Where is Badging code located?

[HellBent]

Getting ready to inspect a Skyline, can someone tell me where the badging code is located. The post at the top on badging codes did not say where it was located.

Also anyone know how to tell if the engine is the original engine in an R32. Are they matched to the badging code or other numbers?

One last question, this car is a BNR32. I am a little confused what the N stands for. Does this mean front wheel steering only, and not HICAS all wheel steering?

Thanks,

AL

[SkylineUSA]

Al,
Badging code?

Top of the fire wall, I think is what you are talking about.

I could not find any block numbers, but Sean might know.

As the for the N, never looked into that. If you find out, post what you found.

Tony

[GTES-t]

The N is as shown in the pinned Badging Code Thread:
N: Nosewheel drive & SUPER HICAS

As far as the Engine, it has the basic engine code stamped on the block on the passenger's side where it mates with the transmission IIRC. Again, it's only basic, ie. RB26, nothing after that. The other info you can tell from looking at the engine. All of the RB engines are E: Nissan ECCS. You'll be able to the the turbo or twin turbo on the one you'll be looking at. As with the D: Dual over head cam.

There are no numbers that will tell you if it's the original engine as far as I'm aware of.

[HellBent]

Originally Posted by GTES-t

The N is as shown in the pinned Badging Code Thread:
N: Nosewheel drive & SUPER HICAS

As far as the Engine, it has the basic engine code stamped on the block on the passenger's side where it mates with the transmission IIRC. Again, it's only basic, ie. RB26, nothing after that. The other info you can tell from looking at the engine. All of the RB engines are E: Nissan ECCS. You'll be able to the the turbo or twin turbo on the one you'll be looking at. As with the D: Dual over head cam.

There are no numbers that will tell you if it's the original engine as far as I'm aware of.

Thanks for the Info. I saw the badging code thread that said N means Nosewheel drive and Super HICAS. But what is the difference between Super HICAS 4 wheel steering, and Nosewheel drive and SUPER HICAS?

-AL

[nismo_power]

Originally Posted by HellBent

Thanks for the Info. I saw the badging code thread that said N means Nosewheel drive and Super HICAS. But what is the difference between Super HICAS 4 wheel steering, and Nosewheel drive and SUPER HICAS?

-AL

the HICAS system IS the 4 wheel steering system.

[HellBent]

Originally Posted by nismo_power

the HICAS system IS the 4 wheel steering system.

The more I think about it. All skylines are set up as a rear wheel drive, but the GTRs get a transfer case that sends power to the front wheels (nose wheel drive).
So my guess for the codes are:

C: SUPER HICAS (for non-GTR with RWD)
N: SUPER HICAS (for 4WD [nosewheel drive])

-AL

Skyline
R32
E-HCR32
(E (1)-H (2)C (3)R32)
1. Exhaust emission standards identification
E: 53 year regulation conformity
2. Engine type
H: RB20E/RB2020DE/RB20DET
B: RB26DETT
E: RB25DE
F: CA18 i
3. Steering apparatus
Non sign: Front 2 wheel steering
C: SUPER HICAS
N: Nosewheel drive & SUPER HICAS R33 < Sun sun >

[nismo_power]

yes.....basically. the GT-R, which is AWD, has more power biased to the rear wheels than the front.

[HellBent]

Originally Posted by nismo_power

yes.....basically. the GT-R, which is AWD, has more power biased to the rear wheels than the front.

Yeah, I should have said "...also Nose Wheel Drive". Since all Skylines are RWD and the GTR shares (splits) some torque to the front wheels via a transfer case.

Can't wait to get her up on a lift and see the drive train configuration!

-AL