I need some tech advice since im new to my car.
01-15-2006, 08:43 PM
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I need some tech advice since im new to my car.
I just bought a honda civic 1995 hb DX with a d15 motor inside. From what I hear the engine has no potential and is crap. Is this true? If not what can I do to make this d15 dud to a racers match? Plz help me Im new to this tech thing. thank you.
01-15-2006, 08:45 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (DaisukeDark69)
I forgot to mention the engine is a JDM non-vtec.
Modified by DaisukeDark69 at 8:45 PM 1/18/2006
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01-15-2006, 08:48 PM
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you mean, jdm non VTEC!!!
im tellin you to learn to spell it right or your going to get flammed!
if i were you, ide stick to the d-series engines. yes the d15 sucks ***, but you could get a d16z6 and have fun with it "cheaply". you could probably find a complete z6 swap for around 750 bucks. thats engine+axles+wire harness+ecu+trans.
then alot of people get a turbo kit together for around an additional 1000-1500 bucks.
if you need any other info on d-series engines, i highly suggest to visit .....
http://www.d-series.org.
im tellin you to learn to spell it right or your going to get flammed!
if i were you, ide stick to the d-series engines. yes the d15 sucks ***, but you could get a d16z6 and have fun with it "cheaply". you could probably find a complete z6 swap for around 750 bucks. thats engine+axles+wire harness+ecu+trans.
then alot of people get a turbo kit together for around an additional 1000-1500 bucks.
if you need any other info on d-series engines, i highly suggest to visit .....
http://www.d-series.org.
01-16-2006, 07:28 AM
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well I want a fast car but yet a sorta daily driver if I cant find a beater. Hp goals...lets say I want to enough to slay V8's. Budget although hmmm... maybe around 4g's? what can that get me?
01-16-2006, 07:36 PM
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If I were you I would buy a D16Z6 Head to make it a mini me. Then throw on a turbo run 8-10 PSI and put down about 200WHP. In your car you could "slay" many V8s. I've got both the head and a turbo kit if you are interested.
01-16-2006, 08:21 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (DaisukeDark69)
i know a guy that turbo'd that motor and he runs mid 14s with it...it depends on your budget..personally im cheap so i stay D's
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01-17-2006, 12:14 PM
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Re: (redhondacivic)
hey i have a D16Z6 and the power potential can be great. Ive already installed a AEM cold air intake...a MSD Blaster External Coil with a MSD cap...NGK spark plug wires and Denso spark plugs! Already I feel a difference in the performance...but I plan on selling my D16Z6 for a B18B1 with a B16A2 head. So in short ur D15 will not live up to a D16Z6 but like the guy said...get a D16Z6 and make a mini-me...or just hit me up and ill set u up with my D16Z6 for cheap...I have better plans!
01-18-2006, 06:54 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (DaisukeDark69)
yea well be sure to watch your self on the spelling everyone on here is very very **** about the spelling watch...... D16Z6 V-tech......now everyone will **** their pants over it.
01-18-2006, 06:56 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (DaisukeDark69)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Civic Racer X 7 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since you spelled it VTECH I aint helpin ya queer</TD></TR></TABLE>
such a useless post.. we were all once where this guy is .. so calm down ..
well back to topic, read up on this https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=878010 and this https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=335078
you could visit http://www.sohchonda.com, http://www.turbod16.com.. for more info over the d16/d15s.. also there is plenty of info in the archives here on HT ..
such a useless post.. we were all once where this guy is .. so calm down ..
well back to topic, read up on this https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=878010 and this https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=335078
you could visit http://www.sohchonda.com, http://www.turbod16.com.. for more info over the d16/d15s.. also there is plenty of info in the archives here on HT ..
01-18-2006, 07:11 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (92'BluV-tecHatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92’BluV-tecHatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea well be sure to watch your self on the spelling everyone on here is very very **** about the spelling watch...... D16Z6 V-tech......now everyone will **** their pants over it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
IT'S VTEC DUMBA... just playin!
Well im a fan of the b18c1. Mainly cuz i have one and it pretty much handles anything i throw at it. If your not the mechanic type and you want strong reliable hp with the possibility to go for more and not worry too much about your motor, go b18c1. You should be able to do the swap for 4g's. **** i got my car and motor (installed already) with the leather seats for $3500 canadian!!!!!! AND, the whole bottom end was fresh, 250o0KM on it, along with a semi new head. This baby's fast and runs like a dream, except for a damn cold start prob !!
IT'S VTEC DUMBA... just playin!
Well im a fan of the b18c1. Mainly cuz i have one and it pretty much handles anything i throw at it. If your not the mechanic type and you want strong reliable hp with the possibility to go for more and not worry too much about your motor, go b18c1. You should be able to do the swap for 4g's. **** i got my car and motor (installed already) with the leather seats for $3500 canadian!!!!!! AND, the whole bottom end was fresh, 250o0KM on it, along with a semi new head. This baby's fast and runs like a dream, except for a damn cold start prob !!
01-18-2006, 07:43 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (haveaniceday)
thank you for laying that out! I just recently bought the car thinking it would run like a champ but, it just blew a headgasket. The guy I bought it from is willing to change the engine. Although I didn't catch what engine it was though? b16 something dunno... I will ask tommorow. I am willing to take more advice from all you tech experts thank you again!
01-19-2006, 12:17 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (DaisukeDark69)
a $4g budget can get you (if you do your own labor)...
B16 swap
H22 swap
d16z6 or y8 (sohc vtec) + turbo
keep d15, get z6 or y8 head + turbo
staying single cam and going turbo would be cheaper, but you have more potential down the road if you swap a dohc. Of the dohc's the b16 is an easier swap but the h22 is more power.
B16 swap
H22 swap
d16z6 or y8 (sohc vtec) + turbo
keep d15, get z6 or y8 head + turbo
staying single cam and going turbo would be cheaper, but you have more potential down the road if you swap a dohc. Of the dohc's the b16 is an easier swap but the h22 is more power.
01-19-2006, 03:54 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (IHateJDM)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IHateJDM »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a $4g budget can get you (if you do your own labor)...
B16 swap
H22 swap
d16z6 or y8 (sohc vtec) + turbo
keep d15, get z6 or y8 head + turbo
staying single cam and going turbo would be cheaper, but you have more potential down the road if you swap a dohc. Of the dohc's the b16 is an easier swap but the h22 is more power.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wat you no like the b18? c'mon show some love.
B16 swap
H22 swap
d16z6 or y8 (sohc vtec) + turbo
keep d15, get z6 or y8 head + turbo
staying single cam and going turbo would be cheaper, but you have more potential down the road if you swap a dohc. Of the dohc's the b16 is an easier swap but the h22 is more power.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wat you no like the b18? c'mon show some love.
01-19-2006, 03:57 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (IHateJDM)
well that 4g's is my project fund... I need to get that amount first but the guy is already installing a b16 I think... 
01-19-2006, 07:29 PM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (DaisukeDark69)
okay guys just got the engine fixed and it is a D16 ex engine usdm I take it. I don't know which kind of D16 though. someone offer help on what I can do with that it would be appreciated.
01-20-2006, 05:42 AM
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Re: I need some tech advice since im new to my car. (JustG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JustG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Wat you no like the b18? c'mon show some love.</TD></TR></TABLE>
gsr or itr swaps usually take a little more than $4g's in total, but well worth the extra $ spent over the b16, IMO.
Wat you no like the b18? c'mon show some love.</TD></TR></TABLE>
gsr or itr swaps usually take a little more than $4g's in total, but well worth the extra $ spent over the b16, IMO.