question... why would you down grade? the y8 to MY knowledge was a better engine...

[edit] D16Y7
Found in:
1996-2000 Honda Civic DX/VP/LX/CX
1999 Honda Civic Special Edition - SE(Canada)
1996-97 Honda del Sol S
Displacement : 1593 cm³
Bore and Stroke : 75 mm X 90 mm
Compression : 9.4:1
Power : 105 hp (78 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque (ft·lbf@rpm): 95 (141 N·m) @ 3,800 rpm
Valvetrain : SOHC
Fuel Control : OBD-11 MPFI
Head Code : P2F

[edit] D16Y8
Also available in New Zealand under the code D16Y6

VTEC
Found in
1997-1998 Honda Civic EX Sedan
1996-1998 Honda Civic EX Coupe
1996-2000 Honda Civic EX (USDM)
1996-2000 Honda Civic SI (Canada Only)
1996-2000 Acura 1.6EL (Canada Only)
1996-1997 Honda del Sol Si
Displacement : 1590 cm³
Bore and Stroke : 75 mm X 90 mm
Compression : 9.6:1 Piston Code:P2P
D16Y8 1.6 16V SOHC VTEC-II PGM-FI 1590
126 hp@5900 rpm 108tq@4800 rpm
Head Code : P2P
VTEC crossover: 5300 rpm
Redline 7200 rpm

so why?