Damn, I was so excited for you to get the 17 back soon.. 😢 seeing the joy on your face as you started to unbox it broke my heart knowing you’d find something wrong. 😔
As said by many others already, your perseverance is what helps your videos and channel stand out from the rest. I hope I’ll be able to see them both ripping at the track when they’re done!
Bro shit usually don’t flow uphill but today it was flowing straight from the city sewer system into your garage, but, the harder you work and the more you put energy into your projects the more knowledge you have making you a stronger in every way, thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations.
The fact that you kept your cool throughout all of this, amazes me. Your motivation is why we like your videos! Most people would give up at this point like the previous guy might have done with your 257. Keep up the good work !!
I feel ya bro. Going through something similar and all I gotta say is stay up and work towards the goal you made for yourself. Stay positive and know YOU can make this happen despite all the hurdles put in front of you. 🙌
This broke my heart. This sucks. When you get a new one, and you will, take the Ladies Impreza, drive out to the shop and drive it home. That would some epic content.
@@Smeedia It would 100% be worth it. Also, Im sure you're already on it but contact fedex and get reimbursement for their negligence. If they refuse, sue them.
i was sorry to read the title of your video. as a subaru owner for almost twenty years with the same ej20 wagon since NYE 2002 and also being employed by ups for over twenty-five years, i was definitely intrigued. i’m always in search of new subaru content and you are “next level” 😎. i hope you get your engine/shipping issues resolved soon. best of luck with your build drive safe.
Already have new case halves being machined at the shop, they were on top of it when they found out. Hopefully it won't take too long to swap everything over. Also appreciate the support steve! 🙌
I know that it will suck but trust me man it will be well worth it for you to drive and pick it up when the next block is done. I made a 900 mile round trip drive to go pick up my built motor just for that very reason and you get added peace of mind. I feel bad for you bro and I’m sending good vibes your way. Your hands down my favorite RUclips channel!
Dude I feel your pain, I have an 05 WRX Blobeye here in the UK, car went for mapping and all was good made power with no problems, went back for a tweak and at that point and something seemed off so they sniff tested it and found out the head gasket(s) had gone so engine out and rebuild but all is good now, I have no doubt you'll do an awesome job with your Blobeye and can't wait to see it finished and mapped. EG33 sucks! I hope you get it sorted soon so you can get on with that build, your videos are brilliant too keep doing what you're doing as they really help people out and keeping us all smiling 🙂
@@TP16Diecast If you park in a garage try leaving the hood up. I had a mouse building a nest out of the insulation from under the hood. Ever since I left the hood up I haven’t seen any signs of mouse activity. Good luck.
This was a hard day. The EG incident was out of your control. Congrats on finding the valve problems. That was cool to see on the bench. I am going to keep watching because I am learning from you. Going to buy some merch too. Stay strong and keep your head up. You have a great channel. Ur loyal subs are going to enjoy watching both of these cars come to life. It will happen.
I am not quite sure if this would be fedex fault alone most likely “out front” themselves would be at fault, they cheap it out in the packaging.. packaging should be shipped on a wood crate or at least better than a regular box.
I have to agree at least a pallet. The best idea I’ve seen was when IAG sent mine to me in a big pelican case, but as for fed ex it’s got to be the worst delivery I’ve seen. I’ve had countless items broken lost or just thrown in my yard.
Tough break! I've fought nearly every exact problem as you with my 05 sti!! Your videos got me working on it again and should hopefully run again this week! New block/rebuilt heads (4 bent valves on a stock car from prev owner), coilovers, suspension bits, EL headers, EWG and fuel system, top it off with a spicy tune.
Damn man. That sucks so bad. I don't think I would be as cool with it all as you are... thank you for sharing your journey with us. It might be the most intriguing thing on the internet. You cant write drama this good.
I shuddered in your intro with flashbacks in my head of my 05 sti woes. After all said and done I wouldn't regret the stress and head aches because that drive is going to be that much sweeter! Thanks for bringing us along the build my dude. You are a masochist and we are all here for you hahaha.
oh man... I always watch and wait for new vids from you. Quality of your work, quality of your videos and your happy, positive personality is what always makes me want to click on your videos... and today, is like the first time I saw the sadness and disappointment on your face. What a shitty day, man... I really felt it in this one.. but hey, you are not alone on this journey - we are all here for you, supporting you and looking forward to your next vids. Keep up the awesome work, dude.
Always appreciate the support 🙏🔥 and as much as it sucks we will get it corrected, hopefully the process to get this project back on track won't take months again
You are obviously a automotive mechanical professional. It is a shame that others in the delivery world are not! Keep your chin up and continue the good work please!
Tanner, I’ve got to give props to your resilience. Most would’ve thrown the towel in and parted out or sold by now. Keep up the hard work, I’m positive the pay off will be huge. Will just make it all the more sweet when they finally run well. Long as you keep pumping out content I’ll keep watching. Keep up the grind 💪
Hey Tanner. Watching you realized your engine mount was damaged was so disheartening to watch :( I truly felt what you felt. But you have nothing to be sorry for! You are bringing us the best Subaru content out there. And it wouldn't be true subi content without the struggles! That's one thing that makes you relatable. I'm about to put the most money I've ever saved up into a blob-eye donor car for my GC8 swap. I've never removed an engine. I've never even put on any bolt ons besides an exhaust. But seeing you go through it and come out the other side gives me a lot of hope! I'm on my first STI, and you are on your 10th(ish)?? So I have a lot to learn and a lot of pain to accept. Keep it up man! You are my Subi mentor and more struggles means more education for all parties involved!
that sucks man. keep your head up. your builds will both come together eventually. on the upside, you get to make some more content along the way and learn even more as you tear things apart and rebuild em even more : ). glad to hear they are taking care of it and swapping guts/replacing it. I am sure they will help prioritize the rebuild with what you're going through. I don't think I've seen an engine shipped like that before honestly, usually it's on a pallet, or in a custom crate of some sort? putting a lot of faith in the handling when its just in a box.
Like the video sad about the EG33. Also surprised you kept filming. Being through this and is not bueno. On another note I will keep watching your videos even if you don't have the EG33. Hope you get this frustrating situation resolved.
Truly love the name of the car really sucks with the issues your going through but with some negative karma some good will come in its due time. Love the channel and the content you really have helped me with a few questions i had on my own car.....keep it going
Don't take this the wrong way, but seeing you overcome problem after problem is reassuring/inspiring (what every you want to call it) for anyone that has battled build set backs before! Lots of pro build videos just show it going together like clockwork, which isn't realising for those of us building on a budget! As for the EG33 I hope the insurance do right by you and don't make the process painful. Have unfortunately had to claim on insurance before and it was not fun.
Not taken the wrong way at all, and it's true. Everyone will have these types (hopefully not) issues when it comes to building. Hoping for a quick turn around but won't let these set backs stop us from making progress 🙏🙌
That was a horrible feeling watching the unbox, what a day. On the positive you have video proof of you opening it in case that helps down the road. Ive had issues with shipping before, trying to prove that you didnt do it can be really difficult. Right when it happened in the video i got a youtube ad for durex, the entire internet knew some got scr3r3d. Not funny at all but the world is strange like that sometimes. Hope everything gets better, going to watch each and every video until both cars are making crazy power and ur grinning like a goon like only a happy ending to a rough car build can produce.
Bummer man. I feel for you. Good luck moving forward. I bet that it could be welded and then rethreaded but with that much money invested it’s better to wait and get everything perfect and keep your peace of mind later on.
Feel your pain I have a first gen legacy ej22 and getting parts for it is a true pain and most of the stuff I've gotten has been broken which is a real bummer I love the car it's been in the family since 92 and I plan on giving it to my son when he starts driving soon ohand 139k original miles and going strong fingers crossed
Yes, i liked the video, this video is probably close to being one of the most important ones in the channel because it reminds everyone watching how frustrating life can be at times, i bought a bmw from a small dealership long story short blew the engine due to overheating too many times (aluminum case) not my fault obviously i was sold a car that was not running right and was at my lowest,,, but that event brought me to my newest car subaru sti, absolutely in love, all in all remember that all things happen for a reason and this is just a bump in the road, this channel is awesome brother, let this hiccup be your driving motivation for a greater tomorrow🤟💪
Always appreciate the support and your absolutely right, minor bump in the road and we will get past it. Hopefully we get a quick turnaround time on the replacement motor 🔥🙏
Hey man give you a ton of respect finishing the video and it looks like your garage is still intact. Tell Outlook that you want it on shipped on a crate that way it never goes on the belt or in the hands of idiots. I feel for ya man
Lol indeed it is still in tact 😅 some choice words were said off camera but won't let this set back delay everything. Still some more progress I can get done while the situation gets handled 🙏🔥
Love the build and love the videos! Just a heads up im in the middle of building my 205 and it had a spun bearing from previous owner. I had the heads decked an valve seats cut, went with a whole BC head setup valve, springs, cams. If you're doing your own head work anyhow, I made sure to keep the buckets to the same spot and installed all the new valves an torqued the head down an then torqued cams down to check valve lash. Only to find the cam already riding on the buckets and I have to grind the valve stems as Subaru doesn't offer a small enough shimless bucket for what I needed :(. Its an adventure!
@@Smeedia The smallest I could find was 4.38mm/.1724". I took one of the buckets an put them on a parallel in a vice an cut it down with a carbide half inch endmill on the inside with a Bridgeport. Used a 1in mic from the top to inside nub was .1804", and STILL I found 3 spots that still touched the bucket after moving it from spot to spot an retorquing the cams a million times to check clearance. Was my today experience, calling the machine shop tomorrow to see how much he took off the seats or if these BC valves are long on purpose to grind an set lash. I honestly thought about just grinding the inside nub of the buckets with this endmill instead of ripping the heads back apart. But I don't know if it will compromise the strength of the bucket, haven't been able to find anything in the forums if anyone has ever ground the inside of them instead of buying 16 of them at $24+/ea. But other than my problems I hope you get that EG33 situation taken care of! That is heartbreaking.
I admire you, dude. Your patience and perseverance is next level. Really bummed about the shipping fiasco and the dark horse blob eye that just won’t give you a break
Hey man, it's a huge bummer, and I truly feel for you. I started tearing up over the break. If you think about it on the brighter side, that spot could've been compromised over time, and it broke easily because it was ready to. I know that's a shot in the dark, and still devastating after such a long wait, but better it broke in a box where it's insured than in the car on your first pull, yanno? Hoping for you that everything else goes smoothly without hassle. Much love, and respect to you as always!
@@Smeedia hoping for the best! Your content doesn't always have to be upbeat. Here for the good and bad. You're just showing everything behind the scenes of building a car not everyone gets to experience. Keep your head up. You're killing it!
I love how much you work on your own stuff, I've been getting more and more involved in working on stuff due to my motorcycles but a car engine seems daunting.
Damn!! If it’s not one thing it’s the other. All these obstacles your facing will make the reward even sweeter. Keep persevering and we’ll keep watching. 💪🏽
I encountered your problem once as a Subaru Technician I just wondering where the noise came from because you only heard when engine running at idling I checked everything that I suspected but I can't see any sign damage or worn out parts, finally I decided to check the valve can't believe the results coz no misfire or los compression that's a terrific day mate
Fucked up thing to happen to a good dude, at least you found the problem with the STi and hopefully you’ll get it together. I hope you can get the eg33 resolved, I honestly was so pumped for that. If we can do anything to help...
The excitement and then the instant disparity was just painful. So sorry man. Really hope everything gets cleared up and that your luck gets a nice switch to something positive. I wish you the best man
@@Smeedia absolutely man, I’ll be right here waiting with ya. Hopefully the sti stops giving you trouble in the mean time of getting the EG33 sent back out. It’s an unfortunate situation and disheartening but I commend your ability to stay positive. I know you stumbling over your altro, but I think you held together well. Gotta be thankful for the little things, like the fact that there is another short block ready for you. Again, I wish you the absolute best man. Way too much of a help to the community in regards to knowledge and positive content for you to have such a shit time. You deserve a good outcome, hope it comes soon.
Hey man, it's just time - you played it smart and got the insurance, everything will work out! Stoked to see this keep progressing. At least you're learning a lot, and that's worth something! 🤘😎🤘
Dude, what a drag. You don’t deserve all this trouble bro. At least your getting lots of content, but it will make the victory that much sweeter when you get everything sorted. We’re rooting for you🤙
@@Smeedia so sad to see such a gorgeous motor arrive broken. The last year has been a doozy. I lost a lot last year but all we can do is stay cool and work hard. You got this🤙
Maaaaannnnnn. 😞 i feel for you. So much work time money and energy spent and for what.. People to not care and break other peoples stuff they've just paid xx$ for... Sending all the good vibes your way my man!!! If anyone deserves it right now, it's you!!!
Watching your heart break when you found the engine broken made me want to cry. Of course in time, it will all work out. Just sucks that it will take even more time.
It was not a fun time finding those pieces, luckily the shop is taking care of it and machining the new case halves now, just hoping it won't take too long. Will be going back on a skid and a crate from now on 🙏
Ugh. This news. Sorry man. I started getting discouraged when I saw the motor out of Karma again feeling like ud never find the tick. Glad at least that went right concerning yet another hurdle. I pray it all works out and quickly with the EG. I wanna get in FedEx's @$$ FOR you man. There will come a day in the near future where u have a awesome black STI and a Super Sick G6 STI🙏🏾
You’ve honestly shown me to never ever get this deep into mods/builds on these cars. I would not have the patience for one problem after another. Literally gambling money away in *hopes* of having a good product in the end
Oh man, sorry about the eg33 shortblock. Honestly I think the packaging should be a little more robust to support the weight, specially with such a high value item. Hope it was an insured shipment. I remember when received my ej25 shortblock from subaru it was more box than engine with even wood as support. But hey, good to hear they are working with you to resolve this, it will all come back together very soon!
Well brother i am sending you good vibes, you need it right now after all that bad luck, we are rooting for you man, chin up and take a short break to reflect, everything will turn around.👍✌️👉
@@Smeedia it's a real life scenario so it makes for great honoust content.And i have been on the other side of where you are with that eg blok, i caused the same thing by miss packing a engine due to work stress, it was a second hand one but still tearing of a crucial gearbox mounth by my mistake was not fun to hear, and i always own up to my mistakes and take those mistakes to hart ,didn't make many big ones in my careers but that was one of them.There for feel sorry for you but i know you can flip things around.🙏👍✌️👉
I'm so sorry, man. I thought something like this would happen when you said fedex was delivering, but didn't want to jinx. Glad you found the valve issue in ol Karma. Also glad you had insurance and glad that Outfront was willing and able to work out a fix, so at least it's not all bad. You have 2 solid resolutions. But seriously, F fedex for anything important.
I got to this on my MINI Cooper - pulling the suspension apart over and over and over to try to find the knocking rattling noise - that made me want to swear off modifying cars - so in your last video you asked when does someone become happy with a DD...this moment. 2019 VW Tiguan which legitimately has been untouched since we left the dealer
Appreciate the support and hoping for a quick resolution to the issue. Juat need to get the internals into a new set of case halves and should be back on track 🙏
I liked the video because I like what you do on the channel. So sorry about yr engine I imagine it was heavy, why someone would lift it in the air is beyond me. At least the nice company is sorting you out even if no timeframe on that.
I feel for you man. I hope it gets better. I definitely hit the like button to help build your base with the RUclips algorithm. Hopefully it'll help at least a little.
That really sucks man I’m sorry that happened to you. However I can relate to getting super excited on delivery day as my Subispeed evolution taillights just arrived! They look absolutely sick and I recommend them for you to possibly try on the bluebaru.
Should rename the car Jinx, suits it better. But I know how it feels to have damaged expensive parts. My EJ257 case was cracked during shipping. Take your time man, can’t rush perfection 😎👌🏼. Keep up the positive content so I can follow your swap for my reference.
Sorry about your luck Tanner, I know how excited you were to finally get the EG33 back. Better it was broken into pieces instead cracked and breaking further down the road
MAN!!! WTF!! I know your pain my friend I've had this type of thing happen to me. Just keep in mind it will all work out. Again Mate despite the unfortunate Your on the right track with the Black STI and another great video 👍👍👍
Sad to see the EG33 got damaged. I had a $2700+ tube guitar amp arrive in December damaged. At least the company is sending me a new one, but they are hand wired and it takes time just like your issue. My STI is running great though (2019).
Damn, sorry to see this man. Hopefully FedEx will correct this problem, but with the price of this I just know it won't be an over night fix. I hope they don't drag you through the system for this, but be prepared. Atleast you have some footage of the unpacking. You have zero control over how they handle the situation,but you do have control over yourself. Stay optimistic and all will get corrected. I always remember something taught to me years ago...No matter what you do, you are always in control of your effort and attitude. You put alot of effort into your cars and have a way better attitude that I would have so I think your gonna be good. Head up!!
Luckily everything was insured and I have video of unboxing the motor, as long as it doesn't take another 5 months to resolve the issue I'll be happy lol
Damn, that's a bad deal. I know the feeling when everything goes wrong all at once. Keep your head up. You'll get it all worked out and have the sickest sti around!
I understand your pain bro. I spun a bearing in my 08 sti, spent an entire year rebuilding it with a good mechanic friend. All forged internals and a bunch of new parts. I'm not made of money and also going through a divorce with a kid, so my budget is extremely low. Finally got it running after a year and a brand new hydraulic tensioner failed, bent all the valves. So I am completely done with subaru now. Unless it's a 90s slow ass 2.2 I don't want it.
@@Smeedia I went to import image and got the 600hp build. It included the gates "performance belt and tensioner" in the kit. after it failed I did some research and realized gates SUCKS. They no longer sell it with the rebuild kit anymore either
Damn man I'm sorry to see this, it sounds like Outfront is going to help you out though so at least there's a slim silver lining in what turned out to be such a crappy day. Keep your head up homie✌
man that eg33 i would of report fedex for not carefully for package, i would of been soo pissed off if that happens to me, wasted $10k? man dude i would be soooo pissed off and waited for a half a year? kinda not worth it. hope you got your 17 sti back on the road man, best of luck!
Omg noooooo 5 months down the drain because of fed ex😔 im sorry sorry that happened to you and with the 05 sti it sucks that happened but im glad you’re doing everything right!!
Bro.. Nobody knows why shit happens.. Let's look at the positives here.. Outfront is gonna fix it relatively quickly and they already have another block ready.. You said it yourself that you can always expect delays in a build.. At least you're dealing with a reputable company that's gonna make it right.. Outfront will get reimbursed from FedEx so don't worry about them.. Next it's only bent valves.. Fix those and send it u don't even need to send those heads to the machine shop. Keep your head up buddy.. Life has a way of kicking you when you're down... It's how you get up that matters! Love your channel and content brother!
Damn, I was so excited for you to get the 17 back soon.. 😢 seeing the joy on your face as you started to unbox it broke my heart knowing you’d find something wrong. 😔
😪😪😪😪😪 Hopefully it will get taken care of soon 😪😪😪
Heard the sadness is the “yea just stop recording”...Hopefully u get everything figured out
You have it on film opening it up, file a claim with FedEx. It’s their fault
We're working with outfront for the insurance claim, just hoping it won't take months 🙏
first thing I thought seeing the title 'I hope he had insurance'; glad you did.
If there was no insurance I'd lose my mind 🙃 lol
@@Smeedia Thank God!
So your build is now sponsored by FedEx.
Sounds like you gotta plan a road trip to pick up the new EG when it’s done!!! Cut out the middle man
Lol that's what I was thinking 😅
Oh....I see. It's not only me who thought of this solution ;)
@@Smeedia ooooh. Good way to break in the STI once back together.
As said by many others already, your perseverance is what helps your videos and channel stand out from the rest. I hope I’ll be able to see them both ripping at the track when they’re done!
Gotta keep pushing through 🙏🔥
And both will be other there once running and tuned 🙌😁
Bro shit usually don’t flow uphill but today it was flowing straight from the city sewer system into your garage, but, the harder you work and the more you put energy into your projects the more knowledge you have making you a stronger in every way, thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations.
Glad I have the opportunity to share, and we will push past this ans get the cars back on the road. Hopefully this is the last of the shit storm
Noooo 😥 keep your head up man! Itll all work out eventually!
Hoping so, I know we will get something worked out. Just seems like everything bad happens all at once lol
@@Smeedia you need downs to have ups right? I can feel all the good stuff coming!
The fact that you kept your cool throughout all of this, amazes me. Your motivation is why we like your videos! Most people would give up at this point like the previous guy might have done with your 257. Keep up the good work !!
Can't stop and won't let it beat me. Always going to be set backs but just have to power through 🙏🔥
After all of this is said and done, its just going to make it that much better getting them going again💪 Stay strong homie, you got this🔥
Well get it strightned out just a bummer. Hopefully we can get a quick turn around with swapping everything over
I feel ya bro. Going through something similar and all I gotta say is stay up and work towards the goal you made for yourself. Stay positive and know YOU can make this happen despite all the hurdles put in front of you. 🙌
For sure, the roadblocks will always happen. Just hoping for a quick resolution to the issue 🙏
This broke my heart.
This sucks.
When you get a new one, and you will, take the Ladies Impreza, drive out to the shop and drive it home. That would some epic content.
We've been debating that, just take a road trip down to California to swap the blocks and drive it home lol
@@Smeedia It would 100% be worth it. Also, Im sure you're already on it but contact fedex and get reimbursement for their negligence. If they refuse, sue them.
i was sorry to read the title of your video. as a subaru owner for almost twenty years with the same ej20 wagon since NYE 2002 and also being employed by ups for over twenty-five years, i was definitely intrigued. i’m always in search of new subaru content and you are “next level” 😎. i hope you get your engine/shipping issues resolved soon. best of luck with your build drive safe.
Already have new case halves being machined at the shop, they were on top of it when they found out. Hopefully it won't take too long to swap everything over. Also appreciate the support steve! 🙌
Liked the video for the algorithm
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I know that it will suck but trust me man it will be well worth it for you to drive and pick it up when the next block is done. I made a 900 mile round trip drive to go pick up my built motor just for that very reason and you get added peace of mind. I feel bad for you bro and I’m sending good vibes your way. Your hands down my favorite RUclips channel!
Thinking we might do the same to avoid any other potential issues down the line 🙏
@@Smeedia plus it might make a cool road trip vlog in the blob eye if it’s up and going by then!
This just further solidified the FedEx, UPS, Amazon tiktoks. I’m assuming they put insurance on it at least.
Insure every package
It’s not the drivers that do this stuff most of the time. It usually happens in the unloading/loading process.
If it was FedEx Ground, the contractors have insurance for damage. Make a claim against FedEx, especially since you have it well documented.
Dude I feel your pain, I have an 05 WRX Blobeye here in the UK, car went for mapping and all was good made power with no problems, went back for a tweak and at that point and something seemed off so they sniff tested it and found out the head gasket(s) had gone so engine out and rebuild but all is good now, I have no doubt you'll do an awesome job with your Blobeye and can't wait to see it finished and mapped.
EG33 sucks! I hope you get it sorted soon so you can get on with that build, your videos are brilliant too keep doing what you're doing as they really help people out and keeping us all smiling 🙂
For sure, and unfortunately that's part of building cars sometimes. Hoping for a quick turn around with the EG 🙏🙏🙏
It's always something right! 🙃 my car just threw a check engine light at me regarding sensors and such.... I have rodents eating it 😂
Mice!?
Yup! spent last night taking off the intercooler and the intake manifold to replace the knock sensors they ate 😂
@@TP16Diecast If you park in a garage try leaving the hood up. I had a mouse building a nest out of the insulation from under the hood. Ever since I left the hood up I haven’t seen any signs of mouse activity. Good luck.
This was a hard day. The EG incident was out of your control. Congrats on finding the valve problems. That was cool to see on the bench. I am going to keep watching because I am learning from you. Going to buy some merch too. Stay strong and keep your head up. You have a great channel. Ur loyal subs are going to enjoy watching both of these cars come to life. It will happen.
Always appreciate the support my friend 🙏 socks but hopefully we have a quick turn around with the EG33.
Please tell me that fed ex will be covering the costs. Omg I'm genuinely upset for you right now. 😔
Idk who will, working with outfront to get it taken care of 🙏
I am not quite sure if this would be fedex fault alone most likely “out front” themselves would be at fault, they cheap it out in the packaging..
packaging should be shipped on a wood crate or at least better than a regular box.
I have to agree at least a pallet. The best idea I’ve seen was when IAG sent mine to me in a big pelican case, but as for fed ex it’s got to be the worst delivery I’ve seen. I’ve had countless items broken lost or just thrown in my yard.
Tough break! I've fought nearly every exact problem as you with my 05 sti!! Your videos got me working on it again and should hopefully run again this week! New block/rebuilt heads (4 bent valves on a stock car from prev owner), coilovers, suspension bits, EL headers, EWG and fuel system, top it off with a spicy tune.
Sounds like we've got very similar issues with ours 😅🙏
My dude ruff times
Come here give me a hug
First rounds on me
Hang in there we got you.
🙏🙏🙏 we will push through 🔥🙏
Damn man. That sucks so bad. I don't think I would be as cool with it all as you are... thank you for sharing your journey with us. It might be the most intriguing thing on the internet. You cant write drama this good.
Lol I swear this week has been all over the place, just hoping that there is a quick resolution to the situation to get a new block
@@Smeedia sounds like there might be if they already have a closed deck eg33 in the works. I have what fingers I have left crossed for you!
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I shuddered in your intro with flashbacks in my head of my 05 sti woes. After all said and done I wouldn't regret the stress and head aches because that drive is going to be that much sweeter! Thanks for bringing us along the build my dude. You are a masochist and we are all here for you hahaha.
Lol we well rebuild. We have the technology 😅🔥
oh man... I always watch and wait for new vids from you. Quality of your work, quality of your videos and your happy, positive personality is what always makes me want to click on your videos... and today, is like the first time I saw the sadness and disappointment on your face. What a shitty day, man... I really felt it in this one.. but hey, you are not alone on this journey - we are all here for you, supporting you and looking forward to your next vids. Keep up the awesome work, dude.
Always appreciate the support 🙏🔥 and as much as it sucks we will get it corrected, hopefully the process to get this project back on track won't take months again
You are obviously a automotive mechanical professional. It is a shame that others in the delivery world are not! Keep your chin up and continue the good work please!
For sure 🙏 hoping for a quick resolution for the replacement case halves but won't let it stop progress where I can keep pushing 🙏🔥
Tanner, I’ve got to give props to your resilience. Most would’ve thrown the towel in and parted out or sold by now. Keep up the hard work, I’m positive the pay off will be huge. Will just make it all the more sweet when they finally run well. Long as you keep pumping out content I’ll keep watching. Keep up the grind 💪
Always appreciate the support 🙏
I refuse to let the car beat me lol, once the head issue is resolved it should be 100% perfect and worth it 🔥
Hey Tanner. Watching you realized your engine mount was damaged was so disheartening to watch :( I truly felt what you felt. But you have nothing to be sorry for! You are bringing us the best Subaru content out there. And it wouldn't be true subi content without the struggles! That's one thing that makes you relatable. I'm about to put the most money I've ever saved up into a blob-eye donor car for my GC8 swap. I've never removed an engine. I've never even put on any bolt ons besides an exhaust. But seeing you go through it and come out the other side gives me a lot of hope! I'm on my first STI, and you are on your 10th(ish)?? So I have a lot to learn and a lot of pain to accept. Keep it up man! You are my Subi mentor and more struggles means more education for all parties involved!
Always appreciate the support my friend and good luck on the swap! Keep me updated on how it goes as your doing it all! 😁🙏
Sorry to hear about the 33 engine. Was super excited you got it and then this. Good outright is taking care of it.
Hopefully it will be a speedy turn around 🙏🙏🙏
that sucks man. keep your head up. your builds will both come together eventually. on the upside, you get to make some more content along the way and learn even more as you tear things apart and rebuild em even more : ). glad to hear they are taking care of it and swapping guts/replacing it. I am sure they will help prioritize the rebuild with what you're going through. I don't think I've seen an engine shipped like that before honestly, usually it's on a pallet, or in a custom crate of some sort? putting a lot of faith in the handling when its just in a box.
True. I would have expected a small pallet or something or the sorts. Hoping it can be made right here soon 🙏🙏🙏
Like the video sad about the EG33. Also surprised you kept filming. Being through this and is not bueno. On another note I will keep watching your videos even if you don't have the EG33. Hope you get this frustrating situation resolved.
We will get it resolved one way or another. And even though we hit a road block gotta keep pushing through 🙏🔥
Truly love the name of the car really sucks with the issues your going through but with some negative karma some good will come in its due time. Love the channel and the content you really have helped me with a few questions i had on my own car.....keep it going
Appreciate the support 🙏 and just hoping for a quick resolution at this point to get it corrected. 🔥🙏
Don't take this the wrong way, but seeing you overcome problem after problem is reassuring/inspiring (what every you want to call it) for anyone that has battled build set backs before! Lots of pro build videos just show it going together like clockwork, which isn't realising for those of us building on a budget! As for the EG33 I hope the insurance do right by you and don't make the process painful. Have unfortunately had to claim on insurance before and it was not fun.
Not taken the wrong way at all, and it's true. Everyone will have these types (hopefully not) issues when it comes to building. Hoping for a quick turn around but won't let these set backs stop us from making progress 🙏🙌
@@Smeedia looking forward to seeing the rewards for the efforts
That was a horrible feeling watching the unbox, what a day. On the positive you have video proof of you opening it in case that helps down the road. Ive had issues with shipping before, trying to prove that you didnt do it can be really difficult.
Right when it happened in the video i got a youtube ad for durex, the entire internet knew some got scr3r3d. Not funny at all but the world is strange like that sometimes.
Hope everything gets better, going to watch each and every video until both cars are making crazy power and ur grinning like a goon like only a happy ending to a rough car build can produce.
As soon as I saw the broken block it got depressing real quick. Hoping for a quick resolution here soon
Bummer man. I feel for you. Good luck moving forward. I bet that it could be welded and then rethreaded but with that much money invested it’s better to wait and get everything perfect and keep your peace of mind later on.
True, I saw welding the block was very hit or miss depending on how it is done
I'm sorry to hear that! I know things are going to work out for you! Keep your head up!!
For sure 🙌 just hoping fir a quick resolution to the situation 🙏
Aghh!... that is such a bummer man. You are definitely getting in the thick of it with these ruby roos. Love the content man, and learning lots!
Hopefully there will be no more issues and we can get these cars living again! 🔥🙏
Feel your pain I have a first gen legacy ej22 and getting parts for it is a true pain and most of the stuff I've gotten has been broken which is a real bummer I love the car it's been in the family since 92 and I plan on giving it to my son when he starts driving soon ohand 139k original miles and going strong fingers crossed
For real! Paets for these older motors are getting increasingly more difficult to find! Best of luck with the 22 🙏
Yes, i liked the video, this video is probably close to being one of the most important ones in the channel because it reminds everyone watching how frustrating life can be at times, i bought a bmw from a small dealership long story short blew the engine due to overheating too many times (aluminum case) not my fault obviously i was sold a car that was not running right and was at my lowest,,, but that event brought me to my newest car subaru sti, absolutely in love, all in all remember that all things happen for a reason and this is just a bump in the road, this channel is awesome brother, let this hiccup be your driving motivation for a greater tomorrow🤟💪
Always appreciate the support and your absolutely right, minor bump in the road and we will get past it. Hopefully we get a quick turnaround time on the replacement motor 🔥🙏
Man. That is a huge hit to the feels. I was getting all excited during the unboxing too and then bam. Heart dropped to the floor.
Definitely a sad day, but motors already been sent back out and hopefully it's a quick turn around 🔥🙏
Hey man give you a ton of respect finishing the video and it looks like your garage is still intact. Tell Outlook that you want it on shipped on a crate that way it never goes on the belt or in the hands of idiots. I feel for ya man
Lol indeed it is still in tact 😅 some choice words were said off camera but won't let this set back delay everything. Still some more progress I can get done while the situation gets handled 🙏🔥
Love the build and love the videos! Just a heads up im in the middle of building my 205 and it had a spun bearing from previous owner. I had the heads decked an valve seats cut, went with a whole BC head setup valve, springs, cams. If you're doing your own head work anyhow, I made sure to keep the buckets to the same spot and installed all the new valves an torqued the head down an then torqued cams down to check valve lash. Only to find the cam already riding on the buckets and I have to grind the valve stems as Subaru doesn't offer a small enough shimless bucket for what I needed :(. Its an adventure!
How small of a bucket did you need?!
@@Smeedia The smallest I could find was 4.38mm/.1724". I took one of the buckets an put them on a parallel in a vice an cut it down with a carbide half inch endmill on the inside with a Bridgeport. Used a 1in mic from the top to inside nub was .1804", and STILL I found 3 spots that still touched the bucket after moving it from spot to spot an retorquing the cams a million times to check clearance. Was my today experience, calling the machine shop tomorrow to see how much he took off the seats or if these BC valves are long on purpose to grind an set lash. I honestly thought about just grinding the inside nub of the buckets with this endmill instead of ripping the heads back apart. But I don't know if it will compromise the strength of the bucket, haven't been able to find anything in the forums if anyone has ever ground the inside of them instead of buying 16 of them at $24+/ea. But other than my problems I hope you get that EG33 situation taken care of! That is heartbreaking.
I admire you, dude. Your patience and perseverance is next level. Really bummed about the shipping fiasco and the dark horse blob eye that just won’t give you a break
At this point everything on this 05 is new so once reassembled we should be problem free. And it's unfortunate but hoping for a quick resolution 🙏🔥
Hey man, it's a huge bummer, and I truly feel for you. I started tearing up over the break. If you think about it on the brighter side, that spot could've been compromised over time, and it broke easily because it was ready to. I know that's a shot in the dark, and still devastating after such a long wait, but better it broke in a box where it's insured than in the car on your first pull, yanno?
Hoping for you that everything else goes smoothly without hassle.
Much love, and respect to you as always!
Good point, hoping that we can get it worked out here soon tk get back on track 🙏🔥
@@Smeedia hoping for the best! Your content doesn't always have to be upbeat. Here for the good and bad. You're just showing everything behind the scenes of building a car not everyone gets to experience. Keep your head up. You're killing it!
I love how much you work on your own stuff, I've been getting more and more involved in working on stuff due to my motorcycles but a car engine seems daunting.
Once you start getting into them they're not too bad 🙏🙏😁
That’s a bummer about the block and gd sti head. Sounds like it will all get resolved. Hopefully sooner than later. Keep the head up 🤙🏽
Alwaysz won't let this roadblock keep us from making progress! 🙏🙌
Damn!! If it’s not one thing it’s the other. All these obstacles your facing will make the reward even sweeter. Keep persevering and we’ll keep watching. 💪🏽
Always keep pushing 🙏🙏🙏
Stay with it we enjoy the vids!
For sure 🙌 we will work past it and continue making progress where possible 🙌🔥
Sorry bro... The grief is real and gotta go thru all stages and emotions. Keep your head up! A lot of us look up to you! 💯
We will get it corrected, huge bummer though 🙏
I encountered your problem once as a Subaru Technician I just wondering where the noise came from because you only heard when engine running at idling I checked everything that I suspected but I can't see any sign damage or worn out parts, finally I decided to check the valve can't believe the results coz no misfire or los compression that's a terrific day mate
Was an interesting issue, glad I got it sorted and cars running beautifully now 😁
Sounds good mate Cheers
Sorry about the broken EG33 bro.
Am also glad you found out the bent valves. Now onto progress.
Yessir, qe will get this EJ back on the road and deal with correcting the 33 problem 🔥🤞
Im so sorry tanner. Hoping you get the new EG33 back quicker than you received this one. Keep your head up champ. better things to come.
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Fucked up thing to happen to a good dude, at least you found the problem with the STi and hopefully you’ll get it together.
I hope you can get the eg33 resolved, I honestly was so pumped for that. If we can do anything to help...
We will get the EG sorted one way or another, and on the bright side the EJ is not too bad to repair🙏🔥
Just trial and error, It will be the perfect daily after you are all sorted out.
Idk how you put up with this stuff man, so frustrating I’d totally give up by now. Mad props.
I refuse to be beaten by this thing 🙌🙏
I admire your patience man I would have lost my mind by now.
Lol I refuse to be beaten by these issues 🙏
The excitement and then the instant disparity was just painful. So sorry man. Really hope everything gets cleared up and that your luck gets a nice switch to something positive. I wish you the best man
Appreciate the support 🙏 and definitely got sad real quick. At this point going to keep pushing through and hope for a quick resolution 🙏
@@Smeedia absolutely man, I’ll be right here waiting with ya. Hopefully the sti stops giving you trouble in the mean time of getting the EG33 sent back out. It’s an unfortunate situation and disheartening but I commend your ability to stay positive. I know you stumbling over your altro, but I think you held together well. Gotta be thankful for the little things, like the fact that there is another short block ready for you.
Again, I wish you the absolute best man. Way too much of a help to the community in regards to knowledge and positive content for you to have such a shit time. You deserve a good outcome, hope it comes soon.
Mah heart😭 tough times but going to get through this! That looks so clean and to see it just shows it’ll be happening soon and be absolutely awesome
Hopefully it gets resolved soon and we can get back on track 🙏🔥
Hey man, it's just time - you played it smart and got the insurance, everything will work out! Stoked to see this keep progressing. At least you're learning a lot, and that's worth something! 🤘😎🤘
Facts 🙌 sucks that it happened, but won't let this stop us from making progress 🔥
Dude, what a drag. You don’t deserve all this trouble bro. At least your getting lots of content, but it will make the victory that much sweeter when you get everything sorted. We’re rooting for you🤙
Hoping so! We will work through it one way or another 🙌
@@Smeedia so sad to see such a gorgeous motor arrive broken. The last year has been a doozy. I lost a lot last year but all we can do is stay cool and work hard. You got this🤙
What camera and microphone setup do you use? What lens?
Canon EOS R with an RF 15-35 and a rode video pro 🙏
Nooo.. that's rough man. I'm sorry, and I Hope everything works out. Keep your head up brotha. ✊🏻
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Maaaaannnnnn. 😞 i feel for you. So much work time money and energy spent and for what.. People to not care and break other peoples stuff they've just paid xx$ for... Sending all the good vibes your way my man!!! If anyone deserves it right now, it's you!!!
Always appreciate the support my friend 🔥 and we will get through it one way or another 🙏🔥
Watching your heart break when you found the engine broken made me want to cry. Of course in time, it will all work out. Just sucks that it will take even more time.
It was not a fun time finding those pieces, luckily the shop is taking care of it and machining the new case halves now, just hoping it won't take too long. Will be going back on a skid and a crate from now on 🙏
Dang man really sorry about the bad luck, still looking so much forward to the eg33 being in that car and running eventually.
Luckily thr shop is already machining thr new case halves, so hoping it won't take too long 🙌🔥
Really felt that one and its not my short block! Keep on grinding, everything will be okay!
We will get it resolved and keep on pushing 🙌
Ugh. This news. Sorry man. I started getting discouraged when I saw the motor out of Karma again feeling like ud never find the tick. Glad at least that went right concerning yet another hurdle. I pray it all works out and quickly with the EG. I wanna get in FedEx's @$$ FOR you man. There will come a day in the near future where u have a awesome black STI and a Super Sick G6 STI🙏🏾
🙏🙏🙏 just hoping for a quick resolution for the EG33, luckily the EJs bent valves are an easier fix 🙏🙏🙏
You’ve honestly shown me to never ever get this deep into mods/builds on these cars. I would not have the patience for one problem after another. Literally gambling money away in *hopes* of having a good product in the end
At this point it will be good in the end, it's the prior owner, so many corners were cut and things just not done right
Keep ya chin up dude. Love the content. Cant wait to see it all come together
We will get it corrected and fixed 🙌🙏
Bro hug, man! Absolutely sucks about the 33!
In the end though, this will just make the end result that much sweeter!
True sucks that it happened but we will push through 🙌🔥
Oh man, sorry about the eg33 shortblock. Honestly I think the packaging should be a little more robust to support the weight, specially with such a high value item. Hope it was an insured shipment. I remember when received my ej25 shortblock from subaru it was more box than engine with even wood as support. But hey, good to hear they are working with you to resolve this, it will all come back together very soon!
True and agreed, I do think some stronger packaging would have been better. Luckily I'm told it was insured 🙏
Omg I felt your pain after you had to take apart the motor in the 05 sti, and found a crack in the eg33, I hope for the best coming this next month.
Such an exciting day gone to poo 😭 the valve job shouldn't be too bad thankfully though
Well brother i am sending you good vibes, you need it right now after all that bad luck, we are rooting for you man, chin up and take a short break to reflect, everything will turn around.👍✌️👉
Always appreciate it 🙏🙌, won't let thisbset us back too much. Hoping for a quick turnaround so we can get this one back on track 🙏🔥
@@Smeedia it's a real life scenario so it makes for great honoust content.And i have been on the other side of where you are with that eg blok, i caused the same thing by miss packing a engine due to work stress, it was a second hand one but still tearing of a crucial gearbox mounth by my mistake was not fun to hear, and i always own up to my mistakes and take those mistakes to hart ,didn't make many big ones in my careers but that was one of them.There for feel sorry for you but i know you can flip things around.🙏👍✌️👉
Sorry to hear about the engine tanner. Keep pushing forward brother.
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Man I am so sorry for what happened. You will bounce back bro. This EG33 BUILD WILL FUCKING HAPPEN!!!
We will get past this roadblock and make it work 🙌🙏
Heartbreaking man... Things will start to turn around. You watch. You're a good dude. Good things are bound to happen.
Just have to keep pushing through 🙌🔥
I'm so sorry, man. I thought something like this would happen when you said fedex was delivering, but didn't want to jinx. Glad you found the valve issue in ol Karma. Also glad you had insurance and glad that Outfront was willing and able to work out a fix, so at least it's not all bad. You have 2 solid resolutions. But seriously, F fedex for anything important.
Hopojg that we can get them all sorted out quickly but still a bummer 😖
Sorry this happened to you but keep at it. I’ll still be watching and following!
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OMG that totally sucked. Still loved the video it just showed me why I watch all your content always informative and from the heart!
Always appreciate the support 🙏🔥
I got to this on my MINI Cooper - pulling the suspension apart over and over and over to try to find the knocking rattling noise - that made me want to swear off modifying cars - so in your last video you asked when does someone become happy with a DD...this moment. 2019 VW Tiguan which legitimately has been untouched since we left the dealer
Facts, I've been to that point before but still kept modifying 😅🔥
One of those rare times when you click and actually hope that you are being baited. Feel for ya, bud. Subbed to see this situation resolved.
Appreciate the support and hoping for a quick resolution to the issue. Juat need to get the internals into a new set of case halves and should be back on track 🙏
I liked the video because I like what you do on the channel. So sorry about yr engine I imagine it was heavy, why someone would lift it in the air is beyond me. At least the nice company is sorting you out even if no timeframe on that.
Always appreciate the support 🙏 hoping that the issue will be resolved soon 😪🙏
I feel for you man. I hope it gets better. I definitely hit the like button to help build your base with the RUclips algorithm. Hopefully it'll help at least a little.
Always appreciate the support my friend 🙏🙏🙏
That really sucks man I’m sorry that happened to you. However I can relate to getting super excited on delivery day as my Subispeed evolution taillights just arrived! They look absolutely sick and I recommend them for you to possibly try on the bluebaru.
Not a huge fan of thr subispeed lights but they do look good! 🙌🔥
This breaks my heart. I hate it for ya but you got this. Like several posts have said keep your head and also keep faith.
We will push through and get it all sorted out, socks for right now but not the end of the world 🙏🔥
Should rename the car Jinx, suits it better. But I know how it feels to have damaged expensive parts. My EJ257 case was cracked during shipping. Take your time man, can’t rush perfection 😎👌🏼. Keep up the positive content so I can follow your swap for my reference.
Won't let this slow down progress where I can 🙌🔥 sucks that it got smashed but hopeing we get a quick resolution for the replacement 🙏🙏🙏
Sorry about your luck Tanner, I know how excited you were to finally get the EG33 back. Better it was broken into pieces instead cracked and breaking further down the road
True, hopefully it is a speedy recovery to get it corrected 🙏🙏🙏
Take a breather mate. Look after yourself. You doing a lot of great work. Give it a rest you deserve it.👍
Gotta keep pushing through, won't let a small road block keep things down 🙌🙏
@@Smeedia Fair enough. Only a minor setback. Will be worth it I’m sure.👌🏻
MAN!!! WTF!! I know your pain my friend I've had this type of thing happen to me. Just keep in mind it will all work out. Again Mate despite the unfortunate Your on the right track with the Black STI and another great video 👍👍👍
We will rebuild! We have the technology! 🙏🔥
Sad to see the EG33 got damaged. I had a $2700+ tube guitar amp arrive in December damaged. At least the company is sending me a new one, but they are hand wired and it takes time just like your issue. My STI is running great though (2019).
Glad to hear thebsubaru is going strong! Sorry to hear about the Amp, I know those get pricey quick!
Damn, sorry to see this man. Hopefully FedEx will correct this problem, but with the price of this I just know it won't be an over night fix. I hope they don't drag you through the system for this, but be prepared. Atleast you have some footage of the unpacking. You have zero control over how they handle the situation,but you do have control over yourself. Stay optimistic and all will get corrected. I always remember something taught to me years ago...No matter what you do, you are always in control of your effort and attitude. You put alot of effort into your cars and have a way better attitude that I would have so I think your gonna be good. Head up!!
Luckily everything was insured and I have video of unboxing the motor, as long as it doesn't take another 5 months to resolve the issue I'll be happy lol
@@Smeedia good to hear
That sucks so hard about the EG33! I’m stressed out for you. Keep pushing!
We will push through 🙌🙏
Man that sucks I was looking forward to the 33. I hope it all works out.
Already have the new case halves being made 🙌
Damn, that's a bad deal. I know the feeling when everything goes wrong all at once. Keep your head up. You'll get it all worked out and have the sickest sti around!
Yesssssir, won't let this small roadblock keep us back 🙌🙏
I understand your pain bro. I spun a bearing in my 08 sti, spent an entire year rebuilding it with a good mechanic friend. All forged internals and a bunch of new parts. I'm not made of money and also going through a divorce with a kid, so my budget is extremely low. Finally got it running after a year and a brand new hydraulic tensioner failed, bent all the valves. So I am completely done with subaru now. Unless it's a 90s slow ass 2.2 I don't want it.
Sorry to hear 😖😖😖😖 out of curiosity what brand tension did you use?
@@Smeedia I went to import image and got the 600hp build. It included the gates "performance belt and tensioner" in the kit. after it failed I did some research and realized gates SUCKS. They no longer sell it with the rebuild kit anymore either
Hoping on a fast recovery on the STI🙏🙌🏼
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Damn man I'm sorry to see this, it sounds like Outfront is going to help you out though so at least there's a slim silver lining in what turned out to be such a crappy day. Keep your head up homie✌
Oh yeah, hopefully it won't take months to get the situation resolved 🙏🔥
man that eg33 i would of report fedex for not carefully for package, i would of been soo pissed off if that happens to me, wasted $10k? man dude i would be soooo pissed off and waited for a half a year? kinda not worth it. hope you got your 17 sti back on the road man, best of luck!
Hoping that a resolution can be made quickly. Will get it sorted one way or another
Omg noooooo 5 months down the drain because of fed ex😔 im sorry sorry that happened to you and with the 05 sti it sucks that happened but im glad you’re doing everything right!!
We have the technology, we will rebuild! Hoping the EG33 block will not take too long to get corrected 🙏
Bro.. Nobody knows why shit happens.. Let's look at the positives here.. Outfront is gonna fix it relatively quickly and they already have another block ready.. You said it yourself that you can always expect delays in a build.. At least you're dealing with a reputable company that's gonna make it right.. Outfront will get reimbursed from FedEx so don't worry about them.. Next it's only bent valves.. Fix those and send it u don't even need to send those heads to the machine shop. Keep your head up buddy.. Life has a way of kicking you when you're down... It's how you get up that matters! Love your channel and content brother!
We will push through 🙌 on the bright side we can get some more work done with thr 2005 STI 🔥🙏
@@Smeedia you got this brother!
I feel bad for you brother I really do!.. I hope it turns out for you and things get resolved quickly.
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