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Old May 22, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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so i need a new motor in my 97 ek. it dont matter what it is but cant afford a b series yet but i got offered a d15 with 70k miles for $150. good motor? if not whats the best d series motor i can buy?
 
Old May 22, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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You are in PA? You "legally" cannot put in a motor which is older than the chassis. The best motor you can get, while staying legal (if you care) would probably be the D16y8.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 04:49 AM
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ya im in pa and where i live no emissions so im not limited. so stick with the D16Y8 or is there something better?
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 06:14 AM
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As far as I know, D16Y8 is the best you can get (as far as the D series go) the Y7 version is non-vtec.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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ok cool. so do i want the jdm or American version. the duel vtec solenoid or the single?
 
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