Civic EK1 build

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Ok thanks yes I will do all of those things. Want to make sure this is a build with the least possibility of anything going wrong.
Picked up the b18c for 1550

[xeno]

xeno, $660 sounds decent. are you looking to swap engines? because a brake swap is not really necessary otherwise.

Got my b18c today.



One of the bearings on the timing belt wheel for the water pump is a bit out, but apart from that I can't find a fault at this point in time.
Realised I definitely need a new clutch, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs and obviously all piping.
want to paint the head cover before the swap also.
does anyone know if removing the header cover affects performance? because it looks terrible.

I bought the car already got the engine swap and gli brake conversion done, but I find the gli brake not good enough. Currently getting Rx7 4 pistons cailpers with 282mm rotors conversion done.

Just looking at your engine rock cover, Are you sure you got the B18c, not the B18c2. If you don't know how to check it let me know.

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The dealer said it was a jdm b18c. What is the visual difference between the two?

[xeno]

The dealer said it was a jdm b18c. What is the visual difference between the two?

B18C is Type R Engine Power: 200 hp (150 kW) @ 8000 rpm, the RC is Red colour and B18C2 Power: 168 hp (125 kW) @ 7600 rpm, the RC is Black colour

Have look at the link below

http://kereta.info/honda-vtec-b-seri...b16b-b18c-b20/

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type r engine was b18c5 or b18cr (or type r). my engine is 132.39 kw jdm b18c which often does get confused with the jdm b18c type r. i don't believe it is a b18c2.

Identification: Black valve cover with dual runner intake manifold
Red Line: 8200 rpm
Rev-Limit: 8484 rpm- 8550 rpm (*For some only, most newer model SIR/SIR-G cut off at 8254 rpm)
Power: 132.39 kW (180 PS; 178 bhp) @ 7200 rpm & 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.6:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
ECU code: P72
VTEC Engagement @ 4500 rpm
Transmission S80 (with optional LSD)

[xeno]

type r engine was b18c5 or b18cr (or type r). my engine is 132.39 kw jdm b18c which often does get confused with the jdm b18c type r. i don't believe it is a b18c2.

Identification: Black valve cover with dual runner intake manifold
Red Line: 8200 rpm
Rev-Limit: 8484 rpm- 8550 rpm (*For some only, most newer model SIR/SIR-G cut off at 8254 rpm)
Power: 132.39 kW (180 PS; 178 bhp) @ 7200 rpm & 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 10.6:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
ECU code: P72
VTEC Engagement @ 4500 rpm
Transmission S80 (with optional LSD)

Do you know where to look at the engine number? What Number written on it?

[JPR28610]

B18C is Type R Engine Power: 200 hp (150 kW) @ 8000 rpm, the RC is Red colour and B18C2 Power: 168 hp (125 kW) @ 7600 rpm, the RC is Black colour

Have look at the link below

http://kereta.info/honda-vtec-b-seri...b16b-b18c-b20/

any jdm b18c is stamp B18C. Whether its a type R, SiR or GSR.

the number just refers to the location.

B18C5 is a USMD Type R
B18C6 is a UKMD Type R
B18C7 is a AUMD Type R
B18C2, B18C1 and B18C4 is all VTiR/GSR motors

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I had a quick look when I got it off the truck but I'll have to check again as I didn't see the engine number.

Thanks for the info.

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I also need to find out what OBD this engine is. The dealer said he thought it was OBD2 but i need to be sure.

[dorikin]

Easy way to tell, check the distributor - 2 plugs = OBD1, 1 plug = OBD2. Also Alternator plug if it's round OBD1, square OBD2.

Should also have the year stamped on the head, something like (9|4) = 1994

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thanks dorikin

[BennyH]

Judging by the intake manifold thats a b18c2. Out of an integra vti-r. Just saying.