JUST BOUGHT FIRST HONDA [BEEN TWEEKIN VW'S FOR THE PAST 25+YRS] FOR $300 97 CIVIC LX ---COOKED MOTOR --WANNA KNOW WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN V TEC &NON V TEC MOTORS TB? FUEL MANAGEMENT ? COMPUTER? CAR CAME WITH D16Y7 MOTOR WHAT ELSE CAN I DROP IN WITHOUT A HASSEL--BIGGER IS BETTER

 

do a forum search for vtec im pretty sure ull find 10000000000000000000000000000 threads.

 

VTEC is an RPM dependent valve timing/duration/lift adjustability system. it switches the cam profiles at a certain rpm setting to maximize the power for low-end and high-end power. it has a small profile to help give it decent low-end, and a bigger, more aggressive profile for the higher rpms.

 

Congrats on stepping up from VW's. Everyone sees the light eventually...

As for your swap question, look into a B series; they're possibly the most expandable/buildable engines in existence. If you're looking to throw some serious cash at it but want to stay N/A, look at a B18C5. If you want to go the FI route, a B18C/C1 is the best choice. And if you just want a healthy power boost at a reasonable price, look at B16A's or B18B's.

And if anyone tells you to do an LS/VTEC or a CR/VTEC, kick 'em in the nuts.

 

THANKS FOR THE INFO GUYS 1 MORE QUESTION CAN I BOLT ON MY STOCK 97 INTAKE OR ARE THE INTAKE PORTS DIFFERENT ?

 

lol you swtiched fomr a vw to a honda, ull be loved here forever

 

intake what? tube or manifold?

 

dude sacicons u shud write i book i swear...u just explained what VTEC means to the dude in like 3 lines. most books ive read took like 3 pages to explain it.

 

OH YA I MEANT WILL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FROM A D16Y7 BOLT UP TO A V TEC I WOULD TO DROP A V TEC IN WITHOUT DOIN A LOT WIRING HACKIN

 

If you're doing a B-series swap, you'll need new manifolds.