Visual difference, Uk/Jap engine?
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Visual difference, Uk/Jap engine?
Picked up a 98 2000 awd at the start of the week and found in the service record that the engine was replaced by API a few years ago. Was told by the guy i got it off that it was a Jap engine that was put into it. Abit dubious about it, but how would i tell? Also if it is a Jap engine would that mean it would be out of a WRX?
Not very knowledgeable about Subarus so any help/pics etc would be great!
Cheers
Not very knowledgeable about Subarus so any help/pics etc would be great!
Cheers
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If your UK car has had its original engine replaced with a JDM WRX engine of the same MY, then internally it's the same as the UK engine one. Just depends whether its own JDM 276bhp-rated WRX ECU is controlling it, or the original UK 208bhp-rated ECU still is.
However, of course, you may have an STi engine (and STi ECU) in there...
The engine code should be on a white sticker on the O/S cam chest cover... but who knows which engine that cam cover belongs too(?!).
AFAIK, there's no engine ID on the block itself - which is most annoying!
However, of course, you may have an STi engine (and STi ECU) in there...
The engine code should be on a white sticker on the O/S cam chest cover... but who knows which engine that cam cover belongs too(?!).
AFAIK, there's no engine ID on the block itself - which is most annoying!
Last edited by joz8968; 08 April 2009 at 08:59 PM.
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Ahh i get it! Cheers for that! How would i know if its got a WRX ecu? Also if its been replaced with a standard uk engine, can i change the Ecu to a WRX item for more BHP?
Will try giving API a bell and see what they know about it. Cheers for the help.
Will try giving API a bell and see what they know about it. Cheers for the help.
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