L-series
L15B7
L15B7 1.5 Turbo
Displacement
1.5L turbo
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
174-205 hp depending on application (USDM)
Torque
220 Nm (162 lb-ft) @ 1700-5500 rpm (base); 260 Nm (190 lb-ft) (Si); 240 Nm (180 lb-ft) (11th gen)
Compression
10.6:1 (base VTC) / 10.3:1 (Si and 11th gen VTEC)
Bore × Stroke
73.0 mm x 89.4 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC, dual VTC
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
OBD
OBD2
Redline
6500-6600 rpm
Years
2016-2021
Factory Fitment
Civic (FC/FK), Civic Si (FC1/FC3), CR-V; Honda Civic FC1/FC3, Civic Hatchback FK4, Civic Si FC1/FC3, Civic FE1/FL1 (11th gen); Civic (FK4); Civic (FC3, 2016-2020); Civic (FC1, 2016-2021)
Notes
The modern mainstream turbo Honda four. Known fuel-dilution service history in early CR-V applications - check oil level trend on used donors.
Swaps using the L15B7
Guides mentioning the L15B7
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)
Difficult
2-3 hours (first time)
Honda Fit L15A7 Valve Clearance Check and Adjustment (2nd-Gen GE8)
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
3-4 hours
Third-Generation Acura Integra Coilover, Shock, and Spring Installation
Difficult
2-3 hours
Honda Fit (GD) HVAC Control Panel LED Illumination Conversion
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
Difficult
6-8 hours
Honda Fit (2nd Gen) Timing Cam Chain Replacement
Moderate
2-3 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) Spark Plug Access and Replacement
Moderate
4-6 hours (plus sealant cure time)
DIY Amber City Lights in Honda Headlight Housings