I have a 93 honda civc Dx hatchback. I know there is some controversy about v tec engines performance and non vtec engines. Ive heard that some people rather take a non vtech engine over vtec engines. As far as i can figure out the only problem i know of is the rocker arm design. Please reply.


Modified by hondacivicJJ at 9:17 PM 10/5/2004


Modified by hondacivicJJ at 9:18 PM 10/5/2004

 

I didnt know that VTEC was controversial. Please explain. To answer your question I would have to know what your looking for in power, performance, reliability.

 

There is no controversy about an engine with VTEC at all. They do what they're supossed to. Create good high end power ( ) and still are good for emissions.

Yes, upgrading to a better head will be worthwhile IMHO.

EDIT: A shorter geared transmisson (EX or SI) will do more for you than a VTEC head though.

 

what are you talking bout. any vtec motor is better then your dx one except vx.

 

Hey i jsut got a 93 Del Sol , it looks good and a nice custom interior now, but i wanna get a nice engine the only thing is its auto. i have acess to teh b16a2 for a pretty good price. but i have heard those engines wont work on auto cars. i am just wondering if thats true. i can also get a ZC engine jsut the horse power is only 130 the the V-tec's 170. Is it true bout the auto thing.
Jim

 

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Jim</TD></TR></TABLE>

A.) you can put an automatic B-series transmission on the B16 and it'll work just fine in your Del Sol.

B.) if you're considering a ZC swap, you'd be better off slapping a D16Y8 or D16Z6 in there for much cheaper.

C.) It's VTEC, not V Tec, V-tech VETEC or Vtech. It's an acronym, not an abbreviation.

 

aight thnx man, i will have to just swap out the stock tranny for a b series one. are there any other mod you know of that might have to be made. i am thinking the b16 over teh zc n e way and my bad on the "V Tec"
Jim