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What Would Be The Best Place To Buy A Vtec Head For My 96 Civic EX

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Old 07-11-2008, 09:30 PM
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I Have A 96 Civic EX [Engine: D16Y8] Where should i buy a vtec head from i am watching some on ebay but dont trust these people too much and how much should one cost?
 
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Old 07-11-2008, 11:07 PM
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ebay is fine. junkyards are good. also check craigslist.
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:39 PM
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how much should i pay for the heaD?
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:41 PM
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wait... you have a VTEC head already. D16Y8 has VTEC. Just because it doesn't say VTEC on the valve cover doesn't mean you don't have VTEC.
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:52 PM
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are you sure.... i thought it could be non vtec too...?
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:05 PM
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I'm sure. As long as the head was never swapped out you have VTEC. If you don't believe me, look on your engine for this:

 
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:25 PM
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yeah... mine dont have that
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:36 PM
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you sure? it's not actually green. post a pic of that area of your engine
 
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ok i will here in a sec...
 


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