my 92 DX has the d15b7 in it... stock non vtec. is it possible to wire up an Si or other ECU and VTEC controller, slap a vtec head (off what SOHC motor?) and be on my merry way?
Here is my current setup... iceman intake, strut bar, and dc sport header has not been installed yet.

 

D16Z6 head.Either hard wire to the ecu (from the Z6) or vtec controller.You need the complete upper portion IM/TB/FR and INJEC./EM.Throw in a si tranny and you got a good cheap upgrade.

 

like he said, you'll just need the head, IM, TB, you'll also need ignition wires, and it's just easier to use the z6 dist. Then you can just hook up the ecu, and add the 3 wires for vtec, and you're on your way. This setup should, in theory, get you more power than a z6 because of the compression.

 

won't he need the pistons too??? vtec has different valve clearance

 

no dont need new pistons, and i belive you will need to tap the oil pan

 

tap the oil pan? what do yo u mean

ummm how much would this type of "swap" cost?

 

A SOHC Vtec swap is cheap. Just ditch the whole motor.

 

i'm doing the same thing but to my 97 dx, this is what im getting

Complete 1998 D16Y8 5spd Vtec head(64k miles on it) w/ manifold/ injectors, valve cover, AEM adjustable cam gear, Throttle body, all sensors, vtec soleniod, Chikara Black 4-2-1 torque step header, Short Ram air filter w/ Tenzo R air filter (its a package deal)


do i need anything else except the ECU? (got a 98 ex ecu but unfortuanately it is a manual ecu and i have an automatic)

 

At my local shop, about $650 will get you a complete d16y8 installed.

 

mini-me swap!! wtf do they call it that anyway?