Guel187

Need help on this Engine swap !!!!!

so i have a 02 civic ex having engine problems so i had a lx motor stored in garage so thinking about doing swap im pretty sure it should bolt right in , but my question is would i have to change anything on it or if i want to add vtec to lx motor what are my options please help asap ??????

BrotatoChip

You will get a fault code for VTEC solenoid since it won't exist. I believe this also would put the engine into limp mode (~4k RPM rev limit). There's a whole section on adding VTEC to a non-VTEC engine if you want to go that route. Otherwise you will want to get a non-VTEC ECU, then get keys programmed so it will start.

https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...c-engine-swaps

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

basically, if your current engine head is OK, you swap the heads between them.
Take the opportunity to change headgasket, timing belt, water pump, etc.