Purity isn't necessary, its just nice when a like branded power plant is in the vehicle. Im glad to see any motor in your beautiful build, even if its a tt v8.
Dude it’s your car, your money and most importantly your time. Do what makes you happy. And obviously if you have to pull the engine multiple times for the valves. I think anyone would do what you’re doing. Keep up the good work man, and don’t let the comments get to you. I love this channel and the car. But let’s get real a LS in a Subaru with AWD would be freaking cool!
I hope this engine swap is "all killer no filler". As in, it's a fairly simple install, with a relatively worry free break-in period. After all the setbacks with Blu you deserve to just enjoy driving it.
@@Smeedia I'm in the middle of liquidating most of my possessions to move to VA for work in June. W8 project is going into storage and I'm dropping to 1 vehicle for a bit. After that, I could head up. How does an August/September visit sound?
My bugeye is back halved with a competition engineering rear frame and parallel 4 link. Has a 9" ford rear end from Rhodes racecars with a 3.89 gear/Detroit locker from strange
I have got to ask, and I will respect either answer because either route makes sense, but does tearing down the eg33 make sense to you for a content point or a desire for POWAAA? I can imagine how much the bluebaru brings traffic for your channel and its constant transformation is keeping us all on the edge of our seats but I am sad to see it not retain the eg33 and live out the rest of its days in that mode. But I know you'll make the correct decision. ✊️
It’s financially no longer usable with the track record I’ve had on it. To have to tear down the car every sub 1000 miles for significant issues I just can’t keep doing it. Every tear down minimum costs be $4,000 + It’s not so much from a content perspective but a passion one. I wanted to build a car that I enjoyed and could play with. And the EG just took away from that because I was always stressing about it and it never ran optimal for extended periods of time
The reason I’m a purist with engines is because I feel like u bought the car for how it drives… so putting another engine in it is making it something it’s not. Like off road Miata’s. BUT, it’s not my car, so even though I wouldn’t do it, I still think it’s cool to do and in many cases more practical (ls engines are a common swap cuz they do so many things right)
I’m not a Subaru purist myself and I definitely don’t think subarus engines are perfect at all but what I think is bothering people about your selection of engine comes down to two things. First I think that since your channel is mainly Subaru based, we can all relate to you with it. I bought my 13 Subarus WRX hatch two days before you got yours and watched your videos on it religiously. It helped build a path for me and my WRX as well as let me see what could be accomplished with stuff out of my price range(I’m a broke college student). It made it so I could live through you with with upgrades I couldn’t do yet. So once you move away from Subaru stuff I lose alittle bit of that connection. Second reason I feel is the whole American V8 has been sadly done so much that it’s not very interesting to watch anymore. compared to Subarus 4 cylinders it makes tons more power(as it should with 2x the displacement) and can handle power better(also as it should because they weigh a lot), but I’ve never watched you hoping you’d become the fastest Subaru on youtube. The V8 swap has lost its charm to me not because it fails at performance but more because it’s no long the cutting edge or pinnacle of upgrades anymore. I know you have to grow your channel by keeping thing moving and new, and eventually you’d outgrow Subarus for the most part, but similar to how Rob Dahm is with rotary’s I felt you were the same with subi motors(not quite mad scientist levels yet like rob😂). Either way you go I’ll keep watching, but I really hope it’s a Porsche flat 6 because that’ll be the best of both worlds and we need more people paving the way for that.
The unfortunate thing with Subaru engines is that there is really only so much you can do. 😅 if we could stack Subaru engines like rotary’s I would be all down for that 😅 The other part is on my end I feel like I have covered everything single aspect on the EJ stuff at this point. Multiple builds, different power levels, every single generation of chassis. There’s just nothing new for me to do with it at this point. We’ve done the flat 6, I’m really just not a fan of the Fa stuff l. Anything else I’d do at this point with Subaru engines would just be a repeat of things we’ve already done 💔 I still have my coupe sitting in a shed with an EJ207 allocated for it. But outside of that I feel like I’ve made almost every video for a Subaru that someone could need at this point 😅 Also we’re not going V8 🫡
This comment is pretty much bang on with how I feel. I do agree you have done pretty much all things subie at this point ej and eg wise and have touched on the fa20 and fa24. Was cool though to see someone going through and doing the unknown I guess, Was keen to see you touch on ez series or even fa24 as there's only so much that has thats been done thats been documented in the same way you have done (if that makes sense?). Like I get it you don't exactly have the funds to continue to go down that path and I'm sure if you had the backing you'd love to dive in and I really hope that happens some day. Just over seeing rb, jz's, most v8's as yeah it's been done a million times already. So it's kinda like, eh already know the result before its been done kind of. Just enjoy seeing what hasn't been explored which is most subie stuff tbh bahaha
I agree with the first comment that I think of this channel as the Rob Dahm for the STi / subaru platform. The EJ definitely has its shortcomings, especially with the head port design and lack of being a closed deck block from the factory. Good news is IAG is coming out with a cast block that is a closed deck design. Now if the aftermarket would just redesign the head ports to make it a more efficient engine with this new cast block, closed deck design should make for a more reliable platform to keep pushing the platform. The EG33 I was pumped on but unfortunately costly mistakes were made and I can see where I'd want to take a u-turn and rethink this. Still hanging in there to see where this next build will go, but hopefully one day can come back to do a more reliable Subaru flat six setup.
Not for crossing you Tanner! What you are doing is a bunch of nonsense, you got other cars to work on, why wouldn't you sell the Subaru instead of stripping it apart? If you are dealing with a domestic engine in putting on a Subaru you are putting yourself through difficulties of an expensive engine that is going to be fabrications and configuration within liability. To me it doesn't make any sense doing it while this is built for an EJ25 or EG33 platform.
@@AblationMusic I get it... but he was talking about if he stayed with a Subaru motor, and no one has really pushed the potential of what an FA24 can do, especially since we never got the STI. It was just an idea incase he stuck with a subaru motor
@@mvp2000pjnah ez30 would've been a way better choice than an fa. Probably would've had the same problems initially but at least parts are cheaper and more plentiful
To hear its not a subaru engine going back in the car it kills my vibe... i watch your channel for subaru content and i love the rx7 content because i am a purist i love seeing the same brand with the correct engine. I would rather you buy another brand and just modify it...rear wheel drive though i am a huge fan of that... will continue watching to see what your really up to though..
If it drives and makes power that’s what it’s about. Hopefully you can keep awd in the Subaru, for me awd is a must and has to be. Otherwise with my lifestyle I will get stuck because my car will attempt to go anywhere
@@Smeedia better get some 33x12.50s on that thing, never get stuck again ever. All my friends drive that truck and have 33s on it and one friend re-geared his and the thing is a beast. Could use a super charger but he just holds the throttle to the floor on the sand dunes and it goes anywhere. Actually quite scary how far it will go,
@@Smeedia my brother sold his ranger and is buying the Toyota with the 3rz 2.7 in it. He is so excited about it, and I’m gonna guess.. you baught a motor from Texas.. which I’m gonna go out on a limb but I haven’t figured out if it’s an ls motor or the coyote motor, but I feel the v8 energy from Texas already haha people don’t understand a Subaru is fast yes. A Subaru with a v8 becomes an absolute monster with a huge power band, and yes I told the Subaru gods if my next motor takes a shit, I’m putting a Honda j series in it. So far the Subaru gods listened and my motor runs good 06 sti fully forged. In an 85 rx turbo sedan Subaru. You got all of us on the edge of our seets waiting to see what you baught for a motor. Like hurry up freight truck and get here already.
When you have a car that has a lot of sentimental value, no amount of money in the world will convince you to sell it. I have a similar case too! I can't wait to see where blu goes next!
TEXAS SPEED BUILDS SOME OF THE BADDEST LS/LT ENGINES, BY FAR NOT AS MANY OHV,SOHC OR DOHC 5.0 FORDS COMBINED. TEXAS IS JUST LIKE FLORIDA AND WHAT USED TO BE CALIFORNIA ..TONS OF FAST EVERYTHING IF YOUR AN ALL CAR LOVING KIND OF GUY
I tried stuffing a 5.0 coyote in an 02 wrx a long time ago... physically wouldn't fit. I know my 18 wrx had more room in the bay between the strut towers but still not a swap that would work in these cars. Its gonna be a LS- swap, its the only thing height wise that will fit due to having to build a subframe and drop the steering rack ect, or take the other road if you cheap out and try and hack the stock subframe and add spacers. But the Ls swap isn't cheap bc the rear 180 wont hold up and the rear end has to be upgraded to handle the torque of a stock Ls motor.
It can still be a fun custom car, but losing the AWD would strip it of the chassis' unique character. Enjoy the journey into something different. Don't be butthurt when others may fail to appreciate it.
About the "purity" thing: It's just personal preference, and I'm sure the justification is different for everyone. For me, the same reason applies to both Subarus and RX7s: I like weird quirky engines. They make up a ton of the "character" of a vehicle. When you swap it, you swap the character. Note I didn't say "ruin," just swap. The fact that they can be tough or tricky to work with is what is special about them, especially once someone gets one running well. I still like conventional layout motors, and obviously there is a ton of rational logical reasons to go with one. Do what makes you happy.
Specifically on that LS swap... RX7 and Corvette are very similar long hood, 2 door, rear wheel, front midship cars. I feel like Rob Dahm did the 13b Vette just to troll and be like see? Same same. A V8 in a VA is a completely different story. The build vids alone are gonna kick ass. The only bummer is losing the awd on a Subaru. JZ/RB had to be on the list though?
I will say it is not a V8 engine, I think I added that in the vid description 😅 beside the point I get where your coming from. We’re still staying 6 cylinder 🫡
@Smeedia I didn't read the description, but I had your new long videos going in the background and I was kinda certain you were gonna go V8 from what I was listening to. Now I'm really excited 😂 I really think the channel is the funnest it's ever been. Needed a pickup truck for all the new activities!
Ive had a few opportunities to drive a few of the new toyota 6-speeds,absolutely fun and super easy,drove a gr86, corolla gr,and a tacoma,all easy as hell and if i wanted to get one at a reasonable price,not completely unaffordable
@@Smeedia The first new speed i drove at work was in a corolla apex,justa fancier version,but now im getting confident enough to maybe find an old 5speed beater,any ideas,thinking honda or definitely another subaru
There are so many grumpy people in the comments. They complain about not using subaru engines in the new build, driving your tacoma as a daily. What I love about your channel is your enthusiasm and endless energy. Do you what you love, brother!
I understand the frustration. But he has done a wire harness merge once and is doing it again, therefore he can put whatever motor in the car he wants now. Never being held back again. And if it’s a v8, you won’t hear the Subaru next to it at all, it will rumble double what it did because of the extra cylinders I’m suspecting are coming. Now he just needs an unequal length headers on the whatever motor to keep it somewhat Subaru sounding. A v8 will eat a Subaru 4 cyl or 6 cyl for breakfast hands down. Like 700 hp safely in an ls with 800ftlbs of torque. Yes after this probably no Subaru will stand a chance. I absolutely love subarus and also love them so much I can admit the engines have flaws. Like the shared middle head bolts that caused this swap to begin with. Porsche didn’t forget to have 4 studs per cylinder, the ls platform has 4 head studs per cylinder. In fact every car in the world has 4 studs per cylinder except Subaru and we all wonder why the heads lift. Well I don’t wonder I know why they lift.
nice to see some progress on this one. on a bright side, i had a YOLO moment and bought A BUNCH of parts for my subir and had them shipped to the shop that is working on the rebuild, should start seen some progress once the heads come back from the shop.
@@Smeedia my subie is a 06 wrx, im upgrading the stock turbo to a sti turbo, same with the tmic, cobb ic hoses, arp bolts, mishi thermostat and radiator, cobb hoses, aig a/o separator, aig oil pump, killer b baffle and pick up, cobb turbo inlet, heat shield, cylinder 4 mod, je custom forged pistons and bunch of other stuff. in the end the ticket was around 8k🫣
I’m not “booty” hurt that it’s not a Subaru engine, just disappointed. I don’t feel like it’s “going against the purity” or anything like that, I feel like it’s lazy. Is it hard to make a big power Subaru engine, yes, but when you do it makes it that much cooler. It’s like the guy with the V8 “GTR”, ya it still has a GTR roof and the body is shaped to look like a GTR but c’mon… that all being said, I am just as excited to see where you take this build and will continue to watch any and all content you put out. It’s a very temporary disappointment as I’m sure I’ll be eating my words when this build is done 😁
I can see where you’re coming from. I guess for me it just feels like doing the same thing again and again and again. If I put a boxer engine back in. It wouldn’t be anything different or new from any EJ I’ve built for my own cars, or even with the flat 6s. From my point of view I feel I’ve done basically every popular power level for boxers. The car will be rowdy and WAY more reliable with the new set up. I want to finally be able to drive and enjoy this thing without too much worry at this point 😅
I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE AN LS AWD SUBARU BUT YOUVE DITCHED THE DCCD SO IM GUESSING YOUR GOING STRICTLY RWD BC YOU DID MENTION THAT DURING THE LIVE. BY THE WAY THE AWD FROM A BLAZER, OLDS BRAVADA GMC JIMMY SHOULD WORK WITH THE LS AND A T56 AND PROBABL T COULD FIT IN THE SOOB WITH SOME FAB OBV WAY EASIER TO GO RWD.
It just won’t be the Subaru trans, trying to find a smaller more compact AWD based transmission. The issue with the Subaru one is how far it goes into the engine bay 😅
I’ve been here for every heart an mod on the sti now an ngl I can’t believe its already time for a new leech on life. excited to see what the new build on it’s gonna be tho but you know it’s subi life for evs bro
At the end of the day it's your vehicle and you should do what makes you happy. I would love to possibly see a twin turbo set-up in this STI and mufflers with quad exhaust tips coming out the back. Good wrenching bro!!
Started watching for Subaru content and have since sold my STI. Still watching since you are constantly keeping the content fresh and interesting. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
I guess custom DSS axles will be in play. Take note everyone who I've seen use welded cut axles, they either break or they use it for jigging the custom. Don't rock welded axles! Or the car will be broken more then it drives again.
Welp! I guess Smeedia’s channel is no longer a Subaru channel anymore. Now that the EG33 is gone, all Tanner has left is an STI chassis, and that’s it. For the record I am not hating on him one bit, just wished he would gone to back to the EJ. For those that wanted him to swap to the FA24, I knew he wouldn’t have swapped to this because he got rid of VB entirely, so it didn’t make sense for him to put the FA24 in this car. These are just my thoughts on this whole thing. 😏
Hey man I just picked up a 19 sti! Unfortunately It was from a dealer molded but with a full warranty. 1050cc/cobb fpr/aem 340fp and some other bits with a protune. Car runs smooth. It's set to 310hp/358tq currently. Think if I do regular maintenance and drive her like she's a baby she'll make it a few years? Or should I put the factory stuff on her. I love her like she is now lol
I thimk the whole purity thing comes down to preservation of things that arent anymore. Rx7s being a prime example. Dont one complains when new mustangs get swapped cause they're everywhere, lol.
Id honestly love to see a v8 or what ever you decide to put in mated to the sti transmission everyone always does the rwd swap id like to see more people do the awd sti system with swaps more often actually have a ls build with my sti planned using the sti trans in the future
The issue with keeping the STi driveline is where it pits the engine. The axle position causes the STI trans to sit about 16” into the engine bay. It can be done but your going to have the majority of the engine weight WAY past the axle, the hood will not close without cutting a lot of large holes into it, cooling system would have to relocate to the trunk. Smaller compact engines like a 13B would be easily doable. Anything larger and you’ll be sacrificing alot 😅 I’m looking into some options to keep it AWD where I can
Tanner put whatever you want in your car. "Purity" is stupid. Kids: "I mod my car this way for purity!" Me: "Nothing like purity like mods," Goes along the "built not bought." Always hated that. Pretty sure either way everything was bought.
Is that a Boss 302? It looks remarkably similar to my buddy's Boss 302 Laguna Seca I believe it was. I don't see the side graphics that would come on that model though, so I dunno. The engine cover confirms it's a Boss 302, but I don't know what the specifics around the Laguna Seca package are, like whether you could get a standard Boss or that special one, etc.
100% looking forward to the new build! Honestly been waiting for that Coupe getting built too, buuuuut honestly all the build you tackle are just the kind of builds that I can respect and enjoy watching the process.
As it relates to purity. If your asking about our OPINION on what we want I think a FA24 was interesting. I feel and LS is overdone if the idea was to be a show car or something to show off. Now that being said. You are planning to beat on the car and I understand that putting a power accepting motor in the car is better for fun longevity. Also….knowing that you plan to keep the shell forever this makes sense. You can beat on those swapped motors forever. Im not mad at your choice. Im just selfish with what I wanted😅 that being said. I support your decision and know it will be a swap worth seeing. Btw please keep the blue wrap as long as possible. Its sooooooo nice.
When I buy a car, I want it to be that car. People can do what they want but, if I have an RX7, I want a rotary engine. Subaru a Subaru boxer engine. It’s simple. I’m slightly butt hurt. I’ll watch th channel because I like you and the content but IDK if I care about what you’re doing to Blue.
I can say I'm hype as fuck for this swap, and I'm always hype as fuck for this car! I know this swap project is going to take a lot of your time and effort, so I understand if you're not sure when you will get around to it, but I've asked about when this car will get a full roll cage. Not to put more on your plate, but I would say you deserve to have a fully caged track animal that you can have fun with after everything the EG has put you through!
I am praying to see a 2j going in this car! Its all about the car not the engine platform. Lots of engines out there that can make lots of power reliably compared to a boxer. If or should I say when my ej finally lets go my suby will probably get something else other than a boxer. So you do you boo! I am here for it!
I love the boxers to death, but any boxer would be a repeat of something we’ve already done. Like you said for me it’s about the car. Regardless of what power plant goes into it 🙌
I have an older Volvo 940 that are known for LS swaps and people still love those but for me I think if you had a rare version of a car like mine is 1/100 factory purple or let’s say you had an s209 I could see wanting to be a purist just because it is a rarer car
IDK man the dude with teh Ferrari V12 STi rallies his car and seems to do okay with it hanging over. But you have to make a bunch of mods for it to work. Excited to see what you get and do with the car!
@@Smeedia THANK YOUUU sorry im so very glad to hear that im excited now love your series of this car and your part of why i want a subaru so keep it up man super excited to see what you putting in it
K swap!!! Jus kidding you would have to cut the rad support and move the radiator forward. Plus there would be limited room for a turbo. Although there is an adapter so the kseries could keep the sti driveline.
In regards to your question about purity, for me it's not about changing out to different brand engine, but a different engine setup that totally changes the philosophy of the car. For an RX-7, the car was desirable because of it's light weight and balance that enhances how it drives. It was never meant to be a muscle car. I think some people have the same feelings about a WRX, but I think most people treat them like muscle cars anyways, and it doesn't really have the same special driving dynamics as an RX-7 anyways. In the end, I find any good setup interesting, even if that's not what I would do, so I will still be invested in any direction you go with either car.
I see where you’re coming from with that, I feel like with smaller production run cars keeping them the factory spec tending makes sense. With the WRX and stis I can kinda see it. Most Subarus out there shoot for big power on their cars. Rotated set ups etc so I get the muscle car view on that
You do you man, ignore anyone who wants to make this project something you don't love. RWD, AWD, or no wheel drive (jet engine obv), people love this car and this build because you do... not because it's an AWD Subaru
You got me thinking about a jet engine now lol Gotta do what we love, I’m big excited for what’s to come with it. Some of the ideologies I see are a little silly 😅
Hopefully you can find An AWD transmission that will work. But if you don't, at least you tried. I still think you are missing the boat with the FA24DIT. I think you would get a lot more views, as it's the new hot platform for Subaru. You would also be making A true FA24 STI which would be 😮
Some people just love the Subaru engines. its not about purist for me but more just really loving the Scooby platforms.
Purity isn't necessary, its just nice when a like branded power plant is in the vehicle. Im glad to see any motor in your beautiful build, even if its a tt v8.
Is your life do what ever your heart desires. Always enjoy all your videos bro.
Dude it’s your car, your money and most importantly your time. Do what makes you happy. And obviously if you have to pull the engine multiple times for the valves. I think anyone would do what you’re doing.
Keep up the good work man, and don’t let the comments get to you.
I love this channel and the car.
But let’s get real a LS in a Subaru with AWD would be freaking cool!
When I was younger I hated the ls to foxbody engine swaps and vice-versa but power is power if it works and is unique and different im all for it
So excited for this new swap, Cant wait!!
Smeedia, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!
Appreciate the support 🫶🙌
My brother and i bought an eg30 because of you. Now what?? (We still like you)
I hope this engine swap is "all killer no filler". As in, it's a fairly simple install, with a relatively worry free break-in period. After all the setbacks with Blu you deserve to just enjoy driving it.
This engine is a relatively worry free engine. That was one of the boxes it had to check 😅
Can’t wait to see the next build
Any swap in a subaru is exotic but if its a barra which i doubt it is would be very exotic i love the barra sound
I found an old barra local to me 👀
You would of already posted it if it was close lol but had me going for a sec
There is a guy who dropped a ferrari engine in his sti, and kept it awd. He drives it in rally cross, and the thing is a beast!.
I’ve seen that thing 😮💨🔥 the thing sounds wild
That must be insane bro.
Not just rally cross, he does full rally racing. Love watching his onboard vids.
I'll miss hearing the rumble of the EG, but I'm excited to see how the next chapter of this car progresses!
You got to hear it in person too 👀 when you coming back up?
@@Smeedia I'm in the middle of liquidating most of my possessions to move to VA for work in June. W8 project is going into storage and I'm dropping to 1 vehicle for a bit. After that, I could head up. How does an August/September visit sound?
September... I have a week off in September. I still haven't managed to meet either of you
Always hit the like button before watching because I know it’s always going to be good 👍, can’t wait to see what motor u go with
Always appreciate the support boss 🫶
How’d you know I was just looking for something to watch and then I got a notification 😂
I bet it’s gonna be 2jz engine cause he said it’s gonna be long and inline 6 is long
I was hoping for a FA24 build but I’m sure however it ends up it will be sick!
My bugeye is back halved with a competition engineering rear frame and parallel 4 link. Has a 9" ford rear end from Rhodes racecars with a 3.89 gear/Detroit locker from strange
You got an Instagram with pics/vids of that setup?
Ima guess either an RB or a 1J
Can’t wait for the new swap
Sad times 😢
But happy times on the horizon 🎉
I have got to ask, and I will respect either answer because either route makes sense, but does tearing down the eg33 make sense to you for a content point or a desire for POWAAA? I can imagine how much the bluebaru brings traffic for your channel and its constant transformation is keeping us all on the edge of our seats but I am sad to see it not retain the eg33 and live out the rest of its days in that mode. But I know you'll make the correct decision. ✊️
It’s financially no longer usable with the track record I’ve had on it. To have to tear down the car every sub 1000 miles for significant issues I just can’t keep doing it. Every tear down minimum costs be $4,000 +
It’s not so much from a content perspective but a passion one. I wanted to build a car that I enjoyed and could play with. And the EG just took away from that because I was always stressing about it and it never ran optimal for extended periods of time
The reason I’m a purist with engines is because I feel like u bought the car for how it drives… so putting another engine in it is making it something it’s not. Like off road Miata’s. BUT, it’s not my car, so even though I wouldn’t do it, I still think it’s cool to do and in many cases more practical (ls engines are a common swap cuz they do so many things right)
I’m not a Subaru purist myself and I definitely don’t think subarus engines are perfect at all but what I think is bothering people about your selection of engine comes down to two things.
First I think that since your channel is mainly Subaru based, we can all relate to you with it. I bought my 13 Subarus WRX hatch two days before you got yours and watched your videos on it religiously. It helped build a path for me and my WRX as well as let me see what could be accomplished with stuff out of my price range(I’m a broke college student). It made it so I could live through you with with upgrades I couldn’t do yet. So once you move away from Subaru stuff I lose alittle bit of that connection.
Second reason I feel is the whole American V8 has been sadly done so much that it’s not very interesting to watch anymore. compared to Subarus 4 cylinders it makes tons more power(as it should with 2x the displacement) and can handle power better(also as it should because they weigh a lot), but I’ve never watched you hoping you’d become the fastest Subaru on youtube. The V8 swap has lost its charm to me not because it fails at performance but more because it’s no long the cutting edge or pinnacle of upgrades anymore.
I know you have to grow your channel by keeping thing moving and new, and eventually you’d outgrow Subarus for the most part, but similar to how Rob Dahm is with rotary’s I felt you were the same with subi motors(not quite mad scientist levels yet like rob😂). Either way you go I’ll keep watching, but I really hope it’s a Porsche flat 6 because that’ll be the best of both worlds and we need more people paving the way for that.
The unfortunate thing with Subaru engines is that there is really only so much you can do. 😅 if we could stack Subaru engines like rotary’s I would be all down for that 😅
The other part is on my end I feel like I have covered everything single aspect on the EJ stuff at this point. Multiple builds, different power levels, every single generation of chassis. There’s just nothing new for me to do with it at this point. We’ve done the flat 6, I’m really just not a fan of the Fa stuff l. Anything else I’d do at this point with Subaru engines would just be a repeat of things we’ve already done 💔
I still have my coupe sitting in a shed with an EJ207 allocated for it. But outside of that I feel like I’ve made almost every video for a Subaru that someone could need at this point 😅
Also we’re not going V8 🫡
This comment is pretty much bang on with how I feel. I do agree you have done pretty much all things subie at this point ej and eg wise and have touched on the fa20 and fa24. Was cool though to see someone going through and doing the unknown I guess, Was keen to see you touch on ez series or even fa24 as there's only so much that has thats been done thats been documented in the same way you have done (if that makes sense?). Like I get it you don't exactly have the funds to continue to go down that path and I'm sure if you had the backing you'd love to dive in and I really hope that happens some day. Just over seeing rb, jz's, most v8's as yeah it's been done a million times already. So it's kinda like, eh already know the result before its been done kind of. Just enjoy seeing what hasn't been explored which is most subie stuff tbh bahaha
I agree with the first comment that I think of this channel as the Rob Dahm for the STi / subaru platform. The EJ definitely has its shortcomings, especially with the head port design and lack of being a closed deck block from the factory. Good news is IAG is coming out with a cast block that is a closed deck design. Now if the aftermarket would just redesign the head ports to make it a more efficient engine with this new cast block, closed deck design should make for a more reliable platform to keep pushing the platform. The EG33 I was pumped on but unfortunately costly mistakes were made and I can see where I'd want to take a u-turn and rethink this. Still hanging in there to see where this next build will go, but hopefully one day can come back to do a more reliable Subaru flat six setup.
Not for crossing you Tanner! What you are doing is a bunch of nonsense, you got other cars to work on, why wouldn't you sell the Subaru instead of stripping it apart? If you are dealing with a domestic engine in putting on a Subaru you are putting yourself through difficulties of an expensive engine that is going to be fabrications and configuration within liability. To me it doesn't make any sense doing it while this is built for an EJ25 or EG33 platform.
I was browsing the comments to get a clue on which you chose... *guess I'll just have to wait* . Excited for you bro.
Should be here soon 🥳
Lmao. Same.
Not gonna lie... sad about not seeing an FA24 build... but yea... this new setup gonna be EASY to make power with!!! LETS GOOOOO
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Tbh it felt like going from a 6 cylinder to a 4 was a step backwards
@Smeedia I getcha... really can't blame ya... but I would've loved to see a porche boxer 6 in there 😈
Why put a FA24 in a VA? He just got rid of a VB that already had one in it. Seems like a pointless swap. RB26 or 2JZ would be way more badass.
@@AblationMusic I get it... but he was talking about if he stayed with a Subaru motor, and no one has really pushed the potential of what an FA24 can do, especially since we never got the STI. It was just an idea incase he stuck with a subaru motor
@@mvp2000pjnah ez30 would've been a way better choice than an fa. Probably would've had the same problems initially but at least parts are cheaper and more plentiful
To hear its not a subaru engine going back in the car it kills my vibe... i watch your channel for subaru content and i love the rx7 content because i am a purist i love seeing the same brand with the correct engine. I would rather you buy another brand and just modify it...rear wheel drive though i am a huge fan of that... will continue watching to see what your really up to though..
It’s sad but awesome at the same time!!!
Love the content bro
If it drives and makes power that’s what it’s about. Hopefully you can keep awd in the Subaru, for me awd is a must and has to be. Otherwise with my lifestyle I will get stuck because my car will attempt to go anywhere
Going to try and keep it AWD but no promises 😅 thankfully I have the truck now for anything non pavement
@@Smeedia better get some 33x12.50s on that thing, never get stuck again ever. All my friends drive that truck and have 33s on it and one friend re-geared his and the thing is a beast. Could use a super charger but he just holds the throttle to the floor on the sand dunes and it goes anywhere. Actually quite scary how far it will go,
@@Smeedia my brother sold his ranger and is buying the Toyota with the 3rz 2.7 in it. He is so excited about it, and I’m gonna guess.. you baught a motor from Texas.. which I’m gonna go out on a limb but I haven’t figured out if it’s an ls motor or the coyote motor, but I feel the v8 energy from Texas already haha people don’t understand a Subaru is fast yes. A Subaru with a v8 becomes an absolute monster with a huge power band, and yes I told the Subaru gods if my next motor takes a shit, I’m putting a Honda j series in it. So far the Subaru gods listened and my motor runs good 06 sti fully forged. In an 85 rx turbo sedan Subaru. You got all of us on the edge of our seets waiting to see what you baught for a motor. Like hurry up freight truck and get here already.
I am 100% sure its a 2JZ and if I am mistaken then its rb 26 :D correct me
Some long boi engines right there 😅
When you have a car that has a lot of sentimental value, no amount of money in the world will convince you to sell it. I have a similar case too! I can't wait to see where blu goes next!
That’s one car I would absolutely refuse to let go 👌 alot of us have cars like that 🎉
Stoked to see the new motor, excited to see the next stages of this car!
This going to RIPPPPP with the new set up 🔥
I did the same mat swap in my 4runner. Not a fan of the husky liners
Blu is going to be a rocket
Ohhhh yes it will 🎉
Man said Texas. The only thing that comes out of Texas are 5.0s
Not entirely true 😅
TEXAS SPEED BUILDS SOME OF THE BADDEST LS/LT ENGINES, BY FAR NOT AS MANY OHV,SOHC OR DOHC 5.0 FORDS COMBINED. TEXAS IS JUST LIKE FLORIDA AND WHAT USED TO BE CALIFORNIA ..TONS OF FAST EVERYTHING IF YOUR AN ALL CAR LOVING KIND OF GUY
And LS3's LMAO
I tried stuffing a 5.0 coyote in an 02 wrx a long time ago... physically wouldn't fit. I know my 18 wrx had more room in the bay between the strut towers but still not a swap that would work in these cars. Its gonna be a LS- swap, its the only thing height wise that will fit due to having to build a subframe and drop the steering rack ect, or take the other road if you cheap out and try and hack the stock subframe and add spacers. But the Ls swap isn't cheap bc the rear 180 wont hold up and the rear end has to be upgraded to handle the torque of a stock Ls motor.
@@Ty_Conwaylol look up Texas speed.. argueably the best LS engine parts in the USA
It can still be a fun custom car, but losing the AWD would strip it of the chassis' unique character. Enjoy the journey into something different. Don't be butthurt when others may fail to appreciate it.
So you did decide to get an LS from Texas Speed & Performance.
Bro asks his subscribers which engine he should put in out of the two he was thinking of, and he chose neither lmao.
About the "purity" thing: It's just personal preference, and I'm sure the justification is different for everyone. For me, the same reason applies to both Subarus and RX7s: I like weird quirky engines. They make up a ton of the "character" of a vehicle. When you swap it, you swap the character. Note I didn't say "ruin," just swap. The fact that they can be tough or tricky to work with is what is special about them, especially once someone gets one running well. I still like conventional layout motors, and obviously there is a ton of rational logical reasons to go with one. Do what makes you happy.
Cant tell you how sad I am the hear that its not going to be a subaru based engine anymore. Much luck man.
Specifically on that LS swap... RX7 and Corvette are very similar long hood, 2 door, rear wheel, front midship cars. I feel like Rob Dahm did the 13b Vette just to troll and be like see? Same same.
A V8 in a VA is a completely different story. The build vids alone are gonna kick ass. The only bummer is losing the awd on a Subaru. JZ/RB had to be on the list though?
I will say it is not a V8 engine, I think I added that in the vid description 😅 beside the point I get where your coming from.
We’re still staying 6 cylinder 🫡
@Smeedia I didn't read the description, but I had your new long videos going in the background and I was kinda certain you were gonna go V8 from what I was listening to.
Now I'm really excited 😂 I really think the channel is the funnest it's ever been. Needed a pickup truck for all the new activities!
You already Smeedia is swapping an LS in the sti.
I said it’s not a V8 though 👀
@Smeedia I must have missed that v6 comment or maybe I just want 2 see an LS swap.
Ive had a few opportunities to drive a few of the new toyota 6-speeds,absolutely fun and super easy,drove a gr86, corolla gr,and a tacoma,all easy as hell and if i wanted to get one at a reasonable price,not completely unaffordable
The new ones aren’t too bad from what I’ve seen, see em pop up every now and then 👀
@@Smeedia The first new speed i drove at work was in a corolla apex,justa fancier version,but now im getting confident enough to maybe find an old 5speed beater,any ideas,thinking honda or definitely another subaru
interested in the 6 speed when you're ready to sell it... I'm an hour or so away.
6 cylinder from japan? 2JZ?
There are so many grumpy people in the comments. They complain about not using subaru engines in the new build, driving your tacoma as a daily. What I love about your channel is your enthusiasm and endless energy. Do you what you love, brother!
How's the flock holding up on the dash after the last 3 years?
Surprisingly pretty well 😅 none has come off yet 😅
I will never quit,
I will never leave a fallen subi
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Agreed Just not a Subie without a Boxxer.
Love my subyroo
@@maverick2242 then its not a subie.
Boxer is more reliable then any other engine..
Change my mind
I understand the frustration. But he has done a wire harness merge once and is doing it again, therefore he can put whatever motor in the car he wants now. Never being held back again. And if it’s a v8, you won’t hear the Subaru next to it at all, it will rumble double what it did because of the extra cylinders I’m suspecting are coming. Now he just needs an unequal length headers on the whatever motor to keep it somewhat Subaru sounding. A v8 will eat a Subaru 4 cyl or 6 cyl for breakfast hands down. Like 700 hp safely in an ls with 800ftlbs of torque. Yes after this probably no Subaru will stand a chance. I absolutely love subarus and also love them so much I can admit the engines have flaws. Like the shared middle head bolts that caused this swap to begin with. Porsche didn’t forget to have 4 studs per cylinder, the ls platform has 4 head studs per cylinder. In fact every car in the world has 4 studs per cylinder except Subaru and we all wonder why the heads lift. Well I don’t wonder I know why they lift.
If it wasn't for my Tacoma X-Runner, I don't think I could own two Subarus. Gotta have a reliable vehicle while you rebuilt the Subi engines.
nice to see some progress on this one.
on a bright side, i had a YOLO moment and bought A BUNCH of parts for my subir and had them shipped to the shop that is working on the rebuild, should start seen some progress once the heads come back from the shop.
Eyyyyyy what all you get ordered?! 👀🔥
@@Smeedia my subie is a 06 wrx, im upgrading the stock turbo to a sti turbo, same with the tmic, cobb ic hoses, arp bolts, mishi thermostat and radiator, cobb hoses, aig a/o separator, aig oil pump, killer b baffle and pick up, cobb turbo inlet, heat shield, cylinder 4 mod, je custom forged pistons and bunch of other stuff.
in the end the ticket was around 8k🫣
2jz swap just to mess with everyone
Hopefully a Gen 2 or 3 Coyote, those new engines are American GTR engines.
They sound absolutely wild!
@@Smeedia absolutely! ❤️
I’m not “booty” hurt that it’s not a Subaru engine, just disappointed. I don’t feel like it’s “going against the purity” or anything like that, I feel like it’s lazy. Is it hard to make a big power Subaru engine, yes, but when you do it makes it that much cooler. It’s like the guy with the V8 “GTR”, ya it still has a GTR roof and the body is shaped to look like a GTR but c’mon… that all being said, I am just as excited to see where you take this build and will continue to watch any and all content you put out. It’s a very temporary disappointment as I’m sure I’ll be eating my words when this build is done 😁
I can see where you’re coming from. I guess for me it just feels like doing the same thing again and again and again. If I put a boxer engine back in. It wouldn’t be anything different or new from any EJ I’ve built for my own cars, or even with the flat 6s. From my point of view I feel I’ve done basically every popular power level for boxers.
The car will be rowdy and WAY more reliable with the new set up. I want to finally be able to drive and enjoy this thing without too much worry at this point 😅
@@Smeedia ok, that’s a different way to look at it. I like that. Like I said, eating my words…😅
I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE AN LS AWD SUBARU BUT YOUVE DITCHED THE DCCD SO IM GUESSING YOUR GOING STRICTLY RWD BC YOU DID MENTION THAT DURING THE LIVE. BY THE WAY THE AWD FROM A BLAZER, OLDS BRAVADA GMC JIMMY SHOULD WORK WITH THE LS AND A T56 AND PROBABL T COULD FIT IN THE SOOB WITH SOME FAB OBV WAY EASIER TO GO RWD.
It just won’t be the Subaru trans, trying to find a smaller more compact AWD based transmission. The issue with the Subaru one is how far it goes into the engine bay 😅
I’ve been here for every heart an mod on the sti now an ngl I can’t believe its already time for a new leech on life. excited to see what the new build on it’s gonna be tho but you know it’s subi life for evs bro
Engine swap are great ideas. But it does suck to go from awd to rear. That's why i refused to get the brz when it came out. I love my awd cars.
I’ve never had a super hard presence as long as the car is either AWD or RWD I’m a happy camper 😅no FWD for me
I've owned an awd eagle tallon awd turbo. 3000gt vr4 awd twin turbo. S15 2jz twin turbo rwd. By far awd was my fav.
At the end of the day it's your vehicle and you should do what makes you happy. I would love to possibly see a twin turbo set-up in this STI and mufflers with quad exhaust tips coming out the back. Good wrenching bro!!
ngl bro, probably just leave the tacoma alone if all of your cars are breaking 💀
I ain’t messing with anything major on it right now 😂
Keeping the awd would be so sick
Ima try 🫡
Started watching for Subaru content and have since sold my STI. Still watching since you are constantly keeping the content fresh and interesting. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Yo bros do what u wont to do ,people in their opinion this days ,u the 1 who gonna drive ur bb✌🏾✌🏾
That’s what we doing my mans 🙌🫡
If its not a subaru motor its not really a subaru anymore. I will be sad boi
💔💔💔 we will still have one Subaru powered Subaru
Did you make sure to get a tune for those floor mats? 👀💀
where do you get those blue tinted mirrors and whats the benefit of them?
I guess custom DSS axles will be in play. Take note everyone who I've seen use welded cut axles, they either break or they use it for jigging the custom. Don't rock welded axles! Or the car will be broken more then it drives again.
People use welded axles?! 😮
Gotta send you some custom smeedia branded floor mats
Hmm so its not a coyote becouse it was to long 🤔 ls smaller size then .
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Welp! I guess Smeedia’s channel is no longer a Subaru channel anymore. Now that the EG33 is gone, all Tanner has left is an STI chassis, and that’s it.
For the record I am not hating on him one bit, just wished he would gone to back to the EJ. For those that wanted him to swap to the FA24, I knew he wouldn’t have swapped to this because he got rid of VB entirely, so it didn’t make sense for him to put the FA24 in this car. These are just my thoughts on this whole thing. 😏
I still have my 2 door coupe that has an EJ207 set aside for it 👀
😔 I totally forgot about that car. I apologize I misspoke then. 🤝🏻
@@jrod0216it’s okay I rarely check in on it 😅 once I free up space in the shop it’ll be moved over. Just need more room
That shirt tho 😍😘
Top Quality BABYYYYYY
Coyote and RWD the purist are going to have a mental breakdown
From a sports car definition standpoint your not wrong 😅
Hey man I just picked up a 19 sti! Unfortunately It was from a dealer molded but with a full warranty. 1050cc/cobb fpr/aem 340fp and some other bits with a protune. Car runs smooth. It's set to 310hp/358tq currently. Think if I do regular maintenance and drive her like she's a baby she'll make it a few years? Or should I put the factory stuff on her. I love her like she is now lol
Sucks you had a lot of bad moments with the engine. Hope you persevere and keep that engine for the car beating.
Don’t regret any of it and appreciate it for what it was 🥳
I thimk the whole purity thing comes down to preservation of things that arent anymore. Rx7s being a prime example. Dont one complains when new mustangs get swapped cause they're everywhere, lol.
That I can understand, personally I wouldn’t swap my RX7 with something that’s not a rotary. But Subarus are a dime a dozen 😅
Id honestly love to see a v8 or what ever you decide to put in mated to the sti transmission everyone always does the rwd swap id like to see more people do the awd sti system with swaps more often actually have a ls build with my sti planned using the sti trans in the future
The issue with keeping the STi driveline is where it pits the engine. The axle position causes the STI trans to sit about 16” into the engine bay. It can be done but your going to have the majority of the engine weight WAY past the axle, the hood will not close without cutting a lot of large holes into it, cooling system would have to relocate to the trunk. Smaller compact engines like a 13B would be easily doable. Anything larger and you’ll be sacrificing alot 😅 I’m looking into some options to keep it AWD where I can
A cool swap is a cool swap. People get butthurt over the dumbest things lol.
That being said, I’ll be here when you go to the destroked ej25 Dewey was trying to talk you into doing😂
@@grundy6921we agreed that I’d put a destroyed EJ into my coupe still happen 😂
@@Smeedia been looking forward to that build for a LONG time😂
Tanner put whatever you want in your car. "Purity" is stupid.
Kids: "I mod my car this way for purity!"
Me: "Nothing like purity like mods,"
Goes along the "built not bought." Always hated that. Pretty sure either way everything was bought.
Ships from Texas? Texas Speed LS7?
Is that a Boss 302? It looks remarkably similar to my buddy's Boss 302 Laguna Seca I believe it was. I don't see the side graphics that would come on that model though, so I dunno. The engine cover confirms it's a Boss 302, but I don't know what the specifics around the Laguna Seca package are, like whether you could get a standard Boss or that special one, etc.
100% looking forward to the new build! Honestly been waiting for that Coupe getting built too, buuuuut honestly all the build you tackle are just the kind of builds that I can respect and enjoy watching the process.
Appreciate that my mans 🙏 the coupes been on my mind more and more. Will prob pull it back out sometime soon
It looked like the other dude was saying "2J" when they were discussing the new engine 🤫
Looking forward to new engine and install. Yet another chapter in the bluebaru saga. This ought to be fun! Good luck 😁
Onto Version 3 😅
As it relates to purity. If your asking about our OPINION on what we want I think a FA24 was interesting. I feel and LS is overdone if the idea was to be a show car or something to show off. Now that being said. You are planning to beat on the car and I understand that putting a power accepting motor in the car is better for fun longevity. Also….knowing that you plan to keep the shell forever this makes sense. You can beat on those swapped motors forever. Im not mad at your choice. Im just selfish with what I wanted😅 that being said. I support your decision and know it will be a swap worth seeing. Btw please keep the blue wrap as long as possible. Its sooooooo nice.
2JZ ENGINE NO SHIT
Them long boiiiii engines
When I buy a car, I want it to be that car. People can do what they want but, if I have an RX7, I want a rotary engine. Subaru a Subaru boxer engine. It’s simple. I’m slightly butt hurt. I’ll watch th channel because I like you and the content but IDK if I care about what you’re doing to Blue.
Should have just started with a WRX... hindsight is a mf! As long as you are making yourself happy, damn others!!!
I'm still saying 2J
I can say I'm hype as fuck for this swap, and I'm always hype as fuck for this car! I know this swap project is going to take a lot of your time and effort, so I understand if you're not sure when you will get around to it, but I've asked about when this car will get a full roll cage. Not to put more on your plate, but I would say you deserve to have a fully caged track animal that you can have fun with after everything the EG has put you through!
I am praying to see a 2j going in this car! Its all about the car not the engine platform. Lots of engines out there that can make lots of power reliably compared to a boxer. If or should I say when my ej finally lets go my suby will probably get something else other than a boxer. So you do you boo! I am here for it!
I love the boxers to death, but any boxer would be a repeat of something we’ve already done. Like you said for me it’s about the car. Regardless of what power plant goes into it 🙌
I have an older Volvo 940 that are known for LS swaps and people still love those but for me I think if you had a rare version of a car like mine is 1/100 factory purple or let’s say you had an s209 I could see wanting to be a purist just because it is a rarer car
IDK man the dude with teh Ferrari V12 STi rallies his car and seems to do okay with it hanging over. But you have to make a bunch of mods for it to work. Excited to see what you get and do with the car!
As sad as it is id be really sad to see ya change it to a v8 i really hope your not but i understand if you do they are an easier platform
It’s not a v8 😅
@@Smeedia THANK YOUUU sorry im so very glad to hear that im excited now love your series of this car and your part of why i want a subaru so keep it up man super excited to see what you putting in it
K swap!!! Jus kidding you would have to cut the rad support and move the radiator forward. Plus there would be limited room for a turbo. Although there is an adapter so the kseries could keep the sti driveline.
I'm guessing you're dealing with JDM Planet down in Dallas....Blue going to have a new letting scheme? STiR33??
JDM planet has a TON of options 😅
A part of me really wants to see a 1UZ or a 2UR swap, but that's just the Toyota/Lexus fanboy in me talking 😅
In regards to your question about purity, for me it's not about changing out to different brand engine, but a different engine setup that totally changes the philosophy of the car. For an RX-7, the car was desirable because of it's light weight and balance that enhances how it drives. It was never meant to be a muscle car. I think some people have the same feelings about a WRX, but I think most people treat them like muscle cars anyways, and it doesn't really have the same special driving dynamics as an RX-7 anyways. In the end, I find any good setup interesting, even if that's not what I would do, so I will still be invested in any direction you go with either car.
I see where you’re coming from with that, I feel like with smaller production run cars keeping them the factory spec tending makes sense.
With the WRX and stis I can kinda see it. Most Subarus out there shoot for big power on their cars. Rotated set ups etc so I get the muscle car view on that
You do you man, ignore anyone who wants to make this project something you don't love. RWD, AWD, or no wheel drive (jet engine obv), people love this car and this build because you do... not because it's an AWD Subaru
You got me thinking about a jet engine now lol
Gotta do what we love, I’m big excited for what’s to come with it. Some of the ideologies I see are a little silly 😅
Straight 6? 🤔
Whatever you do you should keep it all wheel drive. If you say you love the subaru platform. There are A million better platforms for RWD.
Ima try, looking for transmissions that can accommodate what I’m looking at 😅
Hopefully you can find An AWD transmission that will work. But if you don't, at least you tried.
I still think you are missing the boat with the FA24DIT. I think you would get a lot more views, as it's the new hot platform for Subaru. You would also be making A true FA24 STI which would be 😮
No showing off around crowds, coyotes have a tendency to chase people on their own.
lol crowd control 😅
@@Smeedia for the all wheel drive, I wonder if a xfer case out of a f150 or explorer would work?