Need help! Which cv axle should I buy?

[milagro33]

Hi Everyone!


Im a total noob here. I have a 1996 honda civic ex coupe with a manual transmission. When I bought it I was told it had a swapped JDM engine. Engine code is D16y7 which is from the LX civics I think. I really need to replace my cv axles but I need to buy the right ones. I read that you either need cv axles for US built or Japanese built. My VIN starts with a 1 so its us built but is there any way to be 100% the engine is JDM? I dont want to deal with the hassle of sending them back! Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

 

[2slo4u]

does the vin start with 1HG?
http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/64342-honda-automotive-vin-codes.html

 

[milagro33]

does the vin start with 1HG?
http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/jdm-universe/64342-honda-automotive-vin-codes.html

Yes it does. But remember the engine is supposedly Japanese. It had 60k on it when it was installed I was told.

 

[mymmeryloss]

Jdm d16y7...

 

[milagro33]

Haha is there not such a thing?

 

[mymmeryloss]

U need civic lx USDM axles...

 

[mymmeryloss]

A simple google search wouldve saved you some time.

 

[milagro33]

Good point. I looked up Wikipedia that's how I found the y7 was from the lx but I couldn't find anything about the y7 only being usdm. I was told the engine was used from Japan.

 

[mymmeryloss]

 

[milagro33]

Well thanks a lot for the info man! I appreciate it. This means its not a vtec right?! How disappointing!

 

[mymmeryloss]

Just because it has a non vtec block doesnt mean it doesnt have a vtec head. Look for the vtec solenoid on the passenger side of the valve cover. If u dont see one then its not vtec

 

[mymmeryloss]

And no problem. Just do some research. Theres a lot to learn about these cars but its all been done before and the info is out there in abundance.

 

[milagro33]

Ok thanks a lot ! I really appreciate all your help. Just have one last question! Say it is a vtec head. When I order or replace parts, say spark plugs, would I gap them to ex specs since its vtec? Say I wanted to replace distributor same thing? Just want to know if I should he buying parts for an ex if its vtec thanks.

 

[milagro33]

I did.some.research but it was conflicting. Some ppl said there's no way a d16y7 could use a vtec head some said it could so I I didn't know who to.believe lol

 

[Mysteryemotionz]

The y7 can use a z6 or y8 head. Both heads r vtec. Take a picture of your engine bay n we can tell you if you have vtec or not

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[mymmeryloss]

 

[milagro33]

Haha I thought it was a legitimate question!

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[milagro33]

Here's my engine bay!
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