ok, so my friend just told me that his friend just bought a 99 civic Si, but it doesnt have the B16, or vtec.
he said he searched the vin on the computer, and it said his car is an Si.
so whats the deal? is he just getting screwed over? or are there non B16/vtec Si's???

im in Ontario Canada btw, if that makes a difference.....

 

yes, canada does make a difference

 

In Canada, the civic that comes with the DOHC VTEC B16 is the SiR, equivalent to the USDM(USMarket) Si, and in Canada, the Si is just an equivalent to the USDM EX.

 

ah. so only SiR's have the B16??
so what do the Si's have?? a D16??

 

yes

 

ah, thanks for the help guys!! and fast replies!!

 

So... if no one minds me hijacking this thread since his question was answered, whats the difference between the '02SiR (Canadian and/or JDM) and the '02 USDM Si?(if any?)

 

i would think there isa difference, apart from the speedo being in mph for the states....

and im cool with the thread jack

 

D16Y8 SOHC VTEC

 

I think my question has something to do with 'dual vtec'? Versus standard vtec? I think it goes something like this but I'm not really sure:

The JDM SiR has vtec on both the intake and exhaust valves, but mine (USDM) only has it on the intake valves... Does this sound likely to anyone, or anyone know for sure. To reiterate I'm talking about 2002 JDM/CDN Si and/or SiR versus 2002 USDM Si.

Thanks for the approval on the threadjack.