{"product_id":"honda-civic-1996-2000-1-5l-vtec-engine-d15b-vtec","title":"Honda Civic 1996–2000 1.5L VTEC Engine | D15B (VTEC)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eEfficient and versatile 1.5L SOHC VTEC engine imported from Japan 🇯🇵. Compression-tested and ready for installation — this late-generation D15B provides excellent fuel economy and strong mid-range torque, perfect for daily driving or light performance builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine code:\u003c\/strong\u003e D15B (VTEC)\u003cbr data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inline-4 SOHC 16-valve VTEC\u003cbr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1493 cc\u003cbr data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMileage: \u003c\/strong\u003e45,000 – 65,000 miles (verified low-mileage JDM import)\u003cbr data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression ratio: \u003c\/strong\u003e9.6 : 1 (factory spec; verified consistent compression across cylinders)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eHonda Civic EX \/ HX \/ VTi (1996 – 2000 EK3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eHonda Civic Ferio (1996 – 2000 JDM EK3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eHonda Civic CX \/ DX (swap compatibility)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eAcura EL 1.5L (1997 – 2000 swap compatibility)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003eLightweight, fuel-efficient, and VTEC-equipped — the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003eD15B VTEC (EK generation)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect OEM replacement or swap option for those seeking modern drivability with proven Honda engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42535739752511,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/jdmcali.com\/products\/honda-civic-1996-2000-1-5l-vtec-engine-d15b-vtec","provider":"JDM Calimotors Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}