L-series

L13B

L13B DOHC i-VTEC

Displacement

1.3L (1318 cc)

Configuration

Inline-4

Power

100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 6000 rpm

Torque

119 Nm (88 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm

Compression

13.5:1

Bore × Stroke

73.0 mm x 78.7 mm

Valvetrain

DOHC 16-valve i-VTEC

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Fuel System

PGM-FI

OBD

OBD2

Years

2013-present

Factory Fitment

Honda Fit GK3/GK4 (Japan); Fit (GR1, 2020-2027)

Notes

High-compression (13.5:1) Earth Dreams DOHC 1.3L for the JDM third-generation Fit.

Swaps using the L13B

Guides mentioning the L13B

Difficult 2-3 days

JDM B18C (Integra Type R) Engine Swap into an EG Civic

Moderate 2-3 hours

S2000 Steering Wheel Install into a 5th Gen Prelude (SRS Airbag Wheel Swap)

Moderate 3-4 hours

Installing an S2000 Engine Start Button in a 5th-Gen Honda Prelude

Moderate 3-4 hours

OEM Acura TL HID (D2R) Conversion for JDM H4H Headlamps

Easy 15-30 minutes

Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)

Expert 3 weeks (including engine bay respray and certification)

H22A Prelude Engine Swap into an EG Civic

Expert 4-6 days (can be split into stages)

Honda Prelude JDM Digital Climate Control (DCC) Conversion

Expert 6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)

Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit

Difficult 8-12 hours (plus paint and sealant cure time)

Honda Fit (GK) Halogen-to-Projector Headlight Retrofit

Easy 30-45 minutes

Honda Fit Adhesive Door Sill Cover Installation

Difficult 6-10 hours

Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit

Moderate 2-3 hours

Honda Fit (GD): Build a JDM-Style LED Third Brake Light