draxx

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

richiewong

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

draxx

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

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

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

draxx

Ta Tony!!

Many Thanks

Mark A

iTrader: (1)

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

MarkA

JohnnyR6

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)

NotoriousREV

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.

Bob Rawle

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

draxx

Thanks For all your help Guys!!

Appreciated Muchly!!