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09-04-2008, 04:08 PM
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CF Newbie
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Civic Engine Replacement
Can I replace my 00 civic sohc Vtec with a non Vtec.. i just want to keep my civic as a second car for mostly winter driving.. What are the issues with such a swap??
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09-04-2008, 07:06 PM
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Mr. Hot Wheels
Join Date: Jul 2005
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How little sense it makes, for one. Do you just not want Vtech or is something wrong with the current engine?
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09-04-2008, 08:01 PM
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MXman
Join Date: Nov 2005
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If you go with the D16y7, they have a habit of spinning rod bearings.
Jedi, its called VTEC not VTECH you ricer
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09-07-2008, 09:24 PM
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I know more than Wally...
Join Date: Apr 2005
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pot, meet kettle...
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09-07-2008, 11:14 PM
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MXman
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Originally Posted by dodger65
pot, meet kettle...
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dumbass, meet humor  |
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09-08-2008, 03:29 AM
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I know more than Wally...
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you're saying newyorker=dumbass & dodger65=humor, right? |
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09-08-2008, 03:40 AM
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MXman
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Originally Posted by dodger65
you're saying newyorker=dumbass & dodger65=humor, right? |
flip that round and you got a winner...in your case a fail |
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09-08-2008, 07:20 PM
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Mr. Hot Wheels
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It's almost not even funny anymore...
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09-08-2008, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jedimario
It's almost not even funny anymore...
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When was it ever funny?
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Owning a DSM is like having retarded kids. You get angered and frustrated by them yet you love them to death.
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09-09-2008, 12:31 AM
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Mr. Hot Wheels
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When there were actually some people here I guess.
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09-09-2008, 06:06 AM
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it was pathetic humor up through post 5, then the humor died and it was just pathetic.
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10-12-2008, 07:53 AM
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im JDM TITE YO!
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theres really no point in swapping in a non vtec engine. besides as ling as youre not reving the engine up past 5500, vtec wont even engage
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