Honda4LifeB18C

Is my engine type r?





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TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

As long as that photo isn't covering another number, it's very possible. But you could easily have a JDM GS-R. The best way to check the cylinder head (if it came as a long block). If it says P73 ,yes. If it says P72, then you more than likely have a JDM GS-R Block. But looking at the intake manifold, looks like a P73, so you could be in luck there.

Giving a history as to where/how you got it. Any older vin numbers associated with it. help.

Honda4LifeB18C

Look at the second picture. It says PR3-3. I didnt buy it cheap. Paid $9,600 for it. Its a 1992 EG

2LEM1

iTrader: (1)

If it's a real ITR motor there will be green paint by the distributor on the head.

You can also remove the valve cover and look at the springs.






It looks like a JDM ITR to me though.

AllMtrRex

What are you talking about?

2LEM1

iTrader: (1)

Brain fart, we all do it.

I'm sure Shodan knows ITR heads are marked PR-3

Honda4LifeB18C

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Some better pictures of engine... what does PR3-3 mean?

Thanks y'all!

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

Yes. Sorry, I'm typing 50 different alphanumerics at once. I do mean PR-3, not P73 (that's in reference to the intake manifold). My thoughts got merged

Example.

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

There's no discernable differences between PR-3-X and PR-3. It's the same thing. Just the stamping differences.

Are you not familiar with the engine and component codes of the Type R? That basically it's using a B16 head that has been slightly ported in the valve throat for better combustion?


Here's a basic difference Between the ITR and the SiR-II (Vti-R) aka "JDM GS-R" by way of video.



You really need to know this information before we can proceed any further.

AllMtrRex

I knew it was a typo and you were more than likely referring to the manifold but I had to give you **** for it.

Honda4LifeB18C

Can I see any other indications/written on engine without any disassembly? As it looks Shodan I do not have a type r?

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

You can see the Cylinder head stamp on the engine, but you'll never get a big giant sign saying "TYPE R" anywhere open and obvious

Honda4LifeB18C

Can you tell me where is it exactly located? maybe show me on my engine pictures I posted.

What I can see is pr3-3 exactly like the picture I posted
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and how can I show which model of B18C it is? As there is B18C1 B18C2 B18C3 B18C4-7

Thanks all

eHMxhACk

iTrader: (17)

B18C is the JDM engine code. It doesn't come with the last number like USDM engines do.

If you have a PR3-3 head and by the looks of your intake manifold, I think it's safe to assume you have a JDM Type R engine.

The only way to confirm the head is indeed a Type R is to look for the green paint behind the distributor like 2LEM1 posted earlier.





eH.

Honda4LifeB18C

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Did you see these these pictures?

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eHMxhACk

iTrader: (17)

Your pictures don't show the area behind the distributor. As shown above. Walk out to you car and look. If it's green it's a Type R. If not, then it isn't. Simple.





eH.

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

That area circled IS behind the distributor. Distributor is removed

JRCivic1

So, if the green paint was cleaned off or polished... strap it to a dyno and see how much power it makes. Then you will know what you have.

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

At this point, yeah..basically

Time to quit messing around and install and use the damn thing already. Time is a wastin'...:-)

Honda4LifeB18C

I can't find the cylinder stamp anywhere its hard to look at the back of the engine.

Thanks all for your help/replies

Honda4LifeB18C

Took this picture under the car. The number is under the engine.


http://imgur.com/a/DSK4N

2LEM1

iTrader: (1)

Lol.... you're not listening.

All tall deck B series use the P72 oil pan.

Look man, just take off the valve cover. Do both sets of valve springs have dual coils? Or just the intake?

Honda4LifeB18C

Maybe this can help ...

JRCivic1

There is NO external identifying mark that will PROVE that the engine you have is in fact a Type "R" engine... so your continued effort to find such a marking is fruitless. The B18C block casting is shared by the GSR and the ITR... the crankshafts, rods, and pistons are different. The PR3 cylinder head is shared by the B16A, B17A and the ITR... internally, the valves, valve springs, camshafts, and factory porting just inside the valve face are different.

Getting the car on a dyno and measuring the engine's output will give you a good idea... and a logical basis to make an assumption as to what you have. To be certain, you will have to remove the valve cover and identify the cams and valvesprings, use a camera and see if you can identify the markings on the domes of the pistons, and then insert the camera into the intake manifold and check the valve stem shape as well as the presence of markings on the intake runner or do they appear to be rough cast ?

Honda4LifeB18C

so it's a 1997 engine I know Skunk 2 Manifold won't help
sorry dark pic :/
I cant deassemble anything to check!

Thanks :D
This is on a 1992 Japan EG Civic