Hope you guys enjoy this new series! Interestingly enough it was me, Evo Ben, who made this one, even though it seems absolutely like something Subaru Ben would make. Let us know what performance platform we should cover in the next episode of The Aftermarket, and if you need to do any shopping, use code: AFTERMARKET at bit.ly/gears_aftermarket to get 25% for all your Advance shopping for the next 2 weeks.
We've interviewed Jermaine a bunch of times before actually! Check out our video on Tuning and also our Ultimate Subaru video. He's also tuned both the Evo and the Forester, so he appears in both those videos.
Bought my 06 STI brand new in Feb 06. Never modified at all, just flipped 103000 miles. I've done a slew of maintenance and items that have gone bad with age but drivetrain and such have never skipped a beat. Just when I think about modifying it I realize how much I enjoy the reliability and fun that the car gives me in it's stock form, and how much money I've saved by not going the modified route. I love seeing all the modified ones though when done correctly.
This is pretty cool. I’ve never left a UA-cam comment but I’ve had my car built by Andrewtech and tuned by Jermaine. Never had a problem with it, even driving it over the Rockies. Oh yeah, it made 360 whp on a stock motor and trans. These guys are the real deal.
Very well done ! And as an older car guy (almost pushing 50) driving my 3rd Subie (currently a 2019 STI) you have stated many things I have been trying to "preach" to the young'uns since I got my first Subie 10 years ago ! Thank You.
I haven't had any issues with my 2017 WRX in 3 years of daily use, just upgraded to stage 2 and now this video has me thinking I'm driving a ticking time bomb.
As a Subaru technician, I absolutely love this video. Well put together, straight to the facts and the people being interviewed are knowledgable about their craft. I build Subaru engines and transmissions for a living, I can always tell when someone is full of fluff. Also, I would point out that Advance is my go-to parts store, as well as many other Subaru techs that I know, primarily because of the availability of common and not-so-common Subaru parts and the general shopping experience. Good shit guys, let's see some more content like this!
As someone who has been modifying and tuning Subarus since 1999, I can say the aftermarket has come a loooooooooong way from importing everything from Japan.
This video was a BIG help! I JUST got into the STI family today, and now I know what I should be looking for. Whats even better is AndrewTech is right in my back yard, and i'll def be calling them this week!!
Guys you're brilliant. I'm a UK (england) guy and we have no videos on after market subaru tuning garages. It's either they dont advertise or its because we dont have such a big following here. I'm in my mid 50's and just bought a diesel 2011 forester (manual) with 90k miles on. I love it. Not going for any mods apart from starting the wheels up and a new set of tyres before winter arrives. You guys should bring your expertise to uk. We need some enthusiasts here. Keep up your brilliant vlogs.
This is essential information for all Subaru owners! It’s awesome, congrats on this new idea! And I’m not even a Subaru owner, would love it if you would do something similiar for the Focus ST platform.
Excellent video. Looking forward to more of The Aftermarket. As a Subaru fanboy, I appreciate seeing some experts talking critically about the pros and cons of these cars. I love them but know they're not perfect. If you understand the limitations and weak spots, you can have a great experience with a turbo Subaru.
Just picked up my first turbo car a couple days ago! A pretty decently clean 04 wrx wagon! Black on black with momo interior.. Super excited. I've been looking at them for years now biding my time for the right deal and it finally happened. Thanks for this video it points me in a better direction for the build.
This is a really great series to start because it will help/educate the new STI and WRX drivers in addition to the current ones who either want to make more speed or upgrade this is really detailed and explained thoroughly I enjoyed every minute of it
Love the video and work you all do. The goat in transmission work “Andrew” I recall doing the research on NASIOC, and all subaru forums. Great video for anyone wanting to mod or get into Subaru’s. Again great info🤙🏽
Great video! Would have been nice if there was more info about reliability mods though, like the 4th cylinder cooling mod, or air/oil separators. Both are said to be crucial for the longevity of the EJ motor.
Notice the bug,blob,hawk-eye models get the most love here...The newer cars are behemoths. I know Subaru is always reaching for the high crash ratings but the impreza seems like its a a full size car nowadays.
A much better platform, they may not make the same power gains from their vq, but they wont explode and need to be replaced after 2 weeks of ownership like a subaru
What other Japanese turbo car still lives up to the hype of the 90s? The Mk V Supra is great, but Toyota is so departed from providing a driver's car that BMW had to make it for them. GTR came back in amazing form, but quickly spiraled off in price into 6 figure unobtainium. Beyond those basic flaws, we have the lack of manual transmission option, vague electronic assist steering, and all the other electronic assists that take away feeling and precise control.
GNG I just want to say this series right here is a legit winner cant wait to see more of it. Just started following you guys a few months ago after moving to VA and I'm impressed to say the least. Love what you guys are doing. Keep it up.
This was very informative! I have a 2014 WRX, built IAG motor putting down 452whp. I’m still running my 5 speed trans( 57 k original miles)with act streetlite clutch. No problems with trans. Don’t launch which probably increases longevity of trans. If you don’t abuse the car it will treat you right. I recently got a 2019 Sti trans w/13k miles for Xmas so that will go in Spring time. Thanks for all of the information you’ve put out regarding a swap, super helpful!
Love the video and they speak the truth. So many people know a person who knows a person with big numbers but that is NOT what this art is about. Tuning is about quality parts, doing it right, having the prereqs, talking and learning from pros and focus on power WITH reliability. Amazing information guys
I love my 02 WRX Bugeye Wagon with factory leather.... just rebuilt her to factory OEM spec. As she made it 170K no problems, all stock powertrain, until the radiator drain petcock failed and she cooked headed down the freeway. So she just got a heart reconstruction!!! Now that her internals are all completely fresh, I will get her smogged (CA sucks) and then likely open up the exhaust and see how she does.
Should do after market on Honda's and interview bisi from bisi moto and the guys at k-tuned For aftermarket on nissan interview guys at z1 motorsports, stollen, jim wolf technologies
As a guy super excited about to get my dream car a 2013-2014 sti sedan, looking for 350whp just for a fast daily. This video was amazing and has me even more excited
As I'm currently saving up for a 2018 Subaru Wrx and would like to eventually build it to 750 WHP this video contains valuable info. Thank you. You guys make some of the best and most informative videos. Love your channel.
You should try the RVS triboceramic coating. I've used it successfully for years. It restores engine compression and reduces friction by coating all metal to metal friction surfaces with a ceramic compound while you drive the car normally. I've fixed automatic gearboxes and noisy power steering pumps with it... I've treated 5 of my petrol and diesel powered Mercedeses, one Jeep (Commander CRD) and my 06 Forester XT with it.
With the old ej20t.. I remember a big problem was the in-line fuel rails. The last cylinder in the line would always get minutely less fuel than the rest but over time it made a difference to the heat etc in that cylinder. Swapping to parallel fuel rails was a good preventative measure to ring land failure in that last cylinder. I’m not sure if newer ej255 / 57s still run single fuel rails but it’s worth changing to parallel setup.
"[…] Sam, I'm a Subaru enthusiast, and like to believe* I am an expert […]" what a man. 👍 Then discusses about every quirks and dings on a plethora of Subarus... 🙏
Great video, well worth the 2 week wait. Also great since I recently bought a 2016 WRX for daily and have only gone with a Stage2+ protune. This video adds to my confidence that I bought the right engine/transmission for a reliable daily.
@@bille7585 Essentially no different for commuting. With increasing boost, you'll be consuming more fuel when in boost. But for tame driving, it remains the same as stock. I have 105k miles on the clock and average 29mpg with a decent mix of city/highway and spirited mountain roads.
I've had turbo subies for 14 or so years now. Modded and tuned. And none have gone bang. Current MY11 wrx has been tuned for 7 years and still going strong, 8 years of ownership. Find it hard to leave subies as I've had them for years.
@Lil Kabob because you lose to them? Lol. I know there are a bazillion LS swaps out there, and everyone has swapped them into every goddamn thing. But you really know why? Because you can make TWICE the hp for the money. It's that simple. I have both. I love my Subie, but I f@$%ing hate it too. The LS will always be more solid and I havent done hardly anything to it.
Great series! People often don't believe that you should have a built FA motor at that hp and tq level. The rod shape and the very high compression ratio greatly increase the importance of a built engine. Ps I like that clair de lune
What's not attainable about a older subaru? A good decent 06-10 wrx sti can be had for 5-15k. While a 25 year old Nissan pos will cost cost over 5k. Then you still might have to throw in another 5-10k fixing it up. So it will run some what dependable.
It’s great showing up to a track day and being one of maybe 3 Subaru’s at the track. Sadly don’t see many Subaru’s at track days as it’s very expensive to maintain a track built Subaru... this video is helpful though!
The stock STI trans can definitely handle power, local shop's car is making about 1000whp on race gas and ~750-800 wtq, takes hard launches and drag runs all day no problem.
As a VA STi owner i would love to do Downpipe, catback, intake tune, but ive heard even this is too much for stock injectors and fuel pump... basically the downpipe puts it waaaay over the threshold. I would have loved if they went more into fueling, and some slight generational differences.
What a fantastic video. Y’all don’t sleep on these folks! That said, the first 2020 STI they were talking about making 372 hp has more mods than just a downpipe, exhaust, and intake.... I know the EJ well enough to say that lol. Well done video
Great video and the new series is awesome. Please do a video on the Subaru's best rival, the EVO! The differences between the 4G63 and 4B11 to the manual 5 and SST 6 speed. The do's and don'ts and explaining the right way to move up to the different power stages such as how COBB does it from 1-4 and beyond to a full build. Keep up the great work!
@@juanarroyo465 Nothing that i know of, ive used T6 in my motorcycles and ATVs for years. When i bought a 04FXT that was my go to oil, i hit 230k abusing that poor EJ. i finally suffered ringland failure one night having way to much fun. when i tore the block down, i was impressed at how much it protected the internals form wear and tear, they looked perfect. Since its meant to be used in a turbo diesel engine,(pretty demanding conditions for oil) it does its job very well in N/A and turbo gasoline engines, plus its cheap.
Just got a brand new 2021 WRX premium. Got it Wednesday and already have 100 miles on it. Can’t wait to be able to mod it a little. Not gunna go crazy but exhaust and intake forsure maybe an accessport
Kudos to the awesome segment you guys added to this great UA-cam channel. GG deserves more credit and subscribers for the quality content that it provides.
@@zachknee9858 I don't need too because I know already what is on it. 400whp is acheivable, but 350wtq is the limit. Rods are weak sure but stock block 400 whp is acheivable.
Had a 2014 hatch I bought at 23k miles, added a full catless exhaust Cobb intake and a protune for 315 whp and 315 ft lb tq, at 34k miles motor blew. Theres a reason Subaru had a lawsuit against them for the ringlands. I loved that car too, favorite one ive had. Couldnt trust it after that motor blew tho and called it quits on the Subis
Great job! Just as a note, the Split-case, cable-shifted 6-speed was also on the 2010-2012 Legacy GT. (That car was Subaru testing that transmission as well as the front mounted turbo/EL Header setup on the 15+ wrx)
Due to how good this episode was, you do know that you guys have to do videos for these popular tuner cars: HONDA: Civic EF/EG/EK/EP&TypeRs (D15, D16, B16,B18,B20,K20/K24, 5&6 spd manual), all Accord Si-R, Euro R (H22,H23, K20,K24, 5&6 sp manual), S2000 (F20C, F22C), NSX incl. R, Type Zero (C30, C32), MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution 1-10 (4G63, 5&6 sp manual), TOYOTA: Celica GT-4, GT-S (3S-GE, 3S-GTE, 2ZZ-GE, 5&6 sp manual), Altezza (3S-GE (blue/red/black top (BEAMS) 5&6sp manual), SUPRA(isn't it bulletproof everywhere?😁), NISSAN: Skyline R32-34, GT-S, GT-R, VSpec&2 (RB25DET, RB26DETT, 5&6 sp manual) 350Z (VQ35...is this it?, 6sp manual).......add others guys
I own a 2002 Subrau WRX wagon, that is stage 2+ protuned on 93 pump gas with 209,000 miles, the car is very reliable. The older 2.0L EJ20 wrx motors are more reliable- they don't have the same "ringlang" problems as the 2.5L.
@@R1Armadill0 Rumble vs Reliability 😂 It is part of the problem. Everyone wants to slap on an intake/exhaust/blow off valve so they can have cool noises but don't bother tuning it correctly. Also 2015+ WRX owners don't get a choice, no rumble for them lol
Great work guys and very helpful information for owners wanting a bit more out of their car! I’d buy another at the drop of a hat but being practical atm! I had a stock 04 Sti with up/down pipes upgraded. Decat exhaust + fmic + ind kit+ remap. 360 bhp and similar torque. 😃
Hope you guys enjoy this new series! Interestingly enough it was me, Evo Ben, who made this one, even though it seems absolutely like something Subaru Ben would make. Let us know what performance platform we should cover in the next episode of The Aftermarket, and if you need to do any shopping, use code: AFTERMARKET at
bit.ly/gears_aftermarket to get 25% for all your Advance shopping for the next 2 weeks.
Can you do an interview with Jermaine? He literally could talk tuning in his sleep and has it down cold.
We've interviewed Jermaine a bunch of times before actually! Check out our video on Tuning and also our Ultimate Subaru video. He's also tuned both the Evo and the Forester, so he appears in both those videos.
Rotary series or Honda K series would be good 👍
@@GearsandGasoline Nice! I'll check it out!
Loved the first episode.
Would love to see an episode on turbo Golf's GTI's and R's alike.
The transmission segment was really good, would like to see more of him.
Ask him on a date
Only fans /Tim the trans. Man
Was excellent, though trying to hang on to his every word was difficult, with that piano background music!
@@jimschwarz3901 ua-cam.com/video/_Mpofl-NTaY/v-deo.html LOL
Can´t really see the connection between the piano and gearboxes...
Why on Earth would you not just buy an STI before swapping a transmission on a WRX???
Bought my 06 STI brand new in Feb 06. Never modified at all, just flipped 103000 miles. I've done a slew of maintenance and items that have gone bad with age but drivetrain and such have never skipped a beat. Just when I think about modifying it I realize how much I enjoy the reliability and fun that the car gives me in it's stock form, and how much money I've saved by not going the modified route. I love seeing all the modified ones though when done correctly.
mo mods, mo problems lol
Section 5 Transmission: is pure engineering poetry. Can we please get Yates an award?
Bro Gears and Gasoline gets slept on they make good ass videos
Yea super quality
No shit
Thanks for the flavour of the day use of slept there bro.
I feel like I just watched a How to not blow your Subaru up
ikr very helpful tbh
Bruh fr 😂
The only way to not blow up your Subaru is to drive an EVO.
Stubaru I wish I had watched this a few years ago before I blew up my bug eye.😭
@@13THPR0PH37 I have yet to blow up my forester, I have a long way to go though 🤣
I been driving my 400whp sti for almost 2 years, its my daily driver, it's been great. 2020 will be the year where I'm going for 500whp.
Israel Reynoso amado just stay at 4 if its working idk 5 just seems like trouble haha
Pushing 450 whp on the hubs on my sti 08 on e85 :)
@@troutvisionllc my bottom end is built so maybe I'll got for 500 lol, I'll have a daily driver soon so my sti wont be my daily no more.
@@piotrfrackiewicz6703 I'm 400 on 93, I really dont want to go e85, maybe in the future I will.
What turbo? Injector size? Are you already E85?
Wait this isn't up to speed with James Pumphrey
LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING LIGHTNING
But it makes MO POWAH BABY
Pumphrey* respect my dad...
that was the unknown variable.
@@_Wiseguy7 *HAYAA* *#unknownvariable*
transmission guy is AMAZING! I hope he gets more screen time in the future.
18 minutes? it felt more like 5 minutes. ❤ Good job guys.
This is pretty cool. I’ve never left a UA-cam comment but I’ve had my car built by Andrewtech and tuned by Jermaine. Never had a problem with it, even driving it over the Rockies.
Oh yeah, it made 360 whp on a stock motor and trans.
These guys are the real deal.
The quality of these vedios are satisfying 👌🏾
that seems like a low rating. satisfying
No actually
Another very well made video guys. *Congrats!*
@Lil Kabob Thanks! Yes! Brothers through vehicles!
Very well done ! And as an older car guy (almost pushing 50) driving my 3rd Subie (currently a 2019 STI) you have stated many things I have been trying to "preach" to the young'uns since I got my first Subie 10 years ago ! Thank You.
I haven't had any issues with my 2017 WRX in 3 years of daily use, just upgraded to stage 2 and now this video has me thinking I'm driving a ticking time bomb.
Hows it doing another 3 years later? (or sold?)
As a Subaru technician, I absolutely love this video. Well put together, straight to the facts and the people being interviewed are knowledgable about their craft. I build Subaru engines and transmissions for a living, I can always tell when someone is full of fluff. Also, I would point out that Advance is my go-to parts store, as well as many other Subaru techs that I know, primarily because of the availability of common and not-so-common Subaru parts and the general shopping experience. Good shit guys, let's see some more content like this!
As someone who has been modifying and tuning Subarus since 1999, I can say the aftermarket has come a loooooooooong way from importing everything from Japan.
This video was a BIG help!
I JUST got into the STI family today, and now I know what I should be looking for. Whats even better is AndrewTech is right in my back yard, and i'll def be calling them this week!!
The quality of these vids is on point 🤤👌🤤👌🤤👌🤤👌🤤
Guys you're brilliant. I'm a UK (england) guy and we have no videos on after market subaru tuning garages. It's either they dont advertise or its because we dont have such a big following here. I'm in my mid 50's and just bought a diesel 2011 forester (manual) with 90k miles on. I love it. Not going for any mods apart from starting the wheels up and a new set of tyres before winter arrives. You guys should bring your expertise to uk. We need some enthusiasts here. Keep up your brilliant vlogs.
This is essential information for all Subaru owners! It’s awesome, congrats on this new idea! And I’m not even a Subaru owner, would love it if you would do something similiar for the Focus ST platform.
Check out Flatirons Tuning in Boulder.
Bought my first subi 2015 last year and love it.
I need to see more of this series. Great editing, quality, and information. I can't wait to see more of this series. Keep up the good work!
Excellent video. Looking forward to more of The Aftermarket. As a Subaru fanboy, I appreciate seeing some experts talking critically about the pros and cons of these cars. I love them but know they're not perfect. If you understand the limitations and weak spots, you can have a great experience with a turbo Subaru.
Can’t wait for the rotary episode on this, gonna love this series!
Just picked up my first turbo car a couple days ago! A pretty decently clean 04 wrx wagon! Black on black with momo interior.. Super excited. I've been looking at them for years now biding my time for the right deal and it finally happened. Thanks for this video it points me in a better direction for the build.
at around 14:00 the piano gets a little out of control. You wanna calm down, Mr. Piano Man? We're trying to hear the guy talk!
He just wanted a solo and had to cram one in🎹
Calm down Erik Satie
Don’t you like De bussy?
fr fr i thought it was my spotify
Just to remind that the background music is indeed not some trap with droning sub bass and everythings going to be ok.
This is a really great series to start because it will help/educate the new STI and WRX drivers in addition to the current ones who either want to make more speed or upgrade this is really detailed and explained thoroughly I enjoyed every minute of it
Love the video and work you all do. The goat in transmission work “Andrew” I recall doing the research on NASIOC, and all subaru forums. Great video for anyone wanting to mod or get into Subaru’s. Again great info🤙🏽
Gears and gasoline videos are the only ones on UA-cam that I watch more than once.
Great video! Would have been nice if there was more info about reliability mods though, like the 4th cylinder cooling mod, or air/oil separators. Both are said to be crucial for the longevity of the EJ motor.
Yay for EQ headers and more torque.
Notice the bug,blob,hawk-eye models get the most love here...The newer cars are behemoths. I know Subaru is always reaching for the high crash ratings but the impreza seems like its a a full size car nowadays.
Excited for this series. Hopefully the Z’s come around soon
A much better platform, they may not make the same power gains from their vq, but they wont explode and need to be replaced after 2 weeks of ownership like a subaru
My friend has driven my subie and a buddy of ours and he loves them. this will be a great video to show him so he can see what he’s getting into
Driving my 2019 STI is the most fun and engaging driving experience I've ever had.
I hope you try gc8 chassis sti, you will change your mind :D
@@Eametsa for sure more engaging and raw (gc8) but not faster
What other Japanese turbo car still lives up to the hype of the 90s? The Mk V Supra is great, but Toyota is so departed from providing a driver's car that BMW had to make it for them. GTR came back in amazing form, but quickly spiraled off in price into 6 figure unobtainium. Beyond those basic flaws, we have the lack of manual transmission option, vague electronic assist steering, and all the other electronic assists that take away feeling and precise control.
Same here I just picked up a new 2019 STI & so far I got a Borla Type-S catback exhaust.
Lorenzo Clara 1.5 Ton 10th gen sti faster than 1.2 Ton gc8? Dont think so
GNG I just want to say this series right here is a legit winner cant wait to see more of it. Just started following you guys a few months ago after moving to VA and I'm impressed to say the least. Love what you guys are doing. Keep it up.
The hatchback at 1:40 damn 😍😍
aaron sempa I wish the new gen of wrx came in hatchback 😭😭
@@SlimChanceDubs yes they should. We who love wagons/estate/SUVs/hatches need them
That plate too
aaron sempa wish the Levorg came to the US, but as a manual.
@@snakerb The Levorg might be something I might lean to considering how the Forester has turned away from turbo
This was very informative! I have a 2014 WRX, built IAG motor putting down 452whp. I’m still running my 5 speed trans( 57 k original miles)with act streetlite clutch. No problems with trans. Don’t launch which probably increases longevity of trans. If you don’t abuse the car it will treat you right. I recently got a 2019 Sti trans w/13k miles for Xmas so that will go in Spring time. Thanks for all of the information you’ve put out regarding a swap, super helpful!
The quality of this video. Just wow.
Love the video and they speak the truth. So many people know a person who knows a person with big numbers but that is NOT what this art is about. Tuning is about quality parts, doing it right, having the prereqs, talking and learning from pros and focus on power WITH reliability. Amazing information guys
You guys are absolutely killing it. 🔥
One of the best Subaru videos I have ever seen. Very honest and technical love it. Loved the trans gear comparison
As a honda enthusiast this is beautiful and well done.
I love my 02 WRX Bugeye Wagon with factory leather.... just rebuilt her to factory OEM spec. As she made it 170K no problems, all stock powertrain, until the radiator drain petcock failed and she cooked headed down the freeway. So she just got a heart reconstruction!!! Now that her internals are all completely fresh, I will get her smogged (CA sucks) and then likely open up the exhaust and see how she does.
Should do after market on Honda's and interview bisi from bisi moto and the guys at k-tuned
For aftermarket on nissan interview guys at z1 motorsports, stollen, jim wolf technologies
Bisi has been all over UA-cam with his van and wago.
Yes Nissan plz
What about spoon 🥄 ?
bisimoto and ktuned don't have very good reputations.
@@5PYZ3R Bisimoto if anything is a tad overpriced but they make some good stuff just like ktuned. I'd still like to know what bed reps they have tho
As a guy super excited about to get my dream car a 2013-2014 sti sedan, looking for 350whp just for a fast daily. This video was amazing and has me even more excited
as a guy that drives a mustang, i love the suburus. fantastic fun cars!
Was never a Subie fan until I played a WRX STI in Forza Horizon 4. That thing rips in every type of race.
The people are great, its a nice comfortable way to get this information.
Great video gents, all included. I have been watching many over 8 weeks, 10/10, thanks
I dig this series. I would love to see one on the Mk7 GTi/Golf/R cars.
This new series is going to be an absolute gem for newcoming enthusiasts.
Meeeee i just bought a 2004 subie wrx sti
Love the series idea! Would be fun to see an episode about the VW/Audi 2.0T engine cars.
GREAT SÉRIE IDEA. I just bought a 07 Wagon WRX so it couldn't have a better timing. Thanks.
Keep doing what you guys are doing the best!
This shop is like 5 minutes from my house....Nice guys over there...I have an 08 FXT Limited...
As I'm currently saving up for a 2018 Subaru Wrx and would like to eventually build it to 750 WHP this video contains valuable info. Thank you. You guys make some of the best and most informative videos. Love your channel.
Definitely want more episodes of this series.
You should try the RVS triboceramic coating. I've used it successfully for years. It restores engine compression and reduces friction by coating all metal to metal friction surfaces with a ceramic compound while you drive the car normally. I've fixed automatic gearboxes and noisy power steering pumps with it... I've treated 5 of my petrol and diesel powered Mercedeses, one Jeep (Commander CRD) and my 06 Forester XT with it.
What sort of events do you attend?
STI: knock events 😭
With the old ej20t.. I remember a big problem was the in-line fuel rails. The last cylinder in the line would always get minutely less fuel than the rest but over time it made a difference to the heat etc in that cylinder.
Swapping to parallel fuel rails was a good preventative measure to ring land failure in that last cylinder.
I’m not sure if newer ej255 / 57s still run single fuel rails but it’s worth changing to parallel setup.
"[…] Sam, I'm a Subaru enthusiast, and like to believe* I am an expert […]" what a man. 👍
Then discusses about every quirks and dings on a plethora of Subarus... 🙏
As someone who LITERALLY just bought a 09 WRX i feel blessed to see this be created, thank you
Would love an episode like this on mazdaspeed 3/6
Great video, well worth the 2 week wait. Also great since I recently bought a 2016 WRX for daily and have only gone with a Stage2+ protune. This video adds to my confidence that I bought the right engine/transmission for a reliable daily.
Thinking this is what I want also for my 2016 WRX. What is the difference in Gas for you though now that you have 'Stage 2'? ---Worse or Better on gas
@@bille7585 Essentially no different for commuting. With increasing boost, you'll be consuming more fuel when in boost. But for tame driving, it remains the same as stock. I have 105k miles on the clock and average 29mpg with a decent mix of city/highway and spirited mountain roads.
Gears & Gasoline is on another level🔥🔥🔥
I've had turbo subies for 14 or so years now. Modded and tuned. And none have gone bang. Current MY11 wrx has been tuned for 7 years and still going strong, 8 years of ownership. Find it hard to leave subies as I've had them for years.
I love this, next I'd say do LS..
@Lil Kabob why does he have to stfu. LS's work and work well
blr153289 Gears doesn’t really cater to v8 fans
@Lil Kabob because you lose to them? Lol. I know there are a bazillion LS swaps out there, and everyone has swapped them into every goddamn thing. But you really know why? Because you can make TWICE the hp for the money. It's that simple. I have both. I love my Subie, but I f@$%ing hate it too. The LS will always be more solid and I havent done hardly anything to it.
17:05 - oh my god this man just saved me so much time and money with the 5 speed regear option. i didnt even know that was a thing.
Everything you need to know about Performance BMW’s- The Aftermarket
Would be dope to see the N54 after market
Most underrated comment of 2020, until we get this vid.
My Twin Turbo Legacy GTB is still going strong 22 years later.
Made 277bhp the other day on the rollers (280bhp when it was new back in 98)
I saw "everything you need to know to get up to speed" first
Great series! People often don't believe that you should have a built FA motor at that hp and tq level. The rod shape and the very high compression ratio greatly increase the importance of a built engine. Ps I like that clair de lune
Can you guys do these for like all “attainable” cars (fords, chevys, nissans) and weirder stuff (volvos, saabs, diesels)
Love what you guys do
What's not attainable about a older subaru? A good decent 06-10 wrx sti can be had for 5-15k. While a 25 year old Nissan pos will cost cost over 5k. Then you still might have to throw in another 5-10k fixing it up. So it will run some what dependable.
It’s great showing up to a track day and being one of maybe 3 Subaru’s at the track. Sadly don’t see many Subaru’s at track days as it’s very expensive to maintain a track built Subaru... this video is helpful though!
Cali WRX It isn’t expensive if you do it the right away and take care of the car.
The stock STI trans can definitely handle power, local shop's car is making about 1000whp on race gas and ~750-800 wtq, takes hard launches and drag runs all day no problem.
Just finding this series. It's incredible.
I had to come fast since i saw Subaru in the title🤷🏻♂️
Lmfaoo I saw what you did there.
same
Same. It wasnt even at half mast.
#EVOPOWER
As a VA STi owner i would love to do Downpipe, catback, intake tune, but ive heard even this is too much for stock injectors and fuel pump... basically the downpipe puts it waaaay over the threshold.
I would have loved if they went more into fueling, and some slight generational differences.
Does rainfall become a hazard with those hood exits that runs from the turbo?
No issues at all. Rain will just run down over the intercooler like the air does as intended.
@@krystophm1730 ohh...thanks for the info
Yes, it will rust the turbo and more dangerously the wastegate if not covered.
@@benpalumbo6726 lol... whaaaaat?
@@rite2beararms water causes rust. Is this news? Lol. Water in the dump tube will reach the wastegate and eventually break it
What a fantastic video. Y’all don’t sleep on these folks! That said, the first 2020 STI they were talking about making 372 hp has more mods than just a downpipe, exhaust, and intake.... I know the EJ well enough to say that lol. Well done video
372wtq, not horsepower
0:43 Jermaine is a Subaru expert. 11:19 Jermaine is off by 1.0:1 on the static compression of the FA20DIT engine. ;)
Great video and the new series is awesome. Please do a video on the Subaru's best rival, the EVO! The differences between the 4G63 and 4B11 to the manual 5 and SST 6 speed. The do's and don'ts and explaining the right way to move up to the different power stages such as how COBB does it from 1-4 and beyond to a full build. Keep up the great work!
Getting really into the video.
*Sees Rotella T6*
Ight imma head out
What's bad about rotella? I'm genuinely curious.
This video brought to you by Shell. Never used it or heard of anyone using it except the States.
@@phoenixrising7047 It's pretty popular in the Subaru community even though it's marketed as a diesel car/truck oil.
@@juanarroyo465 Nothing that i know of, ive used T6 in my motorcycles and ATVs for years. When i bought a 04FXT that was my go to oil, i hit 230k abusing that poor EJ. i finally suffered ringland failure one night having way to much fun. when i tore the block down, i was impressed at how much it protected the internals form wear and tear, they looked perfect. Since its meant to be used in a turbo diesel engine,(pretty demanding conditions for oil) it does its job very well in N/A and turbo gasoline engines, plus its cheap.
And its obvious who doesnt know about oil here
The transmission section was legit spot on. I still have a 5sp but with Version 5 sti 1-4 gears
i wanna see one on mazdaspeed 3s :P
The Speed 3 with the scoop. I hate the older gens without the scoop. 🚮
Just got a brand new 2021 WRX premium. Got it Wednesday and already have 100 miles on it. Can’t wait to be able to mod it a little. Not gunna go crazy but exhaust and intake forsure maybe an accessport
Why wasn't this in my recommended before I bought my foz lol
Kudos to the awesome segment you guys added to this great UA-cam channel. GG deserves more credit and subscribers for the quality content that it provides.
Makes me happy I never bought a subaru kinda. Seems like you gotta do alot of work like building blocks just to get anywhere near 400whp.
The fa motors are a lot better then the ej power wise
@@enzoc3869 you obviously didn't watch the video. Fa has weak rods
@@zachknee9858 I don't need too because I know already what is on it. 400whp is acheivable, but 350wtq is the limit. Rods are weak sure but stock block 400 whp is acheivable.
Had a 2014 hatch I bought at 23k miles, added a full catless exhaust Cobb intake and a protune for 315 whp and 315 ft lb tq, at 34k miles motor blew. Theres a reason Subaru had a lawsuit against them for the ringlands. I loved that car too, favorite one ive had. Couldnt trust it after that motor blew tho and called it quits on the Subis
@@jonbohn7045 you should read my comment because i'm talking about the fa20
Great job!
Just as a note, the Split-case, cable-shifted 6-speed was also on the 2010-2012 Legacy GT. (That car was Subaru testing that transmission as well as the front mounted turbo/EL Header setup on the 15+ wrx)
Honda.....you gotta do Honda my dude's (EDIT Like for Honda to be the next manufacturer)
Lil Kabob VTEC is love bro
vtec is life
Turbo k20!
Lil Kabob 18 min video talking about subaru engine failures.
Due to how good this episode was, you do know that you guys have to do videos for these popular tuner cars: HONDA: Civic EF/EG/EK/EP&TypeRs (D15, D16, B16,B18,B20,K20/K24, 5&6 spd manual), all Accord Si-R, Euro R (H22,H23, K20,K24, 5&6 sp manual), S2000 (F20C, F22C), NSX incl. R, Type Zero (C30, C32), MITSUBISHI Lancer Evolution 1-10 (4G63, 5&6 sp manual), TOYOTA: Celica GT-4, GT-S (3S-GE, 3S-GTE, 2ZZ-GE, 5&6 sp manual), Altezza (3S-GE (blue/red/black top (BEAMS) 5&6sp manual), SUPRA(isn't it bulletproof everywhere?😁), NISSAN: Skyline R32-34, GT-S, GT-R, VSpec&2 (RB25DET, RB26DETT, 5&6 sp manual) 350Z (VQ35...is this it?, 6sp manual).......add others guys
Next: Everything You Need to Know About Turbo Evo's- The Aftermarket
*cough*.. turbo DSM's sir. the eclipse/talon started the whole shit and they're 4G63-T too
Evos & DSMs: the pinnacle of fuckboi technology
I own a 2002 Subrau WRX wagon, that is stage 2+ protuned on 93 pump gas with 209,000 miles, the car is very reliable. The older 2.0L EJ20 wrx motors are more reliable- they don't have the same "ringlang" problems as the 2.5L.
this is my favorite car, but i know that when North Korea runs out of bombs and they're ganna use this car to the same effect.
Haha
super happy yall gave shout out to the Baja Turbo
Can't forget upgrading to an equal length header for power and reliability.
But, but... MA RUMBLE! haha!
@@R1Armadill0 Rumble vs Reliability 😂 It is part of the problem. Everyone wants to slap on an intake/exhaust/blow off valve so they can have cool noises but don't bother tuning it correctly. Also 2015+ WRX owners don't get a choice, no rumble for them lol
BMW E46 next, and the VW Corrado. I’m biased on these two, as I own both, but I did own a bugeye WRX for two years, and that was a boatload of fun.
"Subaru enthusiASS" 🤔
Great work guys and very helpful information for owners wanting a bit more out of their car! I’d buy another at the drop of a hat but being practical atm! I had a stock 04 Sti with up/down pipes upgraded. Decat exhaust + fmic + ind kit+ remap. 360 bhp and similar torque. 😃