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Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:00 pm
by Black_Penguin
The SE had the BP-4W, the Z3 can be identified by the S-VT actuator on the intake side of the cam cover.
Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:41 pm
by Black_Penguin
Yes all naturally aspirated NB8B's have the Z3.
Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:27 pm
by Caffeine
Black_Penguin wrote:Yes all naturally aspirated NB8B's have the Z3.
I think the autos (2002 onwards, there was no 2001 model year auto) have the non SVT engine (along with smaller brakes, less bracing, less power & torque)
Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:02 am
by slyfox2151
My manual, 2001 Oct build has BP-4W written in 3 places in the engine bay.
Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:08 am
by slyfox2151
Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:31 am
by Black_Penguin
It's a Z3, you can see the S-VT actuator on the intake cam.
Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:42 am
by slyfox2151
Black_Penguin wrote:It's a Z3, you can see the S-VT actuator on the intake cam.
I'm guessing its the black/silver thing to the left of the oil cap?
Re: Do all NB8B cars have the S-VT engine
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:06 am
by RS2000
slyfox2151 wrote:Black_Penguin wrote:It's a Z3, you can see the S-VT actuator on the intake cam.
I'm guessing its the black/silver thing to the left of the oil cap?
Yes, directly opposite the oil cap, on the other valve bank.
