How to tell a genuine DC2R

[manrag]

Hey, i know the genral shape and features of the DC2R but how can i tell if the engine is legit? like is there a specific code in the engine for type r's? and if so, where can i find it? Thanks.

[yellows2k]

aus spec should start with b18c7 stamped on the block

[Frosty-Civic]

look on the engine block. should be a stamp of the block.
b18c2 would be a VTIR
b18c7 would be a TYPE R

[dc2r-0636]

They have different intake manifolds aswell.

[Frosty-Civic]

yea the b18c2 looks like its upside down.

[DTN]

The stamp should say b18c7 then some numbers under it. You can find the stamp next to the heat shield/header

[tseesinngwailo]

Get the engine number and Chassis Number, email them to Honda Australia, the will generally reply within a day to confirm its history
Honda Contact (https://www.honda.com.au/contact-us.aspx)
I have used this twice and there were perfectly helpful, except for bringing the HSV-010 to Aus to race :)

[MWAKU]

the JDM R may look like this

B18C
2*****

so when he gives u the engine code for a revs check or whatever, it will look like b18c2... so dont get confused,

otherwise it will look likie thsi for a vtir

B18C2
100***

and C7 for aus spec dc2r

also the vin number

JHMDC231** should be the start of the dc2r vin or something similar

the [DC2] is model make [3] number of doors or soemthing and the [1] will signify type R... [8] instead of [1] will be vtir,

[DLO01]

Search please:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?80095
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?132608
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