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?
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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
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! 😂
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.
