Chassis Code FAQ

Crashmaxx · Jul 19, 2005

Figured too many people don't know their chassis codes, so here is a master list.

The G means impreza.

The C means old style sedan.
The M means old style coupe.
The F means old style wagon.
The D means new style sedan.
The G means new style wagon.

The A means new style EJ20T.
The B means new style EJ25T.
The 8 means old style EJ20T.
The 6 means 2.5 RS.
The 4 means 2.2.
The 2 means 1.8.

If there are any I missed LMK and I will add them. And does anyone know if the OBS is the same as an RS wagon, or has its own code? And if anyone knows the codes for other subies, feel free to post them.

Hopefully this will get stickied and will help people. It seems like the first real FAQ in here. With some luck, other people will start similar threads on other topics so we can have this section filled with good references for all the common questions.

Yesitsdrew5310 · Oct 23, 2005

Wow... this really deserves a bump. Good info, thanks much.

gongeuzler · Oct 23, 2005

Gmb!!

alpha_numeric44 · Oct 23, 2005

cool..

now decode the 15 other digits in my VIN...

:rotflmao:

Subaruman5 · Oct 23, 2005

nice job man. Question:

was it the 22b that was GC8? and any other cars that had chassis codes GC8? now is it just a nickname?

DJ · Oct 23, 2005

Sticky!

Subaruman5 - yeah, GC8 was the chassis code for the old STis.
Through common useage, it's becoming an American catch-all nickname for any pre-bugeye Impreza.

Sparky280 · Oct 23, 2005

Here's a few links on breakdown of subaru vins

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/vin.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/VIN/subaru.html

Yesitsdrew5310 · Oct 23, 2005

DJ said:
Sticky!

I 2nd that motion. haha.

Crashmaxx · Oct 24, 2005

Subaruman5 said:
nice job man. Question:

was it the 22b that was GC8? and any other cars that had chassis codes GC8? now is it just a nickname?

For the GC, the WRX and STi had the same engine code so all WRX's and STi's and special models should be GC8 assuming they are a sedan.

TipStylez · Oct 24, 2005

so that means i want a GM6 =]

-Q

TipStylez · Oct 24, 2005

oh yeah, did the 2000- RS have a sedan and coupe? how bout wagons?

Thanks
-Q

Crashmaxx · Oct 24, 2005

98-99 there was only a coupe RS, then 00-01 there is a coupe and sedan, 02-04 there is the RS sedan and a TS wagon, and for 05 there is an RS sedan and wagon. In 06 there is no longer an RS.

JZ oo7 · Oct 25, 2005

does the 06 imprezas have new chassis code?

Crashmaxx · Oct 25, 2005

Good question, but I would assume no because it is just a face lift and they didn't change it in '04 when they went from the bug-eyes. But the WRX may have a different engine code since it now has the 2.5L. Be nice to find out for sure.

Subaruman5 · Oct 26, 2005

JZ oo7 said:
does the 06 imprezas have new chassis code?

yeah i'm wondering the same question.. James?

svek · Oct 27, 2005

Crashmaxx said:
In 06 there is no longer an RS.

its a 2.5i right?

Crashmaxx · Oct 27, 2005

Yep, same car, new name.

karatejoe · Oct 28, 2005

Subaruman5 said:
nice job man. Question:

was it the 22b that was GC8? and any other cars that had chassis codes GC8? now is it just a nickname?

I thought the 22b was a two door and that would make it a gm8.

TipStylez · Nov 13, 2005

what dose MY00 RS mean? i see that every where at first i thought it ment "my" 2000 rs..but now im lost

-Q

DJ · Nov 13, 2005

Model Year.

Took me a while too.

rommeliswhoa · Nov 23, 2005

bump sticky!

aesthetect · Dec 17, 2005

wait so what about the old style 2.5 (sedan, for example) i had thought it was GC8 but its definitely not a 2.0L....? GCB?

Evilclown · Dec 18, 2005

an old style 2.5 would be a GC6. the 8 is the WRX and STi 2.0 turbo.

thanks for this thread, btw. i'm fairly new to all this and was wondering what was what. this should be sticky.

GC8.Love · Dec 18, 2005

Yeah, I'll never be 'leet enough to call the GC chassis what they really are. GC8 does it for me.

d_mcleod00 · Dec 19, 2005

Heres a fluke for you guys. MY00 RS sedan has a model code on the engine vin plate of GM6.... one of those is not quite right... :blowingup

When I get home, Im going to check this... only other idea that comes to mind is confusing it with my old impreza L... but that wouldnt work either... It was a coupe, but not a 2.5L

aesthetect · Dec 21, 2005

Evilclown said:
an old style 2.5 would be a GC6. the 8 is the WRX and STi 2.0 turbo.

thanks for this thread, btw. i'm fairly new to all this and was wondering what was what. this should be sticky.

how did i miss that? wow i need sleep. i second the sticky

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