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Old 04-25-2007, 04:07 PM
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is it possible to put the b16y8 sohc vtec head to a sohc b16y7? Ive been tryin to search but i cant find any answers, hopefully you guys will be able to tell me. Im just disappointed that my 97 ex didnt come with the b16y8 so im hoping this isa possible swap...
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:10 PM
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b series are dohc
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 04:17 PM
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There is no such thing as a b16Y8 or Y7. I think you mean a D16Y8 and a D16Y7... if thats the case, yes you can. Its called a 'Mini-Me' swap. Run a search.
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 05:09 PM
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i feel slow, lol i meant to say d16y8 and d16y7........that sounds good, im probably gonna end up doing just that....do you guys think its worth it?
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 05:22 PM
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For sure its worth it, good power boost plus vtec.
 
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Search for "mini me" or "mini me swaps".
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 05:31 PM
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^ good idea, heres the one from HCF. Great write up

https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_45390/tm.htm
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:52 PM
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i think its a good idea, VTAK FTW!!!!!
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:42 PM
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im gonna look them up on ebay and see if they have any decent ones
 
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Old 04-25-2007, 09:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: aryiman98civic

i think its a good idea, VTAK FTW!!!!!
I thought it was like a curse word when you misspell vtec...

or is that only when you put an "h" on the end?
 


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