vital123

Okay i know this has been talked about in the past, But i have a 97 block and im looking to put a y8 vtec head on it. What do i need to make this happen? Thanks

WeakSauce92

wouldn't it be a direct swap? maybe some wiring for vtec?

vital123

Thats what im trying to figure out.

nomoshing

both Y8 man same exact thing good to go

WeakSauce92

I guess the 97 didn't have vtec? then you'll just have to do some wiring from the ecu up to the head. and I'm sure other little stuff. just look up mini-me or something.

justlook

iTrader: (1)

96-00 has vtec...and also doesnt have vtec...depends on the model you bought. duh.
if you originally had the harness of a y8...it should be plug and play or well bolt on and drive.

vital123

So i need a y8 harness for the head.. Would i need a different ECU? I still have my stock ECU from a 97 dx hatchback.

itsnotfast

You will need a P2P ECU to just plug and play. You will also need to wire up the V-Tec solenoid. It would be WAY harder to replace the harness because it goes through the firewall. The head will bolt up just fine.

vital123

Alright Thanks.. a P2P ECU from a 99 EX Civic will work fine?

99EeeKay

yes, assuming your 5 spd and so is the ecu.

vital123

Okay Thanks