just got this civic from my brother inlaw for 500$ its been sitting for about 2 yrs engine is blown up i already broke it down and it looks to have broken a rod and that rod broke the block so ive done a semi wire tuck and know its time for an engine i want a single cam but not sure witch one is good for me im looking for a strong vtec kick

 

You won't get that from a single cam VTEC. If that's your primary goal, you'll want to look into the higher end B-series motors.

As for a good SOHC, the Y8 isn't bad and it wouldn't require an ECU swap. In fact, if the head is intact you could just get a short block and really save some money.

 

00 D16y8 is direct drop in. If you want some power B18C1 swap.

 

 

You know a period was invented, right? It's used to help avoid really long, run-on sentences.
But yeah, I think the d16y8, z6 or z7 would be decent

 

F20.

 

just go for a DOHC motor man. you'll get sick of the single cam within a month.

 

Agree

 

Please see me after class.

 

I've never understood why people like feeling 'vtec kick', a hard transition like that to me would denote an improper functioning engine and or a poor tune.

Then again I'm an uneducated fool sooo...

Long story short, vtec kicking doesn't mean you're going faster, it really doesn't do anything except impress you and your 'JDM Fanboi's'

 

Lol, ever driven an S2000? It all depends on the motor.

 

Stock, the 06-08 TSX has a very noticable VTEC "kick" when it gets to 6k. Auto or manual. Pretty cool, but you need an intake to hear it, stock, you just feel it.

So with that said, get an 06+ K24a2.

 

ALL VTEC DOES IS ALLOW MILD CAM PROFILE FOR LOW RPM GAS SAVINGS, WHILE BEING ABLE TO SWITCH TO A MORE AGGRESSIVE HIGH RPM PROFILE SO YOU CAN STILL HAVE ADEQUATE ACCELERATION WHEN NEEDED. IT DOES NOT "MAKE POWER" AT ALL. Just increases driveability, by allowing dual camshaft profiles, the "kick" you hear/feel is valves being opened wider/longer wen the rocker assembly switches to the more aggressive profile.

 

its all really just for sound and bragging rights. im IMO ive seen some ls's and b20's (with non vtec heads) sound like a vtec crossover in high rpms

 

ive been reading up on d16s looks to me that the y8 has alot of issues with rod bearings

 

Then you're reading a lot of hearsay. Anything will have issues if it is not maintained.

 

the reason I dont have a D anymore is because of a rod bearing, lol. Im in B land now and would never go back.

 

I have a d15b vtec it kicks hard but can't keep up with a d16y8 I have a mini swap

 

d16y8, might as well upgrade the rods/pistons/head and slap a turbo on...

 

Am I going mad? or is this for reals?

 

This thread is totaly useless if you don't tell us how much money you have to spend.

And Vtec is not supposed to "kick".

 

Any particular reason you want to go single cam?

 

i do plan on getting a b16 in it later this year but i need to get this running soon for the wife.. my plans are b16 (what ever is in the 2000 si) and a paint job as for suspension i have tockico for front and back and neuspeed springs

 

i am looking for a short block d16 so let me know what you have i have a b18b bare block tanked and small bore with micro polished crank and a clutchmasters flywheel im willing to trade or sell so hit me up

 

This is the tech section. You want the market place for a post like that.

Yes, the D16Y's can have oiling issues when they're beat to hell. Emphasis on beat to hell. Take care of it, and don't go hooning around like a dumbass, and it won't be an issue.