94impreza

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Just had a new set of neighbours, they look a bit chavvy as all their furniture arrived on the back of a van filled with mud .
But the fella owns the scooby above, am i right in thinking its only a sport ? Non turbo ?

nik52wrx

Data check shows ts a Turbo awd.
Nik.

94impreza

How does that differ from a JDM WRX ? any idea of power output ?

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

UK MY99 turbo v JDM MY99 wrx

215bhp, 214lbs 276bhp and about 256lbs

Tony

94impreza

Is this registered as a UK then ?
Mines a 94WRX so should be 240 + z4 ECU. 250+ BHP ?

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

That uk car also has an exhaust system by the looks so you can add some power for that, but your car depending on factors will be running about 240-250bhp even with the z4 ecu.
Performance wise.... probably not much in it, the uk car will pull better lower down but run out of steam higher up, the opposite to your jdm.

Tony

sydsnot2002

what is about uk turbo cars,, why does everyone think they are sports

Crosstalk

Not a good idea to post a pic of his car on here, reg no and all, and describe him in derisory terms!

94impreza

I actually know the guy, wouldn't care if he read this he's not exactly my cup of tea. As for his registration i'm sure you could do as much with any of the hundreds of registrations you see on a daily basis as you can with his.
I just thought it was a sport as he started it this morning and it didn't sound too modded, doubt there's anymore than a back-box on it at present. No decals to give me any clues.

RB5_245

That looks like a very nice, clean MY99 unspoiled by any chav additions. You cant randomly guess the power by looing at the exhaust. Could be 220bhp, could be 500 (unlikely but possible).

The UK MY99 has an AE801 ecu. The JDM wrx has 240bhp, the STI has 276.

BLACK V5

MY99 WRX and STi are both rated at 276bhp.

RB5_245

ok

kazlo

if you are that interested just ask him !

94impreza

Sorry, how silly am i to ask what model it is on a subaru forum. I must remember in future to state if you don't have anything helpfull to add please **** off.

94impreza

In what year did the STI's start ? Mine had STI badges on but doesn't have red manifolds like i believe the genuine article does.

MazingerZ

1994 saw the first STi, although red top started in STi V2 (1995/96)

koji

94impreza

Interesting . how can you tell an STI from a WRX made in 94 ?

scoobywhite74

I have the same year uk scooby as that,

my scoobys running over 280+bhp and 284 torque

it looked just the same as the blue scooby from behind

but silver.

Most import scoobys power is on jap fuel so on uk fuel power drops, more like 240 wrx 276 sti

94impreza

So how can you tell a 94 Sti from a WRX ?

RB5_245

I think the easyest way is to pop the bonnet. Red manifold on an STi other than that the interior is STI specific and the STI foglight covers. STI is slightly lower..

Otherwise I don't know

Sticky Stuff

If it burbles when it's running it'll be a turbo

(Stands by and waits for flaming due to distinct lack of knowledge)

Am I correct in thinking Sports don't have an unequal length manifold?

Flame away

StiX

iTrader: (4)

Looks very similar to mine, same bbox, same colour.

Mine has 273/273.

GC8

If a 1994 car was an STI (and it isnt); itd have a build plate with the cars number on ot, either one of one hundered or one of two hundred. Original altered production STIs have a large alloy rear spoiler, a ltd no. plate anda carbon strut brace as well as a higher rev limit. The applied model number ends 48D as other WRXs as the cars were converted after manufacture. They dont have 'red tops', STI type rear lamps and they do have front fog lamps.

Simon

RB5_245

Is that the STI V2 you're talking about in '94?

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

quick one then simon as you seem to know this well. my model number finishes in 48d so i know its a 93 wrx. on the dashboard (passenger side)there is signs that a largish oval sticker (or emblem - round 12x6cm) was once there and has been taken off sometime. it looks like it was supposed to be there as there is like a score mark where it was. could it be a post production ltd edition car as who had it before me claimed 280bhp. but no red top engine. thanx in advane mate

GC8

The best way to be sure will be to look at the ECU. If its one of the 300 Saloon STIs it will have a sticker stating SA on it. These ECUs werent used on any other cars. I doubt that it will have though: 'its 280 bhp Mate' is regularly repeated in ignorance when any JDM WRXs are sold, even though most dont produce 280PS.

Simon

GC8

No itd be an original altered production STI. In 1995 Subaru made the STI Type-RA which was white with a vent which was also altered production. The V2 STI was a MY'96 car which was the first model built in series production having its own unique applied model number.

Simon

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

i can see what you mean. where can i find the ecu to check mate. under the passenger side footwell by any chance?? the gentleman i bought it off said he had had two subaru engineers come out and look at the car and test it with something for a rough power, and that was were he got his 280ps from...

GC8

Yes; under the tread plate, which is held on by three bolts and a nut. If the ECU model number is one of the following: V9; 1C; U8; W6; W9; 2C, then you know that the car produces 240PS and that the man that you bought it from was a gob****e lying ****.

Simon

GC8

If it says Z4 or Z5 (from a C-Series car) then the car will produce 260PS and whilst he wasnt accurate, at least its been improved upon.