anomoly23
New Member
So I finally decided to get up on the site and start contributing, I have been a long time reader of the forums but never joined, I guess out of laziness. Now im older 
and got more time and would like to share my project. I know the first replies I am going to get are B SWAP!!! But Im here to show that there are other routes to go and you don't always have to go straight to B-swap. If you are impatient or your looking for a really easy quick, cheap engine to boost up and go have fun with, B swap will always be your best option. If you are like me and like to do thiings people say you can't, you build a d15 
Oh did I mention its an automatic trans too
I know I am going to get s*** for it but again like I said I wanted to do something that really hasn't been seen much or at all, I got sick of seeing the same b series setups over and over and over and over. Really I wanted something that would challenge me too.I have built one other d15 and it was a lot of work cross refrencing research and BS just to find parts that will fit. But in my opinion the SOHC have been much overlooked and I hope this build can change that perception even if its a little
Anyways heres the start of the build, I am doing all performance mods first before even touching the exterior. If it looks good and is a turd under the hood its useless in my opinion so I went with Moding the engine, susp, and everything else first. She's rough on the outside right now but you will see her transform 
Car:
1995 Honda Civic Lx Sedan Automatic trans
Engine:
Plans for doing a Mini me to boost compression or turbo build, still undecided. Most likely this is going to be a N/A build possibly Nitrous.
Rebuilt d15b7 w/automatic trans
Accel 275+ Ignition system w/High output coil
High Flow intake/no name filter
350cc RC fuel Injectors
AC High flow Fuel Rail
AEM High Flow Red fuel filter
Walbro 200 lph High flow fuel pump
Skunk2 Alpha throttle body(going on this weekend)
Skunk2 Intake Manifold (going on this weekend)
4-2-1 OBX Ceramic headers (going on this weekend)
P2R Thermal intake Manifold Gasket(going on this weekend)
JMO Perfomance High Stall Torque Converter and Transmission cooler (Being installed and tuned By JMO in the next few weeks)
Blox TPS
New MAP sensor 4 bar
New IACV
New O2 Sensors
Suspension/Brakes:
New Axles
New Wheel bearings and Hubs
Prostop performance pads and rotors
New Master cylinder/booster
Prothane front end bushing set
No Name Upper Strut Bar
Stock Suspension but plan on adding middle of the line Coilovers (Megan Racing, Function Form, skunk2, Maybe buddy club if I can get the extra money)
Body:
No work at all done to the exterior except a wash
Interior:
All stock interior accept for sound system. 2000watt pyramid amp, Pyramid head unit, 2x10" Cerwin Vega subs.
This is a WIP much more to come Hope this catches some interest
and got more time and would like to share my project. I know the first replies I am going to get are B SWAP!!! But Im here to show that there are other routes to go and you don't always have to go straight to B-swap. If you are impatient or your looking for a really easy quick, cheap engine to boost up and go have fun with, B swap will always be your best option. If you are like me and like to do thiings people say you can't, you build a d15 Oh did I mention its an automatic trans too I know I am going to get s*** for it but again like I said I wanted to do something that really hasn't been seen much or at all, I got sick of seeing the same b series setups over and over and over and over. Really I wanted something that would challenge me too.I have built one other d15 and it was a lot of work cross refrencing research and BS just to find parts that will fit. But in my opinion the SOHC have been much overlooked and I hope this build can change that perception even if its a little Anyways heres the start of the build, I am doing all performance mods first before even touching the exterior. If it looks good and is a turd under the hood its useless in my opinion so I went with Moding the engine, susp, and everything else first. She's rough on the outside right now but you will see her transform 
Car:
1995 Honda Civic Lx Sedan Automatic trans
Engine:
Plans for doing a Mini me to boost compression or turbo build, still undecided. Most likely this is going to be a N/A build possibly Nitrous.
Rebuilt d15b7 w/automatic trans
Accel 275+ Ignition system w/High output coil
High Flow intake/no name filter
350cc RC fuel Injectors
AC High flow Fuel Rail
AEM High Flow Red fuel filter
Walbro 200 lph High flow fuel pump
Skunk2 Alpha throttle body(going on this weekend)
Skunk2 Intake Manifold (going on this weekend)
4-2-1 OBX Ceramic headers (going on this weekend)
P2R Thermal intake Manifold Gasket(going on this weekend)
JMO Perfomance High Stall Torque Converter and Transmission cooler (Being installed and tuned By JMO in the next few weeks)
Blox TPS
New MAP sensor 4 bar
New IACV
New O2 Sensors
Suspension/Brakes:
New Axles
New Wheel bearings and Hubs
Prostop performance pads and rotors
New Master cylinder/booster
Prothane front end bushing set
No Name Upper Strut Bar
Stock Suspension but plan on adding middle of the line Coilovers (Megan Racing, Function Form, skunk2, Maybe buddy club if I can get the extra money)
Body:
No work at all done to the exterior except a wash
Interior:
All stock interior accept for sound system. 2000watt pyramid amp, Pyramid head unit, 2x10" Cerwin Vega subs.
This is a WIP much more to come Hope this catches some interest
Thats the most interesting part of the build in my opinion. I cant wait to get it in the car!!
and it came from the back of the manifold hitting up against the brake proportion valve. We had to completely move the valve to get clearance enough so the manifold didn't hit with engine torque. We had to modify the throttle body to be able to run the automatic trans (kick down cable) and the bracket that connected to the throttle body, which was a nightmare 
It took a few hours just to get the idle dialed in but we finally did that. I am going to clean it up and I will post some pictures later. She runs great now, no more rattle, nice idle, nice smooth pick up. Now I need to get an exhaust, any suggestions?
But it would be manageable if, like the stock manifold, the skunk manifold connected to a hefty mount on the underside. You lose all that support with the new manifold. I will deffinetly change out the mounts but even with new mounts I want to add this damper because the lack of support like I just explained.
Next is a new fuel rail most likely AEM or golden eagle. Also going to order an apexi muffler or maybe megan racing. Slowly coming together.
