I Just Bought A Clean Title 2015 Subaru STI For $3,650!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @zeazy164
    @zeazy164 21 годину тому +15

    Detonation killed it. Welcome to Ej257/255 Ringland failure. Pinged enough to stress the bearing. Depending on how every thing else looks while its apart you can possibly get away with replacing just the bad piston since the mileage on the block is so low, done that a few times with success. Usually when these things start knocking its time for a new short block, oil pump, and oil cooler. Unless you want to repeat the process make sure its on a decent tune. EJ257's arent bad, people are.

    • @zeazy164
      @zeazy164 21 годину тому

      Well, detonation more than likely killed it. If you have a leak down tester id see whats up with #2

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому +4

      Agree that EJ's are fine and the owners kill them. I have a friend pushing the stock long block pretty far with horsepower and still going strong. Decent tune and good maintenance is key to any vehicle :)
      Going to tear this one apart and hopefully save it but of course will replace what I need to.

  • @Nickshukri
    @Nickshukri 20 годин тому +12

    Honestly even with a blown engine still a good deal for an sti

    • @cumhugs
      @cumhugs 13 годин тому

      Yeah he could sell the drive train for that and make some money on parting out the rest of the car

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому

      I agree thanks! I think we can get this thing back on the road for pretty cheap. But so far it's been pretty hard to find red doors and a trunk used. Technically don't need to but not a fan of the speed holes in my car lol

    • @Vohaul214
      @Vohaul214 2 години тому

      Yeah, a new clutch & flywheel service is $2,300 parts & labor. This could become a pretty cool project car. I'd sell everything else in the garage and strip the Subie down to it's bones. Get the chassis stripped and dipped and rebuild that thang. Or just drop a used LS in it... lol

  • @eaturkishdude
    @eaturkishdude День тому +20

    As soon as i saw the compression difference i knew bro was cooked lmao. Good luck with this one man! My guess is your supra will be the daily for a while instead of the subaru hahahaha

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  День тому +1

      I think its safe to say cylinder 2 is the one with the spun bearing lol. It could be something valve train related for the low compression to but id guess spun bearing.

    • @eaturkishdude
      @eaturkishdude 14 годин тому

      @@ShawnzeyRacing totally agree. I guess there’s only one way of finding out lol. Let’s tear that engine apart

  • @beaches2mountains230
    @beaches2mountains230 14 годин тому +6

    SUBARUS ARE EXTREMELY RELIABLE IN MY EXPERIENCE. CANT POLISH A TURD THOUGH SO PREVIOUS OWNERS BAD HABITS AND LACK OF MAINTENANCE MUST BE RULED OUT. EITHER WAY BRO, YOU CAME OUT ON TOP OF THIS INVESTMENT EITHER WAY.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому

      Thanks! I think it's still a pretty good deal! We'll make it reliable and take care of it for sure

  • @Scyllx
    @Scyllx День тому +11

    Knock knock who's there ?
    - Cylinder 2

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  День тому +3

      Rod bearing is gonna get a piece of my mind when I get to it

  • @TapSnapOrNap203
    @TapSnapOrNap203 5 годин тому +2

    People who talk down to subarus like this guy dose deserve cars like this, also the coolant should be the blue peak coolant..

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  5 годин тому +1

      I love Subarus I don't think I said anything bad about them lol
      Also I put green in because that's what was already in it and I was doing a quick test drive.
      I love all cars and I'm here to fix them not break them down :)

    • @scoobysean555
      @scoobysean555 4 години тому

      ​@@ShawnzeyRacingjust to stir things up I use pink 😂😂

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  3 години тому

      gotta keep people guessing! Don't let them know your next move

  • @timlad123456
    @timlad123456 21 годину тому +5

    Subaru are known for a faulty pick up tube in the oil pan, they break off due to vibration and spin bearings, really a common fault for the boxter engine of that year. Taking turns at high speed also starve this engine of oil. When your rebuild this motor make sure to address these issues, you should be fine good luck

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому +2

      Have read about the oil pick up issues before and that most people recommend killer b as a replacement. You would think 10+ years later they would've fixed the issue though lol

    • @growingup4487
      @growingup4487 8 годин тому

      welds crack with abnormal high temps like when pushing the car constantly. if you drive and abuse the car like an idiot it will happen

    • @xinx-fn8973
      @xinx-fn8973 25 хвилин тому

      @@ShawnzeyRacingand a killer B oil pan too

  • @loganmclennan2617
    @loganmclennan2617 17 годин тому +2

    If there isn’t a Cobb tuner or evidence it had one - get that intake out asap and get an oem!

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому

      It does have a cobb holder in the glove box so I think it did have one.
      Either way I have one on order. Totally agree the cold air intake is probably worse but I want to hear the blow off noises 😎

  • @Paul2.4T
    @Paul2.4T 5 годин тому

    Thank god you got this, va's are such amazing cars, I've always liked them and thought they where cool AND NOW I HAVE MINE, i love my fa20, live in Canada, undercoated it, and already plan to paint correct any blemishes as its my daily and im the second owner, the condition of this car shocks me, hope you have fun saving it

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  4 години тому

      We're gonna save it for sure! Haven't decided how I'm going to tackle the rust yet but I don't think I can leave it alone lol. Very excited to own this thing :)

  • @jjoop
    @jjoop 23 години тому +1

    Fastest way to fix would be a new shortblock and clean all the oil passages in the heads bypass the oil cooler until it gets broken in or you will be doing it again

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  22 години тому

      Yea agreed super easy! Instead of a short block I'm gonna do a cheap rebuild. Bearings, bolts, and gaskets!

    • @jjoop
      @jjoop 22 години тому

      @ShawnzeyRacing id replace the crankshaft if it knocking the crank journal is gonna be messed up , just tryin to prevent you from having a failure after again, sucks to have to pull an engine out multiple times

  • @rshea41588
    @rshea41588 День тому +2

    Lolol, I just screamed nooooo when I heard the rod knock. I'm not sure about that engine, but if you only have to replace the rod bearing, it's not horrible. Again, I have no idea about this engine, lol. Good luck, bro!

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  День тому +2

      Bearings bolts and gaskets on the way already! 🫡

  • @ohnaw223
    @ohnaw223 7 годин тому

    Didnt even realize this was a smaller channel, subscribing and good luck I love subaru content lol

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  5 годин тому

      Thanks man I appreciate it!
      I like to do a little of everything around here :)

  • @alexj.9268
    @alexj.9268 23 години тому

    What completely changed how I approach working on subarus is unbolting the two bottom motor mounts, and the one top dog-bone mount. This completely released the motor and transmission. Than I take a jack & lift the motor 2 inches up with a block of wood. This allows you to easily move the motor 4 inches either left or right, making a tedious job into an easy job. The time it takes is maybe 5 minutes to unbolt the mounts, less if you use power tools.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  22 години тому

      Something to definitely try! It would be really easy if you switched to a front mount intercooler too to get to the pitch stop with out taking anything apart!
      Thanks for the suggestion :)

  • @SeanHess-g6k
    @SeanHess-g6k 26 хвилин тому

    I got you beat I bought a 2015 WXR with a hydraulic-motor for $4000. Absolutely no rust on the car at all. And I found a replacement brand new engine for two grand

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  45 секунд тому

      Nice work! Always fun finding good deals

  • @JDMAUTO
    @JDMAUTO 15 годин тому

    i bought a 13 si in august, spun cyl 4 rod bearing shortly after. Rebuit the motor and then blew my steering rack seals 2nd startup lmfao. I pray for good subaru days in your future!!!

    • @JDMAUTO
      @JDMAUTO 15 годин тому

      I was sittiing as the same boat as you, if i could go back and think about ALL the costs, if you want an engine swap done do it. I promise it will be cheaper than building a built subie LOL,

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому +1

      Yea if I decide to do a built engine I may go with IAG. But also you gotta think about the fun factor too! If you enjoyed building the engine maybe it was worth it!

    • @JDMAUTO
      @JDMAUTO 12 годин тому +1

      @ super right man!! Goodluck with your build!

  • @ashishpatel350
    @ashishpatel350 День тому +1

    ive never seen rust like that. maybe on the bottom of the door, because the drains get clogged and people dont clean them. but never that high up on the doors.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  День тому +1

      yea its kind of crazy how bad the rust is on this thing... Kind of disappointed that a 10 year old car can rust through that fast. I'm just glad its on replaceable parts besides the roof skin. It is common places for rust on these VA STI's according to the little research I've done.

  • @PauletteSchock
    @PauletteSchock 5 годин тому

    My prayers are with you 🙏

  • @bartidh5181
    @bartidh5181 21 годину тому

    Definetly replace most oil components like the oil cooler Or Even oil pan, and make sure to THOROUGHLY clean oil lines, AVCS Cam gears and oil passages as there will be copper and other metal shavings EVERYWHERE, replace the spun rod and crankshaft, and resurface both block and heads, apply loctite on the back bolts of the oil pump and you should have a RELIABLE Subaru after remapping the ECU properly after the rebuild. (specially if you plan on keeping that useless hot air intake that will cause heat soak and engine knock which is what kills these engines)
    Skip 1 of these steps and soon enough, all the work and money will have gone in vain and another rebuild will be coming up (ask me how I know)

    • @bartidh5181
      @bartidh5181 21 годину тому

      I know it’s not what you wanna hear coz shit gets expensive real quick, but it’s how it has to be done, also make sure to buy OEM gaskets as other brands tent to leak and be shit quality

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому +1

      Thanks for all the advice! :) I plan on trying to make this thing run great again as I dont want to rebuild the engine every year lol. A very thorough cleaning in the future for this engine

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому +1

      So far I got king racing bearings and OEM bolts and gaskets!

    • @bartidh5181
      @bartidh5181 6 годин тому

      @@ShawnzeyRacing good luck with the rebuild😉 check out some video from @Smeedia he has everything when it comes to Subarus

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  4 години тому +1

      for sure! I've watched a couple videos already :)

  • @andrewoxner2941
    @andrewoxner2941 8 годин тому

    Subaru doors are part of the frame support.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  8 годин тому

      The doors are not supporting anything. The doors are held on with 4 bolts on a hinge. and they have a metal hook with a spring to hold it closed.

    • @andrewoxner2941
      @andrewoxner2941 8 годин тому

      @ShawnzeyRacing on the bottom part of the rear doors near the wheel well, is there not a silver support? My 2012, 2022, and my 2024 all have the frame support.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  4 години тому

      Ah the giant "bolt" on the bottom I see. some quick googling it looks like its for crash protection maybe? help keep the door from bending in in an accident perhaps.

  • @beaches2mountains230
    @beaches2mountains230 14 годин тому

    EVEN BEFORE YOU DO CYLINDER 3 COLLING MOD, I WOULD GET A GOOD TUNE AND IM NOT SPEAKING ABOUT SPECIFICALLY PERFORMANCE BUT BC OF THE KNOCK POTENTIAL DUE TO IGNITION TIMING BEING TOO MUCH WHEN TEMPS ARE HIGH BC OF MAF READINGS ETC..SAY YOUR SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND INTERCOOLER IS 200F BUT YOUR MAF READS 80F THEN IT GIVES YOU 80F AMOUNT OF TIMING INSTEAD OF ACCOUNTING FOR THE HEAT SOAK SO DRILLING IN AND ADDING A INTAKE AIR TEMP BETWEEN THE INTERCOOLER AND THROTTLE BODY SO YOU CAN GIVE THE ECU ACCURATE DATA TO BEGIN WITH !!!! THEN CYLINDER 3 MOD, THEN IAG AOS ETC. IF YOUR SELLING THAT DRIVETRAIN HOLLER AT ME.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому

      I was thinking about the cooling mod and an air oil separator too. But I'm going to start with getting it back on the road and do those later. Gotta cut the line somewhere or you'll spend to much money lol. I got bad habits 🤣

  • @ssjdavid
    @ssjdavid 9 годин тому

    That’s a great deal even with a blown engine I say it’s worth 10k

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  8 годин тому +1

      It'll definitely be worth it when I have it on the road for less then 8k :) that's my goal anyway well see how the engine looks on the inside lol.

  • @RALPHNICE
    @RALPHNICE День тому +2

    Can you return it to the Auction group or at least get some of the money back ?
    If not, I’m sure you could sell it all for parts and make most of your money back. Could take a while tho …
    Hang in there man ! It’s all gonna be fine !
    Happy holidays !

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  День тому +5

      Happy Holidays to you as well! I'm just going to pull the engine and rebuild it :) I've fully embraced the credit cards lol. I'm enjoying UA-cam way to much to stop so I'm going to keep going as long as I can lol (should be a long time). most auctions are sold "as is" meaning no returns but that's ok I bought this to be my daily I'm not giving up on that!

    • @RALPHNICE
      @RALPHNICE День тому

      @@ShawnzeyRacing Lookimg forward to the journey !

    • @K03sport
      @K03sport 6 годин тому

      why take it back? Every issue this car has has been discovered. Engine out, repairs will be easier. Aftermarket parts are relatively cheap and in some cases better than OE parts. As long as as he has a plan, he's good.

    • @carsnanime4719
      @carsnanime4719 3 години тому

      These parts would go fast, with a full part out of a mostly intact STI he could easily get double what he paid. A full transmission swap alone would get him what he paid haha

    • @boostedrex9460
      @boostedrex9460 2 хвилини тому

      Please if you can im super interested and I'm sure a lot of us sti owners are, is what the real price to repair that costs.

  • @legolas1234ke
    @legolas1234ke 6 годин тому

    @smeedia is gonna be your best friend when it comes to subarus

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  5 годин тому +1

      Yea I've checked out a couple videos from him already! Good resource for sure

  • @harismic
    @harismic День тому

    My heart sank with you!!

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  22 години тому

      I was so excited to drive it :( shouldve known something was up with cylinder 2s lower compression... It's ok though I get to pull the engine and rebuild and make sure the engine bay is squared away!

  • @DanielSmith-ox3yb
    @DanielSmith-ox3yb 14 годин тому

    When looking at the ugly why wasnt the colour red mentioned.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому

      One of those subjective things :) It's pretty split on who likes and doesn't when I ask. My favorite is world rally blue but maybe it being red is what got me the car for so cheap ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @DanielSmith-ox3yb
      @DanielSmith-ox3yb 4 години тому +1

      I have a 2016 wrx sti with 18k on clock and world rally blue. But i paid a hell of alot more 18months ago than you. Spend the money and make this mint then the car you will have will be awesome! Good luck.

  • @Mik3Mcflyy
    @Mik3Mcflyy 44 хвилини тому

    That rust is super suspicious man. Wonder if that STI was in a bad flood at some point

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  41 хвилина тому

      Nothing on record ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
      I would think the bottom would be just as bad if that was the case.
      But I agree I have no clue how a 10 year old car can rust this bad this fast.
      I wouldn't be surprised if there was some foul play from previous owners. Maybe trying to speed up the rust process for the 5 year warranty or something?

  • @jungillestt02
    @jungillestt02 16 хвилин тому

    Every subi needs an after market baffled oil pan. It's not an if. It's a when will you spin a bearing? 😂. You would think they would learn a thing or two from porche. But shit for 4k, it's still a come up.

  • @stoveguy2133
    @stoveguy2133 8 годин тому

    Is a 2015 wrx w/114k and bum trans worth $6k?

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  8 годин тому

      Tough to say with out more info... If the chassis itself is good and you could prove that the engine is good I would say yes. Also depends what your doing with it. Part out or rebuild? If your looking to part it out you'll just have to check eBay to see what the parts are selling for. You could sell head lights, tail lights, engine, doors, seats, and so on and I bet you would get a good amount of money :)

  • @odaseous
    @odaseous 2 години тому

    Time for forged internals 😂 all you need is rods and pistons its cheap for a rebuild i just did it.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  2 години тому

      If I tear this engine down and it needs rods and pistons it's definitely on my upgrade list!

  • @laurynaskarvelis3566
    @laurynaskarvelis3566 День тому

    Audi sticker for sure. Blessings!

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  День тому

      Not much on stickers or fake badges. So this takes it to a whole new level lol

  • @KurtAndresKA
    @KurtAndresKA 23 години тому

    The Audi sticker ☠🤣

  • @Kopernicus67
    @Kopernicus67 4 години тому

    The transmission alone is worth more than you paid for the car. I have a nice VB that would love the transplant, if you want to be an organ donor....
    Just kidding, I'd like to see more videos on the build!

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  4 години тому

      Appreciate the offer but rebuild already on order! More coming soon :)

  • @ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow
    @ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 18 годин тому +1

    Next time just try to run it first. = )

  • @K03sport
    @K03sport 6 годин тому

    "rust hole"...some look more like bullet holes if you ask me. Sub $4k car; $20k in (future) repairs discovered in tear down; sounds like a win. And that's replacing known failed parts with upgrades. Good luck.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  5 годин тому

      Gonna try to keep the total bill under 10k here.
      Which should be very doable :)

  • @AlexP-yb7gh
    @AlexP-yb7gh 6 годин тому

    It doesn’t matter if they gave it to you for free you will have to rebuild that engine so it’s basically it’s a 20k investment

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  6 годин тому

      Bearings, bolts, and gaskets was only 700 bucks ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @ssjdavid
      @ssjdavid 6 годин тому

      @@ShawnzeyRacing if it’s knocking you’ll most likely have to get a brand new short block from the dealer which is like 3k but still worth it. It’s not worth trying to save these blocks. Heads might be able to get machined though

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  4 години тому

      Might be a waste of money but were going to try an engine rebuild! And if things go bad I'll consider an OEM short block or maybe an IAG short block. But a rebuild sounds fun to me :)

  • @cossavard
    @cossavard 4 години тому +1

    257's are trash. Matter of fact, ALL these Subaru motors are garbage. I own a 2020 WRX with an FA and as soon as I can get out of this car I am OUT. The FA's have conrods that skipped leg day and will bend if you say the word "Torque" too loud around them. They pool oil in the heads and have no baffles in the pan. Plus, pickup pipes that break and oil starve/send metal into your motor. And they put you through all of that for 225-260 whp. Literally save your money and buy ANYTHING else awd.. except maybe an old Audi..

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  4 години тому

      While I have to agree that Subaru engines aren't known for reliability I think it'll be ok for a daily. It would probably be one of the last things I built for high horsepower. But for some reason I've missed daily driving something with the classic rally rumble! Maybe I'm chasing nostalgia since my first car I bought was a 2002 Subaru WRX lol :)
      Will 100% do an Audi in the future though!

    • @cossavard
      @cossavard 4 години тому

      @ShawnzeyRacing well if you do decide to go forward with rebuilding your sti, check out moto iqs vid on why EJ's crap the bed all the time. VERY informative/essential info on these cars and what to look out for. Godspeed.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  3 години тому

      I've actually seen it before! but it's been quite some time so best to rewatch it for sure

  • @valdipietro
    @valdipietro День тому

    Throw some bearings in there and go.

  • @KurtAndresKA
    @KurtAndresKA 23 години тому

    K swap incoming? 🤩

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  23 години тому

      I'd love to do a swap in a future build! Not sure what though...

  • @xinx-fn8973
    @xinx-fn8973 35 хвилин тому

    A lot of why these things blow up is user error and shitty tunes, Subaru Ringlands are made of hopes and dreams, which means even the slightest detonation you can crack/break the ringland, this poor STI has been abused for sure, 5-6 owners? Not surprised it has engine problems 😂
    Edit: the 2015 model year wasn’t great for these cars either, can’t remember if it was the WRX’s, the STI’s, or both lol

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  27 хвилин тому

      Yea we'll make it right again :)
      People blame Subarus but it's got just as much to do with the owner

    • @xinx-fn8973
      @xinx-fn8973 22 хвилини тому

      @@ShawnzeyRacingSame with any popular tuner car, I soon as I saw that cold air intake with that dirty ass filter I knew this thing wasn’t treated very well 😂

  • @jayboi634
    @jayboi634 10 годин тому

    Maybe you can part it out and get your money back. That's not worth sinking anymore money into.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  10 годин тому

      Eh I'll fix it for fun :)
      Cars are rarely for profit for me lol

  • @Young_Bourdain
    @Young_Bourdain 15 годин тому

    I’m curious how people wear out their cars like this. It’s pure abuse and neglect of a car that should not have been abused. Do the bare minimum maintenance.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  12 годин тому +1

      8000 miles on an oil change and constant abuse. Then immediately just sells the car at auction lol
      What better way to experience a car :)

  • @lwees
    @lwees 10 годин тому

    fix it. please!!!

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  10 годин тому

      For sure! I can't just give up on a car because the previous owner did :)
      I'll get it back on the road

  • @urmaritoryoutube8559
    @urmaritoryoutube8559 День тому +1

    💪😎👍

  • @vatnik
    @vatnik 17 годин тому

    ha ha

  • @Adz082
    @Adz082 5 годин тому

    Auto 🤮 sorry haha

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  5 годин тому

      Auto? As in transmission? Cause if so it's a 6 speed manual :)
      If not I'm not sure what you mean.

  • @akaneedles3975
    @akaneedles3975 12 годин тому

    Part out, try to get some money back. Then never , ever buy another used Subaru!

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  11 годин тому +1

      Oh come on where is the fun in that :)

    • @donuts7939
      @donuts7939 4 години тому

      I’ll give you what you payed. The transmission is worth 5k. Brembo brakes worth another 1k just for the fronts.

    • @ShawnzeyRacing
      @ShawnzeyRacing  3 години тому

      Naw I gotta get it back on the road that's what I'm here for lol