pigz09

i just recently did a jdm d15b swap in my 99 hatch... so when i go to my local auto part store for tune up parts oil filter,plugs etc. what car do tell them the parts are for? they dont have motor digits in their system...

grumblemarc

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The USDM equivalent, depending on if you got the VTEC or non-VTEC engine.

buster023

I had the same problem with my del sol, it was a swap and had no idea what year the motor came out of. I would just figure out what car came with a d15b from the factory and for any of those engine parts for a tune up just say that car rather than what you have. worked well for me.

grumblemarc

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I don't think so. The JDM D15 we dropped in the hatch replaced a D16Y7. It was a direct replacement. Should be the same with the first poster IF he replaced a non-VTEC engine with a non-VTEC engine.

pigz09

the shop that did the swap said 99 civic ex i pretty sure thats a 1.6. i have a 1.5 does that sound right? the usdm d15 doesnt have vtec. my does.

grumblemarc

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They did? Did they wire up VTEC? If you aren't sure it wouldn't hurt to verify what you have. If you do then get parts for a D16Y8.
BTW. JDM D15s had a VTEC model.

pigz09

ya i have a jdm d15b vtec...guy at the shop said go to the parts store and say i have a 99 ex for the parts for the d15b. i want to know if anyone can back that up...just looking for a second opinion. thanks

grumblemarc

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Yes. He knows what he is talking about. Don't know why you would doubt him about this but trust him to do an engine swap.

pigz09

just wanted a second opinion...thanks

grumblemarc

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Just trying to understand the logic.

Mrevann

pics of the motor so we can help you

grumblemarc

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