Can you put a vtec head on a non vtec engine?
The non vtec engine should be a d17a1. The vtec engine will be a d17a2. The lower end, the block, is the same and will bolt up to your transmission. However the head, ECU, and exhaust system are different.
Can you use a vtec ecu on a non vtec motor?
At most I would use a P06, the vtec ecu is not mapped for non-vtec, but a P28 would probably be your best bet if you are going to use a Vtec ECU, because it has SOHC Vtec maps, which aren’t that different from non-vtec P06.
Does the 2003 Civic have vtec?
Civic DX and LX are powered by a 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine rated 115 horsepower. LX adds air conditioning, power-operated controls and luxury features. Civic Si comes with a high-output 2.0-liter i-VTEC (for variable valve timing with intelligence) engine rated 160 horsepower.
Can a Honda Civic 150i be a VTEC?
Ok so my ’97 Civic 150i is running a little to slow for my liking. I want it to be able to hang with a 2.0. The first thing that comes to mind is swapping the motor out to make it the same as a VTEC under the hood. What I want to know is, do I need to get the entire engine, motor. . . I’m really clueless?
What kind of motor do I need for a Honda Civic?
Similarly with the DOHC vtec, he was probably saying you should swap a B series motor into the car which is a very popular swap done to civics look (B16, b18, b20, etc). Your most expensive problem is that a V-tec motor is designed to operate at higher RPM’s than your motor can handle.
What’s the difference between SOHC and VTEC in Honda Civic?
The difference is with SOHC there is a common camshaft for both intake and exhaust valves. where as with DOHC there are separate cams. VTEC is a variable valve timing system which is engaged at higher RMPs so you get better performance when you need it and don’t burn extra gas and risk wear on your engine riding around at lower RPMs.
Which is the best engine to swap in a Honda Civic?
The Law – You can also very easily smog your B18C1 swap, because so many of the factory Acura Integra smog parts can be installed in your Civic. The B20 is the 2.0 liter version of the popular B series engine, commonly found in the Honda CR-V. This engine is cheap and plentiful, making it a great choice for the Top 10 Best Honda engine swaps list.
Ok so my ’97 Civic 150i is running a little to slow for my liking. I want it to be able to hang with a 2.0. The first thing that comes to mind is swapping the motor out to make it the same as a VTEC under the hood. What I want to know is, do I need to get the entire engine, motor. . . I’m really clueless?
Similarly with the DOHC vtec, he was probably saying you should swap a B series motor into the car which is a very popular swap done to civics look (B16, b18, b20, etc). Your most expensive problem is that a V-tec motor is designed to operate at higher RPM’s than your motor can handle.
Do you need a new cylinder head for a Honda Civic?
Another problem with your particular car is that you have a single camshaft doing the work, but a V-tec will need to have a double-camshaft setup, meaning you’ll need to have a new cylinder head, including camshafts installed. I’ll stop now. The short answer is that if you want V-tec, it’s going to be cheaper to just buy a secondhand V-tec.
The difference is with SOHC there is a common camshaft for both intake and exhaust valves. where as with DOHC there are separate cams. VTEC is a variable valve timing system which is engaged at higher RMPs so you get better performance when you need it and don’t burn extra gas and risk wear on your engine riding around at lower RPMs.