jdm d15b vtec question

[pisetup]

Originally posted by jspeczcturbo
from honda, its still teh same motor as a U.S. 1.6 vtec, just its a 1.5 vtec.

Oh okay, great! So which engine would I ask for? Would I ask for seals and gaskets for a D16A6?

 

[Tom]

no for the 92 and newer vetc motors

 

[pisetup]

Originally posted by jspeczcturbo
no for the 92 and newer vetc motors

What engine code would that be?

 

[Tom]

should be any 92 and newer d16

 

[outofstep]

im gonna use an 90-91 ecu with vafc to controll the vtec and then chip the ecu

 

[slyw/fbpsi]

Originally posted by pisetup
Oh okay, great! So which engine would I ask for? Would I ask for seals and gaskets for a D16A6?

No, if you are looking for any gaskets or seals for the block then you would be looking for a d15z1 or 92-95 civic vx motor, as far as anything for the head you would be looking for d16z6 parts.

 

[pisetup]

Originally posted by slyw/fbpsi
No, if you are looking for any gaskets or seals for the block then you would be looking for a d15z1 or 92-95 civic vx motor, as far as anything for the head you would be looking for d16z6 parts.

Alright, so when I go to the dealership and ask for the parts, all I have to say is that I need seals/gaskets for a D15z1 block, and all the seals/gaskets for a D16z6 head? I just dont want to come out looking stooopid. Thanks for all help guys.

 

[slyw/fbpsi]

That is correct but, you shouldn't need new gaskets or seals, that one of the reasons of getting a d15b vtec orver a d16 z6, less mileage, means it's less prone for gasket and seal wear, I haven't replaced a single gasket or seal, besides my exhaust manifold gasket, because I use my old on from my other engine, because this one didn't come with a b-pipe. And I have had a single leak anywhere except on the tranny drain plug, because it wasn't tightened back good after the install.

 

[pisetup]

Hmmm, which do you suggest I replace? Head/exhaust/intake gasket?

 

[slyw/fbpsi]

I didn't replace nothing but the exhaust gasket, it's up to you, but since the head and intake came attached, and there was not need for removal I didn't replace them, haven't had any problems.

 

[pisetup]

Alright, how about the timing belt? Do the automotive stores carry timing belts for a D15B? Or do certain engines share the time timing belt?

 

[Tom]

just get the honda part number off of the timing belt and go to a honda dealership, should be the same as for U.S. cars.

 

[slyw/fbpsi]

you will need a vx timing belt, or a power timing belt for the d15b vtec if you want a performance minded one.

 

[pisetup]

Can you get a VX timing belt in the USA? Or would I have to get it imported?

 

[Tom]

you can get the vx belt at any dealership.

 

[outofstep]

think im gonna put on a 14b with this motor, how well you think that will run

 

[Tom]

a what

 

[outofstep]

14b its the turbo from a 1st gen dsm like talon

 

[Tom]

damn and i thought they were 14g's, o'well.

 

[outofstep]

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