SOHC VTEC swap

[civicHBsi91]

i went to two different shops today and the 1st one wanted 1,700 to 2,200$ for a SOHC VTEC swap i was like and just said thanks and left so i went to another shop and they wanted 1,200 to 1,500 and then i asked about a zc and they said 2,500 i was like jesus christ and i just said thanx and left, is this outrageous for yall? im thinkin about doin it myself now cuz i think thats a bunch of shyt, and does anyone have just the d16z6 or y8 engine and ecu they want to sell? oh ill go check the classifieds, thanks for any input

[kris]

For half that price I'm sure some of us would fly out and put it in for you.

[FourthGenHatch]

In California they leave out SOHC VTEC engines in hopes people will steal them. They are worth no more than $500. They bolt right in for the most part. Wiring is the hard part, I've heard it's like 50 wires, but if you know where everything is supposed to go it's no big deal.

[civicHBsi91]

For half that price I'm sure some of us would fly out and put it in for you.

wanna fly out and put it in for me? , im sure i can manage....im no mechanic but im trying im learning, im still young, i can do more than anyone my age around here anyway, hmmmm wait my grandmother said she was givin up her car in like may or march......one of them, ill see if i can get it from her use that to get around do the swap myself take my time and then sell that when im done and buy a turbo kit thanks for the input kris and fourth

[kris]

Originally posted by civicHBsi91


wanna fly out and put it in for me? , im sure i can manage....im no mechanic but im trying im learning, im still young, i can do more than anyone my age around here anyway, hmmmm wait my grandmother said she was givin up her car in like may or march......one of them, ill see if i can get it from her use that to get around do the swap myself take my time and then sell that when im done and buy a turbo kit thanks for the input kris and fourth

Doing it yourself is a great way to learn, if you take your time.

[amy@af]

it is a really easy install. as easy as replacing the engine you have. the abg. install price should be around $500. i say plan to take 2 or 3 days....take your time and do it we can all help talk ya through it if you get in a trouble spot

[GTA]

Originally posted by FourthGenHatch
In California they leave out SOHC VTEC engines in hopes people will steal them.

Hmm......i really wonder if thats true...i should go check around some shops

[Tony]

Originally posted by FourthGenHatch
In California they leave out SOHC VTEC engines in hopes people will steal them. They are worth no more than $500. They bolt right in for the most part. Wiring is the hard part, I've heard it's like 50 wires, but if you know where everything is supposed to go it's no big deal.

Steal one for me!!!! I need a new engine to rebuild, this one is about to go, need to rebuild it bad.

[civicHBsi91]

we can all help talk ya through it if you get in a trouble spot

i know this, thats why i come here, ive learned so much here, my knowledge has increased alot on cars, i just havent had the chance for the hands on experience with some stuff yet, and my dad is good with wiring so wiring the vtec shouldent be that bad

[Tony]

Originally posted by civicHBsi91


i know this, thats why i come here, ive learned so much here, my knowledge has increased alot on cars, i just havent had the chance for the hands on experience with some stuff yet, and my dad is good with wiring so wiring the vtec shouldent be that bad

isnt that the truth. I have also learned a lot from just reading what everyone has said in here. I have't got that much experience with a lot of it, but one day I shall. I am good with wiring though, wired up a bunch of things in cars that I didn't know exactly what wire was what. Done that with too many radios, dumbasses who cut the damn wire harness. I want to shoot everyone of them....well in the leg....or foot....or big toe, big toe would be good, it would be funny.....oh sorry...im rambling....damn i need to go to sleep.....AF so addicting.....damn

[91civicDXdude]

the engine will bolt right in using your stock transmission/clutch/pressureplate/flywheel. If you have an HF or Si model, all you have to do is run the wiring to activate VTEC. a DX on the other hand will have to be converted to MPFI which if you do a search on this forum you will find detailed instructions.

SOHC VTEC is a very good engine swap. You will feel a lot of power over your stock engine. Good Luck, and dont forget to ask for help if you need it.

[FourthGenHatch]

I don't live in California so I can't "steal" them. But the Import Scene is obviously the biggest there and the 6th Gen Civic is the most popular and the EXs had SOHC VTEC and 5th Gen Civic EXs and Sis had SOHC VTEC. So everytime those cars go in for B16As and stuff they have all these engines left over.

[Tony]

yea, they should just ship the old SOHC VTECs to the less fortunate people...like me.

[H4Bangin]

Originally posted by 88CiViC_DX


Hmm......i really wonder if thats true...i should go check around some shops

me too!!

[mellowboy]

If your lookin for a sohc v-tec...i'm sure theres plenty of ppl sellin them on www.hondaclassifieds.com and www.thepartstrader.com