Hi!!

Are they any tell tale signs to determine the difference between a STI Engine and a WRX Engine? Is it true that the STI engine has a diagonal intercooler? Does the WRX engine have a straight one? Help Me Please!!!

Many Thanks

Si

 

Main visual difference is the red inlet manifold, thats probably the easiest thing to notice
Also depends on the MY of the vehicle, early models had the slanted intercooler
Where's GM when you need him


STi5

 

That is what I thought about the intercoolers, the car in question is a 93 plate import. It claims to be a WRX but has a slanted intercooler, alloy bonnet, me being a Skyline chap dont know too much about scoobies, except that they are quick!!

What do you lot think then????

Si

 

Most of the older scoobs had slanted intercoolers, it wasnt until later on that they changed to rectangular ones (wrx's and uk turbo's, sti's were a bit different and usually have the word STi on the intercooler )

Tony

 

Ta Tony!!

Many Thanks

 

You could check the vin plate and then look at the SIDC website.

MarkA

 

If it's a 93 import i'd say it's a wrx, i'm sure the sti arrived in 94 (without the red manifold which was introduced on the v2 model, late 95)

 

Yup, if it's 93 it's a WRX and they have the slanty ic.



Note that my car has an HKS induction kit and aftermarket ignition coils.

 

At that model year there were no STi's, and all cars whatever mo,del had the angled intercooler up to and including MY96.

bob

 

Thanks For all your help Guys!!

Appreciated Muchly!!