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Engine swap dx to ex
Can I use the non VTEC ECU and harness on the ex engine jdm swap if I'm block off the vtech is that possible
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Re: Engine swap dx to ex
yes
the VTEC will simply be dead weight without the ECU that controls it
probably will work worse than original engine in higher RPM (only 3 valves working, hard to breathe)
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