Lude Generation

Honda Engine Codes

>A20A3 Honda Accord 1988-1989
>B16 Acura Integra XSi/RSi (JDM) 1990-1991
>B16 Acura Integra XSi/RSi 1992-1993
>B16A Honda Civic SiR (JDM) 1989-1991
>B16A Honda Civic (EDM) 1992-1995
>B16A Honda Civic VTi 1996-2000
>B16A Honda Del Sol/CRX SiR 1992-1996
>B16A Honda Civic SiR (JDM-Hatch) 1989-1992
>B16A1 Honda CRX 1.6i/VTi (EDM) 1989-1992
>B16A1 Honda CRX SiR 1990-1991
>B16A1 Honda Civic SiR (JDM) 1990-1991
>B16A2 Honda Civic Si 1999-2000
>B16A2 Honda Civic SiRII (JDM) 1992-1995
>B16A2 Honda Del Sol (JDM) 1993-1995
>B16A3 Honda Del Sol 1992-1995
>B16B Honda Civic Type R (JDM) 1998-2001
>B17A1 Acura Integra GSR 1992-1993
>B18A1 Acura Integra GS 1990-1991
>B18A1 Acura Integra GS 1992-1993
>B18B1 Acura Integra GS/LS/RS 1994-1995
>B18B1 Acura Integra GS/LS/RS 1996-2000
>B18C Acura Integra SiR (JDM) 1995-1997
>B18C1 Acura Integra GSR 1994-2000
>B18C5 Acura Integra Type R 1998-2001
>B18C5 Honda Integra Type R 1997-2001
>B20A3 Honda Prelude 2.0 S 1990-1991
>B20A5 Honda Prelude 2.0 Si 1990-1991
>B20A5 Honda Prelude Si 1988-1989
>B20A5 Honda Prelude Si 1988-1989
>B20B Honda CRV 1997-1998
>B20Z Honda CRV 1998-2001
>B21A1 Honda Prelude Si 1990-1991
>C30A Acura NSX 2002+
>C32B Acura NSX 2002+
>D15A Honda Civic DX 1988-1991
>D15A1 Honda CRX DX 1988-1991
>D15A2 Honda CRX HF (Carbed) 1984-1987
>D15B2 Honda Civic DX/LX 1988-1991
>D15B6 Honda Civic HF/CRX HF 1988-1989
>D15B6 Honda Civic HF/CRX HF 1990-1991
>D15B7 Honda Civic DX/LX 1992-1995
>D15B8 Honda Civic CX 1992-1995
>D15Z Honda Civic HF 1996-2000
>D15Z1 Honda Civic VX 1992-1995
>D16A1 Acura Integra 1986-1987
>D16A3 Acura Integra 1988-1989
>D16A3 Acura Integra 1988-1989
>D16A6 Honda Civic Si/CRX Si 1988-1991
>D16A6 Honda Civic EX 1990-1991
>D16A8/9 Acura Integra 88-91 1988-1991
>D16Y5 Honda Civic HX 1996-2000
>D16Y7 Honda Civic DX/LX/CX 1996-2000
>D16Y8 Honda Civic EX 1996-2000
>D16Z6 Honda Civic EX/Si /Del Sol Si 1992-1995
>D17A1 Honda Civic DX/LX 2001+
>D17A2 Honda Civic EX 2001+
>EW4 Honda CRX Si 1985-1987
>EW4 Honda Civic Si 1986-1987
>F20A Honda Accord 2.0Si (JDM) 1990-1993
>F20C Honda S2000 2000+
>F22 Honda Prelude Si 1992-1996
>F22A1 Honda Accord 1990-1993
>F22A1 Honda Prelude S 1992-1996
>F22A4 Honda Accord 1990-1991
>F22A6 Honda Accord 1991-1993
>F22B1 Honda Accord EX 1994-1997
>F22B2 Honda Accord DX/LX 1994-1997
>H22 Honda Accord SiR 1994-1997
>H22 Honda Prelude VTEC 1992-1996
>H22A Honda Prelude SiR (JDM) 1997-2001
>H22A Honda Prelude 1999-2001
>H22A Honda Prelude Type S (JDM) 1997-2001
>H22A1 Honda Prelude 1997-1998
>H22A1 Honda Prelude VTEC 1994-1996
>H23 Honda Prelude Type S (JDM) 1993-1995
>H23A1 Honda Prelude SE/Si 1992-1996
>K20A Acura RSX 2001+
>K20A Acura Integra (JDM) 2002+
>K20A Honda Civic Type R (JDM) 2002+
>K20A Integra Type R (JDM) 2002+
>K20A Acura Integra IS (JDM) 2002+
>K20C Acura RSX Type S 2002+
>K24 Honda CRV 2002+
>ZC Honda CRX (JDM) 1990-1993
>ZC Honda CRX Si16/1.6i (JDM) 1989-1992
>ZC Honda CRX Si (JDM) 1985-1987
>ZC Acura Integra (JDM) 1990-1993
>ZC Acura Integra (JDM) 1986-1989
>ZC Honda Civic Si (JDM) 1986-1987
>ZC Honda Civic Si (JDM) 1988-1991

Prelude Engine Codes and Technical Infos

H22a - 2.2 Si VTEC
- Japanese Domestic Market (JDM)
- 2156cc
- 197 BHP @ 6800 RPM
- 161 ft-lbs @ 5500 RPM
- 10.6 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC VTEC 16V

H22a - 2.2 VTi-R
- Australian Domestic Market (ADM) / New Zealand Domestic Market (NZDM)
- 2157cc
- 190 BHP @ 6800 RPM
- 156 ft-lbs @ 5250 RPM
- 10 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC VTEC 16V

H22a1/2 - 2.2 Si VTEC
- UK Domestic Market (UKDM)
- 2157cc
- 183 BHP @ 6800 RPM
- 156 ft-lbs @ 5300 RPM
- 10 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC VTEC 16V

H22a1 - 2.2 Si VTEC
- US Domestic Market (USDM)
- 2157cc
- 190 BHP @ 6800 RPM
- 158 ft-lbs @ 5500 RPM
- 10 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC VTEC 16V

F22b - 2.2 Si
- Japanese Domestic Market (JDM)
- 2156cc
- 158 BHP @ 6800 RPM
- 148 ft-lbs @ 5000 RPM
- 9.5 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC 16V

F22a1 - 2.2 S
- US Domestic Market (USDM)
- 2156cc
- 135 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- 142 ft-lbs @ 4000 RPM
- 8.8 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 SOHC 16V

H23a2 - 2.3 Si
- UK Domestic Market (UKDM)
- 2259cc
- 158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- 154 ft-lbs @ 4500 RPM
- 8.8 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC 16V

H23a1 - 2.3 Si
- US Domestic Market (USDM)
- 2259cc
- 160 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- 156 ft-lbs @ 4500 RPM
- 9.8 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC 16V

H23a - 2.3 Si/SRS
- Australian Domestic Market (ADM) / New Zealand Domestic Market (NZDM)
- 2258cc
- 158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- 154 ft-lbs @ 4500 RPM
- 9.8 : 1 Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 DOHC 16V

F20A4 - 2.0i
- UK Domestic Market (UKDM)
- 1997cc
- 131 BHP @ 5300 RPM
- 132 ft-lbs @ 5000 RPM
- ? Compression Ratio
- In-line 4 SOHC 16V

Honda Chassis Codes

1983-97 HONDA V.I.N. DEFINED (Japan/USA):

1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN

J = Japan
1 = USA
2 = Canada


2nd POSITION MANUFACTURER

H = Honda


3rd POSITION VEHICLE TYPE

M = Passenger Car, Built in Japan G = Passenger Car, Built in USA/Canada


4th & 5th POSITION, 1983-86 BODY TYPE & ENGINE


ACCORD

AC = Accord, 1.6L
AD = Accord, 1.8L
BA = Accord, B
SZ = Accord, EK

PRELUDE

AB = Prelude
BB = Prelude Si

CIVIC

AE = 1300cc Coupe (CRX)
AF = 1500cc Coupe (CRX)
AG = 1300cc 3 door
AH = 1500cc 3 door
AK = 1500cc 4 door
AN = 1500cc Wagon
AR = 1500cc Wagon 4WD
SL = 1300cc 3 door
SR = 1500cc 3 door
ST = 1500cc 4 door
VN = Wagovan
WD = 1500cc 4 door Wagon


4th & 6th POSITION, 1987-97 BODY & ENGINE TYPE

ACCORD

CA5 = 2-Door Hatchback & 4-Door Sedan, 2.0L (87-89)
CA6 = 2-Door Coupe, 2.0L (88-89)
CB7 = 4-Door Sedan, 2.2L (90-93)
CB9 = Wagon, 2.2L (91-93)
CD5 = 4-Door Sedan, 2.2L (94-97)
CD7 = 2-Door Coupe, 2.2L (94-97)
CE1 = Wagon, 2.2L (94-97)
CE6 = Sedan V6


PRELUDE

BA4 = 2.0L & 2.05L (1987-91)
BA8 = 2.2L (1996)
BB1 = 2.2L VTEC (1992-96)
BB2 = 2.3L (1992-96)
BB6 = 2.2L (1997)


CIVIC

EC1 = CRX, 1.5L
EC2 = Hatchback, 1.3L
EC3 = Hatchback, 1.5L
EC4 = Sedan, 1.5L
EC5 = Wagon, 1.5L
EC6 = Wagon 4WD, 1.5L
ED3 = 4-Door, 1.5L
ED4 = 4-Door, 1.6L
ED6 = Hatchback, 1.5L
ED7 = Hatchback, 1.6L
ED8 = CRX, 1.5L
ED9 = CRX, 1.6L
EE2 = Wagon, 1.5L
EE4 = Wagon 4WD, 1.6L
EG1 = del Sol, 1.5L 102HP
EG2 = del Sol, 1.6L 160HP
EG8 = 4-Door, 1.5L
EH2 = 2-Door, 1.5L
EH3 = 2-Door, 1.6L
EH6 = del Sol, 1.6L 125HP
EH9 = 4-Door, 1.6L
EJ1 = Coupe, 1.6L
EJ2 = Coupe, 1.5L
EJ6 = Coupe/Hatchback/Sedan, 1.6L
EJ7 = Coupe, 1.6L VTEC-2
EJ8 = Coupe/Sedan, 1.6L VTEC
EY1 = Wagovan, 1.5L
EY3 = Wagovan, 1.5L


6th POSITION, 1983-86 TRANSMISSION TYPE

3 = Auto
4 = 4-Speed Man
5 = 5-Speed Man
6 = 5-Speed Man Plus Super Low
7 = Auto


7th POSITION, 1987-97 BODY & TRANSMISSION TYPE

1 = 2-Door Conv, 5-Speed Man
1 = 2-Door Coupe, 5-Speed Man
2 = 2-Door Coupe, 4-Speed Auto
2 = 2-Door Coupe CVT
2 = 2-Door Conv, 5-Speed Man
2 = 2-Door Conv, 4-Speed Auto
3 = 2-Door Hatchback, Manual
3 = 2-Door Coupe, Manual
4 = 4-Door Sedan
4 = 2 Door Hatchback, 4-Speed Auto
4 = 2-Door Coupe, 4-Speed Auto
5 = Civic Wagon & Wagovan
5 = 4-Door Sedan, 5-Speed Man
6 = 4-Door Sedan, 4-Speed Auto
7 = 5-Door Sedan, 5-Speed Man
7 = 4-Door Wagon, 5-Speed Man
8 = 4 Door Wagon, 4-Speed Auto
8 = 5-Door Sedan, 4-Speed Auto


8th VEHICLE GRADE (MODEL & YEAR)

ACCORD (US)

0 = SE (Special Edition)
1 = DX w/ABS Coupe & Sedan (1994-97)
2 = DX w/o ABS Coupe & Sedan (1994-97)
2 = DX Hatchback & Sedan (1986-89)
2 = S, Std Hatchback & Sedan (1984-85)
2 = LX w/o ABS Wagon (1994-97)
3 = LX Hatchback & Sedan (1984-89)
3 = LX w/ABS Wagon (1994-97)
3 = LX w/o ABS Coupe & Sedan (1994-97)
3 = LX w/o ABS-V6 (1996-97)
4 = DX Coupe & Sedan (1990-93)
4 = LX w/ABS Coupe & Sedan (1994-97)
4 = LX w/ABS ABS-V6 (1995-97)
4 = LXi Hatchback & Sedan (1986-89)
5 = LX (1990-93)
5 = EX Coupe & Sedan (1994-97)
5 = EX V6
5 = SEi Hatchback & Sedan (1986-89)
6 = DX Passive Belt, Hatchback & Sedan (1986-89)
6 = EX (1990-91)
6 = EX (Leather) (1994-97)
6 = EXL-V6 (Leather) (1995)
7 = EX (1992-93)
7 = EXL-V6 (Leather) (1996-97)
7 = SE Coupe
8 = DXA (25th Anniversary Edition)
8 = LX Passive Belt, Hatchback & Sedan (1986-89)
9 = DXSV (Special Value)
9 = EX Wagon (1994-95)
9 = LXA Coupe & Sedan 10th Anniversary Edition (1993)


ACCORD (Canada)

0 = SE (Special Edition)
1 = LX Sedan (1994-96)
2 = EX Wagon (1994-96)
2 = LX w/ABS Sedan (1994-96)
2 = S (1984-86)
2 = EX Sedan (1994-96)
2, 7 = S, Limited, EX (1987-89)
3 = EX w/ABS Wagon (1994-96)
3 = EX Coupe & Sedan (1997)
3 = LX (1986-89)
3 = LX Coupe (1994-96)
3 = LX, EX (1984-85)
4 = EX w/ABS Sedan (1994-96)
4 = EXi (1986-89)
4 = LX Coupe & Sedan (1990-93)
4 = LX w/ABS (1994-96)
5 = EX Sedan & Wagon (1990-93)
5 = EX-R Wagon (1994-96)
5 = EX-R Sedan w/o Leather Seats(1994-97)
5 = SEi (1987-89)
6 = EX-R (1990-93)
6 = EX-R w/Leather (1994-97)
7 = EX-R w/ABS (1990-93)
8 = SE (1990-93)


CIVIC (1984-95)

1 = BA (1984)
1 = STD, HF (CRX) (1985-87)
2 = STD (1985-87), DX (1984-89)
2 = DX, EX Coupe (1994-95)
3 = GL (1984-87), Si (1984-86)
3 = EX Coupe w/ABS (1994-95)
3 = LX Sedan (1992-95)
4 = S del Sol
4 = DX Coupe (1993)
4 = DX Sedan (1994-95)
4 = CX Hatchback (1992)
4 = Si (1987)
4 = STD Hatchback (1988-92)
4 = DX Sedan (1988-93)
4 = LX w/ABS (1992-95) (Canada)
4 = Wagovan (1989)
5 = CX Hatchback (1993-95)
5 = DX Hatchback (1988-92)
5 = EX Coupe (1993-95)
5 = LX Sedan (1988-95)
5 = Si Coupe (1993) (Canada)
5 = Wagon (Standard) (1990-91)
5 = DX CRX (1990-91)
6 = DX Hatchback (1993-95)
6 = HF CRX (1990-91)
6 = Si CRX (1990-91)
6 = Si del Sol
6 = EX Sedan (1990-91)
6 = EX-S Coupe (1993-95)
6 = LX Sedan w/ABS (1992-95) (US)
6 = Si Hatchback (1990-91)
6 = Si del Sol
6 = Wagon 4WD (1988-91)
6 = VX Hatchback(1992)
7 = EX w/ABS
7 = EX-R (1990-92)
7 = VX Hatchback(1993-95)
7 = VTEC del Sol
8 = LX (Special)
8 = Si Hatchback
8 = EX-V 4-Door
9 = EX 4-Door
9 = EX-V 4-Door w/ABS
9 = VX Hatchback
9 = Si Hatchback w/ABS


CIVIC 2 Door Coupe (USA) (1996-97)

2 = DX, HX
3 = DX w/ABS, HX w/ABS
4 = DX w/A/C, HX w/A/C, EX
5 = DX w/ABS & A/C
5 = HX w/ABS & A/C
5 = EX w/ABS


CIVIC 2 Door Coupe (CANADA) (1996-97)

2 = DX, Si
3 = Si w/ABS
4 = DX w/ABS
5 = EX w/ABS
6 = DX w/ABS & A/C
7 = Si w/ABS & A/C


CIVIC 2 Door Hatchback (USA) (1996-97)

2 = CX
3 = CX w/A/C
4 = DX
5 = DX w/A/C
6 = DX w/ABS
7 = DX w/ABS & A/C


CIVIC 2 Door Hatchback (CANADA) (1996-97)

0 = CX
2 = CX-G


CIVIC 4 Door Sedan (USA) (1996-97)

0 = LX (1997)
2 = DX
3 = DX w/A/C
4 = DX w/ABS, EX
5 = DX w/ABS & A/C
6 = LX (1996)
7 = LX w/A/C
8 = LX w/ABS
9 = LX w/ABS & A/C

CIVIC 4 Door Sedan (CANADA) (1996-97)

0 = EX (1997)
3 = LX
4 = LX w/ABS
5 = LX w/ABS & A/C
6 = EX (1996)
7 = EX w/ABS
8 = EX w/ABS & A/C


CIVIC Del Sol (1996-97)

4 = S
6 = Si
7 = Si w/ABS, VTEC


PRELUDE (1983-86)

2 = DX Model
3 = Si Model


PRELUDE (1997)

4 = Base Model
5 = SH Model


8th ENGINE TYPE PRELUDE


1987

2 = 1800 DX
4 = 2000 Si


1988-89

2 = 2.0 S
3 = 2.0 Si
4 = 2.0 Si 4WS option


1990-91

1 = 2.0 S
2 = 2.0 Si
3 = 2.05 Si
4 = 2.05 Si 4WS option


8th GRADE & RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRELUDE 1992-96

4 = 2.2 w/Seat Belt & Air Bag
5 = 2.3 Si/SR w/Seat Belt & Air Bag
6 = 2.3 Si/SR 4WS w/Seat Belt & Dual Air Bag
7 = Si-VT/SR-V w/Seat Belt & Dual Air Bag
7 = 2.2 SR; Si VTEC w/Seat Belt & Dual Air Bag


9th POSITION CHECK DIGIT

10th POSITION MODEL YEAR

D = 1983
E = 1984
F = 1985
G = 1986
H = 1987
J = 1988
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997


11th POSITION ASSEMBLY PLANT

A = Marysville, Ohio, USA
C = Sayama, Japan
H = Alliston, Canada
H = Ontario, Canada
L = East Liberty, Ohio, USA
S = Suzuka, Japan
4 = SIA, USA


12th Thru 17th POSITION PRODUCTION SEQUENCE NUMBER