I dont know if its me or what but I did search and nothing so, I just got my jdm b18c swap. A 98 is supposed to 4-1 header. I dont think that is what I got because it doesnt match the oics Ive seen of them. Does anyone have a pic of the 4-2-1 header (JDM). Is there any other ways to tell besides header, such as number on block or serial #.

 

the VIN on the block should say it

after JH4DC2xxx there is a letter
W is 98, X is 99, Y is 00, 1 is 01


[Modified by adam, 10:49 AM 2/7/2002]

 

thanks

 

you can also look at the cylinder head...below the head shield of the stock manifold..there will be a few ovals...one of the ovals has numbers in it like so
( 9 / 8 ) ...that is the way it is on the geeser anyway..

 

The JDM 4-2-1 looks just like the USDM 4-2-1. I don't think the JDM engines have VIN#s like that, I've never seen a JDM engine with one??

Sam

 

There are 3 circles on block, one of which has 9/8. That makes me feel better. I think they stiched the header to the 4-2-1, probably because they could sell the 4-1. Cool , at least I got the right year motor. Cant sweat the small stuff with these swaps. Thanks again!

 

Are you sure you have a type r motor? Only type r motor has 4-1 header. But an older type r motor with the 4-2-1 header has a 2.5" collector.

Also 98 ITR motor has faux carbon fiber spark plug cover , unless whoever sold you the motor swiped it.


[Modified by t, 11:13 PM 2/7/2002]

 

just look on the head.. if you bought it straight from overseas and it hadnt' been taken apart.. the year should be on the head.

 

There is no VIN Number on JDM blocks