RidnOnNeons Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Whats up everyone? Ok heres the scoop! I just bought a 1998 Honda Civic HX with the D16y5 vtec-e motor and I was just wondering if anyone knew of any sites with good aftermarket parts! Also, what kind of mods would I possibly have to do in order to get the y8 engine parts to fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 your motor is made for gas mileage. vtec-e is an economical car. get another engine or car if you wants speed. not being an a$$, just stating what you've got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidnOnNeons Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 your motor is made for gas mileage. vtec-e is an economical car. get another engine or car if you wants speed. not being an a$$, just stating what you've got Damn thats exactly what I was afraid the motor was! Well thanks for your input anyway! If push comes to shove whats your opinion on just turboing the motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Damn thats exactly what I was afraid the motor was! Well thanks for your input anyway! If push comes to shove whats your opinion on just turboing the motor? Possible, but probably not your cheapest solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidnOnNeons Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Possible, but probably not your cheapest solution. You mean you also think that I should just do a motor swap also or do you have something else in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munky_JDM Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Dude You Have an Rare MPG Whore dont ruin It!!! 1 Gear FTW! Get a cheap EG HB and Turbo It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidnOnNeons Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Dude You Have an Rare MPG Whore dont ruin It!!! 1 Gear FTW!Get a cheap EG HB and Turbo It Okay Okay I second that notion! You guys talked me into it I guess! I'll let the wifey drive the "economical" ride and stick with my BMW until I can come across a y8 or another car all together! This topic didn't turn out the way I would have liked but thank you to everyone that put their 2 cents in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munky_JDM Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Get some HX Wheels or Lightweights ;if you run those 17+ rims you'll ruin the overall MPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidnOnNeons Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Get some HX Wheels or Lightweights ;if you run those 17+ rims you'll ruin the overall MPG Lol thanks man but thats a pic of my old 97 ex civic (RIP)! That reminds me tho I need to put up a pic of the 2 new rides! BTW checked out your pics of your ride and I give a A+!! Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munky_JDM Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Lol thanks man but thats a pic of my old 97 ex civic (RIP)! That reminds me tho I need to put up a pic of the 2 new rides! BTW checked out your pics of your ride and I give a A+!! Keep up the good work! Then Leave Reply!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 run that motor til it dies you could probably find another civic coupe fairly cheap though, without a motor/trans. then get the Y8 cheap as well, they're a dime a dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Y8 rocker arms and cam will drop right in. Y5 has the same head as the Y8. Any bolt-on part for a 92-00 D series will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidnOnNeons Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Y8 rocker arms and cam will drop right in. Y5 has the same head as the Y8. Any bolt-on part for a 92-00 D series will work. So what your saying is that I can even get a y8 head and it will bolt right on? Would I have to modify the harness or ecu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 No point in getting a whole Y8 head. Just get the Y8 valvetrain and put it in the Y5 head. Saves you a headgasket and head studs. You'll need to modify the harness and use a Y8 ECU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 You could always think about swapping a B series in.....just for the fact that there are way more parts made for it......when I drove my d16 civic.....It was hard to find just about everything and there were few people who actually recommended that I put money into it......but...if you do decide to turbo it.....make sure to do some heavy internal work.....you don't want to look like the jackass who has no idea what he's doing and just drives a turbo'd car for the sound the blowoff valve makes...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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