ef9thumper

So I just got this new engine from Japan my car is a 98 ex civic automatic... the computer in it is a p2p so I'm just wanting to make sure this will work I got it from a place out here called Vegas jdm I asked for a d16y8 engine they got it here when I wasn't home so I was not able to ask so I'm turning to the techs on here so the engine is a d16a and the code on the head is a p2j-1 so my question is if it's going to work with my computer...

Former User

Frankenstein engine

Hard to know whether you have the VTEC or VTEC-E head.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-.../#post50234071

ef9thumper

Yeah that's for sure lol thanks for the link I will take a look

tony_2018

Look at your valvetrain.

slomofo

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Vtak

Three stages worth

Former User

Revealed in pics?

slomofo

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You cannot see the stages.

You feel them.

You live them.

You become them.

All three of them.

PS- Engine is from a 96, not a 98.

eghatch9295

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***** sakes, engine importers usually have the common decency to pressure wash their engines before lying to you about the age and mileage.

ef9thumper

I found out it's from a Honda domaoni idk if I spelt that right or not... but it's all good it works with my computer... I am going to be dropping it in soon so I will see... what pics where do I need to take pics?

Former User

I really don't think you know what the engine you have, except that it's frankenstein's monster.

ef9thumper

Yeah more than likely lol... all I know for sure is the place that sold it to me showed me that it will work with my computer so that's all I really care... here is a picture of what I've done to it...

Former User

Looks nice.

Please share the information that convinced you that the head matches to the computer.

ef9thumper

I would but I'd have to go back to the place and see record the video they showed me...

Former User

Sounds shady.

ef9thumper

Yeah I though so too... I'm not sure of the head but I guess time will tell when I drop it in and plug everything in...

Former User

The head is the most critical component with respect to the ECU. The head could be VTEC or VTEC-E, which are very different.

ef9thumper

Either way imma eventually just get hondata and be done with it

ef9thumper

Yeah I know they are but how would I tell? I don't have the engine in the car yet so anything I can do to tell please share

Former User

This^ puts you right back where you are now because it also requires that you know what head you have.

ef9thumper

Basically I know enough to get by but I'm no master mechanic or anything

Former User

Why haven't you pulled the valve cover and posted a bunch of pictures?

ef9thumper

For sure then I'll just say screw it buy an integra gsr that's wrecked in the rear end take out the engine, wiring harness and computer and drop it in and be done with it lol

ef9thumper

Tony 2018... okay I will take a look

Former User

You need to do better planning, ask more questions, and request more documentation before you buy an engine.

You'll get tired of being the sucker.

ef9thumper

Yeah I know... that's the point I asked them if it was a d16y8 and they said it was then I get home and it's this