How to differential a b16a2, b16a4 and a b16a

[Fsrkia]

how to differential a b16a2, b16a4 and a b16a?

not on their specs but their looks

[Turbonetics]

by looking at the engine number loh....

its stamp near the extractor....

[Turbonetics]

their look???

u mean the serial number of engine not counted???

then i think its very hard...

but does B16A got Vtec???

[Fsrkia]

if i change engine can this number be stamped into the new engine?

[Turbonetics]

yes it can...and u have to...

otherwise tp will know...

but i think stamp and original one,sometimes the wordings are abit different...

[Turbonetics]

wah...u wana change engine ah??

[Fsrkia]

no lah change engine for what

i scare the engine i bought is fake b16a4 so want to check out mah

[Turbonetics]

i think no need worry lah...

so u got check the number???

are they in nice order???

[Fsrkia]

yeah in nice order...

so safe ah

hey if i import a vafc vs buying one locally will it be cheaper?

[Elfenstar]

look at the block near the exahaust manifold (a bit to the left and down of the exhaust manifold). there will be a small polished plate that has exactly what engine model it is engraved.

 

If you're worried that its fake, look around the said plate for weld marks. there should be none.

 

I dun want to worry u but the main difference in the b16 engines is the head, so if someone sells u a b16a4 block with a b16a2 head, chances are u wouldnt know unless u open the head.

Edited December 27, 2005 by Elfenstar

[Fsrkia]

if he does that i being cheated of 10 hp!!

what is an engine head?

[Elfenstar]

the head/top is anything above the headgasket where the cams, valves etc are. the bottom or block is below that where the sump, pistons etc are.

 

although both are very unlikely, u never know, you might have a b16b head on the b16a

[Fsrkia]

i think a b16a4 head isnt worth that much also...

unless its b18 head

 

the engine number is engraved to the head or the block?

Edited December 27, 2005 by Fsrkia

[Elfenstar]

always on the block. and thats regardless of manufacturer.

[Fsrkia]

so the block or the head is more important huh?

[Elfenstar]

its like asking whether your heart or lungs are more important

 

both are equally important, but in different ways.