D15 vs D17 ??
#1
10-09-2010, 08:06 AM
D15 vs D17 ??
Hi ... i have 2001 civic with D15 engine ... i want to swap a D17 vtec engine ... I want to know if there is a difference between D15 and D17 ??? i want to feel the power in my car ... is the D17 a good choice ???
#2
10-09-2010, 09:16 AM
I don't think D15 engines come in 7th generation (2001-2005) Civics. D15s are older, like 84-95 for the most part. The USDM 7th gen came with either D17 or K20 engines.
In general, D17 and D15/D16 are not interchangeable.
In general, D17 and D15/D16 are not interchangeable.
#5
10-09-2010, 01:35 PM
The D17 does not have much reputation for high performance. I think a D16Y8 (which has VTEC, it was stock in 1996 to 2000 US "EX" models) would be a better choice. If you have a distributor ignition system, I think the D16Y8 would be a very direct bolt-in. A much larger range of aftermarket performance parts are made for it than the D17's.
#6
10-09-2010, 01:51 PM
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0106_large.jpg
this photo from google ... one of the D15 series ... its seems D17 but its not VETEC and 1.5 ... all 7th gen. engines Have the same shape But the engine capacity is different
look at this site you can see all civic D-engine series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine
this photo from google ... one of the D15 series ... its seems D17 but its not VETEC and 1.5 ... all 7th gen. engines Have the same shape But the engine capacity is different
look at this site you can see all civic D-engine series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine
#7
10-09-2010, 03:46 PM
Already referenced the site. It seems your particular D15 is different from the D15 I'm familiar here in the US.
If you can find a suitable D17 engine, they're probably a direct swap.
If you can find a suitable D17 engine, they're probably a direct swap.
#8
10-10-2010, 03:02 PM
If you want serious power, search up how to swap a K20... it is pretty much bolt on.
D17 sucks. Really, reallly, reallllly bad. There isn't a lot of aftermarket stuff for it, and in a decently heavy car (in comparison to older civics), you won't really feel the pull of the motor.
D17 sucks. Really, reallly, reallllly bad. There isn't a lot of aftermarket stuff for it, and in a decently heavy car (in comparison to older civics), you won't really feel the pull of the motor.
#9
10-11-2010, 02:57 AM
k20 is one of the best VTEC engines ever ... but if i want to swap K20 i must do some modification in my car ... and in my country there some Laws ... you can increase just 300cc on the original engine capacity ... so for this i am looking to D17... and K20 very expensive .
#10
10-12-2010, 01:53 PM
k20 is one of the best VTEC engines ever ... but if i want to swap K20 i must do some modification in my car ... and in my country there some Laws ... you can increase just 300cc on the original engine capacity ... so for this i am looking to D17... and K20 very expensive .
In that case, D17 is your best bet.
Make sure you get the A2 for a little more horsepower.
I was going to say you could try a D16, but it is an engine older than your car, so they wouldn't allow it.