help is it genuine?
20 February 2006, 01:32 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
help is it genuine?
is it genuine? #1 i bought my car a couple of month ago, its supposed to be an sti,but since then ive noticed a few things that have made me wonder wether its an sti or just a wrx.So ive bin on a site that shows how to work out exactly which model you have ,the code number on the vehicle id plate is gc8c48d which on the site says it is a wrx.The log book just says impreza wrx,the seats are wrx.But car as the logo saying tuned by sti,and it has sti clocks,badges and i bought it thinking it was an sti.is there any other way i can find out. greatful for any help. thanks.
20 February 2006, 01:41 PM
#2
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi,
What year is the car?
There should be plenty of ways of telling altho from the info you have given (i.e. engine code) it sounds like a WRX, the easiest things to change are the badges etc.
Things like the intercooler, turbo, exhaust, 5 or 6 spd gearbox (new-age) would all distinguish it...
If you give the year etc i'm sure someone will come along with some decent little checks to clarify....
What year is the car?
There should be plenty of ways of telling altho from the info you have given (i.e. engine code) it sounds like a WRX, the easiest things to change are the badges etc.
Things like the intercooler, turbo, exhaust, 5 or 6 spd gearbox (new-age) would all distinguish it...
If you give the year etc i'm sure someone will come along with some decent little checks to clarify....
20 February 2006, 02:17 PM
#6
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by shaggy1973
pics?
did you buy it from ebay?
did you buy it from ebay?
20 February 2006, 02:19 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Eckmcmann
if you can try to post some pics so we can get a better idea of what we're working with 
Trending Topics
20 February 2006, 06:28 PM
#13
Errrm, i'd say the pics are a complete waste of time. If the plate says GC8C48D then its a 4 door WRX. Not matter if the inlet manifold is red, or it has STi stickers on it etc. They are easy to transfer, getting the plate off is harder to achive.
It's a WRX.
Tony.
It's a WRX.
Tony.
20 February 2006, 06:31 PM
#14
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
just bin out in my m8s 1998 sti and it dont seem any different can any one tell me the difference between a 1995 wrx and a sti engine.such as different turbos etc...
20 February 2006, 06:34 PM
#15
MY95 Sti and WRx will have the same turbo (TD05)... your mates MY98 will have a VF series. The TD05 is of similar size if not slightly bigger. The only way to tell if you ahve an sti engine is to take it apart really to see teh firged pistons.
It's a WRX tho... i guarantee!
Tony.
It's a WRX tho... i guarantee!
Tony.
20 February 2006, 06:48 PM
#16
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i was lookin to take my wrx sti(wish it was)to around 350 bhp can i do that without serious engine mods,f so can anyone give me a list of what to start with first.ive aleady got apex air filter,dumpvalve,3" ss sports cat exhaust system but lookin for a full decat system,and a fuel control unit.
20 February 2006, 07:07 PM
#17
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: nottingham
Posts: 690
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by eddysti
i was lookin to take my wrx sti(wish it was)to around 350 bhp can i do that without serious engine mods,f so can anyone give me a list of what to start with first.ive aleady got apex air filter,dumpvalve,3" ss sports cat exhaust system but lookin for a full decat system,and a fuel control unit.
let someone els do the spending.
20 February 2006, 07:20 PM
#18
Originally Posted by eddysti
i was lookin to take my wrx sti(wish it was)to around 350 bhp can i do that without serious engine mods,f so can anyone give me a list of what to start with first.ive aleady got apex air filter,dumpvalve,3" ss sports cat exhaust system but lookin for a full decat system,and a fuel control unit.
Should run 330-340 with that, may need a bigger turbo for 350bhp.
Then you can start worring about your gearbox and clutch!!!
20 February 2006, 07:21 PM
#19
Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
You'll need a different ecu, apexi would be best, bigger injectors - 440cc's, maybe 550cc's, upgraded intercooler - front mount or STI8, maybe uprated fuel pump aswell.
Should run 330-340 with that, may need a bigger turbo for 350bhp.
Then you can start worring about your gearbox and clutch!!!
Should run 330-340 with that, may need a bigger turbo for 350bhp.
Then you can start worring about your gearbox and clutch!!!
I think its just a wrx mate... but its a damn good looking one
20 February 2006, 08:44 PM
#22
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by eddysti
is it genuine? #1 i bought my car a couple of month ago, its supposed to be an sti,but since then ive noticed a few things that have made me wonder wether its an sti or just a wrx.So ive bin on a site that shows how to work out exactly which model you have ,the code number on the vehicle id plate is gc8c48d which on the site says it is a wrx.The log book just says impreza wrx,the seats are wrx.But car as the logo saying tuned by sti,and it has sti clocks,badges and i bought it thinking it was an sti.is there any other way i can find out. greatful for any help. thanks.
which site did you use to check the id
20 February 2006, 08:52 PM
#24
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
20 February 2006, 10:47 PM
#27
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: west cork, ireland
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The car I have at the moment is EXACTLY like yours and when I bought it the dealer was telling me it was an STi (it had STi stickers all over it). I checked the VIN code with my print-out I took with me just in case and indeed it was GC8C48D - a WRX.
20 February 2006, 11:03 PM
#30
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
cheers guys for all ur help! anyone know of any parts for sale such as bigger injectors - 440cc's, maybe 550cc's, upgraded intercooler - front mount or STI8 and uprated fuel pump and a 3"full decat exhaust system.if so i would be greatful for any links or prices.