Building a 22B STi: DIY STi Drivetrain Swap into a 1996 Subaru Impreza
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I can't believe the drivetrain and chassis go together that easily. You'd think with that many generations between them enough would have changed that it no longer worked...but damn...Like A Glove!!
Actually its just the next chassis generation, GC to GD, but agreed many years between car and donor car.
@@Manny_Fr3sh i wish it was the same with the WRX. They made a lot of changes throughout the years with the 3rd and 4th gens, but most STI parts remain compatible
cost savings, honda does the same
Yeah this is what surprised me the most. Fit so well together.
Essentially, you can use parts from 1989 to 2007. The BC & BD Legacy, GC8 versions I - VI and the GD Imprezas are compatible with some caveats.
instead of drilling holes through the body for the rear coilovers, all you have to do is use a gc rear tophat. also, you should really have the lift arms set up in a more forward position. thats an easy way for a car to become unstable on the lift. glad to see you got it done without an issues or injuries. In my experience its alot easier to drop things out onto dollies, and then just lift the car up vs the way you guys did it. stress/sketch free.
They kind of seem to be winging the entire build so far but that’s part of the process. Learning from your mistakes, and it’s part of the fun lol
@@fever4174 true dat
For the top hats swap on the rears can I use my oem ones I have on mine car rn or does it have to be aftermarket?
Let’s get her running she soooo clean I just can’t wait to see this beautiful GC ripping it up on the streets
This is one of my favourite builds on UA-cam currently
thank you so much! i am in the process of doing this right now. i have an 04 sti donar car and it came with coilovers and have been doing so much research on if i need new top hats or drilling. Most strayed away from drilling but this give me confidence to drill now. Thank you!
Love to hear this!! I wanted to go to drilling route so if I ever change the suspension I can just buy 2005 parts
Just stumbled apon ur channel. I my self love mustangs and own a 2007 gt all black with red interior. Deep down inside I have always had a soft spot for some Subarus. Glad I found this built it is absolutely in daily clean and can’t wait to see you finish this man! The audio video you made makes me so happy everything done correctly and so professional gonna last awhile!
my first car is a 98 impreza L coupe, and i plan on transforming it, this video helped so much!!
So stoked to see it coming together! This is 1000% gonna be a lifer car
Hurts less seeing a 05 being torn down for parts, hurts much less since its going in a 2dr but none the less the blobeye is my favorite of the impreza lineup
I love watching ppl discover how easy these cars are to work on.
This makes me so happy, I’m literally smiling ear to ear by the end of this video!
That U brace is where stock splash guard mounts and any aftermarket skid plates.
Way to go. Been waiting for this to be done. Looks soooooo good. 👍👍👍👍
The 1st and 2nd Gen Imprezas are surprisingly compatible, most aftermarket exhaust for 2nd Gen Imprezas wrxs work with 1st Gen wrxs but always be sure to do you own research
been super stoked for this episode to come out! keep up the great content man
That's a pretty sick driveway/ backyard you got there
Couldn't you just get new hats for the coilovers to fit the GC?
I was wondering the same thing.
Yeah pretty cheap tio
@@jeff666p they fit there was no reason to make new holes.
Amazing stuff guys, really appreciate seeing this get done and filmed the way it is 🙏
@7:30 Hahahaha the urgency when you're trying to put your gloves on while he's dropping the assembly 😂😂😂
Looking good brother....gonna be a sick ride when it's all finished..looking forward to seeing it come together!
Next time you gotta drop a subframe assembly, just lay it down on jack stands at 4 corners and lift the car up... then use your cherry picker. Way safer than the tranny jack method.
Amazing build can't wait to see the final result!
Coming together so fast! Incredible to me how easy that swap is. Wish working on my car was that easy 🙂
that’s what i’m saying bolts be snapping and a whole bunch of shi
This should have so much more views
cant wait for the finished product great vid!
You’re the man Kyle
You guys did an amazing job!!! Im not going to lie that 3rd hole for the coilover seems hella sketch. I wouldn't listen to your buddy about just throwing a washer on it. Is there any way you could weld and patch the hole near the new one you made to give it some rigidity?
Only question I have is why would you drill another hole in the chasis if you could have just changed the tophat of the coilover?
would love to see initial startup and wiring done. love this build bro.
The STi badge at the end 👌🏻👌🏻 good soup
WOOO!!! Several steps closer to tearing up the Phoenix roads!!
These are my favorite subbies this is so sick dude!!
Automotive aesthetic at it's finest! Crispy.
Maybe when she’s done you can have a little meet up for your Az fans :D so we can see it in person
you should really have a drain pan to catch that coolant that spilled all over the floor, it is very hazardous waste. its understandable that a bit sometimes is left over in the system and it accidentally spills out, but it is dangerous stuff
really enjoying this build!
you and your friend are so talented. Good work boys!
Consider dry ice blasting the underside and zinc coating some of the bolts to take it to the next level
Looking forward to this awesome finish on the next video.
Awesome work bois! Keep making these dope vids man. Great content.
Dude deserves more subs !!!
curious what you'll do with the wiring - I'll be watching to see you wire and first start.
It would be cool if you could find some of the Jdm sti stickers to put on it
Amazing job dude!✌️
Thanks!!
Sick build. I’m just behind you guys. Looking for a GD STI donor car to do my swap too.
you guys are amazing, good shit man.
Shit is gunna be fuego .. I love that rs 2.5 body
Surprised with such a clean body you didn't take the time to disassemble and clean everything from the STI nice and proper before installing... I even did that with my beater GC body racecar!
That’s coming… with custom colors. When we rebuild the engine we’re gonna do it all. Gonna get it running first. Content must keep rolling
Yessssss finally another episode
That U Brace that serves no purpose is the same for all GD models and was oily on the USDM cars for crash support. on all the other country markets its not there. I took mine off my 07 STI
Awesome build bro 👌🏼💯 my dream set up but I’m a n/a forester
IM SO HYPE FOR THIS
Good work dude!
This videos is gonna help me w my swap now thanks boys!!
That color is 🔥
Can’t wait to swap my sedan 🤟🏾 2000 Subaru rs Impreza
Just 4 years ago these 2 door Imprezas were going for dirt cheap like 3-4k now you cant even find one for sale in the NE 😔
I’ve looked at the coilovers for a GC vs GD and the lower part looks identical. If that’s the case then you could have sold those and bought ones for a GC and potentially bolted them right up
Rear tophats are different as you saw, and the front knuckles are different on the 05+ than the GC.
Lucky I love the 2 door imprezas
Bro, this is my fav build ! Where’s the next episode ?!
Big hype, I wanna do this to my 05 Forester
WE NEED MOAR
love watching the vids!! esp audio I didn't really know whaat to do about it :)
I'm restoring my 2001 gc too, where do you get the parts to attach the rear window and windshield? I'm talking about the plastic liner that runs along the roof.
“Just need a big ole washer up top 😂”
This project us sickkkk i subscribed!!
Put the subframe / motor on a platform and then unbolt it from the car and lift the car up
Idk if someone commented but harbor freight has these movable lift tables another UA-camr I watch uses them to take full drivetrains out on it
Sick build
I would love to know the chassis rigidity between the older 2 door chassis and the 05 STI chassis.
hard to say, one is older but a 2 door and the other is newer but a 4 door.
I suspect the 05 would be stiffer
me sirvió para hacer el swap integral a mi subi
I am super surprised all the 05 stu parts just went together but also not really because most subarus are just Legos for adults
Can I please purchase the RH undershield from you on the 05 chassis. They don't make them anymore and mine is cracked. Please let me know!
What are you going to do with the body of the 05?
This is amazing 🔥🔥
absolutely nuts
Wasn't it easier to buy another motor because of taking it from the other one?
Is the shell available? I would buy the 05 sti shell
an outdoor lift will forever be weird to me. Does it never rain there?
Literally never. Sunniest place on earth here.
Will this work with a 4 door 🤔
id have a blast, doing this with the homies all day
Are you gona do a bleeding tarmac cage install video ?
Cnc notched and bent cage kits from here in the USA , you would be the first to do the install video would be great ! They have half cage , drift/road race cage and full rally cage and randle can burn her in
It been done so many times.
your the man thanks for this
Is the 05 shell for sale
How much was all this? I’m thinking about doing the same thing
What does Randell drive ???
10 point cage plz
Nice work
Where you got your stereo?
How much was that sti? looks well cared for and stock
Do you still have the wheel well lining for the front two wheels?
Beautiful car
love the brand boutta buy the duffle, any blackfriday/cyber monday deals tho?
Get it a 22b rear trunk sticker
how much for the 2005?
You selling the STI Shell?
Yesssss
All you need is a lift ha ha, yeah jold kn let me just go grab one 😂😂
Phenomenal !
you need to build a roof out side bro