apm

Well I just got a 1992 Civic EX 4dr which has stock d16z6 engine. But there is no Vtec logo on the engine..

Does this one has Vtec on it? I can't really tell by just looking at it. I know this is a stock motor because it only has 1 owner and he bought it new in 1992 and I'm the 2nd owner.

I tried to look in the FAQ section but I can't find it.

ge_ej1

yes that is a v-tec motor....some honda motors don't have the vtec logo stamped on it, depending on the year of the car. you should see a vtec solenoid right behind the valve cover....look in the upper right hand corner...you should see it....another way you can tell is by looking at the spark plug wires on the valve cover....if they are facing close to the front, then it is vtec, if it faces towards the firewall, then it is non-vtec...

hope this answered your question

apm

loud and clear thanks man...i want to sohc boost this car and I just want to make sure this is a good platform.

PrimeElement

I had the same issue with my 95 4dr when I first got it too.

ge_ej1

hey good luck with boosting your single v motor....i am going to boost mine in the spring...

i had a boosted d15b in my old hatch....pretty quick....ran a 13.2 at the tracks...hoping my 94 civic coupe will run faster....

apm

im absolutely a newbie on boost. first time i will do it. i'd start with my d16 and see how far I will go.

i have had about 6 or 7 civic EGs already but all stock since I'm not yet ready for boost. $$$ wise. i want this a daily driver too because I also have a mercedes 190e 16v that I only use on Thu/Fri.

mohater

The early years of that gen had a black valve cover and not the polished one that had VTECH imprinted on it.

Archidictus

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mohater &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The early years of that gen had a black valve cover and not the polished one that had VTECH imprinted on it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

1.) there are no factory polished valve covers.

2.) no Honda or Acura valve cover EVER has had "VTECH" imprinted on it.

No amount of prayer will stem the tide of noobies.

crazyguy

yeah it is a vtec..only 94 and 95 has vtec on the valve cover..and make sure your civic ex is usdm model.. canada ex model has no vtec and equvalent to usdm lx model

apm

yeah im pretty sure this is a usdm civic ex

Ex-Eg-Driver

iTrader: (1)

Make sure the motor wasnt swapped too!

apm

nope...all original engine since it was bought brand new by the PO. never been taken out.

only have 1 owner all of it's life since 92 and im the 2nd owner