Andy '00

Know most of you guys can read the Subaru VIN codes however, came across this wee site that has a great plethora of engine codes too if its of any use.

Which Car is a WRX STi

mark2121t

hi mate just wondered if you can help, i have a subaru impreza turbo on the logbook all it says is subaru, it was imported in 1999 year of manufacture is 94 looking up my vin it doesnt seem to match any on the sites ive found or the on the link you posted my vin is gc8 019356 any ideas?

mad555

iTrader: (1)

The reason your VIN number isnt matching up to the codes listed in the link is because they are Applied Model codes.
Look at your VIN plate again and copy down your Applied Model number,its on the left hand side of the VIN plate and try checking it again.
Any problems just ask again.

mark2121t

ok thank you for ur reply will check when my car gets back from the garage

mark2121t

thanks mate u were right mines a wrx ra
do u know if they have forged pistons in? and whats the difference to a normal wrx

mad555

iTrader: (1)

A WRX Type RA or a STI Type RA?

mark2121t

its a wrx type ra vin is GC8B47D

tattooRick

ive had alook on the above code matcher, and i can understand most of it by where there should be a letter C or D for my96 - my97 I have a E dictating i have a MY98 (facelift) the car is registered as a P reg 96??? the engine does has single coil and ht leads. and front entry turbo? but the bonnet headlights and bumper and dash area pre face lift.

my full code is

GC8EK8D

my next question is what is the K for when i should have a number for doors.. (4 door)

Don Clark

Here you are.............



JDM VIN GC8-019356
Applied body code GC8B47D
Model code G10
Manufacture 05 1994
Main Option C

Paint code 230 (Feather White)
Trim code 420
Body Saloon
Engine EJ20G
Drive Train F4WD
Transmission MT

Grade WRX RA
Suspension Normal/Suspension

jason62

iTrader: (2)

hi,
ive got a my99 uk turbo 2000, vin starting gc8k.
but dont seem to see the k popping up on most info sites, any ideas why???

Don Clark

Because most sites show the applied model code (body model)

A UK VIN is 17 characters long and will start with JF1

For example a 1997 Turbo 2000 is

JF1GC8KD3VGxxxxxx where xxxxxx is the serial number part

K is for RHD
V is model year where
V-1997;W-1998; X-1999; Y-2000; 1-2001; 2-2002; etc...... A-2010



VIN and model code info for the GD bug eye

LegacyAdam

On the 7-digit Applied Model Code, digit 5 is for the market the car was sold in.

2,4,5 = JDM and shows the number of doors
K = UKDM
Y = USDM (left-hand drive)
L = Europen (left-hand drive)

Don Clark

Not totally accurate as K is for RHD in the General and European (G&E) markets
and L is for LHD in the General and European Markets.

The UK does not have a specific market area to itself and comes under the "European" banner.

LegacyAdam

Thanks for clearing that up.