R0ADRAG3

im kinda new to the foreign car and honda tech thing, but ive read the rules and searched, but got no answers that could really help.
i was wondering if a vtec or a turbo or somethin would fit/work and pass smog. i just got a brand new engin put in, but i wanted a vtec but the dude said it wouldnt pass. anywho, any links to threads or any advice is appreciated.


ps. i dont really understand the "lingo", for lack of better word, yet.
thanks guys

JimmyAtlantis

I don't know CA law, but I don't understand why it wouldn't pass. VTEC comes straight from the factory. You need a D16Z6 head and a p28 ECU.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=554053

This link has all the information you need on doing a mini me. But check with other people about not being able to pass smog with VTEC. That doesn't make any sense. Good luck to you.

JimmyAtlantis

bump for CA peeps (since they're awake now).

b20_ed

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R0ADRAG3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im kinda new to the foreign car and honda tech thing, but ive read the rules and searched, but got no answers that could really help.
i was wondering if a vtec or a turbo or somethin would fit/work and pass smog. i just got a brand new engin put in, but i wanted a vtec but the dude said it wouldnt pass. anywho, any links to threads or any advice is appreciated.


ps. i dont really understand the "lingo", for lack of better word, yet.
thanks guys</TD></TR></TABLE>

Um you think you can clear up what your asking?

Where you wondering if a "VTEC" motor would pass?
OR
A d15b7 turboed would pass?

OR a Mini me would pass?

skip.two

yes a VTEC motor (d16z6, d16y8, b16, b18c, etc...) will pass, but the motor must be the same year as the car, or newer. not many turbo kits are CARB legal in CA. the only ones i can think of, are GReddy or Edelbrock. i'm not sure if a "Mini-Me" motor will pass. search for the name Spade. he has lots of great information on this stuff.

R0ADRAG3

sorr, it was late and i was tired. i was wondering if a vtec would pass, and what is the best method for this POS engine. just need some advice on what i should do is all. thanks guys

skip.two

we cant give advice on what you should do with your engine. you have to search and read on your own for that one.

R0ADRAG3

k thanks illuzion

JimmyAtlantis

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FYI that engine isn't a POS. It just has weak rods.

R0ADRAG3

so the mini me head swap would work best jr?

skip.two

if you're going to stay with that engine? yes it would. D16Z6 or D16Y8 head. looking into mini-me setups. look for the names BauleyCivic and Spade. there are a few other people, so just search for "mini" or "mini-me" altogether.

JimmyAtlantis

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jL iLLuZiOnz 9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you're going to stay with that engine? yes it would. D16Z6 or D16Y8 head. looking into mini-me setups. look for the names BauleyCivic and Spade. there are a few other people, so just search for "mini" or "mini-me" altogether.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The link to Bauley's bible is in the second post of this thread.

R0ADRAG3

any thoughs on where i might get the Z6 head and maybe even a si trans? im really tired of my auto :[

JimmyAtlantis

ebay...i got my head from there for $150 shipped.

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

Isn't the greddy kit carb legal?

ttt

99blackcivicSi

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ttt</TD></TR></TABLE>

w/ no intercooler and BOV yes.

Dacalac

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Usdmdc2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Isn't the greddy kit carb legal?

ttt</TD></TR></TABLE>

Which is why you put it on AFTER you smog it!