Can I put a DOHC Vtec on my civic?

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09-12-2004, 02:54 AM

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Can I put a DOHC Vtec on my civic?

Can I swap my head for a DOHC Vtec head?? If I can will it make any differance? My Civic is a 98 4dr DX 5spd...

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09-12-2004, 03:03 AM

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nope you cannot you need a complete DOHC Vtec motor. you can swap it for a SOHC vtec head which we like to call the mini me swap. search Mini Me and that should lead you in the right direction

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09-12-2004, 03:09 AM

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Re: (JDMlyfestyle)

thanks. would i notice that much difference in hp going to a sohc vtec head?

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09-12-2004, 03:15 AM

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Re: (98HondaCivicDX)

not really. might as well save for a 2 cam.

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09-12-2004, 04:20 AM

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Swap a b16 + in. Then you will feel the difference.

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09-12-2004, 11:06 AM

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Re: (Hasback_-01)

well i was lookin to not spend so much money. I can get a brand new vtec head for $200

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09-12-2004, 11:10 AM

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Re: (98HondaCivicDX)

mini-me u'll see 20+ HP with bolt ons

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09-12-2004, 11:21 AM

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Re: (JDMisGOOD)

this topic has been searched to death

289 replies by typing mini me swap
https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

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09-12-2004, 12:49 PM

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Re: (skunk2eg)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skunk2eg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this topic has been searched to death

289 replies by typing mini me swap
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09-12-2004, 01:01 PM

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Re: (Revolver)

you'll be better off saving for a DOHC.

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09-12-2004, 05:10 PM

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get an ls

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09-12-2004, 05:11 PM

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Re: (spooncivic1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spooncivic1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get an ls</TD></TR></TABLE>

i hate non vtec blocks