CaliforniaDad

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I just installed a JDM D15B vtec engine in a 2000 civic ex 5 speed for a family member. But this engine has the Furcking dual stage vtec (2 vtec solenoids) Right now I have 1st stage vtec is hooked to 12 volt key switched ignition and 2nd stage is hooked to the stock vtec wire. car runs like ****. Can I use my OE D16y8 head on this block? Tired of this dual vtec bull crap.

NotARaCist

iTrader: (1)

Yes, you can use the Y8 head on the block. With the exception of the VC, 92-00 D series motors are 99.99% cross-compatible.

CaliforniaDad

iTrader: (6)

Are there any negative effects in doing so? I take it the Y8 head gasket, Y8 head bolts, and Y8 timing belt will work fine? Luckily the Y8 head is complete with the valve cover still.

tony_2018

Yes

NotARaCist

iTrader: (1)

I generally stay away from frankenmotors for just this reason - it can get complicated. Do you have the OBD2 D15B, or one of the OBD1 variants? As long as you can get timing hardware to all match up (which, if it's an OBD2 block, should be easy), then you should be able to toss it together, use the EX ECU, and go for it. Or possibly a D15B VTEC (not double, just normal) ECU.

CaliforniaDad

iTrader: (6)

It is OBD2 D15B Yes.