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Old 01-10-2007, 11:40 AM
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Default B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

I bought my 98' Civic from a guy that works at an Acura dealership. Their mechanic told me he had a b16 head and cams, and all the goodies, he was goingto sell it to me for $400. Should I of bought it?
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Old 01-10-2007, 11:42 AM
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Default RE: B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

no

edit: unless you can get a B16 block from somewhere
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Old 01-10-2007, 11:43 AM
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It wont mate with your block.
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Default RE: B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

hes a mechanic and is trying to sell you a dohc head to fit on a sohc block? kick that basterd in the nuts
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Old 01-18-2007, 05:46 PM
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thats a good deal for a b16 head but the head will not fit your y8 block...
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Old 01-18-2007, 11:49 PM
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Assuming the head is not warped or god knows what else he is thinking you wont find out until its too late.....decent buy
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