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HustlerX5

01-27-2006 12:57 AM

Y8 head on Y7 block?

Will a Vtec D16Y8 head bolt right onto a D16Y7 block?, I've always wanted to go Vtec since I got the car, but I want to know if the head of a Y8 will bolt right in, and if not, what's the proper procedure to get it all together.

Pete	01-27-2006 01:01 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

yes it will work. Thats called a Mini-Me

The *SEARCH* button can teach you almost everything.........

Cutt	01-27-2006 01:13 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

There has beeb alot of mini me talk going on around the forum lately. It must be the big thing now. I know I am on the mini me band wagon.

HustlerX5

01-27-2006 01:46 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

Thanks for the link!, after reading all that I got one question though, What would be the correct timing belt to use for this mini-me, the Y8 belt?

finalimpact

01-27-2006 02:32 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

your current belt is actually the same size as the y8 belt, tooth count and all. i used to be on the mini me bandwagon. nice thing about it is the sohc vtec cams are cheaper than non vtec sohc cams. although i prefer now to stay non vtec.

yaserkali

03-11-2006 10:08 PM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

when you say the vtec heads, are you only talking about the piston heads? What about the actual v tec system? I have a D16Y7 - what kind of power gains in hp from changing to the heads you mentioned? Where can I get those from and what parts would I need specifically....

jusplayn85

03-12-2006 09:00 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

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ORIGINAL: yaserkali

when you say the vtec heads, are you only talking about the piston heads? What about the actual v tec system? I have a D16Y7 - what kind of power gains in hp from changing to the heads you mentioned? Where can I get those from and what parts would I need specifically....

A mini-me swap consists of swapping your cylinder head with a v-tec cylinder head, usually the z6 or y8, depending on your future plans for the car. Also swapping the computer and running a few wires to the v-tec solenoid and a few other minor details.

jusplayn85

03-12-2006 09:02 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

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ORIGINAL: HustlerX5

Thanks for the link!, after reading all that I got one question though, What would be the correct timing belt to use for this mini-me, the Y8 belt?

I'm pretty sure the belt you use depends on which head your swapping in. on the d15b8 block with the z6 head, I used the z6 belt. But I can't guarantee that will work for all the swaps.

yaserkali

03-12-2006 09:19 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

OK....If I get D16Y8 cylinder heads, the vtec solenoid, wiring and an intake manifold from an EX - what are the power gains? approx? know any where I can get Y8 heads from? ANything else I need?

Kedawei

03-12-2006 09:34 AM

RE: Y8 head on Y7 block?

Y7- 106@6200 103@4600
Y8- 127@6600 107@5500

That would be the difference. Get the Y8 headgasket also. Parts can be had from local junkyards or ebay. Ebay will probably be cheaper.

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