How do i know what year my b18c is? The seller didn't know. Where would i look to find out if its a odb1 or 2?

 

There should be a sticker on the driver door jamb, and it'll tell you what year, model, GVW and other goodies like that

 

Engine Vin#?

 

Look at the VIN, here's an example from team-integra.net. If it has no VIN then it's probably stolen.

JH4DB7561WS000001

The position of W is where the model-year is represented so whatever is in that place is the year of it.

W= Model year
R: 1994
S: 1995
T: 1996
V: 1997
W: 1998
X: 1999
Y: 2000
1: 2001

 

There is a stamp on the head that will say the year I think it's right above the #3 or 4 cylinder. If it says 95 then it will be a 95 or 96 motor.

 

Just cause it doesn't have a vin doesn't mean it's stolen. Jdm engines have no vins.<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTECorona &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Look at the VIN, here's an example from team-integra.net. If it has no VIN then it's probably stolen.

JH4DB7561WS000001

The position of W is where the model-year is represented so whatever is in that place is the year of it.

W= Model year
R: 1994
S: 1995
T: 1996
V: 1997
W: 1998
X: 1999
Y: 2000
1: 2001
</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

I also think 94-95 USDM engines didn't have the VIN stamped on them... is that correct?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmrider &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just cause it doesn't have a vin doesn't mean it's stolen. Jdm engines have no vins.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well if it's a B18C1 or B18C5 and has no VIN, my statement applies.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTECorona &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Well if it's a B18C1 or B18C5 and has no VIN, my statement applies. </TD></TR></TABLE> True

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTECorona &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well if it's a B18C1 or B18C5 and has no VIN, my statement applies. </TD></TR></TABLE>

And what about longblocks and shortblocks bought directly from Acura dealerships. I know of plenty of them that have been legally bought and then sold later. None of them have VIN's. Also, USDM OBD-1 LS and GSR swaps don't have VIN's either.

 

Jeez guys, give me a break. Fine, if the motor looks old and is USDM and has no VIN or looks like the VIN was removed then it MAY be stolen.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTECorona &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Jeez guys, give me a break.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just trying to make sure all of the possibilities are out in the open.