what engine do I have?

[b5gregory]

I bought my JDM D15B vtec as a "130 hp" engine but I believe only the 3 stage vtec motor produces 130, the other D15B vtec makes 94 or somthing like that how can I tell which engine I have? I think that I might've been misled

 

[reckedracing]

3 stage vtec? you mean the i-vtec?

does the black stamping say D15B?

according to our engine list the D15B does indeed have 130 hp

https://hondaswap.com/reference-materials/honda-engine-list-29128/

 

[reikoshea]

there are two d15bs and i personally dont know how to see which one you have. i know one is a 3-stage (he used the correct term) and then the other is the normal 2-stage vtec.

 

[92dxhatch]

the 2 stage is a 92-95 year motor, and the 3 stage is a 96-99 motor. keep in mind these are JDM d15b's only.

one helpful tip to see if yours is a 3-stage, it will have two VTEC switches (yes, two of them)

click here for more info!

 

[reikoshea]

there you have it. 2 vtec switches is the way to tell. They look like a greyish brown stove top hat. looks like they are side by side.

 

[jlicrx]

read the second paragraph - there is also a D15B VTEC-E similar to a USDM VX D15Z1

D15B 1.5l SOHC VTEC

 

[VTECin5th]

There is also a JDM D15B single cam non VTEC

 

[92dxhatch]

read the second paragraph - there is also a D15B VTEC-E similar to a USDM VX D15Z1

D15B 1.5l SOHC VTEC

yes, its practicly the same motor.