hey just thought i can use some advice from somebody, im buying my first motor tmw. i duno what to look for to make sure that the motor is still good, or as good as they say. and what should i look for when buying the tranny. the motor is a jdm D15b vtec. where can i get parts for that motor, like timming belts, alternator belts, spark plugs, wires, etc. Or is it the same parts/interchangeable with other motors like d16z6 or a usdm d15b. i dun even know how much oil the motor and tranny is gonna take, so anyhelp would be nice. thx.

 

i know that it takes the same timming belt as the d15z1(civic vx) and i think its the same for the water pump also.....alternator is the same as a d16z6, not sure about the spark plugs but i know the plug wires are the same as the d16z6, and it takes the same amount of fluid as the z6 also

 

thx for the reply, would u know what ecu and drive shaft i need to get and where should i get it. thx

 

how much are you willing to spend ? what kind of car do u have lets see if u really want somthing serious go with a spoon b18 or 16 get a GSR tranny or somthing like that i dunno but how much u willing to spend ?

 

the d15b vtec uses the p08 ecu and the axles are the same as all the d-series

 

You should do some research before investing into a motor. And why choose this motor when theres better ones out there?

 

well 1st of all thx for the replies, i only have $1000 to spend. I drive alot on the daily basis, like almost 60-80miles on a normal school. i go to school pretty far from home. and my motor just hit 200k. its a stock dx motor. and i hear knocking sounds when i start it up in the cold. and alot of gear noises from the tranny, but not grinding. i thought i replace it with a motor with low mileage and little bit more performance that i can afford. but its my first swap so i know noting.

oh yea i have a 94 civic dx

 

ya not everyone can go out and buy a h22 or a b16

 

try a junk yard u could find somthing there

 

p08 ecu
use your stock axles
4 qts of oil in the motor, i don't know how much for the tranny.
Im pretty sure all d series alternators are interchangeable

are you doing this yourself? if you have some money left over after you buy the parts, get yourself a clutch and flywheel while you have the motor sitting out of the car.

 

i have a exedy stage one clutch from my usedm d15b ....u think it'll work on my jdm d15b???

 

yes i am pretty sure the clutch will work also

 

the knocking u hear when it is cold is called piston slap. this normally goes away in like 30 sec or less.

It is a sign of age, but not a major concern.