Hello all I just purchased a 99 civic ex coupe from my pop's friend for $1300. Before I bought it he told me that he got a new engine because the previous one had about 300,000 miles on it. I'm no expert but I know for sure most civics say vtec on the engine but this one doesn't. I was wondering if you guys can help me out on this one because Im really curious. Is my engine a vtec? Here are some pictures.

 

yes, the y8 is a vtec motor... no not all say vtec on them, my z6 doesnt (your motors older brother) pic #4 is basically of the vtec solenoid. its on the back corner of the valve cover, near the dissy

 

Yes like Vartok mentioned, its a vtec motor.
The stamp that says D16Y8 is the engine code BTW.

 

Google or Wikipedia

 

Really? I was under the impression that all Z6s had the VTEC stamped valve covers.

 

really, just honda

 

Vartok, CLEAN YOUR ENGINE BAY.

 

Wow that cleared up a lot of things. Thanks guys.

 

LOL, i will as soon as i get everything fixed.... and ive always been leery of taking a hose to the engine bay.... although it would help me track down all the oil leaks

 

clean up those wires! there are places where you can sneak wires through the firewall. where is the battery strap thingy, too?