D-series
D15Z1
D15Z1 SOHC VTEC-E
Displacement
1.5L (1493 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
90 hp (91 PS) @ 5600 rpm (92 hp @ 5500 rpm US)
Torque
133 N-m @ 4800 rpm (US: 97 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm)
Compression
9.3:1
Bore × Stroke
75.0 mm x 84.5 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC VTEC-E (3-4 valves/cyl)
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
OBD
OBD1
Redline
6000 rpm (EU)
Years
1992-1995
Factory Fitment
Civic VX, Civic VEi (European)
Notes
Lean-burn VTEC-E economy engine famous in the fuel-efficient Civic VX; VTEC switchover around 2500 rpm blends into full four-valve operation.
Swaps using the D15Z1
Guides mentioning the D15Z1
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit
Difficult
4-6 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) LED Taillight and Rear Fog Light Retrofit
Difficult
3-4 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) HomeLink and Ambient Light Retrofit Using an Acura TSX Overhead Console
Moderate
4-6 hours (plus sealant cure time)
DIY Amber City Lights in Honda Headlight Housings
Difficult
3-5 hours
Diagnosing Dead ECT, CMP and Wideband O2 Signals After a K-Series Conversion Harness Swap