# HONDA PEOPLE

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [October 3, 2006, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394 "2006-10-03T08:36:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![lvcracing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f17d59/32.png) [@lvcracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lvcracing)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2006, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394/1 "2006-10-03T08:36:07Z")

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is there any way to tell the difference between a “standard model” 1.5 with 70hp and a “DX” 92hp 1.5 by just looking at the engines???

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**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2006, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394/2 "2006-10-03T08:55:43Z")

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a dx will have D15B7 enscribed on the block, i believe the cx was a D15B8.  
there is a flat spot right next to the trans on the engine block where you will find this.

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**Author:** ![MXS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mxs/32/7507_2.png) [@MXS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MXS)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2006, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394/3 "2006-10-03T09:14:39Z")

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![http://www.hondacivicforum.com/upfiles/2331/BD1F95C037BB45D390D3A573458FECDF.jpg](http://www.hondacivicforum.com/upfiles/2331/BD1F95C037BB45D390D3A573458FECDF.jpg)

> **[Honda D engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_engine)**
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> The Honda D series inline-four cylinder engine is used in a variety of compact models, most commonly the Honda Civic, CRX, Logo, Stream, and first-generation Integra. Engine displacement ranges between 1.2 and 1.7 liters. The D Series engine is either SOHC or DOHC, and might include VTEC variable valve timing. Power ranges from 62 hp (46 kW) in the Logo to 130 PS (96 kW) in the Civic Si. D-series production commenced 1984 and ended 2005. D-series engine technology culminated with production of th...

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**Author:** ![lvcracing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f17d59/32.png) [@lvcracing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lvcracing)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2006, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394/4 "2006-10-03T09:22:31Z")

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thanks guys

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**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2006, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394/5 "2006-10-03T11:35:26Z")

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also the exhaust manifolds should be very different. the DX will have a “normal” looking manifold, and the CX will have one like the VX. it has the cat mounted directly infront (actually on the side) of the block.

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**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\
**Post date:** [October 3, 2006, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-people/18394/6 "2006-10-03T15:46:14Z")

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> [@Zer0DazE](#):
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> believe the cx was a D15B8.

thats fo sho