VTech swap help!

JDMGuy93JDMGuy93 Band Wagon
in Engine & Drivetrain
I have an 89' Civic AWD Wagon, the motor (1.6l) that is currently in it has lost it's pep due to the previous owner who thought he could be the next Tanner Foust. So what i am looking into doing is a VTech motor swap WITH a turbo. Also im looking at putting in a 5spd transmission cause the automatic just is not fun. Could anybody point me in the right direction of a VTech that would properly fit my car. Thank You!

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  • Old SkoolOld Skool Council Member
    Lots of stuff available on the site for info.. Go with a Z6 for a easy vtec swap.. To swap to a standard u need pedal assy/shifter/cables also need to swap(weld) the transmission mount.. The wheels are Oem crx (87 si)
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Welcome. I see you've bought white&nerdy's old wagon! Glad you found us.

    D16Z6. There are 2 currently active build threads with SOHC VTEC turbos. Check 'em out.
  • vtecn8ivevtecn8ive Senior Wagonist
    This vtecH should help you with your quest..

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    But seriously, read up on vtec (notice there is no H?). You don't need vtec for the cool factor of stating you own a car with vtec(H) in it. You can accomplish a lot with a regular non-vtec motor.
  • JDMGuy93JDMGuy93 Band Wagon
    Yes i did buy White&Nerdy's ride! I do like it a lot. I picked up on the youtube video Wagon Attack 2. I'll post the URL if any of you guys want. But I want to do a total overhaul with my car. I had another question too, would it be a bad idea to pick up a Turbo out of a wreck ex. my local junkyard i think has a few kicking around. Cause there is no way at 16 years old im going to be able to drop 2-5k on a full blown HKS system.
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    I'm not even locking this thread because he didn't search.
    vtecn8ive wrote:
    www.civicwagon.com
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