Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: D15B to EK chassis swap

  1. 08-05-2009, 06:28 PM #1
    revsk8erdude
    revsk8erdude is offline
    my turbo is bigger! revsk8erdude's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Blairsville
    Age
    37
    Posts
    292
    Rep Power
    19

    Exclamation D15B to EK chassis swap

    I have a 98 civic lx, with a stock factory D16Y7 motor/auto tranny.

    The motor blows up.

    I called place motor came from and ordered a warrantied motor.

    The motor arrives and its not a D16Y7.

    What arrived is a D15B. I double checked, thats all it says.

    I know absolutely NOTHING about this motor other than its a SOHC, 1.5L, 4cy.

    Where the hell do i go from here.

    Should i just replace that motor anyways and hope everything will fit with no need for modification?

    Should I start shopping for a ECU?

    Someone educated and who knows what they are talking about please point me in the right direction.

    Thank you.

    PS:

    Under the engine code stamped on the block, i saw this number (3209274).

    Is there a way to cross reference this number to a website or something to find out exactly what car the motor came from and if its a VTEC or not?


    WTB: My own forum, so I can badmouth IA.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 08-05-2009, 07:19 PM #2
    speedminded
    speedminded is offline
    www.jasontbarker.com speedminded's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    22,589
    Rep Power
    53

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by revsk8erdude
    I have a 98 civic lx, with a stock factory D16Y7 motor/auto tranny.

    The motor blows up.

    I called place motor came from and ordered a warrantied motor.

    The motor arrives and its not a D16Y7.

    What arrived is a D15B. I double checked, thats all it says.

    I know absolutely NOTHING about this motor other than its a SOHC, 1.5L, 4cy.

    Where the hell do i go from here.

    Should i just replace that motor anyways and hope everything will fit with no need for modification?

    Should I start shopping for a ECU?

    Someone educated and who knows what they are talking about please point me in the right direction.

    Thank you.

    PS:

    Under the engine code stamped on the block, i saw this number (3209274).

    Is there a way to cross reference this number to a website or something to find out exactly what car the motor came from and if its a VTEC or not?
    Why not call them back and tell them you want the right engine?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 08-05-2009, 07:41 PM #3
    revsk8erdude
    revsk8erdude is offline
    my turbo is bigger! revsk8erdude's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Blairsville
    Age
    37
    Posts
    292
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    because im trying to get this sold as soon as possible and can not wait on a new engine to get here. ive already waited 2-3 months for this one..


    WTB: My own forum, so I can badmouth IA.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 08-05-2009, 08:28 PM #4
    terrytowe22
    terrytowe22 is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Rome,Ga
    Age
    38
    Posts
    2,338
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    g.l on this one. x2 send it back in wait it out.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 08-07-2009, 07:40 AM #5
    revsk8erdude
    revsk8erdude is offline
    my turbo is bigger! revsk8erdude's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Blairsville
    Age
    37
    Posts
    292
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    anyone know anything about a d15b?


    WTB: My own forum, so I can badmouth IA.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 08-07-2009, 11:26 AM #6
    slimm
    slimm is offline
    Certified Gearhead slimm's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    lithonia
    Posts
    818
    Rep Power
    18

    Default

    thats a JDM engine. pm'd

    Slimm
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 08-07-2009, 11:52 AM #7
    IntegraXTR
    IntegraXTR is offline
    DC5-R
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Gwinett
    Age
    39
    Posts
    5,747
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    just drop it in. If its the jdm d15b, then it makes more power than your d16y7 anyways, about 130hp or so. Just reuse your injectors and dizzy and you should be fine.

    And yes it's vtec, you can check by looking for the vtec solenoid near the dizzy.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 08-07-2009, 02:02 PM #8
    Barefoot
    Barefoot is offline
    Barefoot Motorsports
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    jonesboro
    Age
    42
    Posts
    7,939
    Rep Power
    36

    Default

    send that bitch back an make them pay for it. if u just want a motor to get it in the car an sell the car. install the motor no different from what u got now. not all that hard.

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 08-07-2009, 05:36 PM #9
    VickNotic
    VickNotic is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Age
    43
    Posts
    2,964
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    well if you dont want to keep that d15b then i'll trade you my d16y7 for your d15b 8D
    /Oo ___A___ oO\
    |=_/_______\_=|


    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 08-08-2009, 01:38 AM #10
    j0nbunklah0m
    j0nbunklah0m is offline
    Oh yeaaaaa j0nbunklah0m's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Norcross
    Age
    37
    Posts
    4,475
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by VickNotic
    well if you dont want to keep that d15b then i'll trade you my d16y7 for your d15b 8D
    take the trade... just put that y7 back in and dont worry about vtec stuff.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 08-08-2009, 09:13 AM #11
    Ch0psticks11
    Ch0psticks11 is offline
    Class of 2010 Ch0psticks11's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    Queen City
    Posts
    312
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by j0nbunklah0m
    take the trade... just put that y7 back in and dont worry about vtec stuff.
    x2
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 08-12-2009, 07:14 AM #12
    revsk8erdude
    revsk8erdude is offline
    my turbo is bigger! revsk8erdude's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Blairsville
    Age
    37
    Posts
    292
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by VickNotic
    well if you dont want to keep that d15b then i'll trade you my d16y7 for your d15b 8D
    how soon could you deliver, and whats the shape its in?


    WTB: My own forum, so I can badmouth IA.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 08-12-2009, 09:18 AM #13
    Turbodude06
    Turbodude06 is offline
    Let the Motha burn Turbodude06's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Where Am I
    Age
    37
    Posts
    4,403
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    Thats ur replacment engine in japan... I've had one there pretty quick, a lot better then the factory y7.... But good luck getting it to pass emissions, mine would only pass with premium fuel lol, idk why....
    -If You Own A Honda And Say "Headers", Go Jump Off Bridge...........

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« 98 Acura TL? | wheel fitment ? »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!