need advice... head swap on jdm d15b
 

Hey guys, I just ordered a jdm Vtec d15b, the guy at tiger Japanese claims it puts out 125 HP. I know that's probably a lie, but anyways... I'm dropping it in my 94 vx hatchback, does anyone have any familiarity with these motors? Which timing belt am I going to need to buy? Also, what are your opinions on the best mini-me head swap I can do on this motor for the MOST power?

Re: need advice... head swap on jdm d15b
 

You bought a motor that you are not knowledgeable about?

Re: need advice... head swap on jdm d15b
 

From the factory it came with 125 hp, and the d15b is most closely related to a d16z6. Also there is no point in doing a mini me swap on it bc it already comes vtec and has probably one of the best single cam heads available.

Re: need advice... head swap on jdm d15b
 

i just wanted it to be different. I know a little about the motor, like it is close to the z6, only a 1.5 l. BUT, the only ones ive been able to find info about say theyre 92 hp non-vtec, or 102hp vtec-e... I haven't found any info on power of the d15b vtec. Also, ive seen a d15b 3-stage vtec... i dont know if thats what im talking about now...i just know it's vtec. I didnt know much about the d15b until i called them, my original order was for the SOHC VTEC ZC, but it took them a week to get one AFTER i ordered it, and the one they got in was banged up.

Re: need advice... head swap on jdm d15b
 

And by the way...by different i was thinking like DOHC ZC head on the d15b block, or SOHC VTEC ZC... to get a few more horses. But i still don't know what timing belt to use.

Re: need advice... head swap on jdm d15b
 

I'm thinking the head you need to swap isn't made of aluminum.