d15z1... feelin like a ricer!!

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d15z1... feelin like a ricer!!

By pedroa06
- Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:03 pm #124776 well as some of you know im trying to get more power on my vtec-extreme lolz... but rite now i feel like a ricer :?

so ive been thinking im low on cash so what would be the most bang for my buck..

d15b single stage vtec with vx tranny :eh:
or
my d15z1 with d16z6 head and s20 (ex) tranny running a p28 ecu ?
of course all boltons..
later on either engine im gonna run a 50 shot of nitrous..

i was working on a mini me but i sold it..:lol:
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By suspendedHatch
- Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:11 pm #124778 Both of those are bad ideas. The transmission is what makes a Honda fast, and you've got one of the longest geared trannies available. It was geared specifically for the D15Z1 which was built to have enough torque not to bog down at 800-2000 RPM. And the D15Z1 bottom end is weak and wont handle much power increase.

Best bang for your buck is a B18b. You can find them in pick-your-part type junkyards now.
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By pedroa06
- Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:36 pm #124781 what about d15b with ex tranny?

i can save up a couple bucks and get that..
i dont really trust my local pick a part yards because ive bought there engines before and either there really leaking or needing of rebuilds and they try to sell them to me 400 for engine and 250 for tranny
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By teal_dx
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:37 am #124835
pedroa06 wrote:what about d15b with ex tranny?

that's a good start and cheaper than a DOHC swap. But even then you're blowing your money trying to make a D series fast with bolt-ons - with the exception of nitrous. D's don't make cheap power in N/A setup. Nitrous or boost is what gets good numbers for these motors.
How you should look at it is in the long term, what do you want? Is buying a D15b now going to be a step in that direction or is it going to just delay your goal? If it's 2 cams you want, I'd stick with the z1 for a while longer and save up. Or if you have the itch to mod your car, do suspension or wheels or brakes :thumb:
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By matt is (eg6)
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:55 am #124877 it depends on how fast you want it i have a d15b with si tranny stage 2 clutch and 12lb flywheel all the bolt on goodies and i love it.... its my dd and will run 14s so its a quick little sohc with out boost or nitrous :thumb: I say go with the b15b you can get them like mine for around 800 shipped from japan to cali to where ever you live
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By pedroa06
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:19 pm #124959 yeah oh dude im getting a deal on this from a local jdm importing shop 500 for a d15b with paperwork 40,000 miles!!
200 for jdm tranny.. 700 in total
instalation 200

in total 900!!

but i only have 500 to spend im thinking of getting the d15b and get it installed and later swap the tranny out myself for the s20 tranny..
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By Ajax1989
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:30 pm #124965
pedroa06 wrote:yeah oh dude im getting a deal on this from a local jdm importing shop 500 for a d15b with paperwork 40,000 miles!!
200 for jdm tranny.. 700 in total
instalation 200

in total 900!!

but i only have 500 to spend im thinking of getting the d15b and get it installed and later swap the tranny out myself for the s20 tranny..


where is this place at?? 9oo for everything sounds freakin good to mee :thumb:
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By Sentry
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:41 pm #124992 Seriously what the hell.

Sometimes I'm jealous of you Cali dudes, even with the gay smog laws. :D
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By pedroa06
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:06 pm #125000 lolz yeah the thing is its a local shop so he isnt gonna charge me shipping and shit..

jshmotors.com

my homie knows the owner really good so hes hooking it up..
he said hell rebuild my ex tranny for 150 or just buy his for 200..
im low on cash rite now but if i wasnt i would jump on it right away..
but im probally gonna get the engine installed with my vx tranny i really dont think its a vx tranny tho im thinking its a lx tranny since thats what my car is.. because the gears arent really that long..
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By pedroa06
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:08 pm #125001 JDM Sohc D15b 92-95 Motor and Tranny
131Hp
$785 plus shipping and handling

Items included:
Motor
5spd Hydro Tranny
Starter
Clutch
Flywheel
Exhaust Manifold
Fuel Rail
Injectors
Distributor
Intake manifold
Alternator
Engine Harness


All Motors comes with a 100% start up warranty,
All Sensors guaranteed working and not broken
Unless noted. Motors average 30-40k miles

Copyright JSHMotors.com © 2008 - 2009 All Rights Reserved.

sounds good to me..!! :thumb:
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By matt is (eg6)
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:22 pm #125026 thats the way mine was also but they charge if they have to take it off the truck... so if you have a fork lift then you can dodge that fee lol.....sound like a good deal i would say wait until you get the other 200 for the tranny so you can do it all at one time instead of pulling it back apart later....
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By pedroa06
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:45 pm #125037 yeah lolz naw i dont think hes gonna charge me no dumb fees lolz..

yeah i can probally get the engine and tranny for 700..not installed..
and once i swap it in ill slang my d15z1 for 350 complete swap.. hahah
so in reality the d15b really cost me 350...

yeah so ima save up a bit more and see what we can work out..
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By matt is (eg6)
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:01 am #125200 keep us posted man i broke off a new mugen si in mine...... granted they are heavy as hell but i was fuckin stoked lol
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By Ajax1989
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:26 am #125213 [quote="pedroa06"]
jshmotors.com
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damn that place is far
but 785 to ship it down here to socal :thumb:

shit ima lookin to this
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By pedroa06
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:06 pm #125300 yeah ive looked around found a couple shops doing swaps and they seem to be the cheapest with paperwork and since im local theyll make sure i pass smog with it :thumb:

but ima wait on it a lil need to get my car lookin fresh or the meanwhile maybe a ex tranny will do :lol:

but i really recomend them the owner is pretty kool if you were local he will show u the most he can aout the engine and testdrive you in his d15b civic hahah
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