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Oct 30, 2006 | 07:22 AM

esther1uk

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What type of engine? VXi

This is probably a very simple question but I would love to know the answer!
I'm in the UK, and have a 1993 Japanese import del sol which I've just bought. It's labelled as CR-X 1.5 VXi. (V-Tec engine)

I am trying to find out which engine I have. I have been told it is D15Z1, and I've been told by someone else it's a D16z6. It's looks like a B16 though!
Is it printed anywhere?

Many Thanks
Amanda

Oct 30, 2006 | 07:26 AM

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Re: What type of engine? VXi (esther1uk)

my guess is it is a d15, but not the d15z1. If it was it would have Vtec-E, I think. It is not a B series.

I dont know, but im pretty sure its not the d15z1

Oct 30, 2006 | 07:33 AM

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Re: What type of engine? VXi (esther1uk)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by esther1uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
This is probably a very simple question but I would love to know the answer!
I'm in the UK, and have a 1993 Japanese import del sol which I've just bought. It's labelled as CR-X 1.5 VXi. (V-Tec engine)

I am trying to find out which engine I have. I have been told it is D15Z1, and I've been told by someone else it's a D16z6. It's looks like a B16 though!
Is it printed anywhere?

Many Thanks
Amanda</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think it's a d15b which is a single cam 1.5l VTEC. You can look at the engine block just to the left of the exhaust manifold and there will be a stamped engine code on it.

Oct 30, 2006 | 07:45 AM

esther1uk

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Re: What type of engine? VXi (nonsense)

Brilliant!

There's masses of Japanese writing and then D15b right in the middle. Problem solved.

Thanks very much for your help.

Amanda.

Oct 30, 2006 | 07:48 AM

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Re: What type of engine? VXi (esther1uk)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by esther1uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is it printed anywhere?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. When you open the bonnet, check where the red spot is in this picture:

You should see a stamp there with the engine code, like this:

Since it is an import from Japan, the code will only be 4 characters (i.e. "D15B").

Oct 30, 2006 | 07:50 AM

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there are several versions of d15b's

d15b = US version of D15Z1 (VTEC-E)
d15b = US version of d15b7 (non-vtec)
d15b = destroked d16z6 SOHC VTEC
d15b = 3 stage vtec (VTEC-E & VTEC)

However since your car is a 92-95, you won't have the OBD2 3stage vtec engine.

Oct 30, 2006 | 08:19 AM

esther1uk

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Re: (Bense)

Hi, many thanks for that.

As I say, this is a JDM model. It was made in 1993 and imported from Japan in 2003. There is nothing printed on the engine block itself, but the stickers on the inside of the bonnet say D15B but with no further lettering after. I am just trying to download some pics of the engine etc.now.

Amanda

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Oct 30, 2006 | 08:44 AM

esther1uk

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Re: (esther1uk)

Not too good quality....but hopefully you should be able to see them!

Many Thanks
Amanda

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:03 AM

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Well iono anything about the JDM vs USDM which was what crap, but I can tell you that does NOT look like a B16 as you said it does...

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:07 AM

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Re: (Syndacate)

ya its a d15b from japan... nice little motor. Enjoy!

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:09 AM

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Hi, thanks for that. I was just going by a pic of a B16 I saw on another site. Just trying to find out what engine it is.
I need new HT leads, and the company won't supply them unless I can tell them exactly what del sol V-Tec engine they are for.

A

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:17 AM

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Re: (esther1uk)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by esther1uk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi, thanks for that. I was just going by a pic of a B16 I saw on another site. Just trying to find out what engine it is.
I need new HT leads, and the company won't supply them unless I can tell them exactly what del sol V-Tec engine they are for.

A</TD></TR></TABLE>

By telling them it's just a JDM D15b you should be fine.

Some US companys don't support JDM models, then you have to figure out what parts from USDM D15 motors fit the JDM D15b....which is just research.

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:32 AM

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Re: (Syndacate)

Amanda, for spark plug wires (HT leads), you can use the wires from any SOHC VTEC CR-X or Civic.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">By telling them it's just a JDM D15b you should be fine.

Some US companys don't support JDM models, then you have to figure out what parts from USDM D15 motors fit the JDM D15b....which is just research.</TD></TR></TABLE>
She's in the UK. I don't know why you're blabbering on about US companies and USDM parts.

Modified by Targa250R at 1:46 PM 10/30/2006

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:53 AM

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Re: (Targa250R)

Why are you calling them HT leads?

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:58 AM

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This is where your engine code is. Just clean it off and it will be there.

Oct 30, 2006 | 10:51 AM

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It's the D15B sohc vtec, same engine I'm using right now.

JDM d15b vtec Honda Part Numbers (official!)
http://www.d-series.org/forums...17840

D15b VTEC FAQ
http://www.d-series.org/forums...32597

exclusive crank, d15-sized main journals, d16 sized rod journals. uses d16 rods.

Oct 30, 2006 | 10:53 AM

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Re: (Syndacate)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">then you have to figure out what parts from USDM D15 motors fit the JDM D15b....which is just research.</TD></TR></TABLE>

great idea?

Oct 30, 2006 | 11:38 AM

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Re: (EX-T)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EX-T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why are you calling them HT leads?</TD></TR></TABLE>

High Tension Leads, AKA High Tension Cords, AKA Spark PLug Wires.

Oct 30, 2006 | 12:13 PM

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Re: (EX-T)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EX-T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why are you calling them HT leads?</TD></TR></TABLE>

UK = different terminology used for parts.

Hood = bonnet

Trunk = boot

Plug wires - HT leads

etc. etc.

Oct 30, 2006 | 12:30 PM

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Re: (B18C5-EH2)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C5-EH2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">UK = different terminology used for parts.

Hood = bonnet

Trunk = boot

Plug wires - HT leads

etc. etc.</TD></TR></TABLE>

earth = ground on battery..i just learned that today

along with bonnet.

Oct 30, 2006 | 01:47 PM

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"step outside and smoke a ***"

UK = step outside and smoke a cigarette

US = step outside and beat up a homosexual

Oct 30, 2006 | 03:18 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bense »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"step outside and smoke a ***"

UK = step outside and smoke a cigarette

US = step outside and beat up a homosexual</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL, me and my friends always call ciggarettes ****, then evetyone looks at us all wierd.