Getting my hands on a '93 EX sohc vtec motor. Will this drop straight into my CRX and not hook up the vtec but have it pass smog?

 

yup and vtec is a simple 5 min install

 

I have heard that you can run it without vtec with no problems. I was concerned about that too...I have heard it is a little complicated and was worried that if I could not figure it out right away or have time to finish it, could I drive without it while not damaging the engine....most people have told me it is no problem...

 

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and what has to be done to install vtec?
cuz i'm looking at doing the same thing.

 

I'm running a z6 in my hb. I was using a vtec controller for vtec, however I took it out and the car runs fine w/o vtec.

 

are you planning to take jenny's engine!?

 

the rpm activated switch by msd is a pretty easy install...i have one if you are intersted.

 

found a complete D16Z6 minus the tranny and axles but has the dist and wiring harness form a '93 ex for $350.

 

very easy and good swap...me and my friends just did one on my friend bens hf....very nice and clean swap

 

I built one, Y8 block, ZC internals, Z6 crank, Z6 head, Y8 intake manifold, and man, this bad boy just sounds mean when it starts up, i have a bad bog, and it cuts out at 2500 rpm which i think something is wrong with teh dsm injectors so im gonna get a set of stock ones and put them back in.

 

i got d16z6 for $300 today

 

its as simple as removing the old motor bolting up the new one and rigging some sorta 12v trigger for vtec.

ps without vtec its a stock si motor basically. why bother install it and it will pass regaurdless.

 

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You won't pass smog here in California with a Z6 unless you have a full P28 conversion. These days, they are ALOT stricter about such things as running the right ECU for the motor. So you won't get away with running a D16Z6 in California without also running the proper P28 ECU.