after the head is off pulling the internals out is easy

 

Im not quite sure im gonna have the money for all that right away. How much is the port n polish and the valve grind gonna cost? and while its apart should i throw in a new camshaft and cam gear?

 

ok im going crazy over here trying to figure out what i need to get this mini me out of the way and how i should spend my money.

List of Parts:
D16Y8 Cylinder Head (valve cover, plugs/wires, VTEC solenoid, etc)
D16Y8 Head Gasket
D16Y8 Intake Manifold
Water Pump
Valve Cover Gasket

DO I NEED THIS STUFF? DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT IT IS
P28 ECU
D16Y8 Timing Belt
Wire and plug for VTEC oil pressure switch
Distributor cap and rotor

IS THIS WHAT I WOULD ALL NEED?

Also is there certain cams/springs/retainers i need to or should look for?

 

you do not need the P28 ecu, you need a P2P ecu from a 96-98 civic ex. If you are willing to spend around a grand on the head I can plot a good build for you.

 

Alright.. someone asking same question..<<< port polish and valve job<<<.. i called a semi local machine shop who works on engines in Jeff Evans area.. for those who know who that is.. so we will just say a reliable source machine shop.. they quoted .. starting at just over 600 dollars for headwork.. up into over 1k for extensive race performance job.. so unless u really want to dump cash i would stay away from this unless you can find someone who is cheap in your area.. i have looked at mail places online as well for these figures.. thinking they might be cheaper.. only place that will do for under 500 was a guy that sells remanufactered heads on ebay.. he charges 400 for mild port/polish.. and thats not including any parts.. so cams/springs retainers.. that is all extra cost... same with other prices i had quoted above.. so for anyone who wants this cleared up.. if someone has a shop near them that will do this work for less.. PLEASE !!!!! let me know as i may still be interested ,, if it doesnt cost as much as replacing my whole engine..for that kinda cash i just expect a super gain .. but the other thing is and im sure others will agree .. after you have done this work with port/polish rebuilt engine with head swap.. you will probably want a tune.. which will cost extra cash.. first for the system and then the person to do it.

 

98 CivicDX, I have a p2p ECU I can give you a good deal on, pm me if you're interested

 

He will have to get a conversion harness for your ECU Tony

 

**** you're right... So they made 2 different ECU's, and called them both p2p? that's intelligent