As above , I know that you can check the Engine numbers on the Log book , But for an Import this is more difficult.
Iknow you can easily spray the inlet manifold red, But did all Sti's have a red manifolds. This 1994 Sti does not http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...e/DSCF1294.jpg

Thanks

Dean

 

That pic you have there looks like an STI to me cos mine is and notice the STI strut brace,I/C water spray bottle (bottom left of pic) STI model number label on top drivers susp. mount (mine is 158 of 200 made) + engine internals are different as well ie. blueprinted engine with forged pistons. The version 1+2 STI's (1994-1995) were'nt painted until the version 3's came out!

Hope that helps.

 

Ah, so that make yours a pink badge STI. I hear these are verry rare

 

Cheers

 

rev it til 8300 and see if it comes apart

There is a way to tell if you take a rocker cover off - iirc the lifters are different, or a different setup but having never owned a non-sti i'm not sure. try a search on it.