how to identify JDM B20B??
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how to identify JDM B20B??
so i am currently considering buying a B20 from nippon motors or hmotors. Although they say that the B20Bs that they sell are JDM i was just wondering if there is any way i can find out if they are. For instance if there are any key features, to look for when identifying a JDM B20B
Re: how to identify JDM B20B?? (BIG T)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BIG T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Correct if i am wrong. But aren;t USDM B20's stamped B20B as well. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: how to identify JDM B20B?? (BlueIntegraBoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The block will be stamped with B20B, instead of like B20B4</TD></TR></TABLE>get a b20z and make some real ponnies
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Re: how to identify JDM B20B?? (BlueIntegraBoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The block will be stamped with B20B, instead of like B20B4</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: how to identify JDM B20B?? (BIG T)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BIG T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well from what i understand the JDM B20B make the same power as the USDM B20Z</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're confused.
B20B(#)
USDM '97-'98 Honda CR-V
126 hp @ 6500 rpm
133 lb-ft@ 4300 rpm
8.8:1 cr
B20Z(#)
USDM '99-'01 Honda CR-V
146 hp @ 6400 rpm
143 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
9.6:1 cr
Basically, for the JDM B20s, there are engines with both of these stats. They're just all labeled as B20Bs anyway though. So you could have the engine with the 9.6:1 compression ratio, and it's still going to have B20B stamped on it.
You're confused.
B20B(#)
USDM '97-'98 Honda CR-V
126 hp @ 6500 rpm
133 lb-ft@ 4300 rpm
8.8:1 cr
B20Z(#)
USDM '99-'01 Honda CR-V
146 hp @ 6400 rpm
143 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
9.6:1 cr
Basically, for the JDM B20s, there are engines with both of these stats. They're just all labeled as B20Bs anyway though. So you could have the engine with the 9.6:1 compression ratio, and it's still going to have B20B stamped on it.
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Re: how to identify JDM B20B?? ($TV)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BIG T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not to be rude but may i get a second opionion for some one</TD></TR></TABLE>
He's 100% right.
JDM motors don't have a number at the end of the engine code.
So over here an ITR is a B18C5, while in Japan it's simply a B18C (yes this creates some confusion between the GSR and the ITR as they're both stamped B18C but have obvious differences).
The B20B was in the Honda CRV in '97-'98 while the B20Z was in the Honda CRV from '99-'01.
Get the B20Z, it puts down a lot more power. Those are the years per the US, I'm not sure if the years were different in Japan, but 100% verification of a B20 block being JDM will be that it says B20Z or B20B instead of B20B4 or such as BlueIntegraBoy stated.
He's 100% right.
JDM motors don't have a number at the end of the engine code.
So over here an ITR is a B18C5, while in Japan it's simply a B18C (yes this creates some confusion between the GSR and the ITR as they're both stamped B18C but have obvious differences).
The B20B was in the Honda CRV in '97-'98 while the B20Z was in the Honda CRV from '99-'01.
Get the B20Z, it puts down a lot more power. Those are the years per the US, I'm not sure if the years were different in Japan, but 100% verification of a B20 block being JDM will be that it says B20Z or B20B instead of B20B4 or such as BlueIntegraBoy stated.
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Re: how to identify JDM B20B?? (Syndacate)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">He's 100% right.
JDM motors don't have a number at the end of the engine code.
So over here an ITR is a B18C5, while in Japan it's simply a B18C (yes this creates some confusion between the GSR and the ITR as they're both stamped B18C but have obvious differences).
The B20B was in the Honda CRV in '97-'98 while the B20Z was in the Honda CRV from '99-'01.
Get the B20Z, it puts down a lot more power. Those are the years per the US, I'm not sure if the years were different in Japan, but 100% verification of a B20 block being JDM will be that it says B20Z or B20B instead of B20B4 or such as BlueIntegraBoy stated.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There are NO JDM B20Zs. They're all stamped as B20Bs. Even the engines with the 9.6:1 compression. It's badged as the B20B if it's JDM.
And to add to the confusion of engine codes, not all JDM engines are in the format of (letter) (number) (number) (letter). Some DO have a number at the end, though it's rare and usually is not an engine anyone here in the US would seek for an engine swap.
JDM motors don't have a number at the end of the engine code.
So over here an ITR is a B18C5, while in Japan it's simply a B18C (yes this creates some confusion between the GSR and the ITR as they're both stamped B18C but have obvious differences).
The B20B was in the Honda CRV in '97-'98 while the B20Z was in the Honda CRV from '99-'01.
Get the B20Z, it puts down a lot more power. Those are the years per the US, I'm not sure if the years were different in Japan, but 100% verification of a B20 block being JDM will be that it says B20Z or B20B instead of B20B4 or such as BlueIntegraBoy stated.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There are NO JDM B20Zs. They're all stamped as B20Bs. Even the engines with the 9.6:1 compression. It's badged as the B20B if it's JDM.
And to add to the confusion of engine codes, not all JDM engines are in the format of (letter) (number) (number) (letter). Some DO have a number at the end, though it's rare and usually is not an engine anyone here in the US would seek for an engine swap.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIC_jdm_da9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try to find the b20b with a p8r head like me.... 
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which motors came with the p8r head? b20z?
</TD></TR></TABLE>which motors came with the p8r head? b20z?
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Re: how to identify JDM B20B?? (BIG T)
if the engine swap comes with jdm engine harness...the jdm engine harness connectors will be opposite to usdm connectors.. pm me if u dont know what i am talking about
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