# Rear-Engine Subaru STI Turbo Swap

> Smeedia builds a turbocharged flat-six rear-engine STI for under Porsche prices.
- Title: Rear-Engine Subaru STI Turbo Swap · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Smeedia builds a turbocharged flat-six rear-engine STI for under Porsche prices.
- Keywords: subaru sti, smeedia, rear-engine, flat-six, turbocharged, porsche 911 turbo, The Drive
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/this-rear-engine-flat-six-sti-is-a-poor-mans-porsche-911-turbo
- Author: Byron Hurd
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:25:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: subaru sti, smeedia, rear-engine, flat-six, turbocharged, porsche 911 turbo, cars, technology
## Rear-Engine Swap Project
Smeedia is building a rear-engine turbo flat-six Subaru STI to mimic a Porsche 911 Turbo without the cost.
## Engine Swap Details
The EG33 flat-six engine is turbocharged and installed in the STI's trunk with custom exhaust brackets.
## Project Challenges
The swap requires custom chassis tubing, a new cooling system, and a harness before the engine can start.
## Key takeaway

Smeedia completed a rear-engine turbo flat-six swap in an STI, creating a custom vehicle that mimics a Porsche 911 Turbo without the cost.