I'm thinking since my non vtec 1.7 is gone, I might as well get a ex 1.7 vtec. Wrong or right?? I can get one for a reasonable price including the ECU. question that I have is ......Do I need the wireing harness too or are the plugs and wires the same in both models? Also What do I need to do with my key to function?

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1628016
search next time

 

I did search, I don't want a "head" swap, I want the whole engine and ECU..

Read next time.....

 

Not sure about the harness...the key should still work because I think the starters are interchangeable. But don't take this for fact, I could be wrong.

 

you would have to get the harness and also reflash the keys because the ECU is different.

 

Dayum. Sounds like too much work, you're not missing anything, don't worry

 

In order to do a complete swap, you'll need the engine, the engine harness, and the ECU. The ECU will need to be re-flashed, due to the key immobilizer, otherwise your engine won't be allowed to start.

 

if your going for the VTEC D17 as a performance upgrade....don't waste you time. Just get a non-vtec D17 and save yourself a headache.

 

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K-swap FTW!

 

Seriously don't waist your time or money on a pos D17 just go for a K swap.

 

well, would love to do a k swap but i don't have that much money anymore, I purchased a turbo kit, now i'm in for a new motor.....I should have just did the k-swap from the beginning..


Lesson learned,.. K swap = better than boosting a d17 right from the start, unless you have the proper gear, time, equipment, AND a tune shop that can set you up properly afterwards.. The money I believe would be slightly more but the only big difference I think would be the safety of a stock motor running on stock 200 hp right from the start.


Modified by anonnonator at 7:27 AM 8/14/2007

 

^^ finally someone learns a lesson instead of trying to argue

props to u..gl with whatever route u take.

 

thank you.. I have a motor on route. unfortyunatly I have to stick with my d17 for now..
I will however make damn sure everything is working right and have a pro "tune" my ECU properly when it's time to remount the turbo... ahhhhh, the money involved......makes me cry. lol