i just recently did a jdm d15b swap in my 99 hatch... so when i go to my local auto part store for tune up parts oil filter,plugs etc. what car do tell them the parts are for? they dont have motor digits in their system...

 

The USDM equivalent, depending on if you got the VTEC or non-VTEC engine.

 

I had the same problem with my del sol, it was a swap and had no idea what year the motor came out of. I would just figure out what car came with a d15b from the factory and for any of those engine parts for a tune up just say that car rather than what you have. worked well for me.

 

I don't think so. The JDM D15 we dropped in the hatch replaced a D16Y7. It was a direct replacement. Should be the same with the first poster IF he replaced a non-VTEC engine with a non-VTEC engine.

 

the shop that did the swap said 99 civic ex i pretty sure thats a 1.6. i have a 1.5 does that sound right? the usdm d15 doesnt have vtec. my does.

 

They did? Did they wire up VTEC? If you aren't sure it wouldn't hurt to verify what you have. If you do then get parts for a D16Y8.
BTW. JDM D15s had a VTEC model.

 

ya i have a jdm d15b vtec...guy at the shop said go to the parts store and say i have a 99 ex for the parts for the d15b. i want to know if anyone can back that up...just looking for a second opinion. thanks

 

Yes. He knows what he is talking about. Don't know why you would doubt him about this but trust him to do an engine swap.

 

just wanted a second opinion...thanks

 

Just trying to understand the logic.

 

pics of the motor so we can help you