mini-me swap
10-17-2003, 03:00 PM
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mini-me swap
ok...i just bought a new used head off of a 93 ex. i am putting it on a 97 civic dx (d16y7)is there a easier way to hook up my vtec sol. than the computer? i also kinda borrowed the computer and about 8" of the wires from a 98ex.any and all help is appreciated.
10-18-2003, 03:05 AM
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Re:mini-me swap
Get a VAFC and use it to controll the VTEC, the D16y7 need a ton of work to work with the ECU you have for it aht you "stole". If you do want to use that ECU then you will need a D16y8 or a D16z6 intake manifold complete and a huge manual toget it right.
10-20-2003, 03:45 AM
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Re:mini-me swap
The easiest way would be to get a d16y8 ecu and then just run the wires from the ecu to the vtec sol and the oil pressure switch. it should be pretty easy
10-21-2003, 01:09 PM
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Re:mini-me swap
ok guys
heres the deal....i bought a manual. there are 2 wires for the vtec oil pressure switch. 1 wire for the vtec solenoid. there is 1 wire for the knock sensor. do i need the knock sensor.will it throw a code if i don't use it? i also seen that there is a differance in the distributor on the non vtec head to the vtec head. is this right? i also bought all of the gaskets and t-belt for the 94ex instead of the 97. someone please help me.are the computers from an ex the same as a dx as far as sensors?
heres the deal....i bought a manual. there are 2 wires for the vtec oil pressure switch. 1 wire for the vtec solenoid. there is 1 wire for the knock sensor. do i need the knock sensor.will it throw a code if i don't use it? i also seen that there is a differance in the distributor on the non vtec head to the vtec head. is this right? i also bought all of the gaskets and t-belt for the 94ex instead of the 97. someone please help me.are the computers from an ex the same as a dx as far as sensors?
10-22-2003, 01:49 AM
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Re:mini-me swap
yes....2 wires for oil pressure...but 1 of those is just a ground. you will have to wire the knock...unless you get a chip to disreguard it. the cel wont come on if you dont wire it...but will in a little bit of driving.....and your car will not run too full potential....its almost like a safty mode. and yes there is a diff in the dist.....but not the dist. itself..but in the housing legs and way the dist. sits only. the parts should be right...but the ecus on the 2 are diff. sensor wise...they use the same ones...and you can add or subtract any you dont need. good luck
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