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cpdunla · 07-30-2008, 10:17 PM

i have a 93 honda civic with a d15b7 in it that had a bad motor when i got to the place they said all there motors are japan direct with low miles and i asked if the new motor will be the same a d15b7 he said no all d series Japaneses motors are just d15, when i got my car back it says d15b2 and iv heard those are not jdm only out of early 90s crxs. if thats true i got ripped off and who knows how many miles i really have so my questions are.

1. are d series japan motors only d15
2. are the d15b2 motors only from crxs
3. and is there any way to look up the serial on the motor to see where it came from thank you for any help

**FiRe_OpTiKz©** · 07-30-2008, 10:40 PM

D15B2 Honda Civic DX/LX 1988-1991

D15B6 Honda Civic HF/CRX HF 1988-1989

D15B6 Honda Civic HF/CRX HF 1990-1991

D15B7 Honda Civic DX/LX 1992-1995

D15B8 Honda Civic CX 1992-1995

**splink48** · 07-31-2008, 10:38 AM

A Japanese serial number will generally not cross into Service Information from a US dealer (neither will European for that matter). Generally, JDM motors are lower mileage, due to an abundance of the vehicles there and concentration of civilization (they ain't gotta go too far to get anywhere). You probably got a pretty good deal. What did you end up paying for the motor?

eileenspoon · 07-31-2008, 09:52 PM

that is not a JDM engine... you should go back to the store

**FiRe_OpTiKz©** · 08-01-2008, 12:41 AM

yes you can use JDM vin numbers at a Honda dealership i do it all the time to get parts for my B16A

cpdunla · 08-01-2008, 01:38 AM

paid 450 with a one year warrenty

**splink48** · 08-01-2008, 09:34 AM

not bad at all!

I guess VIN decoding is different with honda. Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Hyundai won't work :-)

**8695Beaters** · 08-02-2008, 01:52 AM

There are D12s, D13s, D14s, D15s, D16s, and D17 engines.

The D15B2 was in the CRX DX as well as the Civic DX and LX from 1988 to 1991. You lost about 10 hp with the different motor, but that can be made up with a few bolt on parts.

Also, just because a motor has low mileage doesn't mean that it's in good condition. For example, what if I sold you a supercharged V8 that only had 1/2 a mile on it. Sounds good right? What if I told you it came out of a Top Fuel Funny Car? All of a sudden that 1/2 a mile makes a difference. JDM motors vary widely in mileage and you can't always trust them. Don't assume that just because it's JDM it means that the engine has low miles on it.

datler · 08-03-2008, 01:01 AM

Nice point Beaters!

eileenspoon · 08-04-2008, 12:49 PM

BEATERS is deffinetly right. plus in JDMland, lol japan, dudes like racing a lot so you can't trust them (just in the engine business :P)

07-30-2008, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
cpdunla Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: tacoma, Washington United States Posts: 4	jdm motor help i have a 93 honda civic with a d15b7 in it that had a bad motor when i got to the place they said all there motors are japan direct with low miles and i asked if the new motor will be the same a d15b7 he said no all d series Japaneses motors are just d15, when i got my car back it says d15b2 and iv heard those are not jdm only out of early 90s crxs. if thats true i got ripped off and who knows how many miles i really have so my questions are. 1. are d series japan motors only d15 2. are the d15b2 motors only from crxs 3. and is there any way to look up the serial on the motor to see where it came from thank you for any help

07-30-2008, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
FiRe_OpTiKz© EG6 Driver - HC Tech Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington, Illinois United States Posts: 356	D15B2 Honda Civic DX/LX 1988-1991 D15B6 Honda Civic HF/CRX HF 1988-1989 D15B6 Honda Civic HF/CRX HF 1990-1991 D15B7 Honda Civic DX/LX 1992-1995 D15B8 Honda Civic CX 1992-1995 __________________ Honda Service Technician Hondula v2:'s record RSX Type-s Aspec - defeated Chevy Cavi - defeated del sol Vtec b16a - deafeated x2 NewF22A Accord - defeated

07-31-2008, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
splink48 The Sky Was Gold....... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dirty durty, Georgia United States Posts: 1,388	A Japanese serial number will generally not cross into Service Information from a US dealer (neither will European for that matter). Generally, JDM motors are lower mileage, due to an abundance of the vehicles there and concentration of civilization (they ain't gotta go too far to get anywhere). You probably got a pretty good deal. What did you end up paying for the motor? __________________ 2004 Civic EX Coupe ATX 1985 CRX HF MTX Jeep is for SALE!!!! $6900 obo PM Me!

08-01-2008, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
FiRe_OpTiKz© EG6 Driver - HC Tech Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington, Illinois United States Posts: 356	yes you can use JDM vin numbers at a Honda dealership i do it all the time to get parts for my B16A __________________ Honda Service Technician Hondula v2:'s record RSX Type-s Aspec - defeated Chevy Cavi - defeated del sol Vtec b16a - deafeated x2 NewF22A Accord - defeated

08-01-2008, 09:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
splink48 The Sky Was Gold....... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dirty durty, Georgia United States Posts: 1,388	not bad at all! I guess VIN decoding is different with honda. Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Hyundai won't work :-) __________________ 2004 Civic EX Coupe ATX 1985 CRX HF MTX Jeep is for SALE!!!! $6900 obo PM Me!

07-31-2008, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
eileenspoon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tijuana, Other/Not listed Mexico Posts: 106	that is not a JDM engine... you should go back to the store

08-01-2008, 01:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
cpdunla Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: tacoma, Washington United States Posts: 4	paid 450 with a one year warrenty

08-02-2008, 01:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
8695Beaters LaY1n D0wN s1K BeATz Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 2,961	There are D12s, D13s, D14s, D15s, D16s, and D17 engines. The D15B2 was in the CRX DX as well as the Civic DX and LX from 1988 to 1991. You lost about 10 hp with the different motor, but that can be made up with a few bolt on parts. Also, just because a motor has low mileage doesn't mean that it's in good condition. For example, what if I sold you a supercharged V8 that only had 1/2 a mile on it. Sounds good right? What if I told you it came out of a Top Fuel Funny Car? All of a sudden that 1/2 a mile makes a difference. JDM motors vary widely in mileage and you can't always trust them. Don't assume that just because it's JDM it means that the engine has low miles on it. __________________ Project Sil-E: The New Black If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for life. If you're asking questions, make sure the first is "Have I used Google yet?" Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673

08-03-2008, 01:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
datler Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico United States Posts: 17	Nice point Beaters!

08-04-2008, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
eileenspoon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tijuana, Other/Not listed Mexico Posts: 106	BEATERS is deffinetly right. plus in JDMland, lol japan, dudes like racing a lot so you can't trust them (just in the engine business :P)

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