Originally Posted by cpel83
again prolly a dumb question but how do i check my engine code? and what does that tell me
It's a code that is stamped in the metal on your engine. If you are looking at your engine from the front of the car, it is to the left of the exhaust manifold. (should say D16Y8)
Bottom line, if you have a 97 EX without a swapped engine, you have a sohc vtec engine.