1998 type R

[gieser98]

Ive got a 98 civic si type R (Canadian) but it has no sign of a vtec engine. It should say vtec on the head unit right? Any opinions on this?

 

[Sammo115]

Which one is it? Si or Type R? Even if its an Si ( Canadian ) it should still be a sohc vtec engine. Unless its badged incorrectly. >_<

 

[Kensai]

It should have a small capsule looking thing right next to the distributor/head.

 

[r_becca92]

my friend used to have one of those. they sick as hell.
but it should say vtech on the engine. unless its not a real SiR

 

[XpL0d3r]

post a picture of your engine

 

[somejaykid]

post a picture of your engine

this

 

[UCCRacing]

my friend used to have one of those. they sick as hell.
but it should say vtech on the engine. unless its not a real SiR

This = FAIL! If your engine says VTECH please take it back to Wal Mart and get a better phone...

Now OP Post a pic of your engine for the best answer!

 

[nicoyita1]

check for the vtec solenoid.

 

[chadi]

its probably just an Si... the sir were only 99-00...
the motor should look like this
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/54979057_18bdc72ea7.jpg
only the 94 or 95 motor came with vtec on the valve cover.

if the car is swapped, look for the engine code
http://asia.vtec.net/topics/engcode1.jpg

 

[gieser98]

ok ill try to post a pic soon. it is an si but has a type R sticker on the side . only second owner and the guy i got it from got it bran new from the dealer like this.

 

[chadi]

the type r sticker is a fake..

 

[BrakeLights]

this thread is full of win...

i bet its an si with a sohc vtec motor. Sucks you thought it was a type r.
also if its a canadian si it wont say vtec on the valve cover. i think only el's have the vtec on the valve cover

 

[CTimR]

i thought 99-00 Civic Si's were B16 motors.. and If it's b-series then its not a SOHC..

 

[R3dline]

i thought 99-00 Civic Si's were B16 motors.. and If it's b-series then its not a SOHC..

in canada, the si is basically our ex which has a sohc vtec, sir in canada is our si, which has the dohc, get it got it good

 

[VSP]

in canada, the si is basically our ex which has a sohc vtec, sir in canada is our si, which has the dohc, get it got it good

The moment I cross the US/Canada border, my '00 EX gains a whole new dimension of sportiness.

 

[Wax Hands]

I am most certainly sure he meant to say he has a SI-R which is the Canadian version of the US Si.

 

[Ceros]

Just listen for vtec, I have a y8 ( American EX Canadian SI ) and I hear vtec pop easily. LISTEN.

 

[NYGraFFit1]

Just listen for it to Engage, i felt it on mine, it wasn't like " Owhhh mawhhh gawwwww VTECCCCCCCC, phaeowww vrooom" but i felt it


:Quick silly dumb thought to myself: US ex= Can' SI, US SI= Can' SI-R, EUR Type R=Can' Transformer.

 

[Billy.]

<< thoroughly entertained

there is no canadian ek9. it's not a type r. sorry buddy

 

[chadi]

motors can be swapped and emblems changed.. look here for the answer.


EJ6 D16Y7 CANADA All 2-door DX/Si
EJ6 D16Y7 CANADA 2000 2-door DX-G
EJ6 D16Y7 CANADA 1996-1998 3-door CX/CX-G
EJ6 D16Y7 CANADA 1999-2000 3-door CX/DX
EJ6 D16Y7 CANADA 2000 3-door SE
EJ6 D16Y7 CANADA All 4-door LX/EX
EJ8 D16Y8 CANADA All 2-door EX
EM1 B16A2 CANADA 1999-2000 2-door SiR



what chassis code is in your vin?

http://www.clubcivic.com/index.php?pageid=specs6