How can I identify the year of engine block?

[idkiliketurbos]

Hey guys I haven't really found anything about how to identify the year of my block. I am looking to find out because I know it has a 1g head and intake manifold on it and I want to know if I have a 2g block or not. I know its a 7 bolt because when I did my clutch the flywheel was held on with 7 bolts. If you guys can help at all that would be great!

 

[donniekak]

Pm me the vin on the block. It's right above the trans bellhousing.

 

[idkiliketurbos]

I went out and looked for it and only saw a number on the bellhousing itself which wouldn't help me. Is there any way I can call it a 2g block as far as any parts on it like water pipes or anything like that?

 

[19Eclipse90]

This has been covered so many times lately. To differentiate a 2G block from a 1G block: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/383946-my-first-dsm-motor.html#post152352853

The VIN number will be in the encircled location, even though your engine doesn't look exactly like the one pictured: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/385908-eclipse.html#post152377859

Check the 10th digit of the VIN, as it represents the model year.
L - 1990
M - 1991
N - 1992
P - 1993
R - 1994
S - 1995
T - 1996
V - 1997
W - 1998
Y - 1999

 

[luv2rallye]

2g's have a CPS (crank position sensor) where 1g's don't. It's connector is just on the firewall side of the timing belt cover: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=79928&d=1202298345.