The IAG Stage 3 Extreme Short Block starts with brand new Subaru 2.5L engine case halves. IAG machines the case halves assembled together in our Haas VF-4SS CNC mill to accept the IAG CLOSED Deck Inserts that transform the block into a solid deck. The unique inserts feature small passages that allow needed coolant flow to the deck surface.

The case halves are then CNC machined with o-ring receiver grooves around the bore surface as well as drilled and tapped to accept larger 1/2" head studs that aids in preventing cylinder heads from lifting in high boost applications. Next, the short block is Deck Plate bored and honed to 99.75mm in our in-house Sunnen SV-30 the most advanced automotive cylinder hone available. IAG‘s in-house honing process is able to set custom piston to wall clearances to best fit your needs.

The modified case halves are then assembled using a new 2017+ Subaru 2.5L nitride treated STI crankshaft that is matched to ACL or King race main bearings. Manley Turbo Tuff Tri-Beam connecting rods and ARP rod bolts are utilized along with ACL or King race rod bearings. The case halves are sealed with new OEM main/case bolts and sealant (upgrade to ARP mains and line hone service a la carte). IAG-Spec JE FSR 99.75mm Forged Pistons are chosen to finish the Stage 3 Extreme short block.

Stage 3 Extreme Closed Deck Includes:

• Case Halves - Converted to Closed Deck using brand new Subaru OEM case halves, bored and honed to 99.75mm.
• O-Ringing - Machine and O-Ringed Deck Surface
• Head Studs - Machine case to fit 1/2" head studs - *Head studs required and sold separately
• Pistons - IAG-Spec JE FSR 99.75mm 2618 Forged Pistons, Ring Set, .180" Chromoly wrist pins, Clips, (Perfect Skirt Coating and Offset Wrist Pins)
• Connecting Rods - Manley Turbo Tuff Tri-Beam / ARP2000 Rod Bolts.
• Rod / Main Bearings - ACL or King Race bearings.
• Crankshaft - Standard New Subaru Nitride Treated 2017+ STI Crankshaft.
• Case / Main Bolts – Standard FHI Subaru case bolts.

Power:

• The IAG Stage 3 Extreme Short Block has a power output rating of 800BHP.

Compression Ratio:

• 8.5:1 on D Cylinder Heads (EJ255)
• 8.2:1 on B, V and W EJ257 Heads with standard thickness gasket.

Head Gasket Recommendations:

• IAG Recommends JE Pro Seal .039 inch head gaskets (Sold Separately)

Additional Options Available:

• Head Studs - IAG Performance 1/2" head stud set manufactured by ARP (Sold Separately)
• Oil Pump - Subaru JDM 12mm High Volume Oil Pump or 11mm Subaru Oil Pump (Sold Separately)
• Head Gaskets - JE Pro Seal .039" Head Gaskets (Sold Separately)
• Hardware/Seals - OEM cover and seal kit (Sold Separately)

Not planning on reusing your original short block service plugs and covers? IAG offers a simple comprehensive cover and seal kit that includes:

• (1) Rear main seal
• (3) OEM wrist pin plugs
• (3) OEM wrist pin plug washers
• (1) OEM separator cover
• (6) OEM separator cover bolts
• (1) OEM wrist pin service cover
• (1) OEM wrist pin service cover O-ring
• (2) OEM wrist pin service cover screws.

If you are reusing your original wrist pin service plugs and covers always replace the following components before installing a short block to avoid potential leaks:

• (3) OEM wrist pin plug washers
• (1) wrist pin service cover O-ring

Never reuse a rear main seal on a new short block.

Note: All IAG Short Blocks are balanced and blueprinted.

Please review the PDF document below regarding installation, break-in procedures and warranty information.