How to tell a genuine DC2R

**manrag** · 18-02-2011 09:03 PM

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** · 18-02-2011 09:12 PM

aus spec should start with b18c7 stamped on the block

**Frosty-Civic** · 18-02-2011 10:49 PM

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** · 18-02-2011 11:31 PM

They have different intake manifolds aswell.

**Frosty-Civic** · 19-02-2011 12:45 AM

yea the b18c2 looks like its upside down.

**DTN** · 19-02-2011 01:44 AM

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

**tseesinngwailo** · 22-02-2011 11:14 AM

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
I have used this twice and there were perfectly helpful, except for bringing the HSV-010 to Aus to race

**MWAKU** · 22-02-2011 12:08 PM

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,