i was looking at purchasing this motor it looks to be real but i dont want to pay for something then turn out its fake any ways the block says B18C5 and the intake manifold has a p73 code and i took the valve cover off and it has dual valve springs but idk if the tranny is lsd and also i see the code p72 by where the tranny bolts up on the back side of the motor is that correct or is that a gsr well what other ways can you tell to make sure its authetic and what is a fair market value for it ?

 

JH4 LSD will be stamped on the trans if it's an USDM ITR trans.

 

how much is the asking price?

 

Look thru the axle whole....if you can see thru it, its lsd, if you cant, its not.

 

ALL 1797 cc blocks say P72 if it says B18C5 it is a B18C5

 

the head will be stamped pr3-xx

 

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As well as all B16 heads, check for green paint next to the distributor.

 

Listen to the VTAK

 

yeah i heard about the green paint but its small but its the same as my other type r motor lol im glad all the blocks say p72 had me worried it was a fake is there anything else to tell if its real

 

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Couldnt you just run the VIN that should still be attached to the block?

 

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Which would be smart so you're car doesn't get impounded.

 

why would it get impounded?

 

if engine is stolen the system put STOLEN on teh vin so if you get rolled and they run your vin they impound your car. Thats why when i did my swap i had a officer come to my house run the vin on the motor so if i got rolled all i had to do was show proof of purchase of the motor and he couldnt do jack

 

 

If you get a light-headed pleasent feeling when you touch the engine, its a B18C5.

 

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ROFL yea.... if everything starts to slow down as you get closer to it.. its definately a C5.