Most fun I've ever had driving a Subaru. Can't wait to re-visit this one and hang out with Jordan again once it has power steering and is fully tuned! Look out for a video feature this weekend on the Shelby GT350R!! Variety is key.
@@KauBoySL It started as Canadian 2.5RS was swapped with USDM 2007STI swap using RA short block and complete rebuilt heads as start is a left hand drive car
This reminds me of my buddy's old '00 2.5RS. It had a built Forester 2.5 with a T3/T4 turbo. Thing was such a little ripper, and had to be one of the fastest cars anyone owned back in our high school, at least at the time when we were going. I still miss that car, and I hope to channel some of that energy into my Speed3.
Subaru AWD puts in work, I have done some REALLY DUMB things in my Subaru during downpours and it just hooks and goes, it's almost scary sometimes because I came from an old jeep that would slide if the road was remotely loose
@@Iamkoool2 true, but it dies out quickly. I have a gc8 sti JDM colin mcrae edition (783 of 1000), and also a 2009 sti spec c (1 of 900) only sold in japan.. both redline at 8500 and the power up top is amazing.
Just got my 1997 GF8 STi Version III a couple weeks ago imported from japan. 1 out of 1006 in production for that version and its amazing. I have owned and driven newer WRX and STi and none compare to the 90s chasis Subarus.
I've owned mine for 16 years now. At 450whp it becomes a monster! I once drove mine to one of those "Xtreme Experience" events and drove a Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini and was very disappointed that my 13 year old(at the time) Subaru that I had built with my own hands was more fun than Supercars that cost 400 times what I paid for my car and I only had about half of the money of those cars invested building it.😂
I had one back in the late 90's and the first thing I did, removed the JDM 180km/h speed limiter. Next came Hyperflow top mount intercooler, ball-bearing turbo, tanabe coilover suspension system, and zerosport turbo back exhaust system. Best thing about the Sti type R was the close ratio transmission with a 4.444 final drive. Top speed at 7800rpm redline in 5th gear was 260km/h 😁. A stock Sti type R was actually faster from 0-100km/h than the limited edition 22B. Subaru just don't make cars like they used to anymore.
thanks to akira teshima (akira teshimades instagram) for designing this gc8 generation of sti he also owns subaru 22b and a replica of collin mcrae subaru impreza sti replica rally car
In America we got the Subaru Impreza 2.5RS The first gen version is a coupe with the amazing body of the JDM model STI. The funny and awesome thing about the 2.5Rs that it has better gas mileage, affordability, and lighter on insurance than the WRX.
Ireland imported loads of these cars and it's competitor the Mitsubishi Evo 3 to 6, our country roads made everyone who had one feel like Colin Mcrae or Tommy Makenin
Wastegate mounted in the wrong place? I had a 92 Legacy GT wagon (manual) that made the same sound because the gate was mounted under the car on the manifold cross pipe on one side.. The old closed deck engines take a hell of a beating :)
Let's get it real the reason this car will smoke a new sti is because it has more power, and it's 600 pounds lighter..there is a reason this body style was a two time world rally champion...if you want a dream Subaru... Collin McRae's tool of choice...being symmetrical all wheel drive, that torque steer is curious. Very nice video...as always!
That's my next goal is to have a legitimate built motor for my gc8. Usdm 2.0 with upgraded pistons, rods, oil pickup, and a vf billet turbo 48 with external wastegate. I already have a spare LGT transmission just need ecu and all supporting sensors. I may end up picking up someone's family driven built 02 to 05 and transplant everything into the gc8 without having to scavenge for every little part needed.
Lost me when you said 2.5 , then you said 5 speed and other than the model it's something I see every day ! Nice car but should have started with the ej207 and 6 speed , just me though , I'm in Saskatchewan and I see 3 or 4 gc8s every time I go out !
I don’t think you know any thing about These Subaru’s .. otherwise you wouldnt have said that. 1st this type r doesn’t come with the ej207 it comes with an ej20g. Ej207 wasn’t even produced until the my00 gen sti. 2nd the 5 speed in the sti and type r are very good compared to your standard wrx 5 speed. With short ratio gear box. Again Subaru didn’t have a 6speed option until my00 and that 6 speed was “bulletproof” I would’ve totally kept that ej20g they are quite special coming off the Type r, factory closed deck etc. hearing him say he put that 2.5 in , hurt my ears 😵
The GC8 Is the Lightest Out of all off Subaru's line up ever made that's why its so fun to drive. The Weakness to that car is the Transmission and Engine. They aren't great but still manage decently
man..these are super sick!!! great review as well!! how does one ask to review their car? mine is slowly getting parts and would love for u to review it when it's ready!
Marcus@roadsuntraveled.com :D If you're local to the Vancouver, Victoria, or Kelowna areas we can shoot whenever. We're in LA every winter, and a few other spots we've filmed in the past include Arkansas, San Francisco, and Atlanta but those are few and far between.
Car is badass, I wanted to do a similar swap in my legacy but ended up with an EJ205 AVCS. Also ngl I feel like you gain baldness by just a touch every episode
souds like it needs a stronger wastegate. at every braap it dumps alot of air. how much more grunt do you get With a wastegate that does what it is suposed to?
Saying that a newer sti would beat this around the track is absurd, the new gen is twice its size with the same amount of hp, it wouldn’t even be a competition
Most fun I've ever had driving a Subaru. Can't wait to re-visit this one and hang out with Jordan again once it has power steering and is fully tuned! Look out for a video feature this weekend on the Shelby GT350R!! Variety is key.
My favorite sti models(gc8).
Is this filmed on Van Isle?
Roads Untraveled You guys need some “LSX” jet tags.
What are the specs?
Roads Untraveled I like the dslr mount.
GC still the most attractive Impreza model to date
#SaveTheManuals 100% agree
This, or the hawkeye
Blob for the win
Damn right, this coming from a GR Sti owner
This n the bug eye.
10 years into the ownership of my JDM GC8. What a fun car it is!
Add a 2007 sti under your 2.5rs additive
@@gregorywilson1273 why remove the godly jdm 2.0 and swap a puny usdm 2.5?WHY?! also what 2.5rs? Its a jdm GC8 -,-
@@KauBoySL It started as Canadian 2.5RS was swapped with USDM 2007STI swap using RA short block and complete rebuilt heads as start is a left hand drive car
@@gregorywilson1273 dafuq are you talking about? Im talking about my car you dumbness
Man , 90's-2000's were the best cars made
WRX GC8, R32 GTR, SUPRA , EVO , 3000GT , ETC. 👍
Civic Type R
Korea is about to have a golden age too
They think more sale not more good cars.
These days toyota don't know how to make supra xd
Let's go places with shitty prius xd
M3
The Gran Turismo Playstation Generation will always be my favourite era
This reminds me of my buddy's old '00 2.5RS. It had a built Forester 2.5 with a T3/T4 turbo. Thing was such a little ripper, and had to be one of the fastest cars anyone owned back in our high school, at least at the time when we were going. I still miss that car, and I hope to channel some of that energy into my Speed3.
Subaru AWD puts in work, I have done some REALLY DUMB things in my Subaru during downpours and it just hooks and goes, it's almost scary sometimes because I came from an old jeep that would slide if the road was remotely loose
Dude same like I feel like I'm gonna slide and die but nopeee it hooked like a champ pulled me through the corner
I love the 1st gen Imprezas whether the GC or GM but especially the GFs
I have a v3 sti gf8, best car in the world.
GF8 FTW 😍 @luna_gf8 is quite a nice one.
Love the rhymes:
If you know about a gc8 you know about the weight
If you are new to the show, you might not know
get in the car with me
we will wrap around a tree
if u thrash it thu each gear
it will stick u to your chair
That external gate sounds vicious! brings back memories:) I miss my race car. Great video, Aloha from Maui🤙
I can't stand that sound. It ruins the otherwise beautiful exhaust sound.
@@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness i agree : )
Probably my most sought after car. Amazing
What Color is your Subaru?
Owner: Yes
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😂😂😂
@@Mrlimbus2060 r/whoosh
@@ryanhodgkin7475 shut up memehead im not talking to you
@@Mrlimbus2060 you want a fucking scrap m8
2:52 sounded like a dragon from game of thrones, I love it.
I've had my V5 type R for a year now. Idk why you'd swap a 2.5 into it though. The EJ207 7900 redline is too good to give up.
Putting a 2.5 in it is such an American move!
exactly, i love the 207 it’s a masterpiece.
More lowdown torque tbh
@@Iamkoool2 true, but it dies out quickly. I have a gc8 sti JDM colin mcrae edition (783 of 1000), and also a 2009 sti spec c (1 of 900) only sold in japan.. both redline at 8500 and the power up top is amazing.
@@bangavlogs7362 which would you prefer to drive, if you wanted to have the most fun?
Iv owned my rsti for over 4 years and I have to say its been the funnest car iv ever owned. most likely will keep it for life.
Yea. This motivates me getting back to rsti’ing my 95 imp L 2.2 coupe
Just got my 1997 GF8 STi Version III a couple weeks ago imported from japan. 1 out of 1006 in production for that version and its amazing. I have owned and driven newer WRX and STi and none compare to the 90s chasis Subarus.
Yeah the gc8 is awesome. I had a 2000 2.5 rs and it was a blast. I cant even imagine how the gc8 sti mustve felt
Awesome build man I love it the owner is so dedicated 👍
I've owned mine for 16 years now. At 450whp it becomes a monster! I once drove mine to one of those "Xtreme Experience" events and drove a Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini and was very disappointed that my 13 year old(at the time) Subaru that I had built with my own hands was more fun than Supercars that cost 400 times what I paid for my car and I only had about half of the money of those cars invested building it.😂
Subaru does offer a 11:1 rack in certain RA models
I love those big fog lights on the car 😍😍😍
if youre ever in Nova Scotia I have a zenki s14 with a silvia swap id let you throw around
broo the moment u said "ur probably smiling" bruhh i died. i started smiling wayyy b4
In japan. Subaru enthusiast is called "Subarista"
Sounds like something you would get arrested for here
@@PritchyTurbo2000 and why is that, mister?
God damn that is beautiful.
I would not trust myself on fun roads in this😂
Another amazing video!! I love when I see a JDM car in my sub inbox! They always sound fantastic.
Getting a jdm swapped 02 wrx in the works, should be starting the build in a couple weeks, hopefully turns out ok.
I had one back in the late 90's and the first thing I did, removed the JDM 180km/h speed limiter. Next came Hyperflow top mount intercooler, ball-bearing turbo, tanabe coilover suspension system, and zerosport turbo back exhaust system. Best thing about the Sti type R was the close ratio transmission with a 4.444 final drive. Top speed at 7800rpm redline in 5th gear was 260km/h 😁.
A stock Sti type R was actually faster from 0-100km/h than the limited edition 22B.
Subaru just don't make cars like they used to anymore.
Such an iconic looking car!
since Gran Turismo my favourite modeli is Type R
Not a fan of external wastegates that just dump. Takes away from the amazing exhaust sound.
The Rumble is in our DNA ❤
thanks to akira teshima (akira teshimades instagram) for designing this gc8 generation of sti he also owns subaru 22b and a replica of collin mcrae subaru impreza sti replica rally car
Such a clean example 👌 building my type r atm 😁
by far the best car reviewer by a long shot as always. ps. that thing sounds insane!
Miss my V4 sti type RA 😭 not quite sure why he's done a 2.5 conversion as the Ej20 in these was sold with a semi-closed deck competition ready block 🤔
adrian W the closed deck blocks only came in the pre 1997 Sti’s ( version 1 and 2 )
Best looking Subaru ever made this one always been my fav
Even as an Evo guy, have to admit, pretty dope car!
That Gate sounds weird.. I dunno anything about ej’s but I’ve never heard one like this with an external gate before
In America we got the Subaru Impreza 2.5RS
The first gen version is a coupe with the amazing body of the JDM model STI. The funny and awesome thing about the 2.5Rs that it has better gas mileage, affordability, and lighter on insurance than the WRX.
Damn this sounds like a Velociraptor from Jurassic park.
Love the way the turbo skits.
GC8. If you know, you know.
Ireland imported loads of these cars and it's competitor the Mitsubishi Evo 3 to 6, our country roads made everyone who had one feel like Colin Mcrae or Tommy Makenin
Wastegate mounted in the wrong place? I had a 92 Legacy GT wagon (manual) that made the same sound because the gate was mounted under the car on the manifold cross pipe on one side.. The old closed deck engines take a hell of a beating :)
Subaru was on to something when they released this car with a vape vent back in the 90s
sad the FA20 tag is blue considering the cars trim is red D:
Gotta love the type r's! You see tons here in Calgary. Don't have a type r but I have a v4 sti that has a built motor B)
That car was incredible hope you had a blast driving
Im so thankful i bought my GC8 coupe
Mitchell Bertram keep it for life
I've just purchased a version 3 gc8 an I luv it
Let's get it real the reason this car will smoke a new sti is because it has more power, and it's 600 pounds lighter..there is a reason this body style was a two time world rally champion...if you want a dream Subaru... Collin McRae's tool of choice...being symmetrical all wheel drive, that torque steer is curious. Very nice video...as always!
Great to see he was able to get a final drive in, best of luck with the cancer treatment mate.
Love my v3 type-r and armed with the short gears and dccd, makes for a very nippy car. Mine came with a fitted road flare, that’s still sitting there.
Anyone else having star wars ep. 1 pod racer flashbacks/ memories?!?!?
This beast is freaking extinct 😍. It is one of the 300 that ever produced!
Dude without the hat is day and night!
Love the open waste gate and turbo flutter!
That's my next goal is to have a legitimate built motor for my gc8. Usdm 2.0 with upgraded pistons, rods, oil pickup, and a vf billet turbo 48 with external wastegate. I already have a spare LGT transmission just need ecu and all supporting sensors. I may end up picking up someone's family driven built 02 to 05 and transplant everything into the gc8 without having to scavenge for every little part needed.
Most are piles of rust here in Scotland, shitty weather and the salt put on the icy roads just kills them
Beautiful car, great build! :)
V3 Type Rs are very rare, nice car. I have owned more than a dozen gcs and currently have a v2 WRX project and a Ver 4 Type R V LTD #181 of 1000
Only one I see forsale in Japan for 2,400,000 yen
Now that is one fine subaru.
Crazy that it doesn't even have the fender flares. I hope he eventually paints it all one color!
hatless Marcus! I like it
I'm glad I owned a gc8, such a nimble chassis and small power is plenty!
tacse keep it for life
@@StevenSanchez_95 i sold it start of 2019
Clean car, not a fan of the hood but to each his own. Thanks for sharing the video. 👊🏻🚙💥gratatta
Lost me when you said 2.5 , then you said 5 speed and other than the model it's something I see every day ! Nice car but should have started with the ej207 and 6 speed , just me though , I'm in Saskatchewan and I see 3 or 4 gc8s every time I go out !
I don’t think you know any thing about These Subaru’s .. otherwise you wouldnt have said that. 1st this type r doesn’t come with the ej207 it comes with an ej20g. Ej207 wasn’t even produced until the my00 gen sti. 2nd the 5 speed in the sti and type r are very good compared to your standard wrx 5 speed. With short ratio gear box. Again Subaru didn’t have a 6speed option until my00 and that 6 speed was “bulletproof”
I would’ve totally kept that ej20g they are quite special coming off the Type r, factory closed deck etc. hearing him say he put that 2.5 in , hurt my ears 😵
@@Terminator4000 207 🙌
Scoobysnack 05 207 allday
@@Terminator4000 would do 207, or 2.1 in my wrx before going hybrid lol
@@Terminator4000 yes
The GC8 Is the Lightest Out of all off Subaru's line up ever made that's why its so fun to drive. The Weakness to that car is the Transmission and Engine. They aren't great but still manage decently
EJ207 is way stronger than the EJ257
2800 pound for 280 hp
Do an Evo 6.5 Tommi Makinnen Marcussss
man..these are super sick!!! great review as well!! how does one ask to review their car? mine is slowly getting parts and would love for u to review it when it's ready!
Marcus@roadsuntraveled.com :D If you're local to the Vancouver, Victoria, or Kelowna areas we can shoot whenever. We're in LA every winter, and a few other spots we've filmed in the past include Arkansas, San Francisco, and Atlanta but those are few and far between.
@@RoadsUntraveled sweet, I'm in north delta/ Richmond area.
I love my 97 coupe, but I need to hit up my Canadian friends. So I can bring a STI over.
$20000usd in usa , 1,500,000 yen Japan
You should have driven mine! Same but different, built with a 6 speed.
Same same. But diffrent
HondaMan Vtec very true!
It would be awesome if you did an older evo 1-3.
the only a
subaru i would like to own
that sound is amazing
No power steering? My STI is undrivable without power steering
Dylan L pussy 😂😂😂
Car is badass, I wanted to do a similar swap in my legacy but ended up with an EJ205 AVCS. Also ngl I feel like you gain baldness by just a touch every episode
type r?
with a ej257?
WHY THOUGH!
Anyways lovely build
My thoughts exactly ... Just put an JDM ej207 V8 in it
I have to admit i love the equal length headers on a Subaru I even use them myself but that screamer pipe sounds horrible🤧
Was here looking for someone else in agreeing with this i hate the sound of this one and they have so much potential to sound so good!
@7.34 it sounds like the exhaust heat shield is loose (mine sounded similar), either that or predator is close by lol
You need to drive a Mitsu Evo 3!
Yes gc8 gang!!!
Used to have one of these a long time ago. Love it, didn’t last long though, it wasn’t a mint though.
My dream car
With all due respect, did this man swap OUT the EJ20 for an EJ25? Duuuuuuude c'mon
souds like it needs a stronger wastegate. at every braap it dumps alot of air. how much more grunt do you get With a wastegate that does what it is suposed to?
Love that car and love Subaru period
Can you make a 4B11T tag... it's definitely worthy enough so I'm not sure why you don't have one already
Beautiful car !
You cannot fathom how jealous I am
dat license plate
2:41 OMGGGG
Dream carrrrrr
I understand everything about this except the 2.5 swap
Saying that a newer sti would beat this around the track is absurd, the new gen is twice its size with the same amount of hp, it wouldn’t even be a competition
Gc8 sti smashed a hsv gts in a drag race and a track 1999 in Australia, my version 6 handles like it's on rails
vt 2 Hsv gts (300kw ) 5.1 seconds / gc8 sti 4.9 seconds factory
Looks similar to my GC8
Brilliant!
flutter go brazy
s201 hood scoop ?? great car!!
Love the cars look