Swapping Y7 head to Y8 head
- Thread starter Kazan
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you need a y8 head, y8 ecu, you will need to wire up a knock sensor and the vtec solenoid. thats all i can think of for now
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no point in the using the p2p ecu because it will search for knock sensor and fuel pressure sensor.
knock sensor is easy but the fuel pressure sensor is a b***h.
also if u have a cel light come on your vtec will not work.
saw it on h-t
correct me if i'm wrong
just get a p28 ecu make life much easy,also find people that will pass u on inspection.
i was about to do a mini me sway also but nah it take up to much money and time,so i just swap out the intake manifold instead.
yes a p28 ecu would work better i forgot about hat. but then hes gonna need obd2-obd1 conversion harness as well. vtec will still work with a cel just depends what the light is for.
ic well the harness only cost 60buck for obd2 to obd1
i just did this today is really easy i swap the head all ready i havnt turn it on yet because i forgot the IM gasket and i need to wire vtec! does anybody got a write up for wiring vtec for a 99 - 00 civic im using a p28 ecu unchipped i hope it runs perfect
let me know how it goes and do you fell a big ass different.
i might do it but im really lazy to work on my car
Vtec WILL engage if you have a CEL. If you dont believe me, hook up a Vtec light, and see for yourself. I did a y7-y8 mini-me (new timing belt, waterpump, headgasket, ect), and I have a CEL, for Code 90 (which is a EVAP system leak or some s**t like that). I have a Vtec light, and it kicks on all the time.
would it be a better choice if i swap heads with a z6 head, ive heard z6 breaths better then the Y8 head, thats what ive heard i dunno what they are talkin about but thats what i heard from alot of people, is it a better choice to go get a z6 head then a y8 and what other diffrence is there? and also if anyone agrees to the z6 breathing better... why so?
yo thanks i just turn on my car and it runs perfect with a unchipped p28 i looking for this answer a long time ago and nobody answer it but i find out the hard way!! i need to wire vtec so i need to concentrate thanks guys!
let me know how it goes and do you fell a big ass different.
i might do it but im really lazy to work on my car