JW what the difference was between the 96 and 97 JDM Type-R Vs. the 98 spec? I was just browsing cuz i was thinkin of starting a new project requiring a different motor... so i was just woundering if it was worth spending the extra money for the extras????
Also where are the best places to get used jdm motor with low miles...i kno H-Motors but you guys know any were else??? Thanks!

 

Hmotors would be the first place that comes to my mind due to their quality of sales and reputation.

I'm having trouble finding a quick link to reference the hightlights in differences between 96-97, and 98-00' JDM ITRs.

 

Search, this is a commonly asked question.

 

96-97 has cast iron 4-2-1 header, 98+ has steel 4-1 header
00-01 has cam's similar to CTR profile
98+ has carbon faux spark plug cover
98+ has intake ports cleaned up by machine rather than by hand (more accurate)

that's pretty much the important parts

 

and the 96-97 spec R J4D LSD Tranny(4.4FD) compared to the 98+ NE3 stamped tranny(4.785FD).

 

i think axles are diffrent.... 96-97 = 32mm and 98+ = 36mm... can someone back me up on this or am i way off?

 

200hp@8000RPM 18.5kg.m@7500 RPM.......... 96 JDM Type-R
200hp@8000RPM 19.0kg.m@6200 RPM.......... 98 spec R

 

Everyone is correct! I have a JDM 96/98 Hybrid!
Originally a '96, but I put on the '98 HID's, 5 lug brakes(36mm), 4-1 header and 4.785 Final Drive.
No ABS or SRS!
I think it's the best of both worlds!

 

98 have a flux capacitor, and USD (unlimited slip differential)

 

Google it... there are lots of difference...

 

There are quite a few differences but the most important ones are the Gear ratios,and the 4-1 header .But the gear ratios are what made the98specR better off the line compared to the 96-97.

 

good job, you bumped a 2yr old thread