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Old 11-18-2003, 08:28 PM
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I have a B series engine, but i don't know what kind it is.

it only says honda motor company on the valve cover.

it looks kinda like this-----> http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/images/b18b1.jpg

is there any way i can tell what type it is???

thanks...
Old 11-18-2003, 10:15 PM
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Default Re: B series enine question.....help (alergic2fatchix)

that engine you posted the link to is a nonvtec b18b. they are from the integra LS/RS/GS 94+
does the valve cover look EXACTLY like the one in picture? if so, then it is a b18b.

there is an engine block stamp on the block that will give you the exact code, but this doesn't necessarily mean you have vtec or not since you can mate a nonvtec block to a vtec head.

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You have there (either) an OBD-2 B18B LS motor from a 96-01 Integra, or a JDM B20B motor out of an 97-00 Orthia wagon.

Read what the block stamp says and you can tell what year the motor is as well.
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yup, exhaust side, tranny side theres a stamp on the block... read it. by looking at the intake manifold on that motor, I believe its a B18B... simply because the B20 factory intake manifolds are quite tall.
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Default Re: B series enine question.....help

thanks alot.

ans also, what is a frankestain motor??? or something like that.

and is the b18b a good engine to work on???

thanks....
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Default Re: B series enine question.....help (alergic2fatchix)

Frankenstein motor refers to a VTEC head paired with a Non-VTEC block. B18b is a good motor as far as reliability goes and its not bad on power either(compared to similar sized motors by other manufacturers). Lower compression makes them a good canidate for boost (turbo or supercharger). Use the search function and I am sure you can find any info you are seeking.
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nice and clean
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Did this motor just fall in your lap or what?
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