How to tell an STI engine from a WRX engine in-situ?
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How to tell an STI engine from a WRX engine in-situ?
Hi all,
I’m looking to buy an STI that has had its engine swapped over recently.
Does any one know how to tell what engine is fitted with the engine in the car?
I know the car is an STI because the applied model is right and everything else checks out OK… the question is how do I tell if the right engine was swapped over?
I don’t want to buy an STI with a WRX engine in it!
Cheers,
Ian.
I’m looking to buy an STI that has had its engine swapped over recently.
Does any one know how to tell what engine is fitted with the engine in the car?
I know the car is an STI because the applied model is right and everything else checks out OK… the question is how do I tell if the right engine was swapped over?
I don’t want to buy an STI with a WRX engine in it!
Cheers,
Ian.
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should have a red top manifold and a plack on the black bit off metel that goes over the the belts at the front ( f**k know what its called) should say tuned by sti
not to sure on this but im think thau had red spring to
not to sure on this but im think thau had red spring to
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Be aware that manifolds can be and often are taken off and painted.
Also, the V1 and some early V2 STIs did not have the red manifold, it was just plain silver like the WRX.
Also, the V1 and some early V2 STIs did not have the red manifold, it was just plain silver like the WRX.
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Cheers for your prompt replies so far!
Yes I know about these indicators… I was hoping for something a bit more concrete like engine numbers or something that can’t be bolted on to dress a WRX engine up!
Allegedly it is an STI 5 motor in an STI 4 car.
Yes I know about these indicators… I was hoping for something a bit more concrete like engine numbers or something that can’t be bolted on to dress a WRX engine up!
Allegedly it is an STI 5 motor in an STI 4 car.
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Not sure if you can tell from the block. It probably only has ej20 on it.
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Subaru Impreza FAQ have you tried this?
Not sure if you can tell from the block. It probably only has ej20 on it.
Not sure if you can tell from the block. It probably only has ej20 on it.
Close but no cigar! I think all engine numbers start with EJ20....
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I read on here that their is a cross hatch mark on the block but not sure were try in technicalsomeone their will have the right info
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have you tried having the car HPI checked???
give them the chassis number and the engine number they should be able to track it down. use a well known HPI comany as they will give you a guarantee (if they c*ck it up, its down to them)
S
give them the chassis number and the engine number they should be able to track it down. use a well known HPI comany as they will give you a guarantee (if they c*ck it up, its down to them)
S
