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Old May 19, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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I got a stock 98 civic ex engine. can i put a vtec ecu and make it vtec?
 
Old May 19, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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If it's an EX, it is vtec. Hehe, but at least you spelled it right.
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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iam pretty sure its not vtec
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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What's the engine code? If it's D16Y8 you are in business. And if that's the case you need a P2P ECU, or a modified P28.
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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iam pretty sure its not vtec
what makes you say that?
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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it doesnt say vtec anywhere on my car or engine. where do i find the engine code?
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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the 6th # on my vin is 8 if that helps any. ( i think i was lookin at my vin, it was in the front of the car on the driver side)
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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I found the code: D16Y8 on the side of the engine. is it vtec? should i swap it?
 
Old May 23, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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it is vtec. you are good to go
 
Old May 28, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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I got the same car...its for surely VTEC
 



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