bustedB18

Do the numbers right below where it says B18A1 are supposed to match the vin number?

imported_Gatsby

JDM motors dont have the numbers at the end. For example, B16A, B16B, B18C etc....

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

^^^^^^lol thats classic.....but Gatsby is right. So if you have a b18a1 then you don't have a JDM engine

bustedB18

actually what I meant is How can u tell that the motor has been replaced period. Even if it is a USDM motor. Are the numbers below the engine code suppose to match the VIN. for example........
B18A1
800970

is the 800970 suppose to match the VIN?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

isn't the number on the engine a production code, much like the VIN. But i am pretty sure that those numbers aren't supposed to match. Each number in the VIN means something....i.e. where it was made, model of the car....etc etc.

imported_ERTW

there is a vin number plate on the back of the block, near the oil filter.. that should match the vin of the car... also there is a vin plate on the transmision taht is visible from the front of the engine bay, that should also match the vin of the car

1sloweg

^only on motors 98+.... AND jdm motors never came with vin plates.....

imported_Dawson

1sloweg`s right only 98 up but i THINK the serial number under the engine code is related to the vin