishing the camshaft journals?

[@thcskunk]

I used nut blaster on the garage door wheels. I have to admit that was pretty annoying. lol

[@spencersinger3209]

Tomei FTW

[@859Fiddler]

Your HOA must love you 😂👍

[@travislicht3411]

Any experience with copper ring blocks? Iag stage 3 used them and they seem to keep blowing je gaskets recommend by iag.

[@diogenescapellangomez5576]

Series grey sounds sick what exhaust is that?

[@J-A2013]

Dam you do Beautiful work 👍🏽

[@samzimmerman6271]

Best new channel I have come across on the 'Tube! Question for Bader, what the most boost/power you let your buddies run on stock sleeves with everything else upgraded. I'm building a street build with GTX3582, S1 cams, 9:1 forged bottom end, Supertech valvetrain. Keep up the good work!!

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Thank you for coming on board! Most boost i like to run on stock sleeves ( stock semi closed ej257 case) 30lbs is a good spot to stop. Have I ran more? Yes much more... but the costs of the risk dont pay off. Closed deck stock sleeves, my personal race car has seen as much as 68psi.

[@samzimmerman6271]

@@BaderBuiltRacing Ok so if everything goes smooth on start up and break in ill tell the tuner to stop at 25psi. Thanks Bader. I need to find a Cobb base map for 1300 ID's.

[@unis4351]

Feel like i just watched a how it's made episode, It's great

[@Motorstyle177]

Really like the videos. Great info

[@Bobbyebadd]

Why wouldnt you use a multi lauered steel gasket

[@gagegonzalez3627]

What do you do for work I see a lot of WRX I’m new to the channel but I love the way your cars sound

[@seanf4914]

love your videos and all the subies

[@1099-e1r]

Yo bader you think it’s possible when you’re doing these kinds of videos getting all internal with the engine, could you use a go pro to see exactly what’s going on?

[@gregkump3639]

Wait, what, Gates racing belts don't last very long?? Just put Gate's kit on 2013. Now I'm hearing this.😐

[@sneakyfoz3692]

What is the actual point of the Gates Racing Timing Belt if they don’t last as long? Are they a requirement for high HP engines?

[@johnreese3762]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing!!

[@d7v7s326]

What product using for the assembly lube and the valve cover? Thx much for the videos bro🙏👍building my 4th motor on my own this time lol😅

[@E85_STI]

Do you know what temperature these gaskets can handle? I have them on my car now and I’m just wondering the highest temp they can handle before failure.

[@frostback8160]

Finally some (better) Tecnica info makes for a better all around video as in more interesting.

[@descolero1]

Are you running stock valves? If not which valves and springs did you go with?

[@illuminar5531]

Awesome content keep it up!!

[@RichieCue]

Great content as usual.

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Much appreciated!

[@iansmith7113]

Can these with be run with stock head bolts or studs that are the same size or does the block and heads need to be drilled and tapped for bigger studs?

[@nathanacuna]

Very informative! Thanks!

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

When you polished the journals on the cam, aren't you using the same bearings that already were grooved?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Polished cam journals on head as well, subaru's dont have a cam bearing like some cars. Its just aluminum casting that is protected by the film of oil.

[@jaymaina]

Hey Bader. Love the channel. What is that rattling sound coming from the car. i've noticed every time you're running the car

[@1018Tim]

That's likely the clutch. Twin plate clutch can rattle like that.

[@E85_STI]

Where did the white STI get the green badge from?

[@michaellong33]

Are you using out front Motorsport block in hyper blue?

[@michaelkazi]

You know you bought the right car when you look back at it @3:48

[@d7v7s326]

Appreciate your expertise brotha😅🙏👍on my 4th motor and trying to manup learn diy🙌 wondering what torque wrench you like?Thx thx!

[@thedc2uwant]

Do you re-torque the head studs after break in?

[@thedc2uwant]

bueller?

[@christopherrogers8316]

if im installing a built block and there is nothing wrong with the current block, is the timing chain and tensioners ok or should i replace them? (fa20dit)

[@Anfurnyy]

Damn it, I just sold my white 06. Now your white sti is making me want to pick up another white 18+..

[@madcolt111]

Another awesome video. How do you know the torque spec for the head studs and the pattern you need to tighten them in.

[@tjlovesrachel]

Easily attainable info

[@frankieperez7422]

Does the block need to be specialy machined to use the Athena gaskets??

[@polloi84]

What's the music that starts at 36 minutes? The piano beat. Thanks!!

[@princeoffame100]

oem crank with manley rod how much do you torque the bolts down too

[@WorkinClassCanadian]

27:40 for the important info

[@itzpopinov2578]

Do you have a video on pulling the motor properly? I couldn't find one and I really like how you explain stuff. If you dont do you have some other video somebody made that you might recommend?

[@PaintballRevival]

Smeedia has a video how to properly pull your sti motor

[@BongRiperson]

Im liking the videos 👍

[@stanwarchock1559]

Hey great build talk! Just oil the rollers and hinges on that garage-door lol. I just did them for my own door! It works Also how much power can you put to a stock block no aftermarkets? Thanks blood

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

I will give that a try buddy! Stock block i tell customers 380whp pump 92/ 450whp e85

[@stanwarchock1559]

_BaderBuilt ok thank you man and yea it really helped mine not squeak so damn loud lol and 380 hp damn (I know you’re getting way more than that on the series grey but it’s a lot for me I’ve had a 100hp ranger for the last ten years lol)I’m trying to rebuild mine now blew a rod bearing but I’m in mi and can’t find a machine shop close that will do the boring and redeck the thing!! Also had some damage on the cams. How much damage can it have before you have to throw em away? D25 heads also what would be the best at home attempt to polish them up? Thanks again love the channel

[@ArodsGarage]

Love the content! quick question. What sealant is good that you recommend for the case halves?

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

Ultra grey

[@lisajasmin1]

Love that idle

[@nuke4247]

Is this engine new? Or does the old engine look like new?

[@pedritoc.c.t.665]

Did you said gates doesn't last long?

[@mirppa_perkele]

Hi man! What do you think of ej20 closed deck. My Goal is somewhere around 650WHP. Some engine builders here like the ej20 more than ej25. What is your opinion, Thanks

[@BaderBuiltRacing]

I personally dont support 2.0's. They just arent an engine i like working with.

[@mirppa_perkele]

@@BaderBuiltRacing Ok ok. Do you think there is some downsides compared to 2.5?

[@orkastrated1563]

Respect 🫡 hahaha true Subaru turbo trooper

[@joelventura7881]

Wow amazing job great info..