wtf is a mini-me??

[blueturtle]

ok now i know i am a noob but wtf is a mini-me setup??

[91EF3ZC]

I belive it is a SOHC VTEC in an 88-91 CIVIC.

[mellowboy]

Its a set up that goes like this...

a non v-tec block with a sohc v-tec head. Basically its like an ls v-tec .


Its a pointless set up. I would just go full sohc v-tec swap.

[MyFirst4G]

Originally posted by mellowboy
Its a pointless set up. I would just go full sohc v-tec swap.

My thoughts exactly!!!! I hear they dont even run right, i believe its so much better and worth it by getting the whole z6 or y8

[91civicDXdude]

an actual mini-me consists of a d16z6/d16y8 head on a d16a6 block. In all actuality, the d15 block with a vtec head has a lot of potential, due to the fact that d15b2 has flat top pistons, so a vtec head on that block has higher compression than the stock d15 plus the addition of vtec.

If you're looking to go cheap, then a mini-me is a good setup since you get can a sohc vtec head for about 100 dollars, versus a couple hundred for the whole engine. If you have the funds to spend, then yes, getting the entire engine is a good idea.

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by 91civicDXdude


If you're looking to go cheap, then a mini-me is a good setup since you get can a sohc vtec head for about 100 dollars, versus a couple hundred for the whole engine. If you have the funds to spend, then yes, getting the entire engine is a good idea.

Its not cheap. All those parts you have to get to complete the set up cost nearly 700 to 1000.

[91civicDXdude]

Its not cheap. All those parts you have to get to complete the set up cost nearly 700 to 1000.

I dont know where you're shopping, but you are getting ripped off big time.

VTEC head - $100
rpm activated switch - $80
head gasket - $25

TOTAL: $205

this is if you are doing a real mini-me. since a proper mini-me consists of a d16a6 block, you dont have to swap to mpfi. If "mini-me-ing" a d15b2, it will cost you maybe an extra 200 for the mpfi parts.

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by 91civicDXdude


I dont know where you're shopping, but you are getting ripped off big time.

VTEC head - $100
rpm activated switch - $80
head gasket - $25

TOTAL: $205

this is if you are doing a real mini-me. since a proper mini-me consists of a d16a6 block, you dont have to swap to mpfi. If "mini-me-ing" a d15b2, it will cost you maybe an extra 200 for the mpfi parts.

YOu need more than that.

[91civicDXdude]

uh, negative.

unless you want to swap over to OBD1, and then you'll need an extra $150 for the harness and an extra $100 for the ECU.

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by 91civicDXdude
uh, negative.

unless you want to swap over to OBD1, and then you'll need an extra $150 for the harness and an extra $100 for the ECU.

Z6 head from a 92-95 Civic Si/Ex
Head gasket, intake gasket, and exaust gasket from 92-95 Civic Si/Ex
Timing belt from 92-95 Civic Si/Ex
Valve cover gasket for a 92-95 Civic Si/Ex
RPM Activated switch, or Vtec controller (such as Fields, or APEXi)
Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, or FPR from 92-95 Civic Si/Ex

I would use the ecu from the 5th gen ex/si.

T

[91civicDXdude]

so you're saying that a couple gaskets and belts add up to 700-1000 dollars?

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by 91civicDXdude
so you're saying that a couple gaskets and belts add up to 700-1000 dollars?

well i was mistaken. I was looking for oil pump and manifold also.

[91civicDXdude]

just to clear up some things, in my experience, i've found that if you are going to keep your stock non-OBD ecu, then it is wise to keep your Si intake manifold and sensors rather than using the d16z6 intake manifold. with the z6 mani, you'll have to reroute some vacuum lines and other small miscellaneous things. IMO, if starting off with a d16a6, it is easiest/most cost effective to just swap the head. btw, intake manifold/exhaust manifold gaskets are very often reusable.

[turbcivic]

Hey, we just did one at work on sat. in a 94 hb with a d15b7 block we put a 97 SOHC vec head. Car ran, didn't hook up vtec though. No problems as of yet.