I got my 95 eg with the stcok d16y7 bottom end (non v-tec) but the guy swapped the stock y7 head with a z6 v-tec head. Now i have a knock and i'm thinking its because of the non v-tec ecu that caused the problem. Any thoughts?

 

The only problem with the non v-tec ecu is the fact that v-tec wont engage without the right ecu and solenoid, wiring, etc. what kind of knock are you talking about? Is it coming from the bottom of the motor or is a light knock up by the valve cover area?

 

I believe it is a bottom end knock, possibly crank shaft (not for sure). I know that v-tec wont engage without the v-tec ecu which is what i'm thinking the problem is but im not sure.

 

I dont think the ecu has any part in the fact that it is knocking. Tons of people do the mini-me swap like yours and don't upgrade the ecu until they have the money. The motor should run fine with the ecu you have.

 

I know the rings are probably going bad as well because it does burn some oil so that could be another problem...

 

bad rod bearing......

 

I'v thought that but also have been told possibly a bad crank shaft bearing. I just want to make sure the non v-tec ecu is going to be ok to use with the z6 v-tec head.

 

yea you just wont have vtec... best to just get a new block and put your head on it.