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I went to the dealer ship and I saw a car and the Paper that is in the window says its a 1997 Acura Integra GSR, How is a way I can tell that its a GSR. Some Real proof other than asking the dealership.It has no emblum outside, The car manual doesnt say GSR. the vin is JH4DC2387VS002487

Im not sure exatcly but I DO know they redline at 8k. The only other that redlines that high is the Type R at 8.6K (I think?)

Do You see the "DC2"in the 4-6th letters of the VIN? That codes the car as a 3rd gen acura/honda integra. The 2 means it has VTEC, which again, is a GS-R or type-R.Also, the GS-R redlines at 8000RPM, so check that inside. Also, it only comes in a manual. (JDM Integra SIR-G/JDM GS-R comes in an auto, but ths is an "Acura" integra, so manual only)The motor is the MOST important. A GS-R has a B18C1 DOHC VTEC motor, 170hp @ 8000RPM redline. If you look under the hood, and see the words "DOHC VTEC" on the valve cover, it's a GS-R. And also, if you look near the transmission, you will see the words "B18C1" embedded near the transmission.And if you get a 99' up, all GS-R come with leather STOCK.So again, the VIN is the most revealing.DC2 - GS-R, Type-R; DOHC VTEC 2 doorDB8 - GS-R, Type-R; DOHC VTEC 4 doorMotor: B18C1 DOHC VTEC 170HPRedline: 8,000RPMAgain, make sure the integra is a DC2 or DB8, which is the GS-R or Type-R.If it's a DC4 or DB7, its a FAKE!PS. I myself have a GS-R, and i love it when VTEC kicks in. :P

just look at the motor,if its a DOHC VTEC its a gsr.

You don't have to pay to get the basic info from Carfax. It's a GS-RVIN JH4DC2387VS002487Year/Make/Model: 1997 ACURA INTEGRA GS-RBody Style: HATCHBACK 2 DREngine Type: 1.8L L4 PFI DOHCManufactured In: JAPANSearch Results: 8 records found in our databaseNow - if you're thinking about buying it, ask the dealership for the report, or buy it online from carfax.com. This is all you get without paying.

alot of times the emblem on back underneath the pass.side taillight that says VTEC

all gsr's are 5-speed...also if you plan on buying the car...pop the hood and look at the engine code on the block...it should ready b18C....and jus to be sure look for the v-tech solenoid which is right next to the distributor on the valve cover...its a small cylindrical plastic shaped piece

yup its a GS-R. you can run the V.I.N. on acura's website by going through its estore and it gives you the basic on the car