Hi new to this and advice would be appreciated

[T22nyb]

Hi I've got a 1998 Impreza wagon turbo 2000, uk , I've got a engine number of 342779 , can anybody explain more from this or give me any advice to find out exactly what I'm working with? Thanks

[stants]

Hi mate welcome,

Have a look through this, decodes vin & engine numbers here

http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/index.php?/topic/3286-Model-Codes-for-JDM-and-UK

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome

[T22nyb]

Thanks in all honesty that's just mashed my head mate lol , I've looked through it and got myself no where

[stants]

What's the number on your vin plate? And what information are you looking for exactly ?

Assuming it's standard.

I'm guessing it's an ej20 G or K engine, around 220 bhp with a td series trubo.

[savage bulldogs]

What info are you after bud ?

Max power from the internals /drivetrain ?

Version type? (you need to know this when searching for replacement/upgraded parts)

Or just oe spec ?

[T22nyb]

Hi mate I'm trying to find out what engine/block I've got in it to start with , and then yea all of the above lol , sorry if I seem abit thick ha

[T22nyb]

The vin number is jf1gf8kd3xg030858 with engine number 342779

[savage bulldogs]

No problem fella "scoob" is like a different language but once you understand the basics the rest is plain sailing .

Generally uk turbos are based on the wrx (same internals and cams) with a longer ratio box and different trim than their jdm wrx counterparts .

Of course it does depend on exact year and condition but a my98 uk will have a tdo4 turbo pushing about 0.7 bar producing 220 hp .

Typical "breathing" mods and a uprated fuel pump (just in case the original is a bit tired and fails) with a remap will max the turbo @ about 1.3 bar 270hp ish .

Next level of tune would be yellow 440cc injectors (if yours has greys 380cc) with a tdo5 or vf turbo you should see 320hp after a remap .

350 hp is about the max for internals and drivetrain (so it gets fairly expensive after then )

Your block type will probably be open deck

As for the engine version if the coil pack is in the centre it's a v3/v4 (phase 1.5 /inlet fuel set up)

If the coilpack is of set to the right as you look at the engine then it's a v5/v6 (phase 2 inlet/fuel set up)

Ask away if I haven't answered or confused a issue [emoji6]

[Gambit]

Welcome to S.O.C 

[T22nyb]

Okay Cheers mate , I'll have a check tomorrow as its locked away and will get back to you :) thanks again