Building Richard Hammond's Grand Tour Subaru into a 500hp monster | Project Martin Ep.6

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
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    After stripping Martin the Impreza's engine down to bare bones, Mike and the guys from Pole Position set about building the flat-four engine back up, but stronger and more powerful than ever. Aiming for 500hp, Martin gains some upgraded bits that should see him become an absolute weapon.
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  • @Drivetribe
    @Drivetribe  Год назад +65

    Thanks to K&N for sponsoring today's video, check them out here: bit.ly/kn-filters-uk

    • @tunes4life
      @tunes4life Год назад +2

      Song at 7:34 please? Thank you

    • @mycroftsanchez901
      @mycroftsanchez901 Год назад +4

      You could always put the sponsor's name K&N, on the bottom of the car as Richard is bound to roll it at some point!

    • @2JZ.S30
      @2JZ.S30 Год назад +1

      Motor needs an ATI damper, stock is pretty much junk...

    • @nigspeed
      @nigspeed Год назад +6

      100,000 miles between cleans ! You sure about that ?

    • @kerneldave
      @kerneldave Год назад

      Best air filters on the market

  • @jameshamill5768
    @jameshamill5768 Год назад +920

    Find yourself someone who loves you as much as the chap from Pole Position loves that crankshaft

    • @theunknownstuntman4010
      @theunknownstuntman4010 Год назад +43

      Sometimes watching a master of their craft do their job is just magical

    • @jameshamill5768
      @jameshamill5768 Год назад +22

      I wish I was as knowledgeable and as skilled about anything as he is about Subaru engines

    • @blood_upon_the_rose
      @blood_upon_the_rose Год назад +12

      ​@@jameshamill5768buy a wrecked one for cheap and take it apart and pit it back together, they are great engines to work on ..people hate them I love them lol 😆

    • @shebyjlo
      @shebyjlo Год назад

      Ahahahhha totally

    • @jiujitsumonkey1
      @jiujitsumonkey1 Год назад +2

      it is a thing of beauty, I can understand the man's passion as someone who likes a long legged lady myself

  • @tdolan500
    @tdolan500 Год назад +465

    Please do more with Pole Position, your man is fantastic on camera and is teeming with no nonsense knowledge.

    • @rossbright1123
      @rossbright1123 Год назад +13

      Agreed, really knowledgable switched on chap

    • @adamjohnson6701
      @adamjohnson6701 Год назад +10

      Totally true
      no bullsh#t. Just been there, done that knowledge

  • @cnat_sepll
    @cnat_sepll Год назад +256

    I love how soft spoken this guy is, its like engine building ASMR

    • @Thundercat735
      @Thundercat735 Год назад +1

      Exactly. More please.

    • @ahanna0912
      @ahanna0912 Год назад

      This

    • @truecockney438
      @truecockney438 11 месяцев назад

      What does ASMR stand for in normal talk for a man in his late fifties

    • @cnat_sepll
      @cnat_sepll 11 месяцев назад

      @@truecockney438 basically I'm just describing him as soft spoken and calming to listen too

    • @truecockney438
      @truecockney438 11 месяцев назад

      @lachlanwilson3461 I agree with you he certainly is I just wondered what ASMR meant it wasn't a criticism

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube Год назад +141

    Sha's passion is inspirational ❤

    • @-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491
      @-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491 Год назад +14

      Hold up... 😂

    • @fucking_smooth
      @fucking_smooth Год назад +2

      @@MrRoblox1377Notice how you could leave this remark? Blindly defending people who identify as organisms they aren’t is one thing, but times are still plenty tepid and benign.

    • @23Mondeo
      @23Mondeo Год назад

      RUclips!?

  • @shaneoz4006
    @shaneoz4006 Год назад +152

    Thank you guys for listening to us. Im happy the bonnet on Martin is getting fixed👌🤞

    • @Willzyx88
      @Willzyx88 Год назад +4

      Martin is the dent! You unrelenting machines void of sentiment! 😅 nah, it'll be nice to see them work that out in the smallest cog. I'm sure team dent will get a bit of representation from Hammond
      #teamdent

    • @D3Vlicious
      @D3Vlicious Год назад +6

      @@Willzyx88 Pretty sure Hammond will eventually add new ones

  • @Hippienolic2
    @Hippienolic2 Год назад +262

    One of the coolest videos you’ve done in terms of actually learning

    • @NamedNamelessName
      @NamedNamelessName Год назад

      Bit of a backhanded compliment but fair

    • @alexnumber1317
      @alexnumber1317 Год назад

      Learning how to put an engine together the wrong way, yes.

    • @NamedNamelessName
      @NamedNamelessName Год назад

      @@alexnumber1317 why is it wrong?

    • @alexnumber1317
      @alexnumber1317 Год назад

      @NamedNamelessName would you like to know why? 29 years in the trade, here, and it's rare I ever comment on a video such as this.

    • @Hippienolic2
      @Hippienolic2 Год назад

      @@NamedNamelessName Meant it to be. Most of the time it's just an ad

  • @meppy5585
    @meppy5585 Год назад +30

    This mechanic is unbelievably talented. He exudes expertise and real confidence, Martin could not be in better hands!

  • @MarcLawrencePH
    @MarcLawrencePH Год назад +48

    The way that conrod falls down to one side is soooo satisfying to watch!

  • @flyingnippers
    @flyingnippers Год назад +25

    It’s great to see a professional operating with that level of skill. Something hard to find these days. Absolutely love the methodical attention to detail and near OCD attitude to how that motor was put back together. Looking forward to the end result now.

  • @roflTiMeX
    @roflTiMeX Год назад +45

    You can really tell Sha is really passionate about what he does. Such a show of skill and knowledge. It's a pleasure seeing true professionals at work and you also did a bang up job Mike!

  • @Papa-Bogey
    @Papa-Bogey Год назад +3

    He’s not a mechanic, he’s a craftsman. And not many can walk the walk and talk the talk. His step by step explanation was so layman. So few that have that much knowledge can explain what they’re doing so well. This was epic.

  • @cogboy302
    @cogboy302 Год назад +1

    Nice to see someone so invested in building engines properly.
    A mate recently had the engine in his rally car rebuilt 'professionally' with forged rods and new pistons, etc. , and it went 'bang' first time out after, throwing a rod, which put windows in the front and back of the block.
    The rebuild cost about £2.5k.
    The engine went back to the same builders with a new block, crank, rods, etc. and they wanted another £1k to rebuild it again.
    From what I could see, the engine went bang after the first rebuild because they didn't properly tighten the rod bolts on the cylinder which let go, as the rod cap bolt holes were both stretched out, as was the cap itself, which was also cracked and blued, suggesting the rod was moving around on the crank. I found the cap on the car's sump guard and the remains of the bolts were found inside the sump.
    The company who built the engine said they didn't give any warranties on their work.
    I wonder why.

  • @DeanoDrives
    @DeanoDrives Год назад +5

    Great camerawork with the rod / crank assembly!
    Give the guy a bonus. "I love this $#!T"

    • @dankcincy
      @dankcincy Год назад

      That was a pretty cool shot.

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 Год назад

    There's something immensely satisfying about listening to an expert automotive engineer just doing his expert thing. I wouldn't be surprised if Sha knows everything worth knowing about that engine, and anything he doesn't just isn't worth knowing.

  • @DeathMetalGhost
    @DeathMetalGhost Год назад

    I would 100% watch a show about Pole Position, the man's manner of speech gets you both invested in the topic and relaxed.

  • @marcusdamberger
    @marcusdamberger Год назад +5

    Sha is the Engine Whisperer of Subaru's. Amazing dedication to the details at every stage of this engine build.

  • @kings3803
    @kings3803 Год назад +7

    I love Mike's positive energy to building the engine. I have built a fair few engines over the years and it's a lovely feeling when you have all the parts laid out in front of you either new or cleaned and machined ready to go back together.

    • @respectingthewordpodcast
      @respectingthewordpodcast Год назад +1

      Just working on them is relaxing

    • @kings3803
      @kings3803 Год назад +1

      @respectingthewordpodcast your right there is a lovely sense of calm when following a plan to putting something together and a great feeling of achievement when it's done.

    • @respectingthewordpodcast
      @respectingthewordpodcast Год назад +1

      @@kings3803 turbos are little harder but easier then all other engines. No knuckle busting either.

  • @Raucey
    @Raucey Год назад +28

    Mikes face at 23:00 is priceless. Going from worry to glowing in 30 seconds.

  • @Spiritualgangster888
    @Spiritualgangster888 Год назад +1

    Probably my favourite DT episode ever, Sha is a master of his craft and super modest. Incredibly satisfying to hear the engine fire up into that smooth idle after all that hard work.

  • @Rubmaster
    @Rubmaster Год назад +12

    Thank you for reading the comments and fix the front! You guys are the best

  • @cowboyvidz
    @cowboyvidz Год назад +4

    Fair play Mike, I know you are receiving instruction but it looks like you’re doing an awesome job. Last few videos of Martin have been the very best Drivetribe have put out and you’ve done a great job of presenting them. Please do more of these going forward, the content is amazing!

  • @mrfaceforest
    @mrfaceforest Год назад +2

    This is so so satisfying to watch! Boxer engines are such a cool piece of engineering and when the weaknesses of the EJ engines are addressed, they are very formidable little horsepower producers! Love this build series guys and love the attention to detail you guys show in this. Also, the gentlemen at Pole Position, you can tell he really enjoys his profession and that's something to be admired as well! 🫶🏻🤙🏻

  • @mostlypostie1
    @mostlypostie1 Год назад +2

    This whole channel, the editing, and Mike as a presenter have come a long way in a short time. This was absolutely awesome.

  • @longtailgt
    @longtailgt Год назад

    Sha's one of the best people you've had on the channel! It was a genuine pleasure watching the engine rebuilding process and I've no doubt Pole Position does justice to these cars.

  • @mcdonaldsmonarch6556
    @mcdonaldsmonarch6556 Год назад +5

    The quality of these videos is amazing. one of the best RUclips channels to watch. Camera work is on point. keep up the great work!

  • @james5327
    @james5327 Год назад +66

    100% get sha on camera more, this guy is an absolute wizard of his craft.

  • @HeliusRevel
    @HeliusRevel Год назад +7

    Fantastic episode, kudos to the production team on this one. What a pleasure it is to watch the Pole Position team work, true professionals.

  • @Shakey-fg6xy
    @Shakey-fg6xy Год назад +1

    I can only dream of having the passion, knowledge and skill of this guy from Pole Position. What a guy!

  • @robinjohnhill7556
    @robinjohnhill7556 Год назад +4

    that engine sounded so beautiful I had tears in my eyes.

  • @pendragon6207
    @pendragon6207 Год назад +10

    One of the best ones so far. Loved every second of it.

  • @Matt09pearce
    @Matt09pearce Год назад +3

    Cool that the bonnet will be fixed. we know you wanted to keep it for sentimental reasons but i think we can all agree the car would benefit from being repaired OR perhaps a new bonnet and the old dented one can be kept for a cool display or "whiteboard" at the shop? perhaps then the memories can live on for you all at the shop.
    Either or, i think keeping the Martin Racing banner is a fantastic way to indicate the cars history.

  • @johnbrown3951
    @johnbrown3951 Год назад +2

    Thanks for giving me an insight into an engine build and explaining all the technical terms I have heard over the years of car ownership that have passed me bye but now I have a knowledge of them. I look forward to the next installment of this build.

  • @Vinibusiquia
    @Vinibusiquia Год назад +3

    The sound of forged internals at his cold start is aweasome

    • @smh28v6
      @smh28v6 Год назад

      Forged internals don't sound any different 🤔

    • @Vinibusiquia
      @Vinibusiquia Год назад

      @@smh28v6 they sound, you need more gap to the cillynder because forged materials expand more. You can hear some different metallic noises at cold start, after some temperature they sound normal.

    • @smh28v6
      @smh28v6 Год назад

      @@Vinibusiquia the pistons are still made of the same material they are just made different way so I doubt it makes any difference to thermal expansion

    • @Vinibusiquia
      @Vinibusiquia Год назад

      @@smh28v6 for higher pressure/power, you need to add gap to cillynder bro. That is what makes this noise. They talk about it into the episode.

    • @smh28v6
      @smh28v6 Год назад

      @@Vinibusiquia no they're not they are talking about piston rings because they expand more due to the extra heat not the actual pistons 🤦

  • @greg3095
    @greg3095 Год назад +1

    watching this I’m completely blown away. He is an artist and true professional. I feel inadequate watching home work. I know Mike loved it too

  • @TheDorsoduroMan
    @TheDorsoduroMan Год назад +10

    Love the video, finally someone who properly knows Subaru’s 👍 can’t wait for the next one

  • @Andy-mq6yv
    @Andy-mq6yv Год назад +3

    Love it. Please do more with guy from Pole Position. I could watch him rebuild / modify all day.

  • @krsslim
    @krsslim Год назад +2

    It's very satisfying to see such attention to detail, then hear how sweet the motor sounded on first start!

  • @SirLoinOfsteak85
    @SirLoinOfsteak85 Год назад +1

    That guy is such a great teacher! I love to see that kind of passion.

  • @motor-head
    @motor-head Год назад +3

    I must confess, I too love that crankshaft.

  • @whatever_12
    @whatever_12 Год назад +2

    They should really consider offering this type of experience to their client.. Letting them do some bit about the build all while giving them some info. If i had an engine to build and there were 2 equal shop but one will give me an experience like this i will no doubt be happy to pay 1k more

  • @malifebliketokyo9653
    @malifebliketokyo9653 Год назад +1

    That tune when mounting the engine was almost prodigy level!😮❤

  • @HouseholdHusband
    @HouseholdHusband Год назад +2

    camera work on this video is spot on 👌

  • @frankobarressi7919
    @frankobarressi7919 Год назад

    10/10 to the mechanic who worked on that engine. Absolutely outstanding work by an obvious master at his chosen profession. 👍

  • @thetraveller1246
    @thetraveller1246 Год назад +6

    Love these Martin engine videos. Some of the best output from this channel 👍

  • @colderwar
    @colderwar Год назад +1

    The engine builder really knows his stuff, he deserves more camera time in future videos. Anyone starting out with a performance engine build should be taking notes.
    It's a bit of a shame you didn't show any of the cylinder head build, but I get that there's limited time.

  • @gazzzzza911
    @gazzzzza911 Год назад +1

    The passion on display here is wonderful. Some how I doubt we'll be quite as excited about electric motors in years to come

  • @Kaii_679
    @Kaii_679 Год назад

    The engineer from pole performance takes a lot of pride and is serious, from start to finish rebuilding a performance upgrade engine as each step is followed vigorously as the proof is from the first start of that new engine coming to life is a great achievement and success.

  • @danial1635
    @danial1635 Год назад +1

    The previous and this video is one of my favourite videos on Drivetribe, because of all the technical demonstration and information.

  • @Alps6408
    @Alps6408 Год назад +1

    Honestly, the guy from Pole Position... he's amazing, his knowledge is next level and old school!

  • @trwsandford
    @trwsandford Год назад

    That man is a true master. The ability to explain in simple language a complex topic is a sure sign of an extraordinary level of knowledge on a subject.
    I've built a few engines, not to the level of mastery... He is absolutely right about everything. If what I thought was correct didn't agree with him, I would alter my assumptions.

  • @SteadyTeddy
    @SteadyTeddy Год назад +1

    This has surely been one of the better episodes I've seen recently. Entertaining and informative.

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 Год назад +1

    That engine builder man knows his stuff. Pretty much the same stuff Davin from Hagerty Redline Rebuild does on his videos.

  • @georgenaidoo9553
    @georgenaidoo9553 Год назад

    This man legit loves what he does, i want an engine built by him 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound Год назад

    *PRODUCTION* : Well done to the videographers, sound team, editors, scorers. Very impressive.

  • @TonysTechAndCars
    @TonysTechAndCars Год назад +1

    You should have shown more detail on how he put the ring in to check the gap. I know they use the piston to square it, but still its interesting to shown it. Also... THANK YOU for agreeing about the bonnet! Don't forget the wings though. The car and its name alone gives more than enough memories about its adventure in the past.

    • @dankcincy
      @dankcincy Год назад

      My guess is that he did demonstrate it (He was holding the piston) but it was cut from the final show.

  • @CaptainHoratioPugwash
    @CaptainHoratioPugwash Год назад +1

    Mike I can't believe you're sticking your hand into the belly of the beast with that beautiful PRX on!

  • @dolan-duk
    @dolan-duk Год назад +66

    Would be interesting to see how Martin stands up against MCM's Levorg STI.

    • @winteronice
      @winteronice Год назад +3

      Martin will get demolished due to being outdated.

    • @_shreyash_anand
      @_shreyash_anand Год назад +10

      Not very well. That Levorg has close to 600 at the wheels

    • @cameronlotter1392
      @cameronlotter1392 Год назад

      No

    • @mr.hernandezdrives
      @mr.hernandezdrives Год назад

      i was thinking of that levorg as well. this was an awesome video here

    • @winteronice
      @winteronice Год назад +6

      ​@@_shreyash_anandAnd, it has room for more they said. I trust Scotty's judgement.

  • @user-ng5hm6pq9w
    @user-ng5hm6pq9w Год назад +4

    This guy knows his stuff

  • @TheOtherBud
    @TheOtherBud Год назад +1

    Martin lives again can not wait to see him on the road doing what Subaru's do best Drive.

  • @mohammadsattar5488
    @mohammadsattar5488 Год назад +1

    The way looked at that crankshaft was pure love.

  • @QuezlySnipes
    @QuezlySnipes Год назад +1

    LOVEEEE THISSS!!! Put this guy on MORE VIDEOS 📹!!! his knowledge is emmense and his LOVE for building cars is evident!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @Galileo3k
    @Galileo3k Год назад +4

    I need more like buttons for this. What a great demo!

  • @888berg
    @888berg Год назад

    *Excellent CALL on finally FIXING BONNET!!!!!*

  • @in2minds907
    @in2minds907 Год назад +2

    Awesome content, wonderful production, fascinating engine building process! Top video guys! Can’t wait to see the bhp test! 😊

  • @arbiter_thel7199
    @arbiter_thel7199 Год назад +2

    video quality is top notch... love it ....

  • @wethermon
    @wethermon 11 месяцев назад

    Masterclass mechanic.
    A true pleasure to watch him work and listen to him.
    🎩

  • @live_Sig
    @live_Sig Год назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @gman6861
    @gman6861 Год назад

    Gotta say that guy from pole position is superb at explaining everything. If I had a scooby I’d definitely send it to pole position.

  • @DennisOchiengOduor
    @DennisOchiengOduor 9 месяцев назад

    Loved seeing you wearing our Kenyan wristband, Kenya to the world!!!

  • @thomasmason8481
    @thomasmason8481 Год назад +1

    Wow, this guy is very passionate about his engines, his high standards are refreshing

  • @T4Abyss
    @T4Abyss Год назад +2

    What a fantastic video! In particular I noticed how great the cinematography was, bet they don't get the thanks they deserve as often! But the engine building, wow amazing content, I could feel the metal love and precision - question, who is doing the thousand mile bedding in drive 😮

  • @Chris.Davies
    @Chris.Davies 11 месяцев назад

    Gotta love the boxer crank! It weighs less than 1/3 of a normal crank, and so the throttle response is amazing.
    Gotta retain the heavy pulleys to smooth crank speed at idle though, otherwise idling will wreck the engine with early detonation.

  • @conner6052
    @conner6052 Год назад

    The thing that messes with my head is the time energy and care human beings put into rebuilding engines. All the gentle movement. All the cleaning and re vamping. All the dibs and dbas of oil..........and then i remember when this car was built this was all predominantly done by feckin robots in a few minutes

  • @ARUNJAYASANKAR
    @ARUNJAYASANKAR Год назад

    best built video ever to made it to this channel.. this guy is just killer with the knowledge.

  • @jimrustle643
    @jimrustle643 Год назад +1

    I have a 2005 blobeye Martin. It's silver. It aslo makes 500whp dyno'd. Daily driven, original owner.

  • @AM-ni3sz
    @AM-ni3sz Год назад +1

    I wish I could one day drive/own an engine that has been love like this

  • @uierzalfmj
    @uierzalfmj Год назад +5

    Absolutely love these nerdy episodes ❤

  • @dannyhudson5115
    @dannyhudson5115 Год назад

    I'm not computer savvy, but the people who edit these videos are genius level

  • @josephwebster499
    @josephwebster499 Год назад

    My favourite Drivetribe video so far! Love this level of learning processes

  • @thecremeegg
    @thecremeegg Год назад

    Great video! Sha is so knowledgable!

  • @Melodydeluxe
    @Melodydeluxe Год назад

    you guys are spot on now with this format! nicely calm explenation, a bit of musica le montage. shout out to the edit squat behind this... keep this up please

  • @earlconda7774
    @earlconda7774 7 месяцев назад

    I'd love to have a mechanic with that much love to his craft.

  • @michaelo.8276
    @michaelo.8276 Год назад +1

    Awesome vid, so many cool things to learn.
    Best vid of 2 bald guys and and engine out there!

  • @lostlullo
    @lostlullo Год назад

    Can we just take a moment to acknowledge the utter beauty of that con rod to the crankshaft montage, that’s “S” grade editing

  • @adamjohnson6701
    @adamjohnson6701 Год назад +1

    “Tiny little adjustment” expert touches the crank…… drops straight in!

  • @quantaccount4337
    @quantaccount4337 Год назад

    Great that Snap-On sponsored today's video!

  • @fuzzyplops6164
    @fuzzyplops6164 Год назад

    this is genuinely such an incredible and informative series. i absolutely love geeking out on this

  • @chadfahlenkamp1134
    @chadfahlenkamp1134 Год назад

    Coming along nicely. I'm really enjoying this series. I've had an '04 STi for 15 years. They are such amazing and fun cars. Can't wait to hear it rip!

  • @MrSlash00r
    @MrSlash00r Год назад

    I miss my STI but .. there are a lot of cars in the wild that need to be experienced. Tremendous content here, DT .. keep it coming, please!

  • @lepermessiyah5823
    @lepermessiyah5823 Год назад

    Great episode, great to hear about the bonnet too. The crank is a work of art. My 99 had a billet crank in it on a previous build but didnt use it one the new build as its not needed. its now a display piece

  • @Lburt07
    @Lburt07 Год назад +2

    I read the title as 'Buying Richard Hammonds Africa Subaru Estate' and now I sad but great video guys. Go Martin

  • @zagonialpar9208
    @zagonialpar9208 Год назад +1

    Cool video. Nice job. Fantastic and absolutely professional team. Great stuff!

  • @DTWTheWanderingMuzungu
    @DTWTheWanderingMuzungu 5 месяцев назад

    I hated having to coat the Subaru pipes. This is giving me decade old flashbacks spending ages trying to grit blast the chrome finish off before coating them.

  • @pault2417
    @pault2417 Год назад +1

    Really Enjoying this series and showing the build

  • @suryakamalnd9888
    @suryakamalnd9888 Год назад +3

    Amazing video bro.. Imagine driving down the street with this thing!!

  • @Rockatha
    @Rockatha Год назад

    That Crank shaft would make the best executive desk toy ever.

  • @AranOCNC
    @AranOCNC Год назад +1

    Love deep dives like this! Thanks lads

  • @jamesclark9502
    @jamesclark9502 Год назад

    Great series, really interesting and informative and I'm loving Shah's enthusiasm and passion for what he does!

  • @aizazrehman5153
    @aizazrehman5153 Год назад +1

    nice PRX Mike