imported_Syphon

What is the difference between these 2 engines? Otherthen the fact that they are both slow and underpowered.

FiveSpeed

i think its pretty much just one is newer than the other. if there are differences, i will bet that they are very subtle, not making much of a difference (like little computer stuff).

someone correct me if im wrong

punkindrublic

you are correct that they are both slow and underpowered

red90dx

rick, how come you always have a smart *** comment, about engines other than those esp in the B series or Vtec ?

red90dx

prolly year..

i had the b2 stock in my 90 hatch, I think the b7 is the newer 92+

imported_Syphon

Ah.. im thinking about just getting a really nice small turbo for the d15b7 in my '93. Ive been reading and people with D15b2's have been having success right up to 11lbs... i was thinking 5 or 6 only.. also Mini-me setups (the ones i looked at were d15b7's with d16z6 tops) have been doing decent on boost. I figured i might go look around some junkyards and find the cheapest way to do a small turbo on my engine. There isnt alot else that would be cheap to add a decent amount of "pep" to it.

imported_Gatsby

Ok here is your answer:

D15b2 is an 8 VALVE, SOHC, non VTEC found in 91 and below DX, CX and 92-95 CX models.

D15b7 is an 16 VALVE, SOHC, non VTEC found in 92-95 DX models.

Power rating are 97 Vs.102 hp, and the powerband of course.

Also, some of the older civics with D15 motor had Carburators, and no EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)

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About the Turbo setup you're after, let me tell you there are many issues involved:

1. Gathering all the necessary parts, in good used condition can
sum up to well around $1000

2. Installation is a major project. Its NOT as easy as it sounds.
Believe me, even though I do my own work ( Suspension
work, regular maintenance, and even my Nitrous setup...) I
found a custome Turbo setup to be a MAJOR project when I
was at it myself..... Plus after you finish, there are going to be
some major RELIABILITY issues to be concerned about.....

My advice is that you better be very sure of what you want and what you wanna do BEFORE you mess with your car. There would be a day, that you wish you had not touched anything !!


So look at it with OPEN eyes before you start any project...

Good Luck, and 5Gens RULE !!!!

FiveSpeed

i want to do a mini-me, but just my luck, i have the vtec engine. that makes it perdy damn difficult cuz swapping out the bottom end is way harder than the top

imported_Syphon

Yeah.. mine is non vtec, its a matter of finding the parts and how much it would cost for the d16z6 head in good condition.

red90dx

i have a d16y8 head...that is 96+

imported_Syphon

Well what kind of costs would be involved in getting a new head installed?

ps.. i had to drop some stuff off this morning and due to snowy conditions, curbed my f*n car.. i was going really damn slow, braked and the whole car drifted sideways into a curb. I hope it didnt damage anything...

B18C|

its not that much to get a head installed im sure someone on tcc can help out with it....much cheaper than overpriced mechanics

punkindrublic

i didn't know 100 hp engines were good....

imported_Syphon

Well, I would probably do the work myself for the head. I got a friend with a full garage with engine hoists and stuff. He said he could help me do any work I want and I can use his stuff. So i just need all the parts for it. The problem is, im on the college budget and cannot afford it all too well, maybe once im on winter brake i can save up some money for it (working full time). I need the head, a new ecu? anything else?

imported_zc_hatch

i dunno gats... i have a d15b2 and a d15b1 and they both have 16 valve. but im pretty sure they came with it cuz the previous owner was pretty cheap