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96 vtec accord & 94 non v-tec swap is it possible

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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Default 96 vtec accord & 94 non v-tec swap is it possible

so my motor went bad on my 1994 accord non v-tec, i want to swap it out. but the car i found were ima get the motor from is a 1996 accord with v-tec. can i do the swap, will it work, and what other things do i have to change to make this possible
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Yes, it'll work. You will need to convert it from external to internal coil though; since, the F22B1 comes internal coil. Then you'll need a OBD1 POA VTEC ECU for your '96 engine.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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Vtec ecu and u will have to run vtec wire
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Default Re: 96 vtec accord & 94 non v-tec swap is it possible

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Yes, it'll work. You will need to convert it from external to internal coil though; since, the F22B1 comes internal coil. Then you'll need a OBD1 POA VTEC ECU for your '96 engine.
thanks. can i just take and use the ECU and internal coil from the accord im taking the motor out of?
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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No, they use a different engine management system. You need the correct one.

While you're at it, don't waste your time converting it into internal coil. They use a different sensor package inside the distributor (OBD1 vs OBD2). You need to use your OBD1 wiring harness, with your OBD1 distributor. Run the Vtec wires separate, there are only three. If you use the OBD2 Vtec harness it will be a nightmare.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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As mentioned the TDC & CKP sensors that are located on the oil pump housing on the 96 F22B1/B2 will need to be addressed. As they are located in the distributor of the 94 F22B1/B2. And IIRC the distributors do not physically swap all that easily between OBD1 Non VTEC and VTEC. I don't think the OBD1 VTEC distributor works on the OBD2 VTEC head. I could be wrong though.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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I think obd1 was external coil n probally has different connector to harness if so u can depin plugs
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Doesnt the non vtec distributor coil have its on plug then how to use a vtec dizzy
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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what i mean is, if you use the vtec distributor from an obd1 and fix the plug usign the obd1 non vtev distributor plug what its gonna happend to the plug for the external coil non vtec cause i have the same problem
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