My local friend blew up his D16Y8 in his Civic and his father (!!!) ordered what was suppose to be a "B18C" JDM Integra GS-R w/ 4spd automatic transmission from ARDPerformance. The motor came in today and he called me to tell me about it, he said the engine code listed on the block is a B18C3 which I've researched to a 95-98 JDM ITR motor. Is this correct and can anyone provide additional specifications on this motor? Thanks!

 

It's definately not JDM. I think it is the European market Integra Type R engine. The easy way to tell though is the intake manifold (Short, curved up) and valve cover (red.)

 

It was the Euro variant of the ITR motor. Predominantly sold in the UK, the compression is a wee bit lower, and if memory serves, the cam profiles are similar to the USDM B18C5.

It's a decent motor, but why mate it to the auto tranny? :dunno:

 

Even though it's not "JDM" is it better than the B18C he was trying to order? Do you have hp/ft-lbtq numbers?

 

Sure thing....if someone can convert from PS and Kg/m h:..

B18C3..
Displacement (cc): 1797
Power (bhp@rpm): 200 ps@8000 rpm
Torque (ft/lbs@rpm): 15.5 kg-m@7500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Bore (mm): 81
Stroke (mm): 87.2
Cam Design: dohc
VTEC?: yes
OBD: 1 or 2
Year(s) Produced: 1996

Source: JDM Universe

 

People from team integra tell me that the number after the c is basically where its manuefactured from. ( 5 is us, 3 is like europe, 4 is like australia, etc...im not too sure about the numbers im just picking them off the top of my head) anways...the only one that doesnt have a number is the JDM one it just says B18C...

Basically the same motor as i understand it...

 

It's more of a revision number. The pattern is more obvious in D-series engines. He ordered a B18C SiR-G (GS-R style) engine and got a B18C3 Type R engine. He came out about a thousand dollars and 20hp ahead of the game.

 

dont mate that nice motor to an auto tranny.... thats the worst thing you can do for that baby!!!!

 

He's STUPID, I KNOW.

His excuse: "No lag time with a turbo." <--- lame.

 

B18C7 is Australia