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traviscea
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400+whp from a Subaru WRX/STI VF series turbo and 500$.
In this video, I go over a little known way to get 400+whp(on e85) with a VF series turbo with no added lag from the original turbo.
Obviously you would need fuel upgrades and tune with this, but a 400whp turbo is normally in the 1.5-2.5k range and adds quite a bit of lag.
Pavel Racing engines will upgrade any VF series(vf48, vf39, vf37, vf52, etc) for 500$ to a garrett G25-550 compressor wheel ***AND*** turbine.
****This is not just a billet wheel upgrade...so much more.****
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Obviously you would need fuel upgrades and tune with this, but a 400whp turbo is normally in the 1.5-2.5k range and adds quite a bit of lag.
Pavel Racing engines will upgrade any VF series(vf48, vf39, vf37, vf52, etc) for 500$ to a garrett G25-550 compressor wheel ***AND*** turbine.
****This is not just a billet wheel upgrade...so much more.****
pretuning.com/
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Subaru WRX/STI crank pulley install(Fluidampr)
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Quick install video of fluidampr on my Verison 8 ej207. Same steps apply for ej257 Ej205, etc and for other crank pulley #subaru #wrx #driving #jdmswapped #racing #pulley #subarusti #gc8 #subarugc8 #automobile #e85 #subaruimpreza #ej207 #subarusti #sti
Cheap Carbon Fiber Hood Restore(Subaru GC8 STI)
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Here I go over how to restore a CF Hood and shed 20lbs off the vehicle. I am by no means a "body repair guy" but know my way around a garage enough to bring this thing back to life. Yes, I used very cheap clear. You should probably use 2k clear.....unless you rarely drive your vehicle and it doesnt see sun/rain. #carbonfiber #automobile #gc8 #sti #subaru #subie #wrx #e85 #ej207 #driving #jdmswa...
Subaru WRX/STI Chase Bays Brake Booster/ABS delete install
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02-07 WRX/STI install for chase bays brake booster and abs delete. This will work for any Impreza 93-07 and some later models as well. #automobile #gc8 #sti #subaru #subie #wrx #e85 #ej207 #driving #jdmswapped #chasebays #abs #trackcar #subarusti #racing #install #subarugc8 #brembos #6spd #racecar
Pacing with a M240i at the Ridge.
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Lots of traffic, but had some fun keeping up with a BMW m240i for the first session of the day. Those things are quick and it was well driven. #automobile #gc8 #sti #subaru #wrx #subie #ej207 #e85 #driving #jdmswapped #racing #trackcar #bmw
First time at the track(Ridge Motorsports). Wet lap..
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It was drizzling enough to spoil some fun and the track was fairly crowded. Still managed a 2:16 on average summer tires. #automobile #gc8 #sti #subaru #subie #wrx #e85 #ej207 #jdmswapped #driving
Got a Nissan Hardbody SE V6 4x4 for cheap!
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I walk around my 1991 Nissan d21. It's a V6 with 4x4 and manual. It's not the prettiest, but it will get the job done. #automobile #hardbody #nissan #truck #4x4 #d21 #pickup #vg30 #v6 #automobile #trucklife #vg30e #dents
Subaru Race Car Problems: What you need for the track....not just highway pulls.
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I go over what's needed for the track, what I've done in addition to that, some old man rants, and updates on my GC8. Yes, GC8. Don't care if it's actually a GM6. Also, there is a surprise addition to the car collection... #automobile #gc8 #sti #subaru #wrx #subie #e85 #ej207 #jdmswapped #driving #race #trackcar #rallycar #subie #sportscar #subarusti #e85 #brz
POV: GC8 STI swapped drive through PNW
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Now with HKS blowoff noises! Leisurely POV drive through Mukilteo/Everett Washington in my Ej207 STI swapped GC8 with some hard pushes sprinkled throughout. Car: 1995 Subaru Impreza coupe that weighs 2700lbs after swap/lightening. Mods: Ej207 version 8 STI motor Version 8 6spd/brembos/etc Turboback exhaust(Invidia q300 catback) Intake FMIC Id1300cc injectors AEM 340lph fuel pump Stock vf37(twin...
(Subaru Weight Reduction) Free, reliable way to make 20-25hp on a WRX/STI or any car.
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Power to weight. Weight distribution. These should be the numbers you seek to improve for your Subaru or any car you want to make more fun to drive. I go over how to do that for free... #gc8 #sti #subaru #subie #wrx #automobile #e85 #ej207 #jdmswapped #4cylinder #subarusti #rallycar #trackcar #weightreduction
You should sell your VA/VB(2015+ WRX/STI)
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I hear that golf R's are great this time of year. #e85 #ej207 #gc8 #sti #subaru #wrx #automobile #jdmswapped #subie #4cylinder #turbo
How to make your Subaru fast...and last
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How to make your Subaru fast...and last
Why your Subaru doesn't need 500hp.
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Why your Subaru doesn't need 500hp.
First AutoX event: bscc practice oct 2023
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First AutoX event: bscc practice oct 2023
GC8 side moulding removal/filling holes in body
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GC8 side moulding removal/filling holes in body
My garage and tools every subaru owner should have.
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My garage and tools every subaru owner should have.
Subaru NRG Quick Release and Steering Wheel Install
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Subaru NRG Quick Release and Steering Wheel Install
GF8/GC8 wrx swap Part 15: All done-ish
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GF8/GC8 wrx swap Part 15: All done-ish
First thing is sell it 😂😂😂
I have run this upgrade for a few years, I absolutely love it.
I tell everyone thinking about buying a wrx, treat it like it’s a living thing and it’ll live a long, strong life.
I feel like if most got more attached to their cars, they would last a lot longer.
@ honestly
Reaction to the powerslide was a bit slow. Came out unscathed though, that’s what matters 👍.
Yeah, it was my first track event and I was worried about over correcting too much as there were other novice drivers right behind me
What bov you running?
@@blk_susti5867 HKS ssqv. Sounds amazing but you need to be speed density tuned on a Subaru to run it.
Good topic and good video.
Thanks for watching!
I have a 350hp ej207 STi GDB JDM I want to build it for around 500hp lol But to be honest, its just of curiosity. Truly, I dont think you need more than 300-320hp for a fun ride with STI. More hp is just only for 100-200km\h. I mean, for that launch guys may be for 0-100, but its not really that fun. For me its the most fun just on some kind of touge with great nature around it, or just doing some some of 200+km\h on a decent highway. Well, and snow fun in the city.
Yeah, 300-350 is definitely more than enough to have fun.
I love this video and love your car! My '14 GR WRX is right at 300whp with a 2" lift coilover kit just to bring it to a comfortable height to get in and out of for a daily (also dedicated dog car). I also have a '23 VB WRX at 340whp which feels just right. But that being said, my '20 VA STI has 600whp and I absolutely LOVE the power. I knew what I was getting into and I keep up with the maintenance and upkeep on all 3 cars. I do warn my Subi friends about adding power, but I also endorse the decision, so I'm a bad influence lol.
@@bigboifillipino That's a nice lineup! If you have the disposable income to do it, sure. I think most come into the community hoping for 500+ out the gate and don't know the tears and $ it takes to keep something like that running.
Also, please do an install video anyways❤😂
I may show a little of the install. Showing the turbos side by side, how to prime, etc.
I cannot wait to see the results of this. The results after your tune is updated will determine whether or not I go to single scroll/ewg or not.
@@IcySTi Hopefully will have the results next weekend. Will be installing this weekend and have to run out the E85 and work with the tuner
damn they got even more expensive I think mine was 350 back in 2019. that crank pully tool doesnt work for the fluidampr. they one now but the regular one wont work none of the holes line up
sounds like you scraped the hell out of underneath
Nah, just quite a bit of gravel being spit up.
how much power you got now?
@@jeff666p I say in the video. About 350 on E85 and 310 on pump
love the 2005 sti interior
@@2006imprezawrxsti Thanks. It's the dash/center console from an 05 STI...ish. GC8 door cards with custom blue alcantara.
PRE upgrade for the Subaru WRX and STI IHI turbos is based on the modern Garrett G25-550 turbo. BACKSTORY OF GARRETT: Garrett started offering ball-bearing turbos for production vehicles around 30 years ago in the early 1990’s and one of the cars using it was a JDM 1994+ S14 Nissan Silvia. The S14 used a ball-bearing Garrett T28 variant which is basically a GT2560R as called by the more modern Garrett nomenclature. Since then, Garrett went from the GT-series turbos (GT28, GT30, GT35, etc.) to the GTX-series with the GTX28, GTX30, GTX35 turbos. The only difference was a more efficient billet compressor wheel which was able to flow more air as measured in pounds per minute. After the GTX Gen1, came the GTX Gen2 turbos which had an even more efficient compressor wheel which typically can flow 10% more than the GTX Gen1 turbos. The turbines stayed the same for GT, GTX Gen 1, and GTX Gen 2. It’s all great at this point, but it became the end of the line for the GTX turbos. No matter how efficient the compressor wheel was at supplying air, you also need to get it out of the turbo and you need to get it out efficiently. This is the key to all this. The 25-year old Garrett turbine blade rotor technology worked great for two-plus decades, but has become the restriction. Exhaust restriction will increase exhaust back pressure, commonly known as EMAP (exhaust manifold absolute pressure) or EBP (exhaust back pressure), increase EGT (exhaust gas temperature), and can even lead to cylinder misfires and knock. Garrett did a complete redesign of their turbos and called them the new G-series. The GTX28 has been replaced by the G25, the GTX30 has been replaced by the G30, and the GTX35 has been replaced by the G35. There are a few larger GTX->G turbos that follow this nomenclature evolution as well. G-series compressor wheel design has been greatly improved even compared to the GTX Gen2 turbos, but most importantly, the turbine blade rotor design has been completely changed. The extra mass air flow that can be supplied by the comp wheel, can more-efficiently exit the turbine with less back-pressure. This combination of a highly-efficient compressor wheel is matched by a highly-efficient turbine for a 'balance-flow turbo'. An inefficient, old-tech, turbine cannot get the extra exhaust volume out and creates excessive exhaust back pressure (EBP), higher EGTs, and even additional knock will occur. Most common solution to lowering the exhaust back pressure is a larger turbine rotor (larger inducer and exducer) or an archaic clipping of the turbine exducer blades on the stock turbine. A larger turbine rotor will usually help reduce back-pressure and EGT, but usually at the expense of extra weight, higher moment of inertia, and more lag. Clipping turbine blades means you literally set up the shaft in the lathe or a surface grinder and machine off the tips of the turbine exducer blades to reduce their area, open up the area between the blades, and allow the exhaust gasses to get out of the turbo with less flow restriction. Reduction of blade area can also cause added lag. PRE TURBO UPGRADE HISTORY DEVELOPMENT I started rebuilding Subaru IHI turbos in 2010 and did my first upgrade on a VF39 back in 2014. The 11-blade compressor wheel you see most IHI turbo rebuilders use is based on the Garrett GTX2860R Gen1 and I worked with a company back in 2014 to develop it. This was a drop-in billet compressor wheel which required no compressor housing machining or modification and flowed 10% more than a stock IHI and typically picked up 30whp. Where a stock STI IHI turbo made +/-300whp on a Dynojet on pump gas, this upgrade made +/-330whp, while having same spool characteristics and better top end. The compressor wheel costs $100 and while 'already in there' for a turbo rebuild, makes perfect sense as the HP per dollar can't be beat and there is no other part you can bolt onto your car that will make 30whp for $100, PERIOD! After maxing out the capabilities of the drop-in comp wheel, I started machining compressor housings and fitting slightly larger comp wheels with great success. Eventually, you can’t go bigger than a 20G compressor wheel in stock housing so you have to start designing more efficient parts. The stock turbine shaft becomes a flow restriction with the 20G-sized compressor wheel anyway. Going back to the whole ‘crapping out what you take in’ theory. This is how the ‘G25 turbine blade rotor design on an IHI shaft’ came about. There are ‘high flow’ and larger turbines available online for the IHI, but all they literally do is keep the same blade profile as stock and remove one or two blades to increase volume between the blades and reduce back-pressure. This is nothing innovative compared to what Garrett did when they designed the G-series line of turbos. IHI has used the same turbine shaft on Subaru-production cars since late 90’s when the Impreza 22B came with a VF22 turbo. This turbine technology was great at one time, but now, can be considered 'ancient' and needs modernization. The goal of my upgrade project was to have a new comp wheel and turbine to work as a matched set rather than a stock turbine with high-flowing, bigger compressor wheels. PRE G25-500 UPGRADE FOR THE IHI TURBOS The Garrett G25-550 compressor wheel and turbine rotor sizes is very close in physical size to what’s in the stock Subaru WRX/STI IHI turbos. All these IHI turbos use the same cartridge with the same compressor wheel and turbine shaft dimensions and aero profiles. My solution is a custom hybrid turbine shaft and a custom compressor wheel based on the Garrett G25-550 turbo. The dimensions of the G25-550 compressor wheel had to be manipulated to make it fit the stock IHI compressor housing and be as close to original form as possible. Compressor wheel development went in the similar footsteps of the GTX->IHI from 2014. The G25-550 comp wheel is very similar in size to the IHI. Making minimal changes to the G25-550 allows it to fit the stock IHI compressor housing without modification. Since my product is not related to the Garrett corporation, I cannot use their G25-550 name, and don't need a 'cease and desist' for violation their likeness. Thus, the name of my upgrade is G25-500. The turbine shaft is a hybrid design using the blade rotor from the Garrett G25, but made with the IHI journal bearing shaft dimension and the blades are profiled to fit the stock turbine housings without any modification or machining required. The hybrid turbine shaft project was a fairly large financial investment, order of 100 pieces, and a 6 months manufacturing lead time. The first G25 turbine test ran on the dyno in October 2020 and by August 2021, I ran through all 100 turbine shafts from the original batch. After that, I had a second batch of 200 pieces of the G25 hybrid turbine shafts made. Attached is a picture of the stock IHI turbine shaft and my G25 hybrid turbine shaft. Blade shape is completely different and that’s what gives it the efficiency to match to high-flow compressor wheels. The compressor wheel and turbine shaft are both machined to fit the stock compressor and turbine housings without any modifications. For the DIY customer: buy the parts, drop them in, and go for a tune or buy a complete CHRA and swap it into your compressor and turbine housings. PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND COMPARISON TO STOCK A stock STI from factory is rated at 300hp at the crank. On a Mustang dyno, a stock STI on pump gas makes right around 220-225whp. On a Dynojet, which reads 10% higher than a Mustang dyno, a stock STI makes right around 250whp. An FBO STI on pump gas on a Mustang dyno makes right around 270-280whp. That’s right around 300-310whp on a Dynojet. An FBO STI on ethanol on a Mustang dyno makes right around 300-310whp. That’s right around 340-350whp on a Dynojet My G25-500 upgrade consistently makes 340-360whp on a Mustang dyno on pump gas. The lowest I have seen was 338whp and that was a 2019 STI at 19psi on pump with stock TMIC, stock turbo inlet pipe, and 100% stock header/up-pipe. Just basically my upgraded VF48, AEM340 fuel pump, ID1050x injectors, and a tune. The highest I have seen was 362whp at 20psi on pump gas on a 2012 WRX with a new OEM RA shortblock, stock D25 heads, HKS header, no-name up-pipe, full exhaust, and Perrin FMIC kit. On e85, my G25-500 upgrade consistently makes 390-400whp on a Mustang dyno. Lowest I have seen was 389whp on a 2006 STI with a new RA shortblock, stock heads, 100% stock header/up-pipe, stock TMIC, and turbo-back exhaust. Due to the restrictive stock header, it took 23psi to make that power. The highest I have seen so far was that same 2012 WRX that made 362whp on pump. That car made 404whp and 421 lb-ft on e50 at just 20psi while still being internally gated AND using an OEM wastegate actuator. I have a few people using my G25-500 upgrade on track day cars with great success and this summer, my upgrade was allowed to be used in SCCA Rallycross.
Ive been talking to PRE a little bit. Kind of torn. I have a Dom 1.5 in hand right now, and am trying to decide which way to go. I have 3 options. Run the dom 1.5 as is, send my stock turbo to him for the g25 combo, or send the Dom to him for a g series upgrade that he hasnt tested yet. So tough to decide what to do! I really just want ~375whp on pump.
@@carnagefpv8256 375 on pump will be easiest probably with the 1.5. The G25 VF will get around 360 on pump. G25'ing the blouch would be the most expensive option and I don't think it would be worth it. Personally, I think 350 on pump and 400 on E is the most you should really shoot for.
From what I have heard the blouche turbos are already essentially the g line of garrett turbos.... this would mean changing the blouche would be pointless
@worstleesinplays4379 Correct. This mod is in lieu of, not in addition to. You save 2k$ and get close to the same power.
@@worstleesinplays4379 There is nothing about Blouch turbos that is remotely similar to the Garrett G-series. Blouch turbos are based on the Garrett GT/GTX-series of ball-bearing turbos. Blouch used to buy genuine Garrett cartridges and install theur billet compressor wheel. I don't know when this changed, but rebuild Blouch turbos going back to 2017, they were already Garrett-copies using all aftermarket parts. This does not mean it is better or worse than genuine Garrett, but rather, an observation. For the Dom1.5, Blouch has a custom 71mm billet compressor wheel made in Malaysia and the turbine shaft is an Asian copy of the Garrett GT29 that is readily available on eBay from a lot of vendors. The Dom1.5 is equivalent size-wise to a GT2971R. The GT29 turbine from Garrett was never great. Garrett took a very efficient GT30 NS111 turbine and cut it down from 60mm inducer/55 exducer size to 56.5mm inducer.52mm exducer. This reduction in size also killed turbine efficiency. There is a reason Garrett discontinued the GT2971R and GTX2971R line of turbos. What I proposed as an upgrade for the Dom1.5 is a custom compressor wheel which is based on the G30-660 and fits as a direct replacement into the compressor housing without modification. To complement the compressor wheel which will flow just about 60lbs/min, use a custom 'hybrid turbine shaft' that has the straight shaft portion like the GT/GTX turbos, but the blade rotor design and shape like the G30. This effectively would make it a cartridge similar to a G30-600 stuffed inside the Dom1.5 housings. I already have there custom comp wheels as I use them to upgrade the GT2871R turbos for the Nissan community as this is still a very popular turbo on the SR20DET and KA24DE engines.
What kind of dyno are you using? It's just the compressor wheel swap?
@michaelfreeman9275 I am tuned opensource via ShinjiTuning. Using virtualDyno for HP and a dragy for 1/4 mile times. For this mod specifically, I will dragy 40-70 and 40-80 to show the actual real world gains as well. It makes around 345-350hp right now on E85. Pavel Racing engines does the compressor wheel AND the turbine from a G25 550. Plus cleaning, balancing, and ceramic coating for 500. A compressor wheel alone will not give you much in the way of power.
I loved my twin scroll vf37 ej20x. Made 380 hp and 320 torque on e85. I now have a 2.5l sti with a large old garrett and the driving experience is different. I am slow as all hell until i hit 3500 - 4000. Made 360 on 91 and it feels arguably faster because of the crazy jolt of power istead of linear power band. Small twin was better driving experience but bigger single on 2.5 is more fun :)
@@josephhicks1091 Now imagine the vf37 on 91 with the same power as the Garrett but none of the lag...that's this mod. I'll be installing it hopefully in the next week or so, then get it tuned and post a video on the results.
@traviscea if you have a 2l it's great. Usdm cars its just not worth the money when you can get a blouche 1.5g2r and perform better for less
@traviscea BTW I also get anc 91 fuel so you kind of have to go e for power here. I'm excited to see how it performs
@@josephhicks1091 I was looking at the blouch for the past couple years. It's 2k$ and I don't plan on going over 400whp. This is 500$, and works on any VF series turbo, vf39, 48, 52, etc and will net you over 400, or at or just below conservatively on E.
@traviscea yeah that will be a really fun car! And you're absolutely right it gets way more expensive when you want to go for higher. I have to redo my whole fuel system and will probably be 4k into upgrades including tune. I got lucky and picked up a 2.5xtr for $800
What turbo should i buy for this. I am currently running vf39. Im going to build a 2.1 stroker with 4032 piston, forged rods, springs, valves, shimless buckets. Just trying to build a oem+ Ej205
@@anthonyvazquez5366 Any VF will work. The vf39 will make 400 on E85 with this upgrade
@traviscea So all I need than is a g25 550 compressor wheel and have it custom fit at a machine shop.
@@anthonyvazquez5366 I would just ship the entire turbo to Pavel. That's what I did.
@@anthonyvazquez5366 My upgrade service consists of a custom billet compressor wheel AND a custom turbine shaft with the G25 blade rotor profile. Just doing the compressor wheel is not effective. The stock turbine shaft is the restriction in the system. My G25-500 upgrade service is compatible wth all journal-bearing STI IHI turbos: VF30, VF35, VF37, VF39, VF41, VF43, VF48, VF49, VF52
I have a 03 wrx on flex and im running 22psi all the way to redline. Engine is ej205. Its been 15k since i tuned my car and its been solid. Now i want more power 😂. But going to keep as is for longevity
@@bigo3902000 What turbo is holding 22 to redline?
Yes , on a 2021 vf48. @traviscea
Granted Im reving out to 8k in my ej207, but how the hell is your vf48 holding 22psi to redline? It would be working so hard and just be extremely hot air at that point.
@traviscea not sure honestly, could be the 18+ sti i believe have a bigger hot side.
Same I’m on a stock usdm 205 on E with a vf48 in my gc pushing 360 whp at 20ish psi. Ethanol makes a huge difference
Very interesting. Keep us posted on your results. I have a Ver 8 motor and VF36 that might need this.
Vf36 is like a ball bearing vf37 right? Pretty rare and only came on the spec c IIRC
Well Well Well...
@@miguellopez7694 Watch the video...I have my reasons lol
Great Video. Side note Fluidampr has something no other damper has which is called a rotating weight. So when the engine is running the crank feels only 2/3 of the total damper weight due to the technology inside the inertia ring will be suspended in air while the engine is running.... Physics are cool !!!!!!!
@@nickatfluidampr Thanks for adding some scientific data to conversation! Love the pulley BTW!
Never accelerate going in a turn only once you leaving out
@@ricardolee461 This was coming out of the turn post apex.
What’s your fan and rad setup for your swap? My gd rad sits wayyyy too close.
@@RacingBanana96 Yeah so did mine. The WRX shroud is very efficient but I needed more room. The radiator is a KOYO VH090632. It's a turbo GC radiator and I had to wait 5 weeks for it. It will fit perfect and you just need a GC upper radiator hose and 1/8npt threaded nipple for the coolant feed. The fans are SPAL fans 30101522 which you can get on Amazon. They are stupid low profile and flow 30% higher or so CFMs than stock fans. For mounting, I used a 2, 1/2in steel bars and small bolts I had laying around. More pics here instagram.com/p/C5sZj6XOv6y/?igsh=OWZtODNwajBjejNt
Ask for the Doc/Devin he is a buddy of mine. I have a 93’ almost exact thing just white w/ blue interior.
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What are your wheel size.
@@mateovsmathias6972 Those BBS wheels are my winter setup and are stock 05 STI ones and 17x8. Tires are 245/40s. They sit more flush on mine then a normal GC because I have swapped the entire drivetrain to STI stuff and that widens the track width.
@traviscea does it rub in the rear?
@@mateovsmathias6972 Nope. I did a slight roll with a fender roller though
@traviscea FYI, really like your content keep it up!
I'm getting a new car 😅 No I'm not selling my hawkeye. I enjoy it to much.
Any options you recommend for the Lightweight battery? For the bumper beams, Oswald Performance sell an even lighter aluminum beam for front and rear. They also have a replacement subframe brace kit which is lighter than oem. Here are some things I've done to my 02 Impreza for weight reduction: - all floor mats removed - spare wheel, jack, and tools, literally everything from the trunk removed. - when on track, remove rear seats (takes less than a minute to remove and refit these, its ridiculous). other things to consider: - whiteline sell lightweight control arms. could help reduce unsprung weight - lightweight lug nuts
Didn't know about the Oswald stuff, hmm. I know TSSFab makes quite a bit of LW pieces including subframes and arms as well. Just expensive stuff... For the battery, I used an ATV/motorcycle battery one that was like 70$. I keep it on a battery tender 90% of the time. Anti gravity batteries weigh about the same as the one I'm using and are larger and have more power/CCA. However, they are like 250$. The weight in the front is what you wanna remove too. ABS, cf hood, etc. But obviously that is not easily switched out and back..
ive done both AC and ABS delete. Subaru ABS system has always been extra intrusive in my experience and removing it was a massive improvement for me. Battery and bumper beam are the main things for me now. After that i think thats as far as ill go without sinking too much cash on cf bits, thats where it gets really expensive and diminishing returns. Unfortunately the GD’s are inherently fatter than GC’s so its a losing battle
great vid man sick car
Appreciate it, took a lot of work to get it this stage.
I want a GC8 so bad now thanks to you lol
You should be able to find one for around $1000. Lot of work to get it to this stage though
Def gotta show the carbon fiber on the wing
Why would you delete ABS????
@@Crazy8ts I go over why in the beginning of the video lol
Had you been driving with the brake booster unhooked for a while, or just the abs disconnected?
@@leohughes6921 Just the abs disconnected. I briefly unhooked the booster line prior to the install to see how it would feel. Braking with no booster is definitely noticeable and takes some getting used to.
@@traviscea makes sense. In my stage rally car, after disconnecting a large number of modules and installing aggressive brake pads i found the vacuum assisted brakes to be way too touchy. I just unhooked the booster itself. I've been on the fence about ditching the abs module and booster itself though. What are your thoughts now that its deleted?
@leohughes6921 Have to dial in the bias but it's much more...controllable. With the vacuum assist/booster, I had what felt like an inch of pedal travel which was hard to modulate. Now it's from top to nearly the floor pedal travel and time to perfect heel/toe.
Makes sense. When i finally get around to installing a proportioning valve in mine, it will probably be placed in the car in front of the hydraulic handbrake. My carhas about an inch of travel as well. I just figured that with manual brakes you gotta stand on them. My 57 belair has manual brakes and feels the same way. How can there be that much pedal travel if there's no air in the system? Thats a lot of fluid to move unless the MC has a very small piston diameter to make it have to work more of a full range of motion to work. (this would be a great conversation to have on a forum or facebook comment section)
@leohughes6921 The bore is smaller. It's a 3/8ths as opposed to stock which is 1 inch. That is mainly what is affecting travel
how much power?
@@jeff666p About 350whp
Have you ever heard of reoccurring issues with clutch master cylinders going out? Have gone through 3 master cylinders in 2 years in my 2011 wrx.. Its getting old lol
@@nathanielgates2863 What clutch and slave cylinder are you using? Also, just double checking, you sure it was bled thoroughly?
@@traviscea I'm using an OEM replacement dorman mastercylinder and an exedy stage 1 clutch and yes it was bled properly every time
Im thinking the Dorman master cylinders are just not very good quality parts so I was going to order the wilwood upgraded master cylinder but I wasnt sure if there was possibly an issue that was causing this recurring failure
@@nathanielgates2863 Or go OEM from the factory. Are you sure it's the master and not the slave cylinder?
@@traviscea Yeah the master is blowing out the seal on the bottom and leaking from there. I did replace the slave last time though just in case.
People do buy these cars because they can't afford G80s but I disagree with the mentality. What other cars makes power, has a robust 6 speed manual, and is AWD? Not to mention sounds this good and has an amazing aftermarket support. The communitys been ruined by kids who buy used ones (can't really afford them if you're talking about ownership, maintenance, and modding) and throw a buncha random parts on them. This car offers a driving experience that not even G80s will. And you can make the most of it, meaning add power to it safely. Yes you should definitely upgrade everything else, tires suspension etc. But I will go as far as to say that since there's no cars like these, you should have the car payment, religious maintenance, +20k in mods to say you can actually afford it. And it will be one of the most amazing driving experiences. The more you put into it the more rewarding it will be because again, no other car has the same formula
@@blueeyessti New? Corolla GR, Golf R, Used: several audi's, evos. Subarus are not unicorns that cornered the AWD 6spd market. They are just in the cheaper range like the cars listed above. All of which, are a better platform for higher power.
@@traviscea Youre just regurgitating car journalist opinions. Have you driven or even seen any of those cars? Golf R manual is not nearly engaging, the whole driving experience is numbed. And its AWD system is not nearly as robust. Its mainly a FWD drive car. Dont even get me started on the GR corolla. Forget even the markup, the car is tiny as hell, looks exactly like a corolla sport, sounds terrible (wtf is a 3 cylinder). I test drove one and the manual was not bad, maybe its only positive, but still not nearly as engaging as the STI. The GR supra manual was more comparable. Also, lastly but just as important, both those cars sound terrible compared to the STI. The Golf R is definitely much better than the GR corolla but still sounds much worse than the STI imo. And pls dont start talking about equal/unequal there's engineering most don't understand and when you start shooting for more power with the proper equal lengths the STI sounds even better. I dont buy used cars, probably never will. EVO was the only real comparison, but its a 10 year old car now.. why would you get that. Not to mention lack of 6th gear and horrible interiors.
I will admit, I am biased towards the newer STIs, esp 19+ ones with stronger engines from factory. I am not saying dont get a used evo or audi over a 15 yr old wrx, not my point, many compromises to be made in any platform with that old of car. But as far as VA STIs go, for what you get, it is on a class of its own, especially if you mod it right
@@blueeyessti And I would never buy new. I prefer a car with some.... problems. But buying a used OR New Subaru is going to give you that. For someone new to cars or the brand, looking to get into the modifying without experience or shit tons of money, a Subaru is a terrible idea. Keep it stock or very close to it, and have fun. I have not driven the new cars I suggested, so sure let's say they suck. Older Audi's and evos I have and Subarus are not even in the same ball park. While the Evo is a factory modified econobox(lancer) it still feels more decidedly like a race car. And Audi's...while the S and R lines speak for themselves.
@@blueeyessti Stronger how? It's still a EJ257? Have you driven the JDM Ej207? That's what STi's got in Japan until 2015 or so and output the same power, and in some cases more, stock. Look at an naked/headless ej257 block and then a ej207. Tell me which one looks stronger. But, I know, I know, we didn't get that here so you....settled. Is it better than older variations of ej257? Sure. Great. Personally, I would take a dice roll of a used 10 year old JDM ej207 over a brand new, yes brand new ej257 RA block. But to each their own...
What interior do you have on (what year and car)
@@SwaysDetailingRodriguez It's a 95 Impreza(GC/GM) with 2005 USDM STI interior and JDM Verison 8(04-05) drivetrain/engine
@@traviscea thanks for responding I have a 94 Impreza like yours just looking on things to upgrade it but not sure what year trims would fit the gc8
It takes some work to fit. I go over how to do it in my previous videos
@@traviscea I’ll be sure to check out your videos
Sorry man, this video is just wrong. I get the angle you're coming at this from though because typically the type of person that buys this car and comes to RUclips for advice is a young kid, 18-25 that doesn't have much experience on cars but always wanted an STI and now wants to get into modding it. THAT demographic cannot make this car fast, fun, and do it in a budget friendly way. An adult that can do their own research, do their own maintenance, learn for themselves, can do anything they want with the Impreza platform with enough time and money. You'd be hard pressed to find a car with more aftermarket support and experience in the world besides maybe the Ford Mustang. All it takes is being willing to read the old NASIOC forum, read the oem service manual, and then take modding one step at a time while doing all the work yourself so you can learn. Keep the car stock for awhile before you do anything. I bought my 06 WRX in 2014 from a friend. It was already heavily modded and unreliable but it's the car I wanted my whole life so I committed to keeping it and fixing everything myself. At the time I wasn't even confident in doing my own oil changes. 10 years later and the car is completely different. Makes 650 WHP and is more reliable now than the first 4 years I owned the car when it was basically stock. That's because I took my time to build it right, do maintenance on time or early, and don't beat the shit out of it everyday for no reason. I treat the car with the respect it deserves. I also opened up my wallet and emptied it into the engine bay for years collecting only quality parts and then installing everything together, the right way. No shortcuts, no garbage parts. It's got a built shortblock and heads, completely disassembled, clearanced, reassembled by me. Full STI driveline swapped with the newer 6 piston brembos, transmission rebuild by me, full suspension overhauled by me, custom engine wiring by me, custom turbo kit, ect. All I had was the NASIOC forums, the oem service manual, my 2 hands, and time. If you want to own one of these cars and really build it, you need to be patient and ready to learn a lot. There's literally no limit.
Good points. Do you track the car? If not, do you think your build could survive 3-4 20min sessions? I ask and I know not everyone wants a track car, but the closer you are to stock the more you can beat on it without consequence. No one wants to hop in their car and think that each blip of the 650hp throttle, could be it's last. Keeping everything functional is the most fun part. As I stated in other videos/posts, can you get 500hp out of these things? Yes. Are there better platforms for that though? Yes. But final note, as you stated, most of what I said in the video and above is more for the newer crowd to this community. Its more of a warning as I know the culture is all about doing what you want regardless of what others think. I've just been in the car game for 30 years and Subaru's specifically for 20 of those. Never kept one stock and learned the hard way on quite a few things. Just a grumpy old man, yelling hot truths.
Some notes: Subarus are still best in class in rally, as far as I'm concerned. Tons and tons of NA4WD old Subarus competing and winning rallies across north america. Power to weight IS everything, and when you consider the stunning weight of a Hellcat, somewhere in the realm of 4500lbs, taking weight out of a GC or a GD or even a GR, VA, or VB stats cclosing the gap when paired with small boosts in power. Also, w/r/t 2J swaps: you bought THE available boxer engine, all wheel drive platform, and your first instinct is to take that element away from it, why? 2Js go in so much other stuff, so much more easily than they go in a GC or GD. Whats frustrating is that there are also folks that put all this money into power into their Subarus, and then think that they can take their 400HP+ STi and put it on a rally stage and compete, becuase they've arleady spent all the money; you cant. Vermont Sports Car builds championship winning WRXs, and they're probably putting just barely over 300hp out of the crank or at the wheels, I cant remember. They get those cars weighing as little as possible, they take weight out of some areas and put it in others for better maneuverability, etc etc. Horsepower does not win rallies, the driver does.
@@TyCrawford Good points. I go over how to remove more weight in other videos. The 2j swap was in reference to a clickbait car build guy I saw who has since changed his mind to just put the EJ in the rear of the car Porsche style....which is also stupid.
@@traviscea absurd rwd swaps in Subarus run rampant all over. Was able to get a decent amount of parts for cheap from a guy out here after he abandoned his LS swapped GF wagon project, presumably because yeah, its a dumb swap for a grocery getter.
Laughs in 800whp sti.
You're right.. That's why we are going for 1000hp baby!
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I've been there with my Impreza coupe WRX swap, but only in the parking lot. I don't have the balls to take it on track. Looks like a blast!
How many miles on the motor? Just a oil pickup/STI pan, alum radiator and some pads/fluid and tires and you could jump right on.
@@traviscea it has a "JDM swapped engine" out of my donor car, my guess is it's probably at 100k. It does have the killer B bafffle and pickup and the bigger 2005 pan. It is tempting!!
@@aaronredbaron oh yeah. It's ready. Give it an e85 tune to be safe
This isn't snap oversteer this is just failing to counter steer
@@custeroo4539 I was out in the novice class, in the rain, with someone very close behind. It wasnt worth the risk to stay on track and get t-boned or worse
The way the 240i took off on the at the beginning of the straight is impressive. Big B58 laying down the power.
😅 ouch this is probably not going to go over to well. People don't usually tie the VA VB together VB being all kinds of different. Nevertheless each their own. Personally I think the VA is the perfect balance. A modern-ish all around performance car. It looks modern plenty of parts availability. Is it heavy Sure is but that's only one part of it. Is it expensive maybe it depends. Where you want to allocate your resources to. I tended to drive a dog s*** reliable efficient daily. Also something I don't care about that I can park in a Walmart parking lot.😅 I couldn't see myself wasting money on an Audi sq5. That's a nice long Long block.
@@zeno15sti33 To each their own. I couldn't waste money on a SQ5 either though. That's why we have the plain old Q5. Used. But at that time, it was what my family needed. That's never gonna be a track car lol.
@@traviscea My daily is a used 10yr front wheel drive 4cly Ford escape The old body style. I probably not put too much money into it besides brakes and tires in several years. As far as the VA STI I've tracked it autox, highway and Got in a Coast to Coast trip with it from Boston to LA. Went to SEMA . I always built the car with running Watkins Glen in mine. I'm trying to plan on running Laguna seca.
Need some help with your hand placement. Otherwise nice lap
@@TheLastS209 9 and 3 right? I was hopped up on adrenaline and caffeine and it was hard to stay still.
@@traviscea yeah it's really helpful so you will always have a reference of centering the steering wheel
@@TheLastS209 Thanks! Any insight from experienced drivers I can get is much appreciated. Definitely need to work on heel-toe as well
Practice heel-toe downshifts. Better for your drivetrain and more stable during braking. Are you running hot? I noticed you coasting in Neutral or with the clutch in
@@802RSTi Good call. Temps never got above 190F. Just bored and trying to keep it cool on that lap.
Thank God you made this video. That is why I will never power mod my 2020 WRX/STI. My Bluebaru will remain stock forever. The STI is a legend. I get all types of cars always trying to race me to and from work out here in Ca. 😊 A great video brother. Subies forever.
@@paulmarsdensr1095 I mean, you can mod your car. Just dont stick only to power mods and if so, stay within 30% of stock levels. The brakes, suspension and transmission can greatly benefit from modifications as well
Gonna make my subie push 1500hp