Is my engine TYPE-R?
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.
Giving a history as to where/how you got it. Any older vin numbers associated with it. help.
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.
Giving a history as to where/how you got it. Any older vin numbers associated with it. help.
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.
You can also remove the valve cover and look at the springs.


It looks like a JDM ITR to me though.
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.
Giving a history as to where/how you got it. Any older vin numbers associated with it. help.
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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?
Originally Posted by Katman
Those numbers are not a reliable way of telling what year the head is or what engine it came from.
the only way to tell what year the head is, is by the circle with emobossed numbers right above the exhaust port on cylinder #4 as seen here:

..other than what vehicle model a PR3 head comes from, thats pretty easy to figure out, cuz all JDM 89-01 civics with B16's are mainly either SiR/VTi/Si ; JDM 89-01 integra's XSi/RSi/B17-GSR or Type-R.
the only way to tell what year the head is, is by the circle with emobossed numbers right above the exhaust port on cylinder #4 as seen here:

..other than what vehicle model a PR3 head comes from, thats pretty easy to figure out, cuz all JDM 89-01 civics with B16's are mainly either SiR/VTi/Si ; JDM 89-01 integra's XSi/RSi/B17-GSR or Type-R.
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.
Can I see any other indications/written on engine without any disassembly? As it looks Shodan I do not have a type r?
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
and how can I show which model of B18C it is? As there is B18C1 B18C2 B18C3 B18C4-7
Thanks all
Last edited by Honda4LifeB18C; Nov 19, 2016 at 10:39 AM.
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.
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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.
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 ..this HTML class. Value is .
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 ..this HTML class. Value is .
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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.
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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?
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?
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 ?
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 ?












