Everyone Was WRONG About The 2022 Subaru WRX 

How do you think the new WRX is going to hold up long term?

Most people in the subaru community already knew the FA24 was solid. Prime Motoring made 550 almost 3 years ago with one out of an Ascent. Stimikey just made 430/480 with intake, exhaust, e50 just the other day as well with stock turbo and is running bottom 11s getting close to 10s in the 1/4

Ok I hear you.. Now I just need to get over the looks 😅😫

I’ve been working with one of the well known FA tuners since Accesstuner added support for the FA24. Here’s where we’re at with it: $3500 for intake, downpipe, intercooler and Accessport + tuning fees = 375whp/400ftlbs on e40. Fuel cut remains at 6100rpm. You really need to stop at that power level and rpm to protect the transmission, so those numbers are what owners can expect if they want to start modding today. The transmission is the same one used in the VA chassis so it’s a known variable and no one is going to figure out a way to make it magically hold more torque reliably. The next step will be someone doing a >$10k STI transmission swap to see if it fits. If it does, we’re off to the races with big turbos, fuel system upgrades, methanol and full e85 to see how far we can push the FA24 before it needs upgraded internals. Like you said in this video, things will be very interesting a year from now. It’s just important for everyone to keep in mind that a very expensive transmission upgrade is going to be necessary before these cars can make big boy power.

Imo it doesn’t look ugly at all. People just let social media tell them whats good and bad.

I love mine, hurts to say but I don’t miss my 2020 WRX one bit.

Just copped the Ice Silver 2022 WRX.. it’s my 1st manual, and I love it. I had to practice on it too 😂 Infotainment and car in general is great!

Dude! I was so surprised to hear you shoutout P&L Motorsports! They built and tuned my STI using a lot of their custom parts. They’re dope as hell over there and build quality stuff!

Someone got 11.2 1/4 mile on Reddit with this platform…. Like 3 bolt ons and an e50 tune. He posted slips too

I have a 22 Limited 6MT and it’s been great!

Honestly, and I know I'm in the minority on this one, but I kind of really dig the direction Subaru went with the new WRX. Heavily considering one...we'll see where life goes.

Gotto get you into the algorithm my boy. Quality content as always.

The guys at PrimeMotoring with JRTuned are loving the new platform. Have theirs sitting in the low 400s. Apparently they boosted an older FA24 (Ascent I believe) a few years ago and the motor itself is pretty stout, just eats power. I’m excited for it. Seems like the best performing WRX in a while, as far as power numbers go for a stock block. I believe they had a post on Instagram as well, saying this has the least drivetrain loss/highest wheel output compared to older gen WRX/STi’s

Love the content Gels! Between you, Alex, and Dakota it's so crazy to see the difference in content focus. It's really cool to see what once was a mix between the 3 is now something almost in a niche to what content people are looking for. Much love and Happy New Year! See you in 2023

I have a 22 Base & it’s the best bang for your buck on the market. I paid for what I wanted: AWD, manual, turbo’d and I’m gonna daily it for a few years. Resell value will remain. WRX’s keep their value and I’ll be keeping it stock (25 years old, I’m over speed chasing. It never ends).

I like that they put the ascent engine in it. Tons of tuning potential.

In Colorado you see tons of older WRX’s very very few new ones. I think people hate several things about it and are waiting for the revised model. Personally I want them to address the turbos that fail every 125,000 miles, weak clutch forks and throw out bearings! Plastic/ metal intercoolers that need to be replaced every 100,000 miles. These cars aren’t very durable and require about a $6,000 investment every 125,000 miles which is ridiculous!

Went to Florida for new years and was on the highway for awhile and ran into one me and the dude just started cruising with each other n they look nice man I can’t lie🔥🔥

Gels is back. Dope video just giving info. Wish you and Dakota could do some sort of live review

Honestly after a week I got over the cladding. I still think that the back should get a refresh in a year or 2, but honestly good on Subaru for attempting to make a more durable rally able car. I bought an impreza outback sport 5mt this morning, I’ll see if I still have the same appreciation for the boxer 4 in a couple months.

I feel like if they get the looks better (even tho it still looks like a legacy to me) i feel like the horsepower addiction is only for people in areas where pump e85 is available. But also all the WRXs at the Subaru dealership I work at has sold a few handfulls of the cars and havent heard any complaints yet

Someone also ran an 11.2 with intake, downpipe, FMIC, e50 blend, passenger and rear seat removed. Had a wheel and tire package as well.

I’d like to see the community (any car but especially Subarus) start really letting people know ots tunes need to go. Their only function being getting you to the tuner.

Good viable and interesting information! Thanks 😊✌🏼

I saw a shop make 411 HP and 475 TQ on one of their WRXs

There was a 11.5 sec time run at a track and it was not even on full bolts it was just om intake and catback and front mount and tune with e4or e30 mix so that is Hella impressive

Very interesting and additional fun for out-of-warranty WRX's. Not sure if any of this applies to the Outback's 2.4 Setup. Also the elephant in the room is Subaru will void warranty for any engine/drivetrain modifications like this (and no, you can't simply reverse the tuning during warranty claims as the ECU remembers the changes).

It's fortunate people are sleeping on this because it's actually available at a discount off MSRP in many cases according to sales statistic data. In Dark Gray Metallic (same setup as on my Crosstrek, which they seem to have stolen the wheelwell cladding from) the styling holds up much better.

That dark orange looks sooooo good! @3:55

Man really wish Subaru would have just made it 300/350 from factory. Really don’t want to tune and mess with warranty

I hated the design at first, but once I saw the car in person it grew on me. I think the front looks great, but the plastic cladding I'm indifferent (it's good for durability and potential rust), but the rear I still don't like. I ordered a 22 WRX Premium Manual in ignition red. I'm going to stay away from tuning and other performance mods until I'm out of the warranty, even though this engine has tons of potential.

The looks are starting to grow on me, honestly.

When it's lowered, aftermarket wheels, and painted plastic cladding it looks pretty good. How does the engine hold power? Will it stay together? Crispy bacon on a tuna sandwich is king by the way.

I sincerely hope they fix the design in the mid gen refresh, I can’t get over the looks.

Chances are if it was dyno tuned in AZ its on 91 octane not 93 octane. Since 93 is not available unless otherwise mixed with some type of higher octane fuel.

At least Subaru made it easy to make our own STI. But we need that front and rear lsd tho.

got one wrblue and love it!! such a fun car

I think the only WRX that they really missed the mark on was the narrowbody GE sedan. They fixed it quickly enough. I think the new one is growing on me. I honestly hated the hawkeye at first.. But now I need one

That’s the same engine in my 2023 Subaru outback wilderness just tuned a little differently from the factory to 266 hp and 277 tq. I wonder what that stage one computer tune can do for my Subaru

I'm 52, from Bflo, NY, and just purchased a new WRX. Subaru knows its target audience. I ordered the new GR Corolla but had to let it go. The WRX hit all the checkboxes plus was $10k lower than the GR plus the dealer had the one I was considering in stock with the right trim. Don't have to wait a year and a half for a new car. The trade was good on my modded-out MINI and that was a wrap. The car is quiet nut rumbles. Tinit, New Gram Light 57DRs, and tires for now. Not even touching the suspension. The new WRX is an awesome car and I'm proud to own one.

Prime motoring made 414whp with E and bolt ons

Before I bought my Elantra N I test drove one of these and was pretty disappointed in comparison. The Elantra N feels faster and is a lot more fun to drive when being pushed. It’s not a bad car, if you actually need the AWD I guess it would make sense, but drive the Elantra N before deciding IMO.

I have my consoles right next to my monitor as well 😂😂

When i saw the stock fa24 was running such low boost, i knew tuning would bring a lot out of the engine. Maybe the aftermarket will bail them out.

I think this was pretty obvious from the beginning. Larger displacement with less boost and a linear power band making more power than the FA20. Not sure why people were so disappointed. Peak horsepower never tells the story

Personally it reminds me a lot of the 90s catfish Camaro. Not an overly appealing car visually but the motor and drivetrain will attract enthusiasts regardless. Hopefully the aftermarket will remedy the cladding but until then we’ll be waiting on a facelift in 2-5 years.

I absolutely love my 22 WRX.

Most were wrong ;) I bought one early as we saw people make big power on the fa24dit like Prime. 11 second daily for 30k, not bad. Not much out there that compares on the new cars for the money.

+1 for Algorithm. Good vid keep it up Gels!

Gut feeling is this engine won’t rev but it will be stronger than the 2 litre fa and just add boost for solid engine power that will surpass it older sibling fa

Best bang for buck when you consider modding. Oh and thanks haters. It was you that caused me to have one in my driveway.

i test drove one and the first thing that i noticed that was better was the clutch

I mean when i look at it design is fine, Its pretty much function over form, like the plastics are gonna protect the car a bit, yeah they dumped an ipad in there because its just simpler to do at the end of the day.

I’m also worried about the high torque figure. Hoping a stock location bolt on can have nearly the same response, and keep the tq down for longevity.

I'm currently making 760 wheel on a 2015 sti so these numbers don't really sway me but they are still impressive when compared apples to apples with the ej25. Direct injection makes a decent bump but without tech present to clean the valves the build up makes di a nonstarter for me. I don't hate the new wrx but also not in love. The fa heads are much more expensive than mine from the previous gen but I assume it's because they are more complex. All in all if someone has one that's pretty cool no hate whatsoever but not something I'm personally interested in owning.

My local shop (VEMS tuning) slapped down 318 whp and 332 wtq on 93 octane with nothing but an ETS intake. They think they can get past 350 whp by adding just a downpipe/exhaust and intercooler to that on 93 octane…

Not even interested in WRXs all that much however great video man

Ok I hear you. Now I just have to get over the history

ThOse are some healthy numbers!!!!!!!

What if you have the CVT? How much power can those handle?

Nice new car to own and mod. Buying a used one modded out could be questionable.

A guy just ran an 11.09 second quarter mile with just an intake, fmic, j-pipe, and tune lol

Now if it only looked better. Used to love my 09 sti wagon. The reliability not so much

I'll definitely give the FA24 the props it deserves. The diaper butt rear bumper, ridiculous fender cladding, and 90s black plastic front bumper not so much.

I’m glad they may finally get a great engine but it’s just too ugly for me. Let get that in a BRZ/86!

Honestly it's just the rear bumper that bothers me. The rest I can get over

New legacy sport has a turbo again and a 2.4 as well, its prob just cvt tho 😢😅

I dig the new WRX but one thing that I dislike is its rear thing looks like a Prius 😅

I might buy them all, just to put in storage

Good video bro. The audio needs some work

Every time there’s a wrx released … this conversation happens !!! And then u buy one 😂😂😂😂😂

I think the FA 24 is going to be a good motor I still don’t like the new GEN WRXS and as far as making power I’m sure the motor can handle it but the transmission and driveline cannot being it’s the same drive line from the older GEN WRX my 2019 WRX has FBO FA 20 with a complete STI drivetrain swap and makes great power and if I ever wanted to go for more in the future I have already future proofed my car with the STI drivetrain swap it don’t matter how much power a motor can put down if the drivetrain can’t handle the power and you can’t make reliable power over time most people buying these cars are regular joes doing race car stuff all I can say is make sure you got about $15k set aside for when the motor does go boom boom pushing all that torque cuz SUBARU OF AMERICA is not going to honor that warranty you voided when you wanted to do all that race car stuff to your daily driver, I love Subarus exp. The WRX/STI PLATFORM but these cars from factory were not built to make big power from factory can you do it ? Sure … is it fun he’ll yes , should you push your car to its limitations? Exp. A factory block with factory internals probably not if you can’t afford to replace the motor you just voided your warranty on we all don’t know what the future holds BUT if your going to PLAY make sure your ready to PAY! cuz it won’t be anyone’s fault but your own if you push the car to it limits and it goes BOOMBOOM it’s all fun while we are going fast but once it blows we blame the car knowing damn well the stock block and drivetrain couldn’t handle all the power.

Curious to see what this means for the brz/gr86 platform.

Prime motoring hit 500+awhp out of the ascent fa24 in their crosstrek before the wrx release. Think they did 30+ wot pulls on the dyno at that power. And have done well with their wrx.

Welcome to 2020. Type r, golf r, golf gti been making this type of power with a splash of E for a while now.

I thought they stopped making these?

Go look at how much prime made with theirs😂 They REALLY are pushing it

Trans/Diffs + control/Brakes. Would really have been nice to have some higher spec options from Subaru.

I wouldn't say people were wrong about the 2022 model besides the plastic that's going to fade out but that's easily resolved with a little bit of paint. I would say the biggest complaint about the 2022 models was the lack of the true STI touch. Slapping wings and lip kits does not define it as an STI entirely. The whole world was hoping for a true tuned 400 horsepower STI, possibly completed with a bigger turbo that doesn't instantly spool and fall on its face on the top end, which it does.

improtuned 409 hp 464 tq e30

Times are changing, definitely love this new gen, I own one currently and with the right mods it definitely can look good. And finally someone with a positive review for this car 😅 🙌🏼. Love your videos since Fi. -monk.wrx

Is anyone actually surprised that the FA24 is capable of a lot more power than the previous engine? It's a bigger engine with less factory boost, so of course there's room to grow.

It’s really not surprising it’s a new 2.4 turbo engine

We always knew the engine was going to be good but the rest of the car is lacking

Whenever a car company wants to kill a car they design it like this to limit sales and then blame low sales

Had a first run of the previous 2.0L WRX generation. Extremely disappointed, bad electric and brake failures in the winter. Got an '18 WRX STI (tuned) instead and couldnt be happier. I won't support anymore bad business decisions from Subaru. FYSA the STI is undriveable in 1-2nd gear without a Cobb tune. Still miss my 2013 WRX Hatch...

As a previous gen owner, all I wanted was for a new STI to come out. Apparently, subaru has been losing a lot of money and will instead focus on electrification. The new WRX isn't much of an upgrade over the previous gen with the 2022 being heavier and (slower?) I intentionally saved money for a new STi. Big disappointment

I always dig your opinions, except that tuna+honey mustard. I can't ok that. Look forward to more!

nah...that info-tainment ctr, plastic cladding and Civic tailights are still MAJOR turn-offs for me...i'll be keeping my gorgeous blue pandemic special 2020 WRX, thank you.

I think Subaru should make a turbo charged H6

Thats all great an all, but that transmission is a weak link in the chain that is a known problem. People gonna be blowing cases left and right from that torque.. they are still ugly, and the interior sucks... but its good that the ascent motor is doing well in the wrx

Don’t care how much power it’ll make I’ll just do a swap in my 2016 lol. The care is just ugly except for the wagon which we don’t get here in the states.

Arent more and more states trying to shut down the tuning/modifications? I'm for moving and turning make the car your own 👍🤘🤘

Not down with the looks..and looks are a major factor..I'll stick with the 04-18 styles...this and the Civic are growing up...but becoming mediocre with looks(in Honda case it's a good thing compared to it's previous gen)

WAIT ANOTHER HONEY MUSTARD AND TUNA ENJOYER 😳😳 another common gels W

Not sure about the WRX, but I'm quite optimistic about the FA24 engine. I'm keeping an ear out for news regarding Harrop developing a supercharger for the FA24 so I can weigh up getting it for a 2nd gen BRZ.

I can’t wait until they fa24 swap an sti. Lol

Just give me 350hp and tq to the wheels. All you need for a daily

Don't like the WRX? Try the BRZ. How many small car companies have two sports cars? I like my old 2013 Subaru Legacy, now with 130,000 miles on it. Suspension needed replacing the last 10,000 miles but that is about it. Oh, and the Master Brake Cylinder failed at 118,000 miles. Before that, nothing. So long lasting cars that are good in the snow in mountains are what I like.

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