Hey guys. How can I tell if my engine is a true B16B? Can I tell by looking at it or do I have to open it up to see? Any help would be appericated.

thx

 

Engine Block Code

 

Yea, check the block code, i mean if you really think u got jipped look at the psitons if u ever take the engine apart.

 

It is very obvious by looking at it. A real (unmodified) B16B will have a red valve cover, a fat-and-flat intake manifold, and "B16B" stamped on the flat on the transaxle side of the engine, halfway down the block.

The head will also have a PR3 casting stamp.

 

The tall B18 style block too no?

 

Yeah, but that isn't so easy to tell just by looking at it.