Originally posted by reno96teg
in that particular case, i believe it becomes B18C Spec-R. not entirely sure though.
The block is still stamped "B18C" but people call it B18C specR or Type-R or what have you.
Originally posted by CiViC2nR86
BTW: Would the b18b1 sound just as good w/o VTEC?
I hope you don't use "sound" as a measure of performance.
And yes, I think it sounds just as good as any other Honda engine.