What is a GC8?

What is a GC8?

GC8 – chassis code for the old school style JDM WRX 4-door (Also slang for all old school style USDM Imprezas…like 98-01 2.5RSs) GM8 – chassis code for the old school style JDM WRX 2-door. GF8 – chassis code for the old school style JDM WRX wagon. GM6 – chassis code for old school style 2.5RS 2-door.

What is a EJ205 engine?

The EJ205 was first introduced in 1999 in Japan and 2002 in the US market. The name EJ205 is just a basic designation of an EJ engine, with 2.0 liters of displacement, and the 5 or 7 is an identifier for whether it came out of a WRX/Forester (5) or STi (7).

What is an h4 Subaru engine?

Subaru Company uses opposed ones which are one of the internal combustion engine layouts. The pistons are installed at 180° and move horizontally to and from each other. Two adjacent pistons are always in the same position, e.g. at the upper dead centre.

What Turbo is on EJ255?

Subaru EJ255 Common Problems Summary The Subaru EJ255 is a solid overall engine. It offers impressive performance from the 2.5L turbo flat four, which comes with its own unique sounds.

What’s better EJ207 or EJ257?

While the EJ257 seemed more powerful, or more torquey, the EJ207 powered Bugeye seems faster. Could be the 200-pound weight difference or it could be all in my head. The close ratios can sometimes make a car feel slower.

How can you tell the difference between EJ255 and EJ257?

The EJ257 and EJ255 share the same block castings, crank, and rods. The difference is the piston dish and heads. The combination of the small chamber EJ255 head and shorter piston dome make the 8.4:1 CR. The EJ257 has a deeper head and taller dome, making 8.2:1.

What is the engine code for a Subaru Impreza?

Engine codes for Subaru Impreza. Engine code 16. Make. Subaru Impreza. Alfa Romeo 145/146. Peugeot 206. Mazda 323. BMW 3-Serie.

What does GD and GG mean on a Subaru Impreza?

“GD & GG” = applies to all 2nd gen. (New Age) Impreza models regardless of body or engine type When referring to a chassis alone, you use the first two characters of the model code. The third character refers to the engine that particular chassis was equipped with from the factory.

Where are OBD codes stored on a Subaru Impreza?

yes…codes should be stored w/the KEY ON, Engine OFF, plug in the connectors and watch for the CEL light to blink the codes. ECU is probably under pass. footwell. ’95 w/the 4EAT (Auto) and EJ22 had OBD2 on Impreza and Legacy; not on the EJ18 in the Impreza. Not sure about the EJ22 and 5-speed on the Legacy….AFAIK.

Where are the trouble codes on a Subaru?

There are self-diagnositic connectors on all models, when connected with the key ON (engine off), flash trouble codes on the LED light of the oxygen moniter of the ECU. Images used with permission Copyright © 2001 ALLDATA LLC.