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VTEC question - D17a1 swap FROM D17a2
in need to put a 04 A1 into a 01 A2 body
the A2 thru the rod i have a A1 that is good
i see a round part next to air filter that bolts to the head
on the A2
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Re: VTEC question - D17a1 swap FROM D17a2
a1 short block + a2 cylinder head + new head gasket from honda
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Re: VTEC question - D17a1 swap FROM D17a2
thank you i was worried about metal shavings in head
do i have to get new head bolts?
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Re: VTEC question - D17a1 swap FROM D17a2
As long as the OEM bolts aren't damaged they are reusable, think they're pretty cheap new if you want the piece of mind
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Re: VTEC question - D17a1 swap FROM D17a2
you will likely get a engine light for not having VTEC unless you use the A2 head. Just reinforcing this.
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Re: VTEC question - D17a1 swap FROM D17a2
Originally Posted by 2civic
thank you i was worried about metal shavings in head
Yes that is certainly possible.
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