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b16y8 head on b16y7?

Old Apr 25, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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is it possible to put the b16y8 sohc vtec head to a sohc b16y7? Ive been tryin to search but i cant find any answers, hopefully you guys will be able to tell me. Im just disappointed that my 97 ex didnt come with the b16y8 so im hoping this isa possible swap...
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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b series are dohc
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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There is no such thing as a b16Y8 or Y7. I think you mean a D16Y8 and a D16Y7... if thats the case, yes you can. Its called a 'Mini-Me' swap. Run a search.
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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i feel slow, lol i meant to say d16y8 and d16y7........that sounds good, im probably gonna end up doing just that....do you guys think its worth it?
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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For sure its worth it, good power boost plus vtec.
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Search for "mini me" or "mini me swaps".
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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^ good idea, heres the one from HCF. Great write up

https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_45390/tm.htm
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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i think its a good idea, VTAK FTW!!!!!
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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im gonna look them up on ebay and see if they have any decent ones
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: aryiman98civic

i think its a good idea, VTAK FTW!!!!!
I thought it was like a curse word when you misspell vtec...

or is that only when you put an "h" on the end?
 

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