is it an integra type R or a GSR?

[borisdookie7]

i just wanted to know if the type R gauge goes to 10 or the gsr? my friend has a type r but his redlines at 8 and stops at 9?

[Accord R33]

The Type R cluster has the number 10 on it, but that doesnt mean you can rev to 10k

The GSR redlines at 8k, the type-R at 8400

[borisdookie7]

ooo ok so im guessing he just has the gsr cluster and the type r engine, his engine code is b18c05, thats a type r right?

[Accord R33]

Yes...

i cant think of any reason you would put a GSR cluster in a TypeR. are you sure he just doesnt have a GSR with a typeR motor?

there is a lot more the the R than the motor.

[borisdookie7]

yea i think it might be a gsr with a type r then? looks just like a normal teg on the outside except for the wheels, they r five lug acura rims with a red emblem cap on them, when he bought it the guy shaves the emblem signs off the trunk nd hood

[HenRoc]

hmm pictures of the said car?

And hey Eric if your reading this...theres no way to differentiate the VIN tags is there?

[Accord R33]

well..only the R came with 5lug, but its a direct bolt on to a GSR. Are you telling me your friend bought this car, and doesnt know for sure if its a type R or not?

things to check for:
Big wing
Silver, typeR badged strut bars
no side moldings
Cloth interior with red stitching
Number plate on the center consol
front lip

There are more, but thats a start.

[Accord R33]

hmm pictures of the said car?

And hey Eric if your reading this...theres no way to differentiate the VIN tags is there?

They are both DC2, but i dont know about the rest of the numbers. a carfax would definitly say "Type R" though

[borisdookie7]

yea then its a type r, he said he took off the wing and shaved that too but it still has the type r struts and the interior is cloth with red stitching, thanx for the help bro!

[mozzandherb]

Here's the different VIN codes:

Information taken from the 1994 and 1998 Integra Service Manual and various other sources. This includes US and CDN models.

Example VIN
JH4DC2381RS800001
Seperate the VIN like this
JH4 DC2 3 8 1 R S 800001

JH4 = Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
JH4: HONDA MOTOR CO. LTD. JAPAN. ACURA Passenger Car

DC2 = Line, Body and Engine Type
DB7: INTEGRA 4-door/B18B1
DB8: INTEGRA 4-door/B18C1
DC2: INTEGRA 3-door/B18C1, ITR/B18C5
DC4: INTEGRA 3-door/B18B1

3 = Body Type and Transmission Type
3: 2-door Hatchback 5-speed Manual
4: 2-door Hatchback 4-speed Automatic
5: 4-door Sedan 5-speed Manual
6: 4-door Sedan 4-speed Automatic

8 = Vehicle Grade
1: Type R
3: RS (without passenger SRS airbag)
4: RS (with passenger SRS airbag)
5: LS
6: GS
7: GS/SE
8: GS-R
8: GS-R with leather seats

1 = Check Digit, disregard
R = Model Year
R: 1994
S: 1995
T: 1996
V: 1997
W: 1998
X: 1999
Y: 2000
1: 2001

S = Factory Code
S: Suzuka Factory

800001 = Serial Number
U.S. Model: Starting from 000001
Canada Model: Starting from 800001

So the Type R has different VIN code than a GSR

[borisdookie7]

thas some good info! thanx, you guys think an JDM H22 cb7 would beat a type r teg?

[Accord R33]

define "beat"

straight line? it would be close.
twisties? the R without a doubt.

[mozzandherb]

1/4 mile Type R tuns mid to high 14's. H22 CB7's run high 14's to low 15's. So yeah it would be close, but I think the Type R would win more times than not.

[borisdookie7]

yea straight line mostly, its only about 200lbs more than the teg, thats not bad i was expecting it to be allot heavier than the teg considering its a 4 door sedan vs a coupe teg, just gotta get rid of some seats, dash, a/c, blah blah and lose some weight lol and itl be all good

[mozzandherb]

Even if you got rid of 200lbs I think the ITR would still have you beat. It rev's much higher and the lsd transmission helps a lot from a dig