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Old 03-29-2006, 05:55 PM
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Hey guys whats up i just got a 90 civic hatch and i found out its gotta bent valve what do u think is my best bet what should i do get new valves or just a new head
 
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Old 03-29-2006, 07:42 PM
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i dont think a bent valve would ruin the head, but if yourwilling to get a new head.... vtec that sucker, and high compression valves, springs, retainers, cam ..
 
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Old 03-29-2006, 07:45 PM
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You need to find out why it bent.
 
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Old 03-29-2006, 07:51 PM
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...And there's no EF VTEC head.
 
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Old 03-29-2006, 09:02 PM
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i just foudn a 1.6 liter head im buying to put on my 1.5 block but im now sure which head gasket to get please please lemme know
 
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Old 03-29-2006, 10:49 PM
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isnt the d16a1 engine that came in the ef si's were vtec?
 
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Old 03-29-2006, 11:44 PM
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The D16A1 is the first 1G Integra motor (DOHC, '86-87, I believe), and no, it isn't VTEC. The EF SI motor is the D16A6, and it isn't either.
 
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Old 03-29-2006, 11:51 PM
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no minime possible??? bummer.... but you can still go stage tewo cam... i think the gaskwt should match the head..
 
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