what engine
 

i was thinking of buying this 92 civic ex but i wanted to know can anyone tell if its a vtec or even what engine is it. thanks http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2674314

RE: what engine
 

I think it's the d16z6...yes, it does have vtec

you should be able to see the engine code on the engine block..then, just look it up here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Honda_engines

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hell yeah !! im gonna buy it then thanks so much but ok il check it out im going over right now.I was thinking of doing a d16y8 head and an h22 throtle body sould i or sould i just leave it.

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[edit] D16Z6
[ul][*]Found in:
[ul][*]1992-1995 Honda Civic EX/Si, Del Sol Si,[*]1992-1995 Honda Civic ESi (European Market)
[ul][*]Displacement: 1590 cm3[*]Bore and Stroke: 75 mm X 90 mm[*]Compression: 9.4:1[*]Power: 125 hp @ 6500 rpm & 106 ft·lbf @ 5200 rpm[*]VTEC Switchover 4800 rpm[*]Valvetrain: SOHC VTEC[*]Fuel Control: OBD-1 MPFI[*]Head Code: P08[*]Head Code (EU): P28 [/ul][/ul][/ul]

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also i know its been brought up alot but sould i get a mugen chip for it. Im trying to get the most out of it possible for $1000 $1300 range i want to booast but idk if i can get it for that cheap.

RE: what engine
 

Hm, I really don't know...But if your're REALLY wanting to get the most out of it, boost it.
Or do an engine swap.
Then boost it.

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im most likley gonna boost the engine it has do u think i sould it has 180,000 miles but if i do boost it i need someone to tell me if i can get all the parts for like $1000 i can install it and everything myself but anyway i just bought it and sold my 89 hatchback so anyone that can help me decide on what to do it will be much appreciated

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I probably wouldn't boost it with that much wear on the engine...unless you rebuild it...then, it'll be as good as new...
and,
I wouldn't waste my money on a $1000 turbo kit...it probably wouldn't be as reliable as one the costs about 3-4k...I've heard about cheap ones that crack, or just fall apart while driving...so, in this case, more expensive=better quality.

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cool cool how much do u think it would be to rebuild?

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Do a compression test. If all the cylinders are within 10% of each other, you're fine to boost away. And you can piece together a custom turbo kit for less than $1000. And I've heard that H-series throttle bodies are just as good as, if not better than, aftermarket.