Alright i swapped a d16y7 engine in my 96 civic. It had the d16y8(vtec) in it but i threw a rod and had to go with the other one. We installed it and got it all wired up and go to turn it over and it trys to turn over but wont. Have checked all our wires and connectors repeaditly. Could it be that the engine is bad or does it sound more like a wiring problem? I also changed the ecu, replaced seals,water pump and all the other goodies spark plugs and wire distributor an so fourth. If i cant figure it out myself or with the help of honda-tech ill have to go spend like 400 bucks at a shop. So Please help me!

 

check the distributor cap cuz something like that happen to me after replacing all the hard stuff it was something simple

 

alright im looking on ebay for camshafts or complete heads cuz i want my vtec back but i got to get car started first. Anyone else got any idea's? Any input will help. Thx

 

check the thermostat ground itll cause it not to start