how can i tell i my new engine is a REAL JDM TYPE R

[hatchman]

hey guys i just got a 1.8 litre type r...how can i tell if it is really a type r. almost every thing says p73 but i want to know what should it say on the block...b18c...b18cr or what? Again, it is supposed to be a jdm type r engine. and i have two days to inspect it. if you guys can think of anything else that i can check please post it. it does has the type r intake manifold and lsd tranny.

thanks
hatchman

[Moppie]

Whats the exact code and engine number stamped into the block?

[hatchman]

b18c....i read on a websight that jdm motors have no number after the letters (like b18c5)....is this true?

[Moppie]

Its generaly true.

but how about answering my first question. I can help you if your dont help me.

[hatchman]

i dont have the number in front of me it is at my shop....i can post it tomarrow. is that a serial number or a standard number that is on all of the same type of engines....and is the number your asking about under the b18c stamp?

[Moppie]

Thats it.
Directly under under the B18c stamp on the same flat surface should be the engine number.

I believe I can find the numbers that corospond to the ITR engines.

Other things to look for of course are a red valve cover, and a quite differnt single runner inlet manifold. (its the easiest way to spot a fake)

[hatchman]

what do i look for on the single runner inlet manifold???

[Moppie]

You look for a single runner inlet manifold!

The standard VTi-R teg in Japan uses the same inlet manifold as the GSR in the states (funny that, thier the same car). But the Type R, like the Type R in the US uses a differnt inlet.

If your engine has the standard dual runner inlet manifold then its clearly not an ITR engine.
But if it has a differnt manifold, with only single runners going to each port then its more than likely from an ITR. (although they are sometimes put on lesser engines).

[hatchman]

the number under the b18c is 2002802

[tenzoracerevovii]

or if you're building it.....look at the #'s on the pistons......if you're able to...... the different codes can tell you....unless they just threw in some ITR pistons .....

[Moppie]

Originally posted by hatchman
the number under the b18c is 2002802

Well the Tech at Honda is pretty certain thats a real B18c from an ITR.

[VTEC_boi]

Also, JDM ITR motors differ from USDM versions in teh fact that their valve cover has a 'H' on it while the USDM version does not.

And for the reasons we stated on JDMCivic.com

[tenzoracerevovii]

Originally posted by VTEC_boi
Also, JDM ITR motors differ from USDM versions in teh fact that their valve cover has a 'H' on it while the USDM version does not.

And for the reasons we stated on JDMCivic.com

also the dohc vtec "label" i guess......it's different from the usdm ones.....like.....the "dohc" is bigger than "vtec"....or the other way around......but you can't really trust valve covers now can you?.....too many fakers out there......

[Mugen_R]

Originally posted by hatchman
hey guys i just got a 1.8 litre type r...how can i tell if it is really a type r. almost every thing says p73 but i want to know what should it say on the block...b18c...b18cr or what? Again, it is supposed to be a jdm type r engine. and i have two days to inspect it. if you guys can think of anything else that i can check please post it. it does has the type r intake manifold and lsd tranny.

thanks
hatchman

how much did it cost you???
The engine and tranny?

[drift]

there's a very simple answer to this very simple question of... "Is my JDM ITR motor a real ITR motor?"


the block will be stamped with "B18CR" instead of "B18C" (Japanese VTi-R motor) or "B18C5" (USDM ITR motor)