If you want to run an actual mini-me swap, I will trade you blocks. Mine is a d15b7, 92-95 dx motor. From what I heard about mini-me's, you pick up a lot higher compression ratio when putting the 1.6 head on a 1.5 block. not sure though. Was going to build one, but deciding to boost now

 

I'de like to boost, but I'm going to see how much the swap is first. This is my first honda so it sucks that I can't even figure what I am starting out with. I had a 91 tsi for a long time, that was a fun car.

 

It is actually a really cheap build. Probaly the cheaps way to make some power. I have a 1.5 with just an gude cam in it and it pulls hard, so a vtec head should pull harder. But like I said, you will just be running a regular SOHC Vtec (EX motor) since you already have a vtec block. Do some research to see what block is the best for the mini-me ( I read somewhere to use the d15b7) And see if it puts out more power than a regular ex motor. If you want some more info pm me and I will tell you everything I know to use. Actually did a lot of research. Will see if I can find some sites.

 

right on

 

DONT DO IT! such a waste of fuckin time and money. save ur pennies, get a swap.

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One thing I am wondering about, is ls vtec much different from just a head swap? I know it involves replacing the oil pump with a stock gsr's, replacing the rods with ARP 8mm's, and I know it involves doing other small but important things like oil lines and such.

The probloem is, I have an 89 hatchback just rebuilt the d15 in it, and I also have a wrecked 95 ex coupe. Because I dont know if the ex block is any good I will just do a head swap. Do I need to change the pistons or reinforce the rods on the d15? I have also heard of people blowing their motors because the d15 pistons hit the d16 valves due to vtec overextending them. Did these people just screw up on timing, or use the wrong head gasket, or is this a problem I need to address?
Thanks,