L-series
L15BE
L15BE VTEC Turbo
Displacement
1.5L (1497 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
190 hp (140 kW) @ 5600-6000 rpm
Torque
243 Nm (179 lb-ft) @ 1700-5000 rpm
Compression
10.3:1
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
OBD
OBD2
Redline
6500-6600 rpm
Years
2017-2023
Factory Fitment
Honda CR-V RW1/RW2, CR-V RS3/RS4, Accord CV1, Accord CY1; Accord (CV1, 2018-2020)
Notes
VTEC turbo 1.5L that replaced larger naturally aspirated fours in the CR-V and base Accord.
Swaps using the L15BE
Guides mentioning the L15BE
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
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
Difficult
3-5 hours
Diagnosing Dead ECT, CMP and Wideband O2 Signals After a K-Series Conversion Harness Swap