1996 GC8 WRX STi type-RA

[joelkarlonas]

hey guys i just got a 1996 sti type ra this weekend with 146,000km and was imported 6months ago.

before i got it the guy got a comp test done and did 150 across the board

but when i speed over 5k rpm the turbo or something that sounds similar almost like quick couple of backfires happens then my revs go all low and up and down. and when im cruising at 3k rpm and 50kph it bogs when i want to slowly speed up after a bump. i give more gas then it gets up to speed in a jolt

the oil smells strong almost like gas or like sharpy markers. it dosent seem to be burning any oil and the oil level has been good for the 3days plus 7hour drive.

on the drive home i added the octane booster the previous owner gave to me to the 91 octane gas from the highway gas stations. when the gas was out i put shell premium 91 octane and had problems until i added octane booster and let it sit for an hour or two

but it always bogged just a little with the 91 octane with octane booster and whatever gas it seems makes noise the odd time when in high rev boost. its also a bone stock ej20

could it be fuel filter, and previous owner may have ran 94 octane but isn't that to much for a stock ej20

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[Cbgrandtheftauto]

That does sound like a fuel filter. I'd figure it out and fix it pretty quickly. Rebuilding a motor in a car that you only had for a couple weeks sucks!!

[eg33GC]

Very likely the coils are gone

[Drewbie]

Originally Posted by Cbgrandtheftauto

Rebuilding a motor in a car that you only had for a couple weeks sucks!!

not when it's planned

Good luck with your car man. Those are sweet cars..

[i_c_the_light]

Ffs use 93.

[Marnix]

I also guess coils (spark blow out) and clean the boost solenoid too

[joelkarlonas]

Does anyone know where i can get new coils spark plugs and all break pads for my car?

Id also like to know how much oil, trans fluid and rear diff fluid i need to fill those and ill get extra for flushes.

The previous owner ran 5w30 Mobil 1 so i think ill stick with it but what should i use for the trans and diff

[Marnix]

75W90 just like any other Subaru MT. Amounts are the same as USDM WRX EJ205

[joelkarlonas]

Originally Posted by Marnix

I also guess coils (spark blow out) and clean the boost solenoid too

Do you know how much coils would be each and would they be the same as usdm because the subaru where i am doesnt even have my oil filter.

And could it just be bad spark plugs rather than a coil pack or a couple

And would that be the cause of the bogging when cruising?

[joelkarlonas]

Could i just use a ej205 or 207 newer sti oil filter

[joelkarlonas]

Went for another drive, when i hit boost and it pulls you back then breaks off and makes sputtering backfire noises.

Engine sounds fine but after that happens the idle fluctuated

[Zulu-]

Ignition related. Check coils, plugs.

[Zulu-]

BTW, owner does not seem on par with the car. PM me if you ever want to unload it. ^_^

[joelkarlonas]

Im going to order new spark plugs tonight and a new oil filter and walbro 255 pump.

Im going to look for some vacuum leaks after work but how do i tell if the coils are bad

[simer1228]

use only 93 or higher octane gas!! STOP using mobil 1 5w-30 and switch to rotella T6 5w-40. and yes, most subaru oil filters can be used

[joelkarlonas]

Originally Posted by simer1228

use only 93 or higher octane gas!! STOP using mobil 1 5w-30 and switch to rotella T6 5w-40. and yes, most subaru oil filters can be used

Would you agree spark plugs are my.boost problem?

Engine runs amazing but once i put it to the floor and build more that a little boost (hit high boost) it backfires like nother and i let off instantly then my revs go up and down. Stock everything

[i_c_the_light]

Originally Posted by joelkarlonas

Would you agree spark plugs are my.boost problem?

Engine runs amazing but once i put it to the floor and build more that a little boost (hit high boost) it backfires like nother and i let off instantly then my revs go up and down. Stock everything

No. Replace coils and stop using crap fuel. 93MON or nothing.

[69subaru360]

A 96 is a K not a G. It's not a coil on plug G and the K coil packs on top of the intake rarely fail. The K uses the orange label maf that always fails, that's more likely the problem.

[joelkarlonas]

Originally Posted by 69subaru360

A 96 is a K not a G. It's not a coil on plug G and the K coil packs on top of the intake rarely fail. The K uses the orange label maf that always fails, that's more likely the problem.

The maf is in my airbox right? Where can i get a new maf sensor

[69subaru360]

Originally Posted by joelkarlonas

The maf is in my airbox right? Where can i get a new maf sensor

Yes and dealer. They aren't cheap, verify it's the problem first.

[i_c_the_light]

Originally Posted by 69subaru360

A 96 is a K not a G. It's not a coil on plug G and the K coil packs on top of the intake rarely fail. The K uses the orange label maf that always fails, that's more likely the problem.

Depends if the car was built in the first 1/2 of 1996 or not.

[joelkarlonas]

Originally Posted by 69subaru360

Yes and dealer. They aren't cheap, verify it's the problem first.

How do i do that. What should i look for on the maf

[joelkarlonas]

Originally Posted by 69subaru360

Yes and dealer. They aren't cheap, verify it's the problem first.

will it be broken

[SilverSubiGC8]

Pull codes

[Marnix]

First find out if you have a MY 96 EJ20G type RA or a MY97 EJ20K type RA. Oh and do use NGK PFR7B plugs.