what is needed to swap to a Vtec head from a non vtec head?
what motor?
D Series.
PM dkid15, he seems to know quite a bit about those single slammers.
D16Y7 to D16Y8 conversion can be had various ways, dependent on the parts you chose
The most common way is as follows :
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D16y8 Head
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D16y8 Intake Manifold
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D16y8 Throttle Body
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D16y8 Fuel Rail
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D16y8 Fuel Injectors
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P28 ECU (some people use P2P ECU)
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SRI/CAI (as the new setup ‘relocates’ TB setup)
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Head Gasket
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Intake manifold Gasket
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Throttle Body Gasket
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Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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Timing Belt (smart time to change it)
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96-00 Honda Civic EX Spark Plugs (common choice)
Remember this is for a honda.
If its costing you over $500 for everything you need - you are doing something wrong.
Enjoy the MAD V–TECH and 27 crank hp gain !!!
dont waste the time/money Ted.
he’s right on everything right there.
+1
Gains are hardly worth the headache or $500. Fun project if you are bored tho
You could pickup a Z6 motor for less then $400. Don’t waste your time on a mini-me unless you have the part’s lying around already.
yeh waste of time to do the head swap
Word. just buy an LS swap. Tons-o-fun…
or a b16 swap if your looking for more of a top end car.
:down GSR or LS VTEC. B16 bottoms are JUNK