Yeah...I have a 98 civic and I have a D16Y8 and mine doesn't say VTEC on it. The reason it is that way is because it is a SOHC engine. All or most of the DOHC engines that I have seen have it on them. I guess they ran out of room on the SOHC cover and just put HONDA. If you really want it, some sites sell valve covers that are different colors and have VTEC on them even through they are SOHC.
^^And that too^^ check the plugs
