keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8??
12-20-2003, 06:17 PM
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keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8??
hey wassup guyz i was just wondering if u guyz can help me with my decision? should i keep my jdm d15b vtec? or swap in a d16y8? it will be turbo'd.. i heard y8 spin bearings alot.. thanks for the help
*EDIT* hey wassup i didnt want to make another post so i have another question
should i change to the y8 manifold? cuz imma be gettin a hondata i/m gasket soon since the manifold is gonna be off should i just change over? what do i have to do to my d15b to use the y8 i/m?
Modified by egturbo at 11:12 AM 12/26/2003
*EDIT* hey wassup i didnt want to make another post so i have another question
should i change to the y8 manifold? cuz imma be gettin a hondata i/m gasket soon since the manifold is gonna be off should i just change over? what do i have to do to my d15b to use the y8 i/m?Modified by egturbo at 11:12 AM 12/26/2003
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (egturbo)
the .1 litre difference isn't going to make or break the car. What car is it in, btw? if it's a hatchy, leave it. my friends got a usdm d15b7 non vtec and it flies with just a greddy kit. unless the y8 is free, i wouldn't really waste my time... but then again, it's all up to you. Even if it's free, keep it as a backup and see what u can do with the jdm.
good luck~!
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12-20-2003, 07:02 PM
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (Johnyquest)
yeah its in a hatchy no i didnt get the y8 for free. i paid for it.. 
i just need the tranny cuz im running a cx tranny right now and its freakin kinda slow.should i just switch trannys?. what should i do? d15b is better than the y8 right?
no i didnt get the y8 for free. i paid for it.. i just need the tranny cuz im running a cx tranny right now and its freakin kinda slow.should i just switch trannys?. what should i do? d15b is better than the y8 right?
12-20-2003, 10:31 PM
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (94dxt)
y8s are bearing eater's.. i've done alot of research into it.. and suppsivly honda didn't portmatch the journals and oil channels in the engine correctly.. i've seen so many y8's spin bearings.. keep your d15b.. its JDM yo.. lol j/k no but i would keep it.. its a good running motor why mess with something that works?
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12-21-2003, 12:25 AM
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (JonGP4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JonGP4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y8s are bearing eater's.. i've done alot of research into it.. and suppsivly honda didn't portmatch the journals and oil channels in the engine correctly.. i've seen so many y8's spin bearings.. keep your d15b.. its JDM yo.. lol j/k no but i would keep it.. its a good running motor why mess with something that works?</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah.. so imma just take the 99 ex tranny and swap it in? im using a cx right now..
yeah.. so imma just take the 99 ex tranny and swap it in? im using a cx right now..
12-21-2003, 12:29 PM
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Re: (egturbo)
I got the D15B in my 1991 hatch,
I'm in the process of installing all the goodies from a greddy kit and some other... Believe me the d15b is one capable engine, it take several abuse from me over the past two year, I didn't drive it like a momy. on road I drive like a grandma, but I track it every chance I got and it still run strong as hell, no burning oil, compression is equal on all 4 cylinder.
I'll see if everything is fine when I pop the head off on it, but there should not be anyproblem with it, at least if there is some, there is no sign of it up to date.
IMO keep it, turbo it and have fun !
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I'm in the process of installing all the goodies from a greddy kit and some other... Believe me the d15b is one capable engine, it take several abuse from me over the past two year, I didn't drive it like a momy. on road I drive like a grandma, but I track it every chance I got and it still run strong as hell, no burning oil, compression is equal on all 4 cylinder.
I'll see if everything is fine when I pop the head off on it, but there should not be anyproblem with it, at least if there is some, there is no sign of it up to date.
IMO keep it, turbo it and have fun !
Kranked
12-21-2003, 03:24 PM
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Re: Re: (sporkcrx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sporkcrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">omg get rid of that tranny, lol. I can't stand those things.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol.. tell me bout it.. gearing is soooooooooooo long
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kranked91dx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got the D15B in my 1991 hatch,
I'm in the process of installing all the goodies from a greddy kit and some other... Believe me the d15b is one capable engine, it take several abuse from me over the past two year, I didn't drive it like a momy. on road I drive like a grandma, but I track it every chance I got and it still run strong as hell, no burning oil, compression is equal on all 4 cylinder.
I'll see if everything is fine when I pop the head off on it, but there should not be anyproblem with it, at least if there is some, there is no sign of it up to date.
IMO keep it, turbo it and have fun !
Kranked</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah thanks im already turbo once u go turbo u dont go back!! so u guyz say keep my d15b? and just use the ex tranny? thanks guyz.. i dont wanna make the wrong decision.
lol.. tell me bout it.. gearing is soooooooooooo long
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kranked91dx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got the D15B in my 1991 hatch,
I'm in the process of installing all the goodies from a greddy kit and some other... Believe me the d15b is one capable engine, it take several abuse from me over the past two year, I didn't drive it like a momy. on road I drive like a grandma, but I track it every chance I got and it still run strong as hell, no burning oil, compression is equal on all 4 cylinder.
I'll see if everything is fine when I pop the head off on it, but there should not be anyproblem with it, at least if there is some, there is no sign of it up to date.
IMO keep it, turbo it and have fun !
Kranked</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah thanks
im already turbo once u go turbo u dont go back!! so u guyz say keep my d15b? and just use the ex tranny? thanks guyz.. i dont wanna make the wrong decision.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sinner »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like my blown jdm d15b, I got a z6 tranny, its alot better than my old long tranny.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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I would definetely swap the tranny, i went from a 5th gen S20 tranny to a crappy long geared HX (same as dx and cx i believe) and i couldn't stand it.
If you already have the motor i'd say swap it in too but at least swap the tranny out.
If you already have the motor i'd say swap it in too but at least swap the tranny out.
12-21-2003, 11:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jkan2001 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would definetely swap the tranny, i went from a 5th gen S20 tranny to a crappy long geared HX (same as dx and cx i believe) and i couldn't stand it.
If you already have the motor i'd say swap it in too but at least swap the tranny out.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lots of people say that the jdm d15b is better than the y8
If you already have the motor i'd say swap it in too but at least swap the tranny out.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lots of people say that the jdm d15b is better than the y8
12-22-2003, 02:15 AM
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ive got a turbo jdm d15b aswel. Seems to be holding out fine. Been turbo'd for about 6 months now with a pretty dodgy tune, but Ive had no problems to speak of. I think its a pretty nice high reving engine - 130ps from a 1500cc engine is quite a feat, especially when it first came out and replaced the jdm zc.
I havnt had much experiance with the y8, but i say keep your engine. Its already in there, saves mucking around for not much gain, if any.
How does the motor run on low octane gas?, since they normally run there cars on 100 + octane in japan? im guessing since it was tuned it will be sweet?
If you havnt read this article - http://asia.vtec.net/article/d15b/ read it.
I havnt had much experiance with the y8, but i say keep your engine. Its already in there, saves mucking around for not much gain, if any.
How does the motor run on low octane gas?, since they normally run there cars on 100 + octane in japan? im guessing since it was tuned it will be sweet?
If you havnt read this article - http://asia.vtec.net/article/d15b/ read it.
12-22-2003, 04:17 AM
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my jdm d15b vtec runs fine on 93 octane. I'd say keep it, no need in swapping out the engine, and if you are going to build the bottom end later on with sleeving, you can just go with a z6 bottom end then, since it's cheaper and better than the y8.
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (Johnyquest)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Johnyquest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the .1 litre difference isn't going to make or break the car. What car is it in, btw? if it's a hatchy, leave it. my friends got a usdm d15b7 non vtec and it flies with just a greddy kit. unless the y8 is free, i wouldn't really waste my time... but then again, it's all up to you. Even if it's free, keep it as a backup and see what u can do with the jdm.
good luck~!</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've got a d15b7 (Great little motor) with a rev hard T3/T4, STR manifold completely built top and bottom. It's made over 450hp, 10.88@139.10mph on 24psi and 125 shot of juice!
I say keep the d15 and put the si tranny in..
good luck~!</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've got a d15b7 (Great little motor) with a rev hard T3/T4, STR manifold completely built top and bottom. It's made over 450hp, 10.88@139.10mph on 24psi and 125 shot of juice!
I say keep the d15 and put the si tranny in..
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (Newt Dog)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Newt Dog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I've got a d15b7 (Great little motor) with a rev hard T3/T4, STR manifold completely built top and bottom. It's made over 450hp, 10.88@139.10mph on 24psi and 125 shot of juice!
I say keep the d15 and put the si tranny in..</TD></TR></TABLE>
PICS! and update your sig
I've got a d15b7 (Great little motor) with a rev hard T3/T4, STR manifold completely built top and bottom. It's made over 450hp, 10.88@139.10mph on 24psi and 125 shot of juice!
I say keep the d15 and put the si tranny in..</TD></TR></TABLE>
PICS! and update your sig
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (Newt Dog)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Newt Dog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I've got a d15b7 (Great little motor) with a rev hard T3/T4, STR manifold completely built top and bottom. It's made over 450hp, 10.88@139.10mph on 24psi and 125 shot of juice!
I say keep the d15 and put the si tranny in..</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks for helpin guyz. and omg a dx motor with that much power.. i gotta see pics of that thing. lol..
on the power wait isnt that the cx?? prolli not.. yeah i might just swap out the tranny. but damn its gonna be harder than to do just the tranny than to swap out a whole motor huh?
I've got a d15b7 (Great little motor) with a rev hard T3/T4, STR manifold completely built top and bottom. It's made over 450hp, 10.88@139.10mph on 24psi and 125 shot of juice!
I say keep the d15 and put the si tranny in..</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks for helpin guyz. and omg a dx motor with that much power.. i gotta see pics of that thing. lol..
on the power wait isnt that the cx?? prolli not.. yeah i might just swap out the tranny. but damn its gonna be harder than to do just the tranny than to swap out a whole motor huh?
12-23-2003, 05:08 PM
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Re: keep jdm d15b or change to d16y8?? (egturbo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egturbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
thanks for helpin guyz. and omg a dx motor with that much power.. i gotta see pics of that thing. lol.. on the power wait isnt that the cx?? prolli not.. yeah i might just swap out the tranny. but damn its gonna be harder than to do just the tranny than to swap out a whole motor huh?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yea I know. I've got some picture's floating around here somewhere... Asking santa this year for a digital camera..
thanks for helpin guyz. and omg a dx motor with that much power.. i gotta see pics of that thing. lol..
on the power wait isnt that the cx?? prolli not.. yeah i might just swap out the tranny. but damn its gonna be harder than to do just the tranny than to swap out a whole motor huh?</TD></TR></TABLE>Yea I know. I've got some picture's floating around here somewhere... Asking santa this year for a digital camera..