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how to identify a B18c cylinder head?

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Old 12-06-2003, 08:01 PM
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well a guy is trying to sell me a 99 b18c GSR cylinder head. but i want to know how to identify it so i know for sure its a Gsr head. what should i look for on the cylinder head? and last, how would i know if the head is still good? any info or tips would help thank for your time
Old 12-06-2003, 08:27 PM
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i think it should say P72
Old 12-06-2003, 08:47 PM
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the valve cover for the b18's looks differents from the b16 and other b series heads
Old 12-06-2003, 09:45 PM
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If it has the intake manifold on it, it will curl down if its any other b-series it curls up.The only way to know if it is good is to take it to a machine shop and get it pressure tested. You can also visually check it for obvious cracks in the combustion chamber.
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there are too numbers on the head to identify the year, i saw a picture here search
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look for p72 on the head and also there is a year stamp like said above.. its 30 degrees outside or i would go and check to see how its stamped..
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