Boosting a D15B8?
 

I am contemplating boosting my 92 hatch with a D15B8. 70 horsepower, it's slow, trust me.
For the money, would I be better to just swap in a B16a2 for 3000ish and then somewhere down the road turbo it, or just turbo it now.
How much am I looking at for a 'decent' turbo kit. I say decent because I don't intend on racing persay, just need enough power to not be embarassed anymore on the streets. Since my car is a little flashy people love to show it up.
So, B16a2 now or turbo stock D15B8?

Pro's and con's would be nice too. Thanks a lot.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

B16 is a lot of fun. Vtec kicks in. Indy car status;). Turbo, eh... Id say get the B16 then save up. You'll have enough fun with vtec. Once you get sick of vtec you will have enough money for a turbo.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

I would boost another D-series, such as a D16Z6 or JDM D15B, but that's just what I like.

The B16 is more efficient. But that's about it.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

Yea, I was leaning towards the b16.. turboing a 70hp seems stupid now that I seen my post.
How do most of you guys go about ordering your engines, go to the shop and have them order it or order online.
If you guys could give me some good sites to order off of that would be great. (I'm from Canada so keep that in mind for shipping)
Also do I need anything else for the swap besides what the 'kit' comes with? I'm aware most kits don't come with the shift linkage and axles. Is that all I need?
Thanks

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

boost the d. all d series parts like manifolds are interchangable. so boost it nowand build up a nice z6 with forged everything then swap it in when its done. then retune with a lot of boost. it will make you happy

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

if you can shop around to get a deal it can cost you less than a b16 swap

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

How does this look for a complete swap?
http://www.jazzproparts.com/ProductD...ductCode=B16a2

I would just like to buy the B series to have the immediate power then if I need to upgrade and get a turbo.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

That's ok, not everyone can handle a D. :D

http://sunrisejdmmotors.com/honda.php

Try these guys, they're in Canada.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

Does in come with everything I would need?
Seems like with my link it came with more stuff I would need.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

It should. (Just make sure to get the OBD1 version.)

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

go with the b16 bro, dont waste ur time and money on that imo, and dont buy from that site, havent heard to many good things about them, a website i would recommend is hmotorsonline.com heard good feedback from them adn they offer the complete change over for a good price, and for the love off god dont boost ur stock d

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

no their to pricey, they dont even offer the shift linkage,axels or motor mounts

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

My friend just got a B16 from HOMO :) and it was immaculate.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

They're overpriced imo.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

He got everything to make it a take out drop in project. ECU, tranny, harness, Vtak wires, $1400 shipped.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

1400 shipped? 2250 plus shipping. Check it.
http://hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc2000...amp;item=30005

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

yea, i dont know wut hes talking about 1400, but thats wut i plan to get in the near future, pretty good price concidering it comes with about 90 % of the stuff u need, other stuff might add up during the swap, say the clutch is worn might wanna replace that, hoses,wires etc.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

In a month or two i'll probably getting it from this website http://www.jazzproparts.com/ProductD...ductCode=B16a2 ,
That is unless a shop can get it for me for cheaper.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

Maybe 1400 for a OBD0 cable trans.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

Thanks Ked, was obd0. Just forgot. We put it in a 90 integra.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

Werd.

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

good luck, jus curioujs y would u buy it from them, when for another $200 u get the complete swap from hmotorsonline, comes with the shift linkage,motor mounts and axels, jazz pro parts doesnt even carry that

RE: Boosting a D15B8?
 

Good call on that one, didn't see that it came with everything. My mistake, I"m still up in the air about the engine swap. I may just wait and get another civic in 1-3 years down the road and make that a total sleeper. But, I could just buy the engine now for this car and swap it to the other car in a few years I guess. We'll see.
After all, I'm 18 and can't afford any speeding tickets.