What is needed to swap a Vtec into a Civic DX?

[jwrape]

My Brother in law melted his 1.6L DX non-Vtec motor. He would like to replace it with a Vtec. What all is needed? I was told we can drop in the Vtec and plug and play with a ECU swap only. The Junk yard said we would have to do a harness swap.

What is the truth? Plug-n-play or Harness swap?

Need to know now.

[japan4racing]

if its a 92 i think you can just drop it in an plug it up....92's are pre-wired...if its not you just wire the vtec up. its really easy. only 2 wires

[EmminoDaGreat]

In a DX you will have to run wires for vtec,vtec pressure,knock sensor.... It is not in the shock tower harnesses. So you need a vtec ecu, and to wire those sensors into the ecu. Simple.

[jwrape]

It's a 95' Civic non-vtec 1.6L. Are they wired different?

[EmminoDaGreat]

I just told you what needs to happen. Just add wires. use your harness.

[jwrape]

Can you drop the Vtec in and plug it up and drive without the Vtec until he gets the rest of the parts?

[jwrape]

Is there a DIY manual around here on how to wire it all up to the stock harness?

[EmminoDaGreat]

ya its called honda-tech.com

[jwrape]

ya its called honda-tech.com

Great, Got it.. Thanks. That helps a lot... Appreciate it!/