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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Im not sure if this is the right place for this question, so sorry in advance if its not. I was just wondering if all post 92 civic EX models come stock with a d16y8? Thanks
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Default Re: d16y8 in all EX models

92-95 ex/si d16z6
96-00 ex d16y8
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Default Re: d16y8 in all EX models

Originally Posted by ej6.sean
92-95 ex/si d16z6
96-00 ex d16y8
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ej6.sean
92-95 ex/si d16z6
96-00 ex d16y8
both are sohc vtec though, right?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Default Re: d16y8 in all EX models

Originally Posted by 96CIVICEX
both are sohc vtec though, right?
Yes sir they are, I have the D16Z6 in my 94 EX.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 96CIVICEX
both are sohc vtec though, right?
correct.
the y8 has SLIGHTLY more hp than the z6.
both are nearly identical other than a few slight changes
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Default Re: d16y8 in all EX models

z6's like boost and run hard for a single
chirp 2nd all day
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ej6.sean
z6's like boost and run hard for a single
chirp 2nd all day
both z6 and the y8 like boost because of its pretty low compression
and i chirp 2nd and 3rd on my y8
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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So does it say vtec on the head? or where do I look to see if it says d16y8?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 96CIVICEX
So does it say vtec on the head? or where do I look to see if it says d16y8?
the only one that says VTEC on the valve cover is the z6.
but you can use the valve cover from a z6 and put it on a y8
perfect fit

EDIT: like i have a y8 and i replaced the HONDA valve cover with the VTEC valve cover
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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The Y8 doesn't feel like it has V-Tak at all...
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Where do i look to make sure that the engine says d16y8?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 96CIVICEX
Where do i look to make sure that the engine says d16y8?
on your engine. where the tranny connects to your engine there will be a small flat piece of metal.
it will tell you your engine


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