INFO GUIDE: 1996 - 2001 Honda Integra Type R DC2/DB8 (JDM)

The JDM Integra Type R DC2/DB8 had the following interior features:

• 180 kph speedometer (per Japanese regulation), 10,000 rpm tachometer (with 8,400 redline).
• The 96 spec Type R came with the choice of red or dark grey Recaro cloth front bucket seats and grey rear cloth seats (with red seat stitching).
• The 98 Spec R came with the choice of red, yellow (see below) or dark grey Recaro cloth front bucket seats and grey rear cloth seats (with red seat stitching).
• The Sunlight/Phoneix yellow Type R's offered from July 1999 through to the end of production (including Type-RX) featured yellow Recaro’s, rear yellow stitched seats, and yellow stitched shift gator boot.
• The 96 and 98 spec cars had different styles of steering wheel, as shown in the images.
• Titanium gear shift knob.
• Dual airbags standard on 98 spec cars, optional on 96 spec cars.
• Optional air conditioning (standard on Type Rx as outlined below).
• Carbon style dashboard and accessory fascia panels (note the difference with the Rx model as explained below).
• Type R badged floor mats.
• 1998 spec cars had a plaque in the centre console that said “Type R 98-Spec”, however, did not have a unique badge number.

Type Rx (available from December 1999) came factory standard fitted with motorized folding mirrors, keyless entry, power antenna, amber dashboard clock, blue tinted polished carbon fibre style dashboard accent panels (including centre console panel, electric window door panels, and front air vent surround panels), drilled alloy sports pedals, Gathers CD player with 6 speaker audio system, and a uniquely numbered centre console “Type R” badge. See images for a better description of all these features. Many of these features were options on earlier models. According to our research, the Rx was only available as a coupe.

7 paint colours were available on the JDM Integra Type R, as outlined below. The original colour for the car should be confirmed on a small white square sticker in the driver or passenger door jamb (below the lock latch in the B pillar – see images).

• Championship White (Code: NH-0).
• Granada Black Pearl (Code: NH-503P) – has a pearlescent gold metallic flakes.
• Nighthawk Black Pearl (Code B-92P) – has a pearlescent blue metallic flakes.
• Flamenco Black Pearl (Code: NH-592P) – has multi coloured metallic flakes.
• Milano Red (Code: R-81) (2 door only).
• Vogue Silver Metallic (Code: NH-583M).
• Phoenix/Sunlight Yellow (Code: Y-56) (Type Rx coupe only).

Certain colours were available for certain body shapes, year models, and with certain interior trim options. These are shown in the attached chart contained in the images.

An example of each of the colours has also been provided in the images. Championship White is by far the most common colour for the JDM Integra Type R, with fewer cars available in Yellow, Silver, Black and Red.

The chassis number on a JDM Honda Integra Type R will appear on the blue VIN/chassis plate (riveted to the bonnet slam panel in the engine bay), with a matching number stamped into the centre of the bulkhead / firewall. These locations are described in further detail in the attached images.

The prefix at the top of the blue chassis plate should be one of the following:

E-DC2 = 2 door coupe with B18C engine (built between October 1995 and July 1999)

E-DB8 = 4 door sedan with B18C engine (built between October 1995 and July 1999)

GF-DC2 = 2 door coupe with B18C engine built in the final year (July 1999 – July 2000, including the Rx)

GF-DB8 = 4 door sedan with B18C engine built in the final year (July 1999 – July 2000)

The chassis number itself is located on the second line from the bottom on the blue chassis plate, above where it should say “Type R”. This same number should be stamped into the bulkhead. The chassis number will begin with one of the below prefixes, which confirms the vehicle’s age, followed by 4 digits being the unique chassis number for that particular car:

1996 Spec R cars:

DC2-110 or DB8-110 – built from October 1995 - August 1996.
DC2-120 or DB8-120 – built from September 1996 - December 1997.
 

1998 Spec R cars:

DC2-130 or DB8-130 – built from January 1998 - June 1999.
DC2-140 or DB8-140 – Built from July 1999 – July 2001 (including Rx).

Note, Rx cars can be identified by their “DC2-140” chassis number, along with their uniquely numbered plaque located under the handbrake in the centre console. No other JDM Type R’s had a numbered plaque.

Engine & Gearbox numbers:

Thee engine number for a JDM Integra Type R should have a prefix “B18C”, followed by a 7 digit engine number.

Note, however, that the JDM GSR also had the same prefix, so to confirm it is in fact a Type R motor, you have to look at the casting numbers on the engine head, just above the exhaust ports. You should see “PR3” cast into the head (as shown in the images), which should confirm it is a Type R head, and therefore likely a genuine motor. Unfortunately PR3 was also stamped into some non type R heads used on other models, so additional checks can be done if you are concerned.

If you want to check further, take the valve cover off and look at the valve springs. The Type R Integra has double valve springs on both the intake and exhaust ports. Although not easy to spot, the Type R heads also reportedly have green paint on the distributor side of the head (may have worn off significantly over time - see image example).

A not so easy way to further confirm the authenticity of the engine would be to check that the conrods and Pistons have “P73” stamped on them. This is obviously not a practical check unless you are purchasing a motor in pieces.