sti.matt

I have just recently purchased my first scooby. A wrx sti ra v3 or so I was told.

I need a bit more info on wht would be on the sti to prove its one. One thing I have noticed I done have the inter cooler spray would this be bcos its a 94 p?

Thank you

The Pink Ninja

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Get the applied model number of the plate under the bonnet on top of the passenger strut, That will tell you what it is , Ie GC8C###

sti.matt

Thanks for quick reply
Applied model number is GF8D5ED

Is this correct?

Cheers

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Yep, Version 3 WRX STI wagon, Not an RA could be the 555 V-limited edition, Is the paint code 53c

craigo

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sti.matt

The color code is either 406 or 40b lol

craigo

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Is your car a wagon ?

sti.matt

Yes it is a wagon.

The Pink Ninja

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I'd say with my limited knowledge of the classics that is a Version 3 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 5 door then, They didn't do a 5 door RA so it's a standard STI wagon in 406 silver

jayallen

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Only pre 96 wagon STI's had IC spray along with the RA's and STI saloons....Post 96, only RA's/Type R's, for classics that is.

Shaks-STI

iTrader: (7)

The following list breaks down the code reading from left to right:

Series code: G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy
Body type: F=Wagon C=Sedan
Engine type: 8=2.0L Turbo
Year code: A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95/96 D=MY97 E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00
Number of doors: 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door sports wagon
Model type: 8= WRX 7= Type RA E = STi D =STi Type R & RA
Transmission: D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD
Broken down, the model code of an MY 95 WRX STi Type RA would be GC8C47D.

G : Impreza
C : Sedan (saloon)
8 : 2.0 Turbo
C : MY95 - click here for MY info
4 : 4 doors
7 : Type RA - (Please note, the STi was modified from the production WRX, which would most likely explain the similarity in model codes - later STis & RAs has a designated letter & not a number)
D : 5 speed manual

sti.matt

Excellent thank you all for clearing that up for me.

Another question (being new to the impreza world) what's the standard bhp

Mine has ihivf35 turbo
Open bell mouth decat
3inch straight through exhaust 5 inch rear box
440 injectors
Walbro fuel pump
Forge bov

Also is there anything I should change or do?

Cheers

Shaks-STI

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http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...fications#toc3

Has your car been mapped? Make sure it has been mapped as it has a different turbo and decat exhaust.

sti.matt

Apparently yes it's been mapped. But how can that be checked.
It is an import

jayallen

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It wouldnt of been mapped if still on the stock ECU.

sti.matt

????

mickywrx

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Standard version 3 ecu isn't remappable, is what Jay is saying.

sti.matt

Okay
I was told it was remapped so how do I tell I'd it's stock?

Sorry bout all the questions.

The Pink Ninja

iTrader: (23)

Lift the carpet in the passenger footwell, you will see a plate with 2 or 3 small nuts on the ecu is behind this

sti.matt

How would I identify it bein stock?
It was imported from Japan in 2008
Is the turbo stock?
Wht bhp would I expect?

Cheers all

sti.matt

Are any of u local to me?

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

ECU case has a sticker on it, jap import ecu will be like in the borrowed pic below.

Note that I don't know the code for the correct ecu for your car, it's just a picture I've borrowed.

mickywrx

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Also worth noting, there's still no guarantee that what it says on the case is correct. You'd have to open it up.

mickywrx

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Actually have a look at this thread.

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...-jegs-ecu.html

Also, try the search function, it's not too bad.

sti.matt

It's gettin better and better lol.
So how come the v3 sti ecu cannot be mapped

sti.matt

I will look at ecu Tomos and show my findings

Thank you all for ya help

sti.matt

All info and wht I can do to my sti would be great

stedee

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they can now with the help of esl which bypasses the memory chip. if it did have an esl you wouldnt be able to tell by the case

sti.matt

Would an electronic boost controller help performance?

sti.matt

Is it okay to just unplug the ecu will it go back in okay without having to recode to car?