I have a 96 spec JDM Type R motor that has the Honda P2T Mitsuba SM-422-12 starter. The starter is going bad (not completely sure if it just the solenoid or the motor as well) and I am looking to replace it but I realize there is no exact USDM equivalent to this starter.

The 96-97 Civics use a Mitsuba SM-422-09 (Honda part number 31200-P2C-004) and the 99-00 Civic Si uses a Mitsuba SM-442-13 (Honda part number 31200-P2T-J01). Are either of these able to fit into my JDM transmission/flywheel? I may want to just purchase a new OEM solenoid from one of these starters if it can directly replace my current solenoid.

Additionally, since it easier to repair the Nippondenso 228000-7200 (Honda part number 31200-P73-A01) starter from the USDM Type R using $20 dollar Nippondenso replacement contacts, I would rather have one of these so I can periodically rebuild the solenoid if necessary. Does anyone know if these starters will directly replace my current JDM starter? I know there is an issue with USDM starters in JDM flywheels, but I am not even sure what a JDM flywheel is.. I have a JDM Type R transmission of course and I put in a 7.5lb Fidanza flywheel right when I got the motor. Does that mean I have a JDM flywheel?

 

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I hope this helps, I bought some 98spec suspension from these people and they still work great a year after. I know it's used and it's hit or miss really, but I didn't know there was a difference between starters, which I'm glad I know now.

If you really want new, I know a couple exporters in Japan, that do parts if it comes down to that. I hope somebody knows what starters would fit it. I'm gonna take a look at which one I have in mine tomorrow.

 

Any 5spd b-series starter will fit.

 

I am not sure I want to get another used one, cause I will eventually need to rebuild it again. I can get another used Mitsuba SM-422-12 for $65 from Steve at H Motors. I think this will be my last resort.

Do you think I should just repair my current starter at a local starter shop for $60 (with a 1 year warranty)?

If any B series starter will fit, is it recommended that I get another starter where the solenoid can easily be repaired with new contacts and a plunger? Or is this starter with the smaller solenoid actually better? Also, if what you say is true, rd91sib18c5r, then why is there a known problem with USDM starters and JDM flywheels?

 

Out of the 4 Jdm swaps I bought I never ever had a problem when replacing the starter with its aftermarket counterpart from local parts stores.

 

all b series manual starters are the same. Just grab one from a local auto parts place

 

ekcoupeh22, for a JDM 96 Type R you mean to say you would get an aftermarket starter for a USDM 97 Type R starter?

thundernoodle, why are the shafts longer on some of the B series starters? Also the Denso one uses a different solenoid type than the Mitsuba, but is one preferred over the other?

 

I usually got them for a gsr or Si just for the fact there always is a type r tax.

 

Haha, I see. So it appears that any size shaft will work, because I am pretty sure GSRs use the Nippondenso with a much shorter shaft.

 

get an oem type r one. it's lighter by .03 ozs and starts up slightly faster than the gsr one.

sik.

 

Are you talking about the USDM Type R? If so, that is incorrect because the USDM Type R and the USDM GSR use the same starter. Honda part number 31200-P73-A01 (Nippondenso 228000-7200)

 

I know the thread is old, but I have a RSX type R JDM K20a installed in my Honda Insight with a sketchy and dying starter. It states on the top that it's a Denso 280-0367. Here's a Amazon link. Hope this helps someone.

 

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