I just bought a CRX and the guy said that it was an Si, but i looked on the engine and it says it's a D15B2. I'm not too familiar with the CRX engine codes. Can anyone please let me know what i have. Thanks guys.

 

You have a DX. The D15B2 is a 1.5L throttle body injected motor. I'd swap it out as soon as you can. HTH

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One other thing, its possible that someone swapped out the engine for the DX one. If you have a sunroof, it's definatly an Si. I agree about swapping out the engine. There isn't too much performance wise you can do with that 1.5l. If you have the know how, and/or the money, consider a swap.

 

Hey i do have a sunroof. Does that automatically mean that it's an Si with a Dx engine? Or is there another way to find out what kind of car i have?

 

Does it have rear disk brakes? Also, what year is it?

 

It's an 89 and it has Drum rear brakes.

 

I'm almost 100% positive only the Si models have sunroof. Rear drum brakes were normal on all 88-89 models. Sounds like someone sold you a car with a DX engine.

 

Or maybe it's a Dx CRX with an optinal sunroof?

 

I'm going with RioNinja on this one - only the Si models have sunroofs, from all I've heard. Sunroof wasn't an option; it was provided standard on the Si model only. ... Least, that's what I've heard.

Why would someone swap a DX motor into an Si chassis? It's DPFI, not MPFI - it would be hard to do!

 

I don't know man. But i looked on the motor and it say's it's a D15B2. I wouldn't lie about something like that. So what motor am i supposed to have if it was an Si?

 

Your supposed to have a D16z. The 16 as in 1.6. Also, swapping a DX into an Si isn't that hard to do, all you need is the wiring harness, and the injector box (that aluminum box near the drivers shock tower). I suggest checking the numbers on the motor.

 

Well the #'s on the motor say i have a D15B2. i guess i'm stuck with it. But also do the CRX's have power steering?? I can't locate my power steering reservoir, so i think i don't have that either. Can someone help me out.

 

nope, no power steering. Its a light car, so you don't really need it.

 

You could have a dx block. Check to see what your intake manifold looks like adn say??? And maybe your sunroof isnt factory. just a thought. Also if it is an si you will have a tach in dash.

 

only SI's had sunroof. no dealer install on this one guys.
how about a complete engine number. that tells a whole
lot more about what mtr. it is, or isn't.

 

I do have a tachometer in my CRX. It goes to 6500redline. Also what do you mean by complete engine#?? Do you mean the VIN#? or the engine code?

 

vin would help...

 

Ok here's the Vin# JHMED8356KS. Please help me find out what i have.

 

What does the intake manifodl say???? PGM-Fi or Dualpoint injection???
You probaly had someone install a dx block in place of si possibly...no biggie. ust through the si cam in and your ok

 

It says "PGM-FI". So i guess you're right. Don't know why someone would do that, but oh well. You said to just throw the Si cam in there? Are you talking about a 89 CRX Si cam, or one of the new Si cams?
Also here's a pic of the engine
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Well atleast you have the better fuel injection system(better for swapping later)...someone probaly had a bad motor adn the shop put a dx block/head in to replace and the customer didnt read engine codes. Not that big if a deal, you will lose some performance. You could also gain a little if you swap in 88-91 si camshaft or aftermarket for a few more hp but it's probaly not worth the trouble. Dont even worry about it now that i think about it. I hope i helped out some. jim

 

Hey thanks for all the help guys. Well I guess it doesn't really matter what kind of engine i have because they are all pretty slow. And hopefully i will be able to do an engine swap in about a year. Thanks again guys!