New Member with a 97 DX

[NikkoGodfather]

Hey Guys, New guy. Names Nick, but the fam calls me Nikko. I'm from upstate NY specifically albany. I have a 97 Civic DX Coupe. Currently down with a blown D15. The Car has had 2 Ds and a B in the bay, right now the plan is to roll her out by fall total JDM swap. I'm thinking D16Y8 for a power plant, mostly because i lack the self control for another dual cam, but VTECh will keep me happy. The goal is lots of show with a little go.

Hopefully i'll be able to post pics of the process soon.

 

[Robin...]

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[98 EK Hatch]

welcome, and good luck with the build. But one thing...

 

[Hombre]

welcome to cc man...

and I agree with 98 EK Hatch...

welcome, and good luck with the build. But one thing...

 

[NikkoGodfather]

thanks guys. i will get on the pics, infact i just picked up the D16Y8 for free. has some bottom end issues hopefully nothing major, but my question is this. Do i need different manifolds throttle body ect to go from the D15 to this new motor, i know i don't have a lot of infor i'll work on more.

 

[cgpEJ6]

D16Y8 is not a JDM swap

 

[Hombre]

thanks guys. i will get on the pics, infact i just picked up the D16Y8 for free. has some bottom end issues hopefully nothing major, but my question is this. Do i need different manifolds throttle body ect to go from the D15 to this new motor, i know i don't have a lot of infor i'll work on more.

wow! for free... sweet...

 

[Aaron.]

nice now i want some pics!

 

[NikkoGodfather]

well aware its not JDM. JDM exterior.

 

[efeder]

d15 manifolds and throttle body should bolt right up.... not 100% about the throttle body though

 

[NikkoGodfather]

So, haha. Change in plans. The D16Y8 block is trashhhh. And come to find out my block is a D16Y7. Non vtec little brother. So, now the question is, aside from the obvious wiring, what do i need? I've read manifolds and throttle body, but i've also read No. What do you guys say?

 

[efeder]

need for what?

 

[el_betiyo]

Pics?

Welcome to CC by the way

 

[Ed[K*]]

hope you enjoy your stay here and gl with the build!
stick with the d16 imo
but we need pics bro!

 

[Genuine Rolla]

 

[Puma]

So, you're wanting to use your d16block w/ the d15head? If that's the case you stay non-vtec and you swap out the heads. You can use the d16 timing belt, head gasket, and head bolts.

Can I ask why you went this route? To me it's a little pointless unless you just need a motor. I'd have personally done a Frankenstein build, but that's me.

Oh yes...welcome!

Edit..b/c I'm confused by your confusion of what motor(s) you have. If it's a y7block and a y8 head, PM me. I did the swap to my coupe. Or, enjoy this thread: http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=47921&highlight=y8+mini+me+build