How to tell the difference between gsi and other models

[Grady93]

Hey guys I'm looking at buying a dc2 integra with the b18 vtec engine. I wanna know how to tell if its a vti or vtir or not? What should I be looking for?

[Zilli]

the dc2 doesnt come as a vti - the variants are GSI (DC4), VTI-R (DC2) or Type r (DC2)

i would say a good way to determine would be to check the VIN - it should have DC2 in it - a DC4 will be a GSI chassis

[mocchi]

http://raz-veinz.com/PNG/Monkey%20Emoticons/manifolds.gif

gsr = vtir engine
r = type r engine

[JDM DC2R]

Check the vin number. And also the engine number. And with a type R check that the number under the handbrake also matches the vin number!

To find what vin, engine number it should be. Check Redbook.com.au

I think the GSI is dc4 B18b
VTIR DC2 B18c2

type R Dc2 B18c7

[Indie]

From a more immediate standpoint, check the side mouldings on the doors. The GSi will have black plastic, while the VTi-R will have body-colour. The Type R will have no side moulding at all.

Of course, there is the possibility that somebody may have painted their GSi moulding so that it looks like a VTi-R, or removed it so that it looks like a Type R, so definitely check engine numbers etc. But, generally, this is the quickest and easiest way to tell which car is which.

Good luck with your purchase!

[infurNOS]

As stated, only VTiR and GSi.

Dead giveaway under the engine:

VTiR - VTEC engine can be identified by this picture, (VTEC cover AND VTEC solenoid, also look for the code B18C2 stamp on the engine block where tthe red arrow is) also take note of the 'clam shell intake manifold'

http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad144/munro88/enginecopy.jpg

GSI engine bay:

http://i930.photobucket.com/albums/ad144/munro88/dc4engine2.jpg

Also with the VIN number, a VTIR should be JHMDC238. GSi would be JHMDC23or4 then 5or6 (90% sure)

[EKVTIR-T]

And you can see the engine code here

http://asia.vtec.net/topics/engcode1.jpg

example

http://asia.vtec.net/topics/engcode.jpg

[Grady93]

ok thanks alot guys, i already know about the engine number.. i havent seen any pics of the engine yet still waiting on them before i even bother going to look at it. it does have the side moulds on the doors and it seems to stop at the front guards - is that with every integra? or have they changed the front end? cos the car has aftermarket front bar when they bought it "because the standard one was cracked when they bought it" and they also changed the radiator and all hoses 6 months ago. yes i asked for a picture of the radiator support... she has told me it is a vtec 1.8l, it has a sunroof and i have noticed its a 4 stud if that changes anything?

[Grady93]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forster/cars-vans-utes/1995-honda-integra-coupe/1008443868

this is the advert^
please dont snitch my sale either

[Grady93]

another link to the car on a different site.
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-integra-1995-13133525?base=&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282&find=bsq22a|CarRego&silo=Stock&num=15&sort=default

seems to have only drivers airbag so im guessing its vtir?

also look at the bonnet alignment, im thinking its had a front ender accident? :S

[infurNOS]

another link to the car on a different site.
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-integra-1995-13133525?base=&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282&find=bsq22a|CarRego&silo=Stock&num=15&sort=default

seems to have only drivers airbag so im guessing its vtir?

also look at the bonnet alignment, im thinking its had a front ender accident? :S

Cluster shows 8,300rpm redline. Another indication of VTiR model.

I would consider a mechanic inspection, that front bar is terrible.

carssales VIN shows JHMDC23800S100438



Also with the VIN number, a VTIR should be JHMDC238. GSi would be JHMDC23or4 then 5or6 (90% sure)

Do you need anymore proof?

Get a pic of the engine bay, VIN and engine number if you are still skeptic..

[EKVTIR-T]

It VTiR

rough looking one at that

[bennjamin]

Correct me if wrong - but the gsi came standard with steelies/hubcaps and the vtir with mag wheels ( fat fives or blades)

[Grady93]

well what do youse think for that price?

[infurNOS]

well what do youse think for that price?

Id offer 4k after inspection.

[infurNOS]

Is it me, or does the airbag section of the steering wheel looked popped out a bit/not aligned?

[Indie]

I think it looks bloody awful. Maybe it's fine mechanically, but usually if a car looks that bad cosmetically, it won't be that great mechanically, in my experience. Also, the amount you'd have to spend to get it looking okay would be too much for me to consider. That front bar is atrocious, and would have to go.

[infurNOS]

I think it looks bloody awful. Maybe it's fine mechanically, but usually if a car looks that bad cosmetically, it won't be that great mechanically, in my experience. Also, the amount you'd have to spend to get it looking okay would be too much for me to consider. That front bar is atrocious, and would have to go.

+1111111

[EKVTIR-T]

I think it looks bloody awful. Maybe it's fine mechanically, but usually if a car looks that bad cosmetically, it won't be that great mechanically, in my experience. Also, the amount you'd have to spend to get it looking okay would be too much for me to consider. That front bar is atrocious, and would have to go.
Its a sport performance style front bar

[Grady93]

I don't mind the bar, it's all a but sus as its been changed, the front indicator is smashed a bit in the bar, the radiator an hoses have been changed.. I just got pics of the radiator support from above looks fine.

[Grady93]

An yes it seems like the airbag is popped off a bit too lol dodgyyyyy

[Johnie]

Its not bad for that price, but i would change the front bar and wheels as there ugly, also noticed the seats look like gsi seats? i know vti-r ones are blackish colour unless there just faded?

[mocchi]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forster/cars-vans-utes/1995-honda-integra-coupe/1008443868

this is the advert^
please dont snitch my sale either

im gonna buy it tomorrow.


http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar11984_24.gif

[bennjamin]

I think it looks bloody awful. Maybe it's fine mechanically, but usually if a car looks that bad cosmetically, it won't be that great mechanically, in my experience. Also, the amount you'd have to spend to get it looking okay would be too much for me to consider. That front bar is atrocious, and would have to go.

Problem is Im sure the OP likes the look - hence the query about it.

To the OP - Go check it out. Take a mate who knows abit about cars or a mechanic friend. Take some basic tools and have alook

[Indie]

Problem is Im sure the OP likes the look - hence the query about it.

To the OP - Go check it out. Take a mate who knows abit about cars or a mechanic friend. Take some basic tools and have alookPerhaps he just likes the price? He asked for opinions, and I gave him mine. I don't see the 'problem' at all.

[eren]

im gonna buy it tomorrow.


http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar11984_24.gif

omfgosh xD

[Grady93]

lol o ahead and buy it, no interested in it anymore