yep the vtec in a motor doesnt have anything to do with the ignition/spark system
and yes you'll have to look for the y8 solenoid..the y8 vtec solenoid's are not interchangeable with any other ones i believe
yeah you might get lucky and find one there..remember has to be out of a 96-00 civic ex y8 motor..might as well take the solenoid, pressure sensor and the sensor wires
you mean just hook up the solenoid but not plug it up? you can but you'll have a CEL..as long as you dont hit where the vtec would kick in i guess it should be ok..but i recommend doing it right the first time..dont want anything bad to happen