Im about to buy a '98 type-r motor and I need to make sure that everything is legit. I need the codes that are on the:
Tranny
ECU
Head (P73?)
and any other distinct markings or numbers I need to look out for..TIA..and yes I did a search..
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[Modified by Turbologist, 9:03 AM 2/14/2003]

 

What are the first 2 numbers of the BLOCK code. Where it says B18C5

 

There are different braces on the B18C5 compared to the B18C1. The stiffener on the C5, between the motor and transaxle, wraps all the way across the bottom of the engine. It's one single piece opposed to the C1 where it has two seperate stiffeners on either side and a thin clutch cover across the bottom.

Intakes are also much different in appearance. Look for an oil cooler sandwich on the oil filter flange (at least in the US). The C5 had it, the C1 did not. That's all I can think of.


[Modified by typer_801, 9:38 AM 2/14/2003]

 

The head on the ITR has a 30 stamped near the distributor, the GSR has a 72 instead.

ALso the ITR head has green paint on it (on the intake manifod side near the dist)

 

Sorry, I havent gotten the numbers yet...As far as the tranny, are there any numbers/ letters that I should look out for? Thanks for all ur help..