I blew the motor in my stock 98 coupe dx, and have this donor parts car that I was told I could swap in, temporary, until I get a K series.

I was told I need a 98 civic ex ecu? is this true or can I use the one thats in the 94 ex already? Any help appreciated, thanks.

 

the y7 ecu is obd 2 and the z6 is obd 1.

 

not only that but hte d16y7 is non vtec and the ex ecu is for d16y8 which is vtec and obd2.

 

The y8 ecu should run the z6 fine.

 

think so? people have told me i have to buy obd2 to obd1 harness conversion and p28 ecu. so i just want to make sure i buy whatever is necessary, just to get this car running and pass inspection.

 

Car probably won't pass inspection if it's a 98 with a 94 motor in it. In Virginia, it's illegal to put an older motor into a newer chassis.

 

That will also work.

Ive never had a problem with it.

 

friend just said "get the car running, bring it over, and i'll pass it for you, just make sure you have all lights, and a stock exhaust. so all i need to do is get the car running.

driveahonda- thanks for everything, i already have the ecu from the old motor, going to try to use that, before i spend money on getting ecu and harness.

does anyone else have any other comments or feedback? greatly appreciated.