81-82 or 83+
12-30-03, 12:43 AM
#1
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81-82 or 83+
i need to find out if my car is an 81-82 or 83 and higher because im rebuilding it and some parts are different. I was told it was an 83 but i have the oil cooler under the radiator. are there any other features that would distinguish it?
12-30-03, 01:12 AM
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Check the Vin#
1981 - on
USA:
JM1FB3314B0600001
JM1.............. = Manufacturer Mazda Passenger Car
---F............. = Car Line (F=RX-7)
----B............ = Generation (B='81-'85, C='86-'91, D='92-'99)
-----3........... = Country Code (3=USA)
------3.......... = Body Style Code (3=coupe, 5=cabriolet)
-------1......... = Engine (1=12A, 2=13B, 3=13B Turbo, B=13B-REW)
--------4........ = Misc, ID Code / Check digit
---------B....... = Model Year Code (see list 1)
----------0...... = Factory Code (0=Hiroshima)
-----------600001 = Serial Number
1) USA Model Year Code
B=81 H=87 P=93
C=82 J=88 Q=94
D=83 K=89 R=95
E=84 L=90 S=96
F=85 M=91
G=86 N=92
1981 - on
USA:
JM1FB3314B0600001
JM1.............. = Manufacturer Mazda Passenger Car
---F............. = Car Line (F=RX-7)
----B............ = Generation (B='81-'85, C='86-'91, D='92-'99)
-----3........... = Country Code (3=USA)
------3.......... = Body Style Code (3=coupe, 5=cabriolet)
-------1......... = Engine (1=12A, 2=13B, 3=13B Turbo, B=13B-REW)
--------4........ = Misc, ID Code / Check digit
---------B....... = Model Year Code (see list 1)
----------0...... = Factory Code (0=Hiroshima)
-----------600001 = Serial Number
1) USA Model Year Code
B=81 H=87 P=93
C=82 J=88 Q=94
D=83 K=89 R=95
E=84 L=90 S=96
F=85 M=91
G=86 N=92
12-30-03, 01:40 PM
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yea vin is the only real way to tell. Also look at the sticker in the drivers door jam, it will have a production date on it, thats not a sure thing, but it will confirm that your decoding the vin right at least. The oil cooler means nothing since a lot of guys swap those out. the 130 speedo as mentioned earlier is a dead giveaway too.
12-30-03, 06:54 PM
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i like the lower speedo in my car. its fun to guess how fast your going above 80 lol.. and its funny to see the speedo peged out.
on topic:
check the vin, best way to tell. its also nice just to read the vin to know all about your car. model, body code, ect.
i like the lower speedo in my car. its fun to guess how fast your going above 80 lol.. and its funny to see the speedo peged out.
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check the vin, best way to tell. its also nice just to read the vin to know all about your car. model, body code, ect.
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12-30-03, 09:37 PM
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Check the Vin#
1981 - on
USA:
JM1FB3314B0600001
JM1.............. = Manufacturer Mazda Passenger Car
---F............. = Car Line (F=RX-7)
----B............ = Generation (B='81-'85, C='86-'91, D='92-'99)
-----3........... = Country Code (3=USA)
------3.......... = Body Style Code (3=coupe, 5=cabriolet)
-------1......... = Engine (1=12A, 2=13B, 3=13B Turbo, B=13B-REW)
--------4........ = Misc, ID Code / Check digit
---------B....... = Model Year Code (see list 1)
----------0...... = Factory Code (0=Hiroshima)
-----------600001 = Serial Number
1) USA Model Year Code
B=81 H=87 P=93
C=82 J=88 Q=94
D=83 K=89 R=95
E=84 L=90 S=96
F=85 M=91
G=86 N=92
1981 - on
USA:
JM1FB3314B0600001
JM1.............. = Manufacturer Mazda Passenger Car
---F............. = Car Line (F=RX-7)
----B............ = Generation (B='81-'85, C='86-'91, D='92-'99)
-----3........... = Country Code (3=USA)
------3.......... = Body Style Code (3=coupe, 5=cabriolet)
-------1......... = Engine (1=12A, 2=13B, 3=13B Turbo, B=13B-REW)
--------4........ = Misc, ID Code / Check digit
---------B....... = Model Year Code (see list 1)
----------0...... = Factory Code (0=Hiroshima)
-----------600001 = Serial Number
1) USA Model Year Code
B=81 H=87 P=93
C=82 J=88 Q=94
D=83 K=89 R=95
E=84 L=90 S=96
F=85 M=91
G=86 N=92
i guess the oil cooler was just swapped. thanks
12-30-03, 10:47 PM
#9
sold the FD...kept the FB
Originally posted by RoyFifo
I have an 83 speedo in my 82. It's an easy swap.
I have an 83 speedo in my 82. It's an easy swap.
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