Don Wan

I'm looking for the engine codes for a 1.5 VTEC '96 - 00 model and a 1.6 VTEC '96-00 model. Perhaps they don't have the 1.5 in America, but does anyone know?

Spoon Guy

you mean like the B16B etc?

Don Wan

Uhh, I don't know what I mean. I'm looking for the codes to UK spec cars. I'm hoping to match them up to US spec Civics so modifications can commence

Spoon Guy

Well I know the 1.6L ones here are called B16A and B16B. I think that's what you're asking. I don't know about teh 1.5L though.

tunedSiR2

1.5L were from 5th Gen Civics weren't they?

The 6th Gen uses the D-series SOHC engine, 1.6L. The EX (US) or Si (CN) coupe uses the 1.6L SOHC VTEC D16Y8 I think. The Si (US) or SiR (CN) coupe uses the 1.6L B16A DOHC VTEC engine.

B16B is the Civic Type R engine I believe.

Don Wan

the 1.5 is also on UK 96 models (6th gen). I'll probably end up having to go to the Honda dealer.

Spoon Guy

http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/tech/engine.html

Look at that, it's all there.

Don Wan

96+ Civic HX D15Z 1493cc
4 cyl, 16 valve
SOHC VTEC-E
9.4:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI)
115 bhp @ 6200
Redline: 7100 rpm 104 lb-ft @ 5400

So I assume it's this one.
Is it any good?

Spoon Guy

You're asking the wrong guy I just do the Spoon website.. though I do recommend an investment in a Spoon Engine

Don Wan

96+ Civic CX
96+ Civic DX
96+ Civic LX D15B 1493cc
4 cyl, 16 valve
SOHC
9.4:1 c.r.
PGM-FI (MPFI)
106 bhp @ 6200
Redline: 7100 rpm 103 lb-ft @ 4600

Or is/are this/these better? (performance wise)

Don Wan

SO how much then? Are there any stores in the UK?

Spoon Guy

What? the Spoon engines? about 12 grand Canadian I think. You gotta ask Aj PwR

Don Wan

Geez!! Oh well I suppose the price is ok. Is it a cossie beater?

Spoon Guy

Well the B16A (the cheapest one) has a 190bhp and 8900RPM Redline.. you tell me.

Don Wan

I don't think it is then.

Escort Cosworth:227bhp, 0-60mph in 5.7secs

Spoon Guy

That's like comparing an orange and an apple. Which one tastes better?

tunedSiR2

Hmm, well that depends on the chassis that the engine is being applied to.
Lightened Civic hatch with Spoon B16A will definitely outrun a Cos in 1/4mile.

Don Wan

Really? A spoon does 0-60 in less than 5.7 seconds?

I'm not sure if you know of these Cosworths... they're the ones with 4wd and a big F@$% off rear wing. Not the same as US Ford Escorts.

tunedSiR2

No i doubt that the Cos will lose in the 0-60, but 1/4 mile maybe.
what kinda 1/4 mile does the Cos run?

Is it faster than the Taurus SHO?



[Modified by tunedSiR2, 7:54 AM 8/29/2001]

Don Wan

Dunno. The Taurus isn't availible over here. 0-60, an M3 will get there 0.1seconds quicker (than a Cosworth)


[Modified by Don Wan, 8:02 AM 8/29/2001]