zetecturbo

hi hope you can help me lads realy stook.ive just bought a version 4 jap wrx.everting on it is sti,like lights suspension dash the lot.my problem is how can i tell what engine is init at the moment as im not sure because i thought the wrx's had coilpacks but this engine has 1 coilpack on the inlet like the sti,but it hasnt got the red manifold has steel header tank ,could it b a uk engine .if its a wrx engine which is currently blown at the min.im hopin to change the engine for a rebuilt 1,what would i need to change to convert it to run a version 4 sti engine ,ie do i have to change the loom or will an sti ecu just plug in and play.
cheers jay

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The STI manifold is red, although someone could have painted it. the only way to do it is to strip the engine down and see what is inside it.