Hey guys purchased a front clip from japan a few weeks ago. I have done a search and have not been able to come up with very much info. I was wondering if you could help me out...and yes I did run a search!

I am trying to find out which year engine I picked up. I know that 96 and later came with 16-bit ECU and a hard "y" pipe. Is this true? I read it in a post but as you all may know they are not always accurate.

Is there a different code on the ECU for 96 and later engines? It has 2 oil coolers so I am assuming that it is the RZ model.

Thanks for your help,
Z

 

give me some more details...VIN #, pictures or something...dual oil coolers does not necessarly mean its a 96+...my 94 has dual oil coolers and its an R.

 

hmmm wish i could but there is no vin on the vehicle that is readily noticable. Is there a location somewhere on the FD fame that I can look? I know on my FB it is directly behind the wheel but I could not see one when I checked last. Does someone know what the 16-bit mazda code for the ECU is?

 

Post up the ECU code

 

The vin should be on the firewall just above the intake manifold.

 

yeah it should be etched where he just said, also behind the brake master cylinder there is a VIN plate screwed to the firewall as well

 

Yeah you need more info, a VIN might help, but it will also say the model too on that plate.

Its not RZ just because of the 2 oil coolers. ALL or FDs have them except maybe in 92 when the FD first came out, I think it became standard in 93 for the JDM

 

Great thanks guys I will post the ECU code number. I will also check on the VIN number.

 

ECU code number: N3A7

 

I think N3A7 is a j-spec series 6 ECU ('93-'95)

 

Great thanks, I looked more last night ant it appears as if it is a series 6. Dang...was hoping that I hada newer one. I guess it will be easier to find parts though.