non vtec to vtec
#1
non vtec to vtec
hey guys i just got a new motor its a 91 si motor and its non-vtec and i wanna make it v-tec and just wanted some opinions. Does a non vtec that has had vtec added run the same as say a d16y8? will it produce slightly more power than a d16 or the same? the 91 si has 108hp sotck i just want to know if it will run smooth and produce about the same power?
#5
you need to do more then just the head, you'll need an ECU also. how many K's on your motor? you can prolly buy a d15b vtec or d16y8 complete from a JDM parts supplier for less then the cost of converting your motor with a lot less head ache.
#6
thanks for the reply dusty....the motor has 72000kms on it i know there is alot involved in putting on vtec but i have an experienced mechanic that will do it for me i just want to know if the motor will run the same and what kind of hp it will be putting out....like i said the stock motor has 108hp i just wanna basically know if it will run like my old d16y8 i had in before... will i notice a difference in the way it drives? will it have less or more hp? and will it affect the engine in a negative or positive way....basically all the pro's and con's of doing something like this. Thanks for the replies guys
#9
so from more reasearch i found out that this kind of swap is called a mini-me i didnt know thats what the mini-me's were....the engine i have is a d16a6 and i'm putting a y8 head on for the v-tec. maybe that extra info will help get my questions answered. I need some opinion's on the mini-me
#11
no thanks already got my motor and it has 72000kms and i paid $350 so the cost isn't bad but ye i know alot of ppl will say get a d-series thats already vtec but i already go my motor so please just advice would be appreciated
#13
i would like to boost it but i heard mini-me's arent exactly the best to be boosted? anyways still waiting for some more opinion's on the mini-me let me know what you guys think hopefully someone that has actually had one will respond eventually
#16
my last 92 hatch was a mini-me swap....had a few problems with vtec wiring, kept throwing codes...ran alright after I got it tuned by zeeman...had detonation problems because of the increased CR, had to retard timing a little bit to stop it from detonation which took away from performance.....a lot of f%^$ing around...
#17
I would save up a bit more coin and find a b16 swap. I know of a couple complete and almost complete swaps for sale for around $1500. ie. engine,trany,ecu, etc
I scored an lsvtec-supercharged swap for a steel of a price. engine/sir 5spd, axles, ecu, harness, mounts, vortec sc, full exhaust for $2100.
I scored an lsvtec-supercharged swap for a steel of a price. engine/sir 5spd, axles, ecu, harness, mounts, vortec sc, full exhaust for $2100.
#18
personally the HP gain isnt that huge, but everyone does like to hear a lil vtackyyyy :P brrrrrrrAAAAAP, their not the ideal motor for boost but it can still be done.. , my buddy just did a nice minime, and his cars clean as hell runs great.
#19
Thanks for the replies guys....from what people have been saying and from what i read i just gotta make sure i get it done right....i know its not much of a hp gain but i heard it does make a significant difference and it does increase the torque as well??? i dont think i will boost it most likely gonna build it all motor.