So You Blew Your Motor, Now What?

Over the past year I have talked to everyone about how to increase the reliability of your engine. But what happens if you blow up your motor? Well lets talk about it! It really boils down to a few options:
1) Rebuild the Stock Block
2) Buy a new OEM Block
3) Buy an After market Block
4) JDM Engine swap the car
There are definitely some things that you need to keep in mind when it comes down to what option you are going to go with. Each has their benefits but their drawbacks as well.

1) Rebuilding your stock block might be the most cost effective solution but it is really going to come down to what all is wrong with the motor. Sometimes it is not salvageable and in circumstances like that you might need to consider other options.
2) Buying an OEM Block does have its benefits as it may be covered under warranty by Subaru.
3) Aftermarket options are a very good idea for those looking to make good power. IAG, Rev Works and Crawford are some very good options to consider.
4) While JDM Engines might be cost effective, they are not the easiest to work with when it comes to modification.

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[Tachyon]

Everyone's talking about power goals, and I'm in my 2004 WRX and I'm satisfied with 300-320 hp. I'm not trying to be the fastest on the streets, as is I can keep up with A LOT of things. I just wanna be able to keep doing what I'm doing.

[jayman]

Recently spun a bearing in my stock FRS.. Think I’m gonna go with a IAG stage 1 short block that way when it is time for forced induction down the road, the engine will be stronger. This video helped a lot !!

[evsep]

Your the man! My 2004 sti came back with 40 psi low on a cylinder... this is exactly the information I needed, I am thinking of going with IAG stage 2!
Thank you !!!!

[christianm]

Please don’t talk about this, ur giving me anxiety

[Fix_it_Garage]

This video is great! Im glad I picked up the IAG stage 2.5 tuff block. When I called IAG they were super helpful with finding my the right block and other parts based on the power and what i wanted to use it for.

[christopherbroadhacker]

Hit the nail on the head for motors. I love it. IAG is great, but STi Type RA motor sounds even more interesting and cost effective

[ieatcolors]

love it. thanks for the tips and ideas man. getting a engine soon. cars coming back!!

[ajw]

Well said. Definitely a terrible feeling the first time the motor goes. I hear it gets easier? Hoping to not find out haha

[PatFan]

Nice vid 🤙🏼
I spun a rod bearing in my car. Went with a built block by Crawford. Might never utilize its full potential but it was extremely important to me to have forged pistons.

[paulmarsdensr]

A really good video. JDM. I keep seeing that term. Stay safe brother.

[HeidiFegles]

Keep the trumpet solute song handy in your car then when it blows, you can solute it while blasting that song on the side of the road till your trailer comes.

[thomasvue]

Such a perfect timing. I've been thinking about buying an ej207 v7 or rebuild my ej205, maybe boreing out the walls making it a 2.1L with a twinscroll setup. Both are gonna be difficult so I'm stuck

[andyrasmussen]

blew the engine in my '12 sti hatch today, have had this video saved for a long time lol.

[crazyboi]

Just a tip if you blow a Subie motor you can go right to any subie dealership and order another block for around 2k (for BRZ)

[davidpedraza]

Perfect video I just blew my fa20. I’d like to go the RA route. Just trying to find a shop that will build this for me. Some shops in Texas will only put iag in.

[dannythompson]

Ooohhh I've come so far since my last comment on this video.. Today's the day I get my type RA Shortblock!! I already got a new vf48, and I plan on having the heads decked and valves done. I''m hoping that I'll have the closest thing to a new 2012 STI as possible..

[BLUESTI]

Interesting, two shops said they refuse to even sell me a type ra cause they keep blowing up including an S209 that’s currently there tf?

[cjhouse]

My motor blew previous owner beat the hell out of it and traded in and I bought it. Cylinder 4 went thankfully I caught it right when it happened. Went IAG Stage 2 block and couldn’t be happier.

[maxzumtobel]

hey man, what rain gaurds do you have. I also love your channel and now I wanna wrap my subie bc of your vids.!

[Grooove_e]

I daily an 03 wrx that still has the original engine, transmission and even the original turbo at 150k miles im really living life on the edge