Subaru JDM Version Engine Guide

Subaru JDM Version Engine Guide

Apr 15, '21

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There can be a lot of confusion about Subaru JDM engine codes and version numbers, so we thought we would list the versions and their specs. This is a very general guide but should provide some insight.

Version means which version of the Subaru Impreza it is. V1 is the first Impreza built, V2 is the second generation, ETC. The Version number was mainly used in JDM Subaru models though they stopped labeling them as V1 or V4 after 2000. If you are importing a JDM engine and the importer calls it a V7, V8, V9, or V10 - make sure to figure out precisely which year of car the engine is coming from. Please take a look here for help determining which engine you have. Please take a look here.


Version - V1-V2

Engine Code - EJ20G
Years It Was Made - 1993-1996
Communication Method - Non CANBUS
Security System - Non Immobilized


Version - V3-V4

Engine Code - EJ20K
Years It Was Made - 1997-1998
Communication Method - Non CANBUS
Security System - Non Immobilized


Version - V5-V6

Engine Code - EJ205
Years It Was Made - 1999-2000
Communication Method - Non-CANBUS
Security System - Non-Immobilized
*This is the last year JDM Subarus were labeled with Version Numbers


Version - V7

Engine Code - EJ205 = WRX | EJ207 = STi
Years It Was Made - 2001-2002
Communication Method - Non CANBUS
Security System - Non Immobilized


Version - V8

Engine Code - EJ205 = WRX | EJ207 = STi
Years It Was Made - 2003-2004
Communication Method - Non CANBUS
Security System - Non Immobilized


Version - V9

Engine Code - EJ205 = WRX | EJ207 = STi
Years It Was Made - 2005-2007
Communication Method - Non CANBUS
Security System - Immobilized


Version - V10

Engine Code - EJ205 = WRX | EJ207 = STi
Years It Was Made - 2008+
Communication Method - CANBUS
Security System - Immobilized
*The V10 was never an official Subaru version and is used by importers for labeling. 

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