Which engine do I have?

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Apr 6, 2017

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Which engine do I have?

I just bought a new 2017 Civic Touring 1..5l 175 hp i-vtec turbo.

Which model is that?

K24A1 or what?

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Re: Which engine do I have?

It's an L15 series engine

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Re: Which engine do I have?

L15B7, to be exact.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_L_engine#L15B7

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Re: Which engine do I have?

So I guess I do not have the i-VTEC, is that correct?

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Re: Which engine do I have?

In fact, according to a youtube review the L15B7 has VTC but no VTEC???

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Re: Which engine do I have?

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So I guess I do not have the i-VTEC, is that correct?

tex

Correct, this turbo engine does not have VTEC.
They do use dual variable cam timing though

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