Identifying by B16A... Please help!
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Identifying by B16A... Please help!
Im getting a JDM B16A and im trying to figure out what it came out of. is there a way to check if its a 1st, 2nd or 3rd gen? i dont want to be stuck with a 1st gen when i paid for the 2nd. you never know what your going to get.
I seen head codes for the d series in the FAQ's. is there one for the b series?
I seen head codes for the d series in the FAQ's. is there one for the b series?
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Re: Identifying by B16A... Please help! (h22xcivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22xcivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im getting a JDM B16A and im trying to figure out what it came out of. is there a way to check if its a 1st, 2nd or 3rd gen? i dont want to be stuck with a 1st gen when i paid for the 2nd. you never know what your going to get.
I seen head codes for the d series in the FAQ's. is there one for the b series? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes there is a year stamped on the cylinder head above the exhaust ports on the B16A head. It looks like a 9/? with the "?" being the the other part of the year.
Example? If the engine was manufactured in 92 the stamp wpuld look like 9/2, etc. etc.
The thing is that sometimes a year stamp or 9/1 means the engine was made in 1991, but is actually still a "1992" model engine, or "second-gen" engine.
If the stamp says 8/9 no doubt it's a first-gen, but if it's 9/0 it gets tricky because it could be first or secnd gen because in Japan their 1991 model was an EG, and OBD1 "second-gen."
You can also ID the engine by it's injectors and the grey distributor plugs.
I'll find a pic of the head stamp code.
I seen head codes for the d series in the FAQ's. is there one for the b series? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes there is a year stamped on the cylinder head above the exhaust ports on the B16A head. It looks like a 9/? with the "?" being the the other part of the year.
Example? If the engine was manufactured in 92 the stamp wpuld look like 9/2, etc. etc.
The thing is that sometimes a year stamp or 9/1 means the engine was made in 1991, but is actually still a "1992" model engine, or "second-gen" engine.
If the stamp says 8/9 no doubt it's a first-gen, but if it's 9/0 it gets tricky because it could be first or secnd gen because in Japan their 1991 model was an EG, and OBD1 "second-gen."
You can also ID the engine by it's injectors and the grey distributor plugs.
I'll find a pic of the head stamp code.
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Re: Identifying by B16A... Please help! (B18C5-EH2)
WOW THANKS!!! I will look for it! pics would be nice also. please post when you have time.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes there is a year stamped on the cylinder head above the exhaust ports on the B16A head. It looks like a 9/? with the "?" being the the other part of the year.
Example? If the engine was manufactured in 92 the stamp wpuld look like 9/2, etc. etc.
The thing is that sometimes a year stamp or 9/1 means the engine was made in 1991, but is actually still a "1992" model engine, or "second-gen" engine.
If the stamp says 8/9 no doubt it's a first-gen, but if it's 9/0 it gets tricky because it could be first or secnd gen because in Japan their 1991 model was an EG, and OBD1 "second-gen."
You can also ID the engine by it's injectors and the grey distributor plugs.
I'll find a pic of the head stamp code.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes there is a year stamped on the cylinder head above the exhaust ports on the B16A head. It looks like a 9/? with the "?" being the the other part of the year.
Example? If the engine was manufactured in 92 the stamp wpuld look like 9/2, etc. etc.
The thing is that sometimes a year stamp or 9/1 means the engine was made in 1991, but is actually still a "1992" model engine, or "second-gen" engine.
If the stamp says 8/9 no doubt it's a first-gen, but if it's 9/0 it gets tricky because it could be first or secnd gen because in Japan their 1991 model was an EG, and OBD1 "second-gen."
You can also ID the engine by it's injectors and the grey distributor plugs.
I'll find a pic of the head stamp code.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Identifying by B16A... Please help! (h22xcivic)
This is from my 1988 D16A6 head, but the exact same type stamp is used on the B series as well - it's the one on the right in the pic:
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Re: Identifying by B16A... Please help! (BlueIntegraBoy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Another way to spot a 1st gen is if it reads PGM-FI on the intake manifold like so...
2nd Gen and on will just have a couple of lines like so...
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Now i know what to look for thanks alot guys!!!
2nd Gen and on will just have a couple of lines like so...
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Now i know what to look for thanks alot guys!!!
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^Why would anyone want to base where an engine came out of on a part that is removed by 3 bolts? Its far too easy and far to common of an item to replace.
As stated, the best way is by the year that is stamped onto the head. "( 9 | x )"
The year alone is good enough to tell you the chassis, if it is usdm.
As stated, the best way is by the year that is stamped onto the head. "( 9 | x )"
The year alone is good enough to tell you the chassis, if it is usdm.
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