D16Y7 Head/D16A6 Block

[dx120]

Can you put a Y7 v-tec head on an A6 non v-tec block?

[EF You]

its called a mini-me setup. its been done, some people think it works well, others had bad experience. look it up, im sure you will find all you need

[Killa_CRX]

The D16Y7 engine is non-vtec... it's the D16Y8 that is vtec.
The D16Y7 is what came in 96-00 Civic DX and LX.

IF the Y7 is the head you actually have, you're better off sticking with your A6 head because you'd still be having to use the A6 intake manifold and distributor... there wouldn't be any real difference between the Y7 head and your A6 head.

[EF You]

oops, i wasnt even paying attention, i just figured he meant the y8. guess i should read a little better before i start tech talking.

if you meant the y8, go for it, if you meant the y7, dont bothr

[dx120]

Originally Posted by incucivic

oops, i wasnt even paying attention, i just figured he meant the y8. guess i should read a little better before i start tech talking.

if you meant the y8, go for it, if you meant the y7, dont bothr

my bad i am an idiot it is y8 what pistons should i use, my motor has a pinging noise when vtech is plugged in ,it also stays on (i have an msds rpm activated switch and it still stays on all the time) (help i miss vtech)

[EF You]

you need to mess with that RPM switch a little more. being in VTEC all the time is bad, too much air. you are probably running lean, thats the pinging you hear, cylinder temp is too high.