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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 09:25 PM
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Hi guys, I've been looking at this Impreza, it has this chassis code GDB-005456, could someone tell me what make it is? Also what engine number should this have? Thanks Richard
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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Did you get the applied model code from the vin plate?
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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This what he give over text, I've not been to see the car yet
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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He's just given me the engine number, it's ej207dw3cr, he says it's a sti but it's says Subaru Impreza wrx on the hpi as it was registered like this when imported in Nov 2015
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Ask for the vin plate info,applied model code will tell you what model it is.
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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From the info I have found the engine code matches a bugeye sti.
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:10 PM
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Here you go Richard,should be of some use to you.

https://www.scoobynet.com/drivetrain...ine-codes.html
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ossett2k2
From the info I have found the engine code matches a bugeye sti.
Thanks for the info, is it a forged engine?
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:21 PM
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Gdba4eh
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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Version 7 sti does have forged pistons.
Have a good look around the forum and do plenty of research would be my advice.

Bug sti are a great car imo
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by richardr33
Gdba4eh
All seems correct for MY01 bugeye sti
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 10:50 PM
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That's great thanks for your help
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Originally Posted by Don Clark


What the hell is that? lol
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Old Sep 14, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by richardr33
What the hell is that? lol
That's telling you that it is indeed an STI
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Old Sep 14, 2016 | 06:47 PM
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Thanks for that
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