I didn't find any other thread on the D15B8 to D15B swap so I started this.

I currently have a D15B8 in a 95 CX Hatchback that I was planning on having rebuilt. I have a blown head gasket, fried piston rings, and need a new clutch. Plus it has 200k+ miles. Instead of having this engine rebuilt I am considering getting a D15B swap (includes tranny) from Osaka JDM Motors.

I am not doing a swap for any other series, I can't afford to go to a B or H series, so I am looking at a simple D swap. I called the importer and it has the full harness as well. If I get the D15B would I need anything else besides the P08 ecu?

Thanks in advance guys.

 

wiring up vtec

 

For that I would need to just run a wire from the VTEC solenoid to the ECU right?

If I cannot find a P08, is there any other ECU that I can use? Also, would I need to modify it at all?

 

Scratch out the "8" and instead "D15B".

 

Sorry, but I don't understand

 

p28, and get a new vtec solenoid , and some other wiring

 

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/wiring-vtec-1650793/ that will help with wiring VTEC. When I did it I used the original harness and cut the black tape/wrap covering JDM harness to get the VTEC solenoid and VTEC Pressure switch.

 

Fantastic. Thanks a lot for the help guys, definately getting that engine!

 

while yur at it change TB& water pump

 

its a joke homie. you dont need anything except a lil elbow grease aka wiring vtec which is a cake walk.

 

Oh! I didn't get it before

Thanks a lot guys. Should I also post in this thread if I have any issues with the swap?

 

You may need an upper driver's side engine mount for a D16Z6 if your D15B doesn't come with it. Autozone has them for like $20.
Timing belt, water pump, idler pulley, and I'd suggest main seals and a new clutch, obviously.

Take the intake off the new JDM engine and clean it out well. It will probably be really nasty from the junky Japanese gas.

 

get the right harness and you wont have to wire vtec and if you need one of those ecus i wanna say i have two sitting in the garage