JDM d15b vtec

[Dumped91Hatch]

I am looking at buying this motor from hmotorsonline for 700 shiped to my door. Around here they want like 700 for the d15b2. What a joke. So I was wondering what problems I might run into in doing this swap? I am getting the jdm d15b longblock with p08 ecu. any help would be much appreciated. thanx

[Killa_CRX]

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong... but...
If you're car is an Si or EX model, all you will have to do is get a wiring harness to convert from OBD0 to OBD1... if you have a DX, LX or STD model, you'll need to convert to MPFI first to use that ECU (assuming that's the stock ECU for that engine)

[Dumped91Hatch]

Originally Posted by Killa_CRX

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong... but...
If you're car is an Si or EX model, all you will have to do is get a wiring harness to convert from OBD0 to OBD1... if you have a DX, LX or STD model, you'll need to convert to MPFI first to use that ECU (assuming that's the stock ECU for that engine)

Its going in a 91 std, that is the stock ecu. How much will the harness run me?

[kris]

You do not NEED to go OBDI. It would be the same as using a D16Z6, in your pre OBD car.

If you go OBDI, you will use the z6 ECU, and wiring, etc. If you go pre OBD, then you will need to convert to MPFI first.

Also, I can beat that price by almost $150 for the D15B.

[Dumped91Hatch]

Originally Posted by kris

You do not NEED to go OBDI. It would be the same as using a D16Z6, in your pre OBD car.

If you go OBDI, you will use the z6 ECU, and wiring, etc. If you go pre OBD, then you will need to convert to MPFI first.

Also, I can beat that price by almost $150 for the D15B.

Is that with shipping and the ecu also? where is it coming from and is it reliable?

[kris]

Originally Posted by Dumped91Hatch

Is that with shipping and the ecu also? where is it coming from and is it reliable?

$525 shipped. No ECU though. Even if it came with the ECU, I wouldnt use it.

Yes, they are reliable, six month warranty, etc. We have put two in crx's here.

[91civicDXdude]

so kris... you have a shop or what? I'd like some prices on various engines.. do you have a website?

[kris]

Originally Posted by 91civicDXdude

so kris... you have a shop or what? I'd like some prices on various engines.. do you have a website?

Not really an "official" shop. We are working on it though. Right now we just have a large garage we work out of.

But yeah, I do have a few business accounts with certain places, where I can usually get decent prices on stuff.

[daidilus]

ohh man.....you make it sound like it is sooo hard.....the MPFI took me only a few hours to do it.....the you can use a b16 pr3 oir pw0 ecu....then you will be ready for a real engine

[Killa_CRX]

Originally Posted by daidilus

ohh man.....you make it sound like it is sooo hard.....the MPFI took me only a few hours to do it.....the you can use a b16 pr3 oir pw0 ecu....then you will be ready for a real engine

I'm sorry... maybe I missed it
But did you say something intelligent or helpful to the topic at hand?

[sideshowrich]

Originally Posted by kris

Not really an "official" shop. We are working on it though. Right now we just have a large garage we work out of.

But yeah, I do have a few business accounts with certain places, where I can usually get decent prices on stuff.

That's a killer price for a D15B. I was gonna look into a B20 VTEC swap for my 99 DX this spring after I get my taxes and pay off some credit cards. I'd need everything, ECU, axles, mounts, the works. What kind of price could I get? I want to get an idea of what I'll be looking at in terms of $. Thanks!

[Dumped91Hatch]

Originally Posted by kris

$525 shipped. No ECU though. Even if it came with the ECU, I wouldnt use it.

Yes, they are reliable, six month warranty, etc. We have put two in crx's here.

You took too long i already ordered it. It was a good enough price for me anyways concidering what people want around here for a motor.

[Dumped91Hatch]

Why wouldn't you use the ecu? I am also going to turbo it after winter. Anybody's thoughts on turbo kits? Sorry for double posting.

[kris]

Originally Posted by Dumped91Hatch

Why wouldn't you use the ecu? I am also going to turbo it after winter. Anybody's thoughts on turbo kits? Sorry for double posting.

Because I like to keep everything pre OBD.

[Killa_CRX]

Originally Posted by kris

Because I like to keep everything pre OBD.

How well will the Si intake manifold set up to the D15?
And then would you suggest running an RPM activated switch to activate the VTEC, or get a VTEC/Air/Fuel controller?