How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is?
01-26-2003, 07:49 AM
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How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is?
I'm planning on purchasing a JDM B18C block and I want to know what I should look for to distinguish what year is the block. Can somebody please post pictures. I was told it was a 98 Spec R. But any help and info would do. Thanks.
01-26-2003, 09:29 AM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (JeffNA)
get the number of the block (under the b18c stamp) and see if ben (AJ PWR on this board) can help you.
but if its just the block, theres not much difference between the 95.5-97 and 98-01 is there? i thought the only differences were found in the tranny, cams, header, and other little stuff.
but if its just the block, theres not much difference between the 95.5-97 and 98-01 is there? i thought the only differences were found in the tranny, cams, header, and other little stuff.
01-26-2003, 04:50 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (sgT)
There are four round stamps on my JDM B18C (1994) they look like dials/buttons with numbers stamped in them, the first one has 94 stamped in it, the second has 10 and the other two have 4 and 8 stamped on them (not exactly sure what the 4 and 8 are) but i would imagine the other two are for the date the engine was cast/made, ie October 1994
01-26-2003, 05:57 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (mugenracer)
There are four round stamps on my JDM B18C (1994) they look like dials/buttons with numbers stamped in them, the first one has 94 stamped in it, the second has 10 and the other two have 4 and 8 stamped on them (not exactly sure what the 4 and 8 are) but i would imagine the other two are for the date the engine was cast/made, ie October 1994
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01-26-2003, 07:57 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (JeffNA)
itr head, im, etc...
Also, the stamps on the head... one of them (the first one I think) right above the exhaust manifold, it should have a 98+... that's if it's a 98, then it should be in that first circle. Pretty easy to tell. Although, I've seen motors from japan with aftermarket cams or clutch and flywheel, etc...
Also, the stamps on the head... one of them (the first one I think) right above the exhaust manifold, it should have a 98+... that's if it's a 98, then it should be in that first circle. Pretty easy to tell. Although, I've seen motors from japan with aftermarket cams or clutch and flywheel, etc...
01-26-2003, 08:14 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (Black R)
since your gettin a jdm block make sure you distinguish it from a sir-g to a type r block. by looking at the pistons, make sure it says p73-a00 and not p72-a00.
01-26-2003, 08:31 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (Migs)
Guys, in case we havent forgot. He is trying to distinguish a BLOCK, not a head.
01-27-2003, 05:32 AM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (jonas)
Guys, in case we havent forgot. He is trying to distinguish a BLOCK, not a head.
LOL thats what i'm saying.
LOL thats what i'm saying.
01-27-2003, 01:59 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (JeffNA)
.....yeah, but the jdm bottom end for a b18c shouldn't matter too much to you.
I mean, if it's got the itr head, etc... unless you're getting JUST the bottom end.
But those are the EASY ways to tell on the head - and you can see if it's been removed previously. Too much trouble for them to swap a head only to give you a slightly lower c/r...
I mean, if it's got the itr head, etc... unless you're getting JUST the bottom end.
But those are the EASY ways to tell on the head - and you can see if it's been removed previously. Too much trouble for them to swap a head only to give you a slightly lower c/r...
01-27-2003, 03:30 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (Black R)
.....yeah, but the jdm bottom end for a b18c shouldn't matter too much to you.
I mean, if it's got the itr head, etc... unless you're getting JUST the bottom end.
But those are the EASY ways to tell on the head - and you can see if it's been removed previously. Too much trouble for them to swap a head only to give you a slightly lower c/r...
I mean, if it's got the itr head, etc... unless you're getting JUST the bottom end.
But those are the EASY ways to tell on the head - and you can see if it's been removed previously. Too much trouble for them to swap a head only to give you a slightly lower c/r...
I'm just buying a short block not a long block. No Head included
. Yes, it matters cause I would like to know and I prefer to buy a 98 Spec R instead of a 97 Spec. Also, I'd prefer a newer block assuming there would be lower mileage. It has something to do with the serial numbers. Any pictures would help.
01-27-2003, 05:14 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is? (FF-Panda)
Not exactly sure on the year, but i believe the 98+ blocks have the crank trigger on the block instead of in the distributor. I know for a fact that up to 97, the sensor is in the distributor. Just check by the crank and look for the sensor. If its there, its 98+
They will also have a different timing cover vs the 96-97 JDM ITR.
They will also have a different timing cover vs the 96-97 JDM ITR.
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is?
If possible i also would like to see if my block is a jdm 98+spec.
I bought this 98 spec jdm b18c from hmo, and everything seems right.
pr3 stamped on head
A little green paint left by the dizzy ( I mean barley see) does it seem funny for a 37,000 mile engine to barley have any paint left?
P73 hf-1 on intake manifold
b18c stamp w (hmo) next to it
Heres my reason for asking, on the timing valve cover it says p72, when it, as far as i know should say p73..... Im puzzled??? this better be a 98 itr and not a 98 gsr considering jdm stamp both b18c on itr and gsr.
Im hopeing Ben (AJ PWR) or MIGS would help me? plez and thank you!
I bought this 98 spec jdm b18c from hmo, and everything seems right.
pr3 stamped on head
A little green paint left by the dizzy ( I mean barley see) does it seem funny for a 37,000 mile engine to barley have any paint left?
P73 hf-1 on intake manifold
b18c stamp w (hmo) next to it
Heres my reason for asking, on the timing valve cover it says p72, when it, as far as i know should say p73..... Im puzzled??? this better be a 98 itr and not a 98 gsr considering jdm stamp both b18c on itr and gsr.
Im hopeing Ben (AJ PWR) or MIGS would help me? plez and thank you!
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is?
If possible i also would like to see if my block is a jdm 98+spec.
I bought this 98 spec jdm b18c from hmo, and everything seems right.
pr3 stamped on head
A little green paint left by the dizzy ( I mean barley see) does it seem funny for a 37,000 mile engine to barley have any paint left?
P73 hf-1 on intake manifold
b18c stamp w (hmo) next to it
Heres my reason for asking, on the timing valve cover it says p72, when it, as far as i know should say p73..... Im puzzled??? this better be a 98 itr and not a 98 gsr considering jdm stamp both b18c on itr and gsr.
Im hopeing Ben (AJ PWR) or MIGS would help me? plez and thank you!
I bought this 98 spec jdm b18c from hmo, and everything seems right.
pr3 stamped on head
A little green paint left by the dizzy ( I mean barley see) does it seem funny for a 37,000 mile engine to barley have any paint left?
P73 hf-1 on intake manifold
b18c stamp w (hmo) next to it
Heres my reason for asking, on the timing valve cover it says p72, when it, as far as i know should say p73..... Im puzzled??? this better be a 98 itr and not a 98 gsr considering jdm stamp both b18c on itr and gsr.
Im hopeing Ben (AJ PWR) or MIGS would help me? plez and thank you!
btw the stamping on a type r (numerical) will differ amongst the year and type, SIR vs Type R. a 97R is like 19xxxxx and 98R+ is like 20xxxxx-21xxxxx or some **** like that, i remember reading a post in this section about it. It was direct from a Primo Honda CD ROM.
03-25-2015, 06:42 PM
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Re: How can tell what year a JDM B18C block is?
I haven't checked any JDM ITR blocks but I do klnow that the CTR block has a P73 stamped on the backside of the engine near the rear mount area.
`94-`95 GSR SiVTEC: B18C 1000001~
`94-`95 GSR SiR: B18C 1100001~
`96-`98 GSR SiR: B18C 1200001~
`99~ GSR SiR: B18C 1300001~
`95~`96 ITR: B18C 1900001~
`97 ITR: B18C 2000001~
`98~ ITR: B18C 2100001~
This from a Honda Primo parts CD-ROM that list parts for cars up to 4/99. hth Click the image to open in full size.
`94-`95 GSR SiVTEC: B18C 1000001~
`94-`95 GSR SiR: B18C 1100001~
`96-`98 GSR SiR: B18C 1200001~
`99~ GSR SiR: B18C 1300001~
`95~`96 ITR: B18C 1900001~
`97 ITR: B18C 2000001~
`98~ ITR: B18C 2100001~
This from a Honda Primo parts CD-ROM that list parts for cars up to 4/99. hth Click the image to open in full size.