Jus asking this for a friend.
What parts are needed for a mini me swap on a 97 dx?

 

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but to my knowledge:

You will need the VTEC head, an EX/Si ECU (from junkyard probably around $100), a new timing belt that matches the head you get, aftermarket steel braided oil line (about $70), and an aftermarket adjustable cam gear. If you don't use the cam gear, the timing will either be advanced by 1/2 a degree or retarded by 1/2 degree. Professionally done, this should be 4-6 hours of labor. You might want to get the head milled at the same time to gain some ponies (should be under $100).

 

u don't need the line, u don't need an adjustable cam gear and i wouldn't get the head milled. u don't have to run the vtec ecu either u can use an rpm activated switch to engage vtec if u want. the timing will only be off if u mill the head and it would be a lil retarded.