Subaru Information webpages

These web pages have been written by a Subaru enthusiast for use by fellow enthusiasts, and are intended to bring together the bits of information found over several years of Subaru ownership. Most of the information is related to JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Legacy models, built between 1990 and 2005, but other models are included. It is not a comprehensive guide, and has no connection to Subaru or any other business or dealership. If and when more information is found the web pages will be updated.

Applied Model

Find model identification and specification by using the Subaru Applied Model code on the VIN plate.

Database size: 1,735 codes for 2,321 model variations

Transmission Type

Find transmission specification by using the Subaru Transmission Type code on the VIN plate.

Search Ratio List

Database size: 558 codes, 375 with full specifications

Speed Calculator and Graph

Plot a graph showing the road speed against engine speed, and find the maximum speed in each gear and at gear change points.

Engine Capacity Calculator

Enter the bore and stroke specifications to calculate engine capacity.

ECU Code List

A simple list of known Subaru ECU types.

JDM Legacy Second Generation

Model History for Second Generation Subaru Legacy (BD/BG) built for the Japanese Domestic Market.

Work in progress

Web pages that still require some work but may be of use…

Search by Engine Type code
(Page still under construction).
JDM Subaru Legacy BG Rear Fog Light Modification
Converting the rear light bar on JDM Legacy BG models to operate as a rear fog light, in order to pass UK MOT regulations. (Page still under construction).
Subaru L Series Sedan specifications (1990)
The page is a recreation of the specifications page found in the 1990 L Series Service Manual and at this time only show details of 4-door Sedan models.
Subaru 2-Stage Twin Turbo Operation
Page under construction.

Website updates

1^st December 2019	Tweaks to the search engines for faster results when searching for Transmission Type or Engine Type codes.
4^th September 2019	Car register and photograph gallery added.
16^th July 2019	Additional codes added for third and fourth generation UK-spec Legacy and Outback.
7^th June 2019	More codes added to the database, and a few errors corrected.
16^th May 2019	Applied Model codes added for all UK-spec Second Generation Legacys. These models also have production numbers and lists of VIN numbers.

Links page
Subaru Applied Model Code Reader
Subaru Transmission Type Search
Subaru Transmission Type List
Speed Calculator and Graph
Engine Capacity Calculator
JDM Subaru Legacy Second Generation
Subaru ECU types