butchman

My sons motor is knocking its a d16y7 he is wanting a d16y8 however im not a honda man so im asking you guys what should he use. he wants the best bang for the bucks and he dosnt have tons to do converting needs to be a bolt in swap or as little changing as possible. Also does anyone here know were i can pick up one reasonable.

BryanM.

iTrader: (1)

Swapping to a D16Y8 is not much of a big deal, switch to the D16Y8 ECU (P2P) and run a few wires from the motor to the ECU harness. All the other accessories are compatable; power steering pump, AC compressor, alternator, axles etc.

I drive a D16Y7 every day and I am not a fan. Upgrading to a D16Y8 is not a bad idea.

This would be a good project for him to learn from as well.

butchman

been talking to motor folks trying to get the mnotor and they all say i have to change the computer intake exaust and thewireing harness. is that true

94EG8

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Intake yes, exhaust no, D16Y8 manifold and downpipe is considerably less restrictive though, but requires a new cat and some custom exhaust work. you will need a P2P ecu as mcvtec already stated. You will need to run 2 wires + a ground for vtec. If the car is an automatic and it is to remain that was thats all your wiring, if its a manual you will need to preform what is known as the "IACV fix".

Edit, forgot to mention, make sure you buy a manual engine if the car is a manual, automatic if its an automatic, the intake manifolds are differerent.

Vtec and IACV pinout below.




Modified by 94EG8 at 6:49 PM 10/20/2008

butchman

thanks guys