This was the best video so far on this channel with any of the project cars. It's a proper length, you showed essentially the whole process, and the advert was at the end. Please do it this way every time. It's so much better than just saying "we're gonna do X", then an advert, then "okay X is all done."
I do wish there was a little more technical detail. For example, they have incredible shots of Zircotec applying their coating but say nothing about the process. It looks like spray welding, but it's a ceramic? Maybe they're not allowed to, but then why would they let them film it?
Love Sha's attitude and knowledge. Having been around tuned Fords for 20+ years I agree with everything he is saying. Too many chase big figures when in most cases a well tuned lower power car will be a much better vehicle! Hopefully you are doing brakes/suspension as well?
Ford's just struggle to make HP in general, there's a biggggggg reason people LS swap everything and not Coyote I get that most people can't drive and that's why they don't want power, doesn't make slow cars better tho
@@URsooomad8613 I'd say people who want big HP are the ones who can't drive. Need big HP to go fast in a straight line only. Seen plenty of circuit races where Minis beat Mustangs and Camaro's
I took my grb spec c hatch to pole position, it was a fresh import, I got it mapped & a catless downpipe fitted, it screamed all the way to 8k rpm, I loved every moment of owning that car.
I started watching Drive Tribe because of James and Richard. I keep coming back because of episodes like this. I am by no means a car person but I found this episode so interesting. The skill that is involved in taking apart and building an engine… I just had no idea. Love the length of the video as well.
solid choice for tuners. PPUK took care of me well when I picked mine up last July. Solid chaps, brilliant and super friendly team. Will be taking mine down for any further work in the future
You know what really grinds my gears!? Beginning a project like the tiny V10 in an mx5 and then never mentioning it ever again. Or did I miss something?
@@kings3803 I kinda think that they should do the series before posting it because as @tombloos3996 said just posting a beginning and then never mentioning it again makes it seem like they just can't do things right. It's like if you were watching a series with a cliffhanger and next show is about something completely different.
@@diffypoo Don't post it until you have it ready from start to finish. That was just DUMB and it's hardly the first, second or tenth time they've done that.
An absolutely fascinating video and brilliant to see someone with so much knowledge of their products and process. I could listen to him talk about Subarus all day long
yes me too, I would rather have less than 500hp and subie rumble than equal headers, but it is easier to make that much power with equal lenght headers
This was such an awesome video guys. Loved seeing and learning about it the whole rebuild process. As someone else said, it’s making me miss my 05 WRX too, and now makes me want to go out and buy one again and do my own build. Thank you guys ❤
I will say, maintenance is key along with how you drive your car. I bought a used stock 2011 GV8. Owned it for 7 years and am at 116k miles. I only went crazy with the mods two years ago but I'm still running a stock EJ257 and stock VF38 turbo. The power mods I have were done in relation to others that prolong the engine life. I went with Equal lenth headers, GDT cyl 4 cooling mod, IAG street seires AOI and replaced my failing stock turbo inlet with a Perrin turbo inlet with a Cobb SF intake. Also running Motul Excess 5w-40 oil. I did recently install a Koyorad radiator as the stock started leaking at top. I do have other mods related to running E85 w/ my stock motor and turbo but are performance related. I think my motor is an example that the EJ257, in my case, is making 350whp on E85 for more than two years and I daily drive it with no issues. I'm not burning oil, no knocking, temps aren't getting hot. I would abuse it at the best times for the car. Don't sit in traffic in 95 degree heat then floor it once it's clear.. Maintenance can only take you so far but it also depends on how it's driven.
Awesome video. Can't wait to see Martin in his full glory... Just don't let Richard drive it: We don't want the final episode consisting of Richard in an ambulance, having his clothes cut off by paramedics, while Martin is in a field, on fire. 🤣 16:32 - That engine is SICK.
I did have a issue with my block at pole position on opening. Sha is a real O.G walked me through it. Sorted everything now white 09 wrx is ready to tune. I loved driving it putting run In miles on it. Big thank you to pole position crew ❤
instant thumbs up at end just for fact the sponsor was at end of video not interrupting it in middle. wish more tubers would do this. car is looking so nice
Have you considered doing a focus series either explaining how an engine works or how to put one together step by step. I also subscribe to Retro power cars and they do a weekly garage catchup and also a series of in focus like about welding or something. I just thought it would be great to pass on your knowledge to more people. I always enjoy meeting and talking to experts in their field because you can gain so much information from them.
I felt that “yeah sometimes” when he’s talking about his job lol been there done that in automotive world it’s awesome but it comes with unique problems that seem to arise when you don’t want them too but it’s like that everyday lol
I love that people are still whining about the dent forgetting that Richard likely wants to keep it as part of the cars history plus he did say once he's done he's going tp thrash it so it's very likely going to have a lot more dents by the time Hammond's finished with it. Hate to tell you this but chances are it was never going to be immaculate because as Hammond said it's not that type of car.
Subaru Impreza engine and body is real amazing car in the world. I have Subaru Impreza ts 1.6. Automatic transmission AWD. Old model 2002 bugeye with STI body kit it's great car
My WRX-based Tommy kaira M20b makes about 360. And I honestly do not want any more power than that. With the low-ratio 5-speed RA gearbox, top speed is just 205km/h at the 7,000 rpm redline. Full 1.2 bar boost is available from 2700 rpm, from the magnificent TD04 turbo, and it means that acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear is ferocious, and the utmost driver care and attention is required, lest the vehicle gain the upper hand! 500 BHP would be nuts - and not very fun for a car with only 215 or 225 wide tyres.
I absolutely love that the electric Humvee exists in all its absurd, inefficient glory. The one I’d choose every single time, though, is the H1. That’s the one that moves me and I love it.
As the man said, they aren’t unreliable engines if you drive them right. Mine’s 20 years old unopened. By that I mean it’s still with it’s original gaskets, every single one. Oh, it’s had the timing belt done of course! 😂
I hope u guys will upgrade the brakes soon. Based on the previous video, Dixcel's PD Type rotors are only marginally better than stock rotors, and they can barely take more than 300whp. Ure gonna need 6pots brakes for these build no doubt
Oh dear, hands up if you missed the fact that the dent in the bonnet was going to be left as a homage to Scandi Flick episode. This was mentioned in the beginning.
Sadly it had too much frame damage to be able to ever get it back on the road in the UK. It’s also a flood car after it fell in the ice, so it’s double dead.
@@JohnClark-ew8dh Indeed. A better Mitsu vs Subaru from the 90's is an early 90's WRX and an early 90's DSM or Evo 1-3. The Early 90's AWD DSMs were rally monsters.
Add some ceramic coating to those headers and with that setup that's 10%. Or do the cheaper job with bandages and you'll bet around 8% more. Or do both, I kinda love the look of bandaged (both around and wrapped). It's a really cheap thing to do as well.
Funny that Hammond was banging on about how the v limited is his ultimate Subaru Impreza and the only choice for a Subaru nerd and this geezer is just like “it was the only one we had in stock so they took it” lol
Great video! Very informative! And I love nothing more than a Subaru engine, SO much easier to change the oil with an upright filter. Try changing the oil in a Honda Civic where you have to squeeze your hand through extremely hot components to replace the filter (fun)
From owning 2 Subarus a 02 bugeye wrx with a jdm swap i did after blowing the original engine on the highway at full send & after a stage 2 07 hawk eye 6spd white with gold bbs's. I still prefer the 06 evolution IX 👹🤷♂️⚡🌟
This was the best video so far on this channel with any of the project cars. It's a proper length, you showed essentially the whole process, and the advert was at the end. Please do it this way every time.
It's so much better than just saying "we're gonna do X", then an advert, then "okay X is all done."
truth
normal terrible service will be resumed next week
Hopefully they're listening, as the numbers will reflect it 👍
Preach
I do wish there was a little more technical detail. For example, they have incredible shots of Zircotec applying their coating but say nothing about the process. It looks like spray welding, but it's a ceramic? Maybe they're not allowed to, but then why would they let them film it?
The guy from Pole Position seems great, he’s excellent on camera.
Some people are just natural on cams..
Although most do put a show on 😂
Love the guys at Pole Position. Knowledgeable and just easy to listen to. Thumbs up from Melbourne
Love Sha's attitude and knowledge. Having been around tuned Fords for 20+ years I agree with everything he is saying. Too many chase big figures when in most cases a well tuned lower power car will be a much better vehicle! Hopefully you are doing brakes/suspension as well?
I'd rather drive a slow car fast than drive a fast car slow.
Agreed. A very mature approach to tuning.
Ego causes catastrophic failures and accidents.
Luv and Peace.
@@jaybird0312I drive a Toyota 86 I know that one all too well lol
Ford's just struggle to make HP in general, there's a biggggggg reason people LS swap everything and not Coyote
I get that most people can't drive and that's why they don't want power, doesn't make slow cars better tho
@@URsooomad8613 I'd say people who want big HP are the ones who can't drive. Need big HP to go fast in a straight line only. Seen plenty of circuit races where Minis beat Mustangs and Camaro's
I took my grb spec c hatch to pole position, it was a fresh import, I got it mapped & a catless downpipe fitted, it screamed all the way to 8k rpm, I loved every moment of owning that car.
I really like this guys attitude. Were I living in England...and had a Subaru....and the money... I would only let him work on my car 😅
And he’s based in Wolverhampton (like me)….so it’s not too bad a place after all (maybe). Nice vid 😎👍
Man, big subie fan myself. Drive a 3.6R and id absolutely love to have him go through the engine in mine if money was no object!
Sha and the team at Pole Position UK are top tier. Had a bunch of parts fitted to my RB320 last year by these guys, highly recommend them!
I started watching Drive Tribe because of James and Richard. I keep coming back because of episodes like this. I am by no means a car person but I found this episode so interesting. The skill that is involved in taking apart and building an engine… I just had no idea. Love the length of the video as well.
Never fails to amaze me just how complex the internal combustion engine is
solid choice for tuners. PPUK took care of me well when I picked mine up last July. Solid chaps, brilliant and super friendly team. Will be taking mine down for any further work in the future
@@papalaz4444244 I can get paid for that? Wish you'd of told me before I recommended them
They mean "I wish you would have." A case of typing how you speak is all
@@papalaz4444244 wish you’d of piped down you absolute Wendy house
Praise be! Zircotec > car vertical all day if it means a single interesting plug per content filled episode
You know what really grinds my gears!? Beginning a project like the tiny V10 in an mx5 and then never mentioning it ever again. Or did I miss something?
believe they fell out with the folk building it
He mentioned it on a podcast I heard and he said it takes forever to develop. It was an engine that was given up on once.
@@kings3803 I kinda think that they should do the series before posting it because as @tombloos3996 said just posting a beginning and then never mentioning it again makes it seem like they just can't do things right. It's like if you were watching a series with a cliffhanger and next show is about something completely different.
@@diffypoo Don't post it until you have it ready from start to finish. That was just DUMB and it's hardly the first, second or tenth time they've done that.
@@michaelmay5453no one does that, the videos fund the projects
I’m absolutely loving following Martin’s journey; what incredible talents and craftsmanship we have in the UK. Bring on the next episode
I think this chap knows his stuff, and know what's important! Power and reliability.. perfect performance 👏
One of the best ad reads in a while. Nowhere near a point in life where I could use that stuff right now, but thoroughly enjoyed learning about it
Fix. The. Dent.
They won't just for this comment
Better not use the "it keeps the character of the original car" argument. To much has changed already for it to be anything near the original.
@@Roy.VisserIk, why fix some of the damage and then leave the damaged bonnet
Doesn't ad HP
@Roy.Visser THE CAR IS THE DENT! It'd be like filling in the grand Canyon because they've already made Las Vegas.
The sponsor segment is part of the build. Very natural and interesting process to learn about. Will definitely look into this company.
bot?
@@lord_scrubington Nah, dude. Flesh and blood like y'all. Just a fan of the show is all. Jeez.
Agreed
18:15 “It’s not all about power” Jeremy would surely agree with you sir.
An absolutely fascinating video and brilliant to see someone with so much knowledge of their products and process. I could listen to him talk about Subarus all day long
i honestly would keep the unequal length headers just for the sound
yes me too, I would rather have less than 500hp and subie rumble than equal headers, but it is easier to make that much power with equal lenght headers
@@matejdimos5749 reliability wise however, equal length is proven to be much better than unequal length
It was already twin scroll equal length from the factory, go back to 13:07 and take a look
the jdm 2.0 sti specific engine (ej207 ver.8) came with equal length headers from factory with a factory twin scroll turbo.
@@nickt5978 ah okay, fair enough
Phenomenal camera work and editing 🙌
Banging editing job on this one, lads! Keep this up, I implore you!!!
Brilliant sponsor segment as part of the build. More of that please
Legit just finished rewatching scandi flick! With the GF what an amazing special & Eurocrash is🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🥳🥳🥳
Very nice episode! All honest and genuine work, relevant and open sponsor and people passionate about what they are doing. Thanks for this video!
Brummy Turbo Yoda
Cracking episode and fascinating visit to Zircotec. That's how to sell things to petrolheads!
This was such an awesome video guys. Loved seeing and learning about it the whole rebuild process. As someone else said, it’s making me miss my 05 WRX too, and now makes me want to go out and buy one again and do my own build. Thank you guys ❤
I will say, maintenance is key along with how you drive your car. I bought a used stock 2011 GV8. Owned it for 7 years and am at 116k miles. I only went crazy with the mods two years ago but I'm still running a stock EJ257 and stock VF38 turbo. The power mods I have were done in relation to others that prolong the engine life. I went with Equal lenth headers, GDT cyl 4 cooling mod, IAG street seires AOI and replaced my failing stock turbo inlet with a Perrin turbo inlet with a Cobb SF intake. Also running Motul Excess 5w-40 oil. I did recently install a Koyorad radiator as the stock started leaking at top. I do have other mods related to running E85 w/ my stock motor and turbo but are performance related. I think my motor is an example that the EJ257, in my case, is making 350whp on E85 for more than two years and I daily drive it with no issues. I'm not burning oil, no knocking, temps aren't getting hot. I would abuse it at the best times for the car. Don't sit in traffic in 95 degree heat then floor it once it's clear.. Maintenance can only take you so far but it also depends on how it's driven.
Big up Sha and pole position team, they have looked after my car for a few years now
Awesome video. Can't wait to see Martin in his full glory... Just don't let Richard drive it: We don't want the final episode consisting of Richard in an ambulance, having his clothes cut off by paramedics, while Martin is in a field, on fire. 🤣
16:32 - That engine is SICK.
Best video Ever! so in-depth and detailed about the rebuilding process. Love it!
Pole Position should have their own channel
It's so rare to see the sponsor of the video that is actually really awesome. Especially when its helpful towards Martin!
I did have a issue with my block at pole position on opening. Sha is a real O.G walked me through it. Sorted everything now white 09 wrx is ready to tune. I loved driving it putting run In miles on it. Big thank you to pole position crew ❤
Awesome - I couldn't manage putting the 'Lego set' of engine parts back together without leaving something out but I guess the pros are used to it!
This is currently my favourite Impreza build on the internet!!! 👍
instant thumbs up at end just for fact the sponsor was at end of video not interrupting it in middle. wish more tubers would do this. car is looking so nice
Martin is going to be a MONSTER! Awesome
AWESOME video guys!! THANK YOU! Looking forward to seeing Martin’s engine being put back together! 😊
Have you considered doing a focus series either explaining how an engine works or how to put one together step by step. I also subscribe to Retro power cars and they do a weekly garage catchup and also a series of in focus like about welding or something. I just thought it would be great to pass on your knowledge to more people. I always enjoy meeting and talking to experts in their field because you can gain so much information from them.
I felt that “yeah sometimes” when he’s talking about his job lol been there done that in automotive world it’s awesome but it comes with unique problems that seem to arise when you don’t want them too but it’s like that everyday lol
This was the best video on this subject i´ve seen in a long time. Please don´t stop after Martin with these kinds of projects.
You've found your way. Love that you are clearly reading the comments!!
I love that people are still whining about the dent forgetting that Richard likely wants to keep it as part of the cars history plus he did say once he's done he's going tp thrash it so it's very likely going to have a lot more dents by the time Hammond's finished with it. Hate to tell you this but chances are it was never going to be immaculate because as Hammond said it's not that type of car.
You guys are doing a fantastic job with the quality of these videos
Subaru Impreza engine and body is real amazing car in the world. I have Subaru Impreza ts 1.6. Automatic transmission AWD. Old model 2002 bugeye with STI body kit it's great car
Yep, great cars 👍
You guys are making me miss my Hawkeye so bad.
A really interesting program. Great to see engineering skills thriving in the West Midlands
My WRX-based Tommy kaira M20b makes about 360. And I honestly do not want any more power than that. With the low-ratio 5-speed RA gearbox, top speed is just 205km/h at the 7,000 rpm redline. Full 1.2 bar boost is available from 2700 rpm, from the magnificent TD04 turbo, and it means that acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear is ferocious, and the utmost driver care and attention is required, lest the vehicle gain the upper hand!
500 BHP would be nuts - and not very fun for a car with only 215 or 225 wide tyres.
I absolutely love that the electric Humvee exists in all its absurd, inefficient glory. The one I’d choose every single time, though, is the H1. That’s the one that moves me and I love it.
As the man said, they aren’t unreliable engines if you drive them right. Mine’s 20 years old unopened. By that I mean it’s still with it’s original gaskets, every single one. Oh, it’s had the timing belt done of course! 😂
Was anyone else busy drooling over the boxer engines and those beautiful tool cabinets in the background?
That green engine bay looks incredibly sick
Complete rebuild and respray ...finished off with a designer dent on the front ! Fantastic .
Martin is so deserving of this upgrade, whatever it may be... Subaru is and always has been a premier platform for handling and power...
Fantastic episode great listening to someone speak with so much knowledge and experience, would love more of these episodes.
Definitely one of the best videos! Love the detail you showed in the engine breakdown and reconstruction
Love the behind the scene about how they procure the cars
Big time 👍🏻 from one -99 Turbo owner (have had it since 2002, still going strong 😊.
Thank you for going a bit deeper into the technical bits instead of just flossing over them! Would enjoy even more, including the disassembly parts.
Best build series i have seen so far. Awesome.
Can't wait to see the finished product
This vid and that guy was amazing no skipping full explanation 👏
What a great ad and perfect partner!
The magic word, headgasket! 🤣
i do love this series, can't wait to see the Subaru finished!
I hope u guys will upgrade the brakes soon. Based on the previous video, Dixcel's PD Type rotors are only marginally better than stock rotors, and they can barely take more than 300whp. Ure gonna need 6pots brakes for these build no doubt
Richard Hammond and a 500 + bhp impreza on uk roads...what could go wrong!
You probably should place some skid plates on the roof :)
Fix the dent
Absolutely loved the technical discussion about the Engine.
Brilliant stuff! Keep it at this length or longer please!
Oh dear, hands up if you missed the fact that the dent in the bonnet was going to be left as a homage to Scandi Flick episode. This was mentioned in the beginning.
Looks bad
Hands down because it looks terrible
It's a Scooby. Not a McLaren f1. I say leave it
"You've got the best job in the world." says a man with probably one of, if not the best job in the world himself.
Now we need James' Evo brought to the shop fixed for a old fashioned Evo vs WRX 90s rally battle on the Welsh rally stages.
the evo is dead.
It was scraped.
Sadly it had too much frame damage to be able to ever get it back on the road in the UK. It’s also a flood car after it fell in the ice, so it’s double dead.
Also both cars were from the 00's - wrong gen of both cars for 90's rallying
@@JohnClark-ew8dh Indeed. A better Mitsu vs Subaru from the 90's is an early 90's WRX and an early 90's DSM or Evo 1-3. The Early 90's AWD DSMs were rally monsters.
Add some ceramic coating to those headers and with that setup that's 10%. Or do the cheaper job with bandages and you'll bet around 8% more. Or do both, I kinda love the look of bandaged (both around and wrapped).
It's a really cheap thing to do as well.
Funny that Hammond was banging on about how the v limited is his ultimate Subaru Impreza and the only choice for a Subaru nerd and this geezer is just like “it was the only one we had in stock so they took it” lol
I love this series. Brings me back to when i used to have an Impreza
I can concur from 350 onwards, you do have a serious car.
Mike is starting to look like Wario with that yellow hat + mustache lol
That Hawkeye tho 😍
"Will Martin be...?"
"YES!!"
Should have taken it to thwaits development Racing. That's where I take mine, can't recommend him enough top guy and quality work to go with it
Great video! Very informative! And I love nothing more than a Subaru engine, SO much easier to change the oil with an upright filter. Try changing the oil in a Honda Civic where you have to squeeze your hand through extremely hot components to replace the filter (fun)
BMW straight 6 oil filters come off the correct way too. No hot oil running down your arm! 😂
Just installed my AoS on my WRX love it
Some awesome editing on this video
Zircotec look like they've come a long way from when I was there and it was just four guys on the shop floor and about three in the office.
Love this format and the editing. 10/10 project video
Superb video, informative and great camera work
Sha is a Legend, Lovely Genuine Guy.
Best video in a while. We want to see the dirt and grit! Thats what we're here for.
Great to see this car get max power.
From owning 2 Subarus a 02 bugeye wrx with a jdm swap i did after blowing the original engine on the highway at full send & after a stage 2 07 hawk eye 6spd white with gold bbs's. I still prefer the
06 evolution IX 👹🤷♂️⚡🌟
Really interesting and well explained so even a complete novice understood the process.
Absolutely stunning collection and tony driving a1
so cool...love these guys..and this project...giving me a modding itch I haven't had for 10 years!
I have a blobeye STi exactly like Richards, but mine is silver and makes 500whp. Dyno'd. Fully built.
Daily driven.
“Fully built”… yeah, how many times? 😂
I hope they switched out those plastic exhaust cam gears for the RCM metal ones
this is an awsome watch! my dream car since a child.... lol, someday!