03' EX to VTEC
 

Is it possible to make my car VTEC?

And... What type of intake would be best for my car? and how much do you think it'd cost

RE: 03' EX to VTEC
 

Your car has vtec? It is an EX, stock engine (D17A2)?

RE: 03' EX to VTEC
 

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2003 Honda Civic EX, HAS a vtec. The only one that wouldn't have a vtec is a LX. And go browse through the I/H/E thread, and check some of the stickied threads, they'll help you with performance parts.

RE: 03' EX to VTEC
 

you're right. its a LX.. is it possible to make it vtec though?

another question.. how much better woulda CAI be over SRI?

RE: 03' EX to VTEC
 

I guess it would be possible.. But it wouldn't be worth it. D17 engines arn't that great, performance-wise and arn't worth upgrading really. Thats why most 7th gen users swap into a K20a engine, that has a stock 220hp and 8000rpm, with a 6-speed transmission. Also, like I said, check the I/H/E forum and read the stickies, they will answer almost ALL of your questions.

I hope that helps :P

RE: 03' EX to VTEC
 

You have to swap the head from an EX. Not worth the money...you need a head and ECU from the EX, plus other goodies.

RE: 03' EX to VTEC
 

if you can find one at a pick and pull definatley worth it what will you pay for a cai prolly 300 for a vtec head and ecu from a pick and pull for around 400 and its 12 hp vs a cai about 3-5

RE: 03' EX to VTEC
 

btw its called a mini-me swap