Honda VTEC Engine Assembly - D15/D16 Mini-Me - Part 1

In this video, we start the process of assembling a mini-me vtec build Honda engine. the bottom end is from a D15Z4 non-vtec and the cylinder head is a P08 SOHC vtec head from a D16Z6.
We clean all the bolts and bolt holes, fit the crank and girdle, gap the rings for boost and fit the water pump/tensioner pulley.

Full Build Parts List
Stand Alone ECU (Dictator Standard) (RSA)
Stock D15Z4 Block / Stock D16Z6 Head / P2K Intake
63mm Custom Charge Pipes / Downpipe & Exhaust.
Xcell BOV / Internal Wastegate 7psi

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Mini-me (Frankenstein for Bseries) build is when you fit a vtec head on a non-vtec block to increase performance and add vtec to an engine that originally did not have vtec. this use to be a common build back in the mid-2000s before B Series engines became more affordable.

The plan for this engine is to be boosted with the aim of about 200whp/150wkw using all stock and spare shop parts.

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Love how you're boosting non B series motors... so refreshing to have alternative Honda engines on the tube

[skilledshots]

These Mini-Me builds are very old school, we did my 88 CRX-DX with an Si head/and other part we pulled from a JY back in 1993 (I was 18 then lol) that was such a FUN car to drive!! loved watching you work, brought back some nostalgia. And these cars were always Soooo easy to work on!

[lucusc]

I was legit thinking about an older Honda with a d series turbo track build. This gets me excited to do it if I had room for another car 😆

[jamesthebond]

You’ve actually inspired me to go and rebuild my first ever d16 sounds like the Way to go to learn how to build a engine well done man 😎

[Nicer_Ricer_JDM]

Videos awesome because my friend told me he hated that he had a D series engine today, now I gotta show him🔥

[bluegreenish]

i just love your videos and the effort you put in them it's rare, PLEASE KEEP UPLOADING !!!

[Lucas_Fidalgo]

Really good video, sometimes it is hard to find someone that explain things with patience

[Luxury_vagabond]

Hello from Taiwan. This is so imformative for EG lover,
Thank you, wish you good luck.

[LightlySaltedCPT]

DOPE Bro!! Also, extremely informative! Excited for the end result!

[JodBronson]

Next time, when you clean bolts and parts. Use Premium Gasoline (the highest octane fuel–generally 91–94). It will be cheaper than buying all those sprays, etc.
*NOTE:* Watch out for Rubber, Plastic, Seals or Non-Metal stuff, but all metals are safe.

[walkingfaith]

I'm so glad that you caught the mistake the machinery did...people just don't do a good job...even when paid...if I pay I deserv A plus work. They owe you in my opinion because if you didn't catch that it would been thousands dollars.

[imnotincontrolitsathrowawa]

Just got a d16 coupe . About to start messing with it this year

[beardedgaming]

im doing a reassembly this weekend. my beater car died so i decided to throw an 80.00 rebuild kit and some machine shop at it. i hope to get another couple hundred thousand out of it. i tried to find a new engine or used with warranty but they were all over 1200-2400.00 so i opted to give rebuilding a go at about 600 bucks.

[Princess_kitty]

severely underrated channel! needs more views and subs! subbed!

[JRSC]

ACL D16A1 race bearing, good for D15!

[marky]

You give me motivation to start my mini me swap.

[MEXICANSERIESYMAS]

a very easy engine to assemble very good tutorial

[adorno]

curious as to why you didn't upgrade the rods?

[misunderstoodvtec]

Hi mate that is some great work there, I've got a d14z4 none vtec engine what is the best vtec head to put on new to this and i can get hold of a d15b vtec head complete so any information will be appreciated plus I've got a delta 282 regrind camshaft as well and a slk230 supercharger ready to go on please help me thankyou 😊

[renzsamadalan]

very nice clean working
i have ph16 honda civic but the block is damage its be okie if im change ph15 block