jdm / usdm type r comparison

[IN2deep]

they made the ITR over here in 97-98 and in 00-00

but you can buy a 96-97 ITR motor that is jdm and is different from the 98 model jdm motor, like lets says belts hoses clutch etc does it matter between year, i mean if i had a 96-97 ITR motor in my civic and i needed a clutch and a ac belt or a ps belt for instance and went into the acura dealer would i get the right part ? whould i just say i got a 98 ITR and not explain b/c in my experience when u get talking about hybrids the guys at the counter get a strange look at u sometimes round here,

just need a little help here, this is going to determine what year engine i buy

[vtecdood]

clutch is the same as for belts they might be a little smaller diameter

[CivicSpoon]

The only differences should be internal (pistons, P&P heads, gearing in tranny, etc).