nub question.... just want to be 100%

Is the timing belt the same for a JDM B18C R, and USDM B18C5 ? I have a 97 JDM b18 and am chaing out the timing belt a water pumo befor install....just want to be 100%. are all the b18 series timing belts the same 94-01?

 

B16B, B18C, B18C1, and B18C5 all use the same timing belt.

 

thats what i was thinking..... then i saw this

http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/en...geability.html

seems the r belt is a lil longer?.... or is that dude wrong?

on another not what is a good aftermarket replacement belt?

 

anyone else have any insight?

 

anyone.....?
you think a aftermarket timing belt is good, or is the OEM one good for a mild setup?
also when changing timing belt what else you recommend changing besides water pump?

 

-spark plug grommets (big rubber washer things)
-valve cover gasket
-tensioner (around $60 IIRC)
-new coolant

 

go oem with the timing belt unless you know you're getting a HIGH quality one elsewhere.

 

I use the same timing belt for USDM and JDM engines. We ran 500+whp with OEM timing belt. Never had a reason to go aftermarket.
+1 on replacing all gaskets.

 

In addition to the above, I recommend changing the two big radiator hoses, and maybe even the small ones too. It's good preventive maintenance (better than having them fail on the road) and a suitably long maintenance interval. Plus you're already flushing the coolant and water pump so there are some savings in coolant and labor.