engine code..is it type r??

[Dex_13]

hey guys just wnated to confirm something with the engine i've purchased..(**NOTE** i've researched this matter but want to know others opinions for peace of mind ^__^ )

i went to purchase a "type r" engine but the engine code is b18c2..now from what i know(and have researched) thats a VTI-R model..but its a red top.

can i get opinions please?!?! did i get jipped????

thanks in advance.

[54VVA]

b18c2 is a vti-r engine. b18c5(JDM) or b18c7 is type r motor
maybe they have just change the rocket cover

[vtecing]

if it has a rocket cover its not a honda engine.. its a space ship

[Dex_13]

thanks for the quick replies guys!!

damn, gonna have to look into that now =(

[VTECMACHINE]

if it has a rocket cover its not a honda engine.. its a space ship

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA H!!!! Haven't LOL'd so hard in ages!

[Dex_13]

hmmm so if it is a VTI-R, does the vtec kick in at the same rpm as type R?? coz mine starts from 6000rpm(use to be 5000rpm but put larger pistons) and ends 9000+ ish?

coz my mate has the same set up as me, and his started at 5000rpm aswell(like mine..before i got larger pistons)

i gues im not too fussed about it coz performance does me proud and i got the enigine cheaper than usual (mates rates..)

[hussLEr]

Hey Dex_13,

Sounds like you may have been jooped out of your hard earned. Sad.

So it's stamped B18C2 on the engine block? If so, definately VTI-R motor.

Was the seller describing it as JDM or Aus spec Type R motor?
JDM motor = B18C stamp on block
Aus spec = B18C7 stamp on block.

I'm sure you'd already know this.

Red rocker cover doesn't mean much in terms of B-series motors, though indeed the c7 motors came with them from factory.

Did it also come with gearbox? Type R would have S80 sticker on the 'box also?

Was it front cut or motor only?

[cheapdouchebag]

what if the motor had a orange top :P. or even full chromed out

everyone above is right, its very easy to paint the rocker cover to what ever colour or style you like.
just be careful at what u look at haha

just some added info. i am under the assumption that B18C could mean vti-r or type r jdm motor. but in japan B18C vti-r's were called si-vtec (dont quote me on this) and usualy they came without the option of sunroof.

if u ever stumble on a situation whre it says B18C and you are not sure if its a type r or not, best bet would be to look also at the intake manifold.

in vti-r's the manifold the manifold curved downwards
like this
http://www.tigerjapanese.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/1d80336ab58cae094a4b56ef645c84b5.jpg

and the type r's intake manifold curved upwards
like so.
http://www.diamondjapanese.net/images/diamondhon%20%288%29.jpg

do you see?

but majority of the time if its a vti-r in australia. if its aus spec it should say b18c2

[xntrik]

Common B18's:

B18C = JDM Type-R
B18C7 = AUDM Type-R

Both with Red Rocker Cover

B18C2 = AUDM VTiR

Black Rocker Cover

All engages vtec at 4700, correct me if I'm wrong.
Rocker covers can be painted at anytime, so don't just look at the rocker cover.

[VTec1987]

check if the head is printed Pr3 or p72
pr3 then its type r and p72 vtir

[Dex_13]

guys i rechecked the engine block and its the JDM b18c...hahahaha my bad, and sorry to stir shizzz up.

the other day i just looked at my rego sticker and noticed there was a "2" next to the b18c(b18c2xxxxxxx-followed by a long line of numbers lol)....so i assumed it was b18c2 but when i actually checked the block it had only b18c.

man i am HARD OUT NOOB!!! but all good guys, deffinately have a jdm spec type R engine!

but thanks for all the help and feed back..=)

[ekvtec]

guys i rechecked the engine block and its the JDM b18c...hahahaha my bad, and sorry to stir shizzz up.

the other day i just looked at my rego sticker and noticed there was a "2" next to the b18c(b18c2xxxxxxx-followed by a long line of numbers lol)....so i assumed it was b18c2 but when i actually checked the block it had only b18c.

man i am HARD OUT NOOB!!! but all good guys, deffinately have a jdm spec type R engine!

but thanks for all the help and feed back..=)

But then again, both JDM b18c SIR(vti-r) and JDM b18c typeR are stamped as "B18C", so like people have suggested above, check the head. to remind you
- PR3 = Type R
- P72 = SIR (vti-r)

[Dex_13]

thanks for that ekvtec, but just wonder(and this is gonna sound stupid) but where do i check?

[jdm_kid]

All engages vtec at 4700, correct me if I'm wrong.
Rocker covers can be painted at anytime, so don't just look at the rocker cover.

JDM and AUS B18c engages vtec @ 5800 rpm.

[sinseven]

search....

[ekvtec]

You owe me, took me forever to find a picture of b-series block ( straight front view that is)

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/almotor/501_02.jpg
Like i said in the picture, you can also tell when the engine was made.

[VTec1987]

You owe me, took me forever to find a picture of b-series block ( straight front view that is)

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv303/almotor/501_02.jpg
Like i said in the picture, you can also tell when the engine was made.

Yes its true that both JDM b18c SIR and jdm type r is printed B18c on the block.

For example, what happens if i got a b18c SIR block and slap and b16a pr3 head on it + red rocket cover + type IM. How would you identfiy that?

Another way to identify if its a type r or not is at that back of the block. Only type r b18c and b16a comes with standard oil cooler at the back.

http://www.torontocivics.com/articles/oilcooler/cooler6.jpg

JDM b18c SIR and audm b18c2 also known as GSR, DOES NOT COME WITH OEM OIL COOLER

[VTec1987]

i cant find any rear pictures of b18c2 block, but all b18c2 owners will know if they have the OEM oil cooler or not

Hope that helps mate

[success]

sounds like a vtir

if not then mines a type r!! :D

[drifter]

aye mate, the red rocket cover doesn't make ur car a Type R,lol.........Check the engine code, da indicated what engine it is.

B16A = Honda civic VTI-R Engine
B16A2 = Honda Civic VTI-R Engine
B16B = Civic Type R engine
B18C1 = US spec Honda Integra VTI-R Engine
B18C2 = Aus Spec Honda Integra VTI-R Engine
B18C = JAP Spec Honda Integra TYPE R Engine
B18C5 = US Spec Honda Integra TYPE R Engine
B18C7 = AUS Spec Honda Integra TYPE R Engine

[Tai]

Its not ROCKET.

Its rocker !!!! and even rocker is wrong , its a Valve cover.

[drifter]

lol.......ok