92 civic eg hatch mini me d15b7 with d16y8 head

[@zacharyhuntsman7310]

Thank you sir for this video, I was stuck on the distributor problem today, glad you made a video saying the b7 distributor works! Thanks

[@Halffast719]

You’re welcome. I couldn’t find anything myself so I figured I’d just test it out hahaha and it worked perfectly.

[@YakoBako]

sweet! mines almost done eg8. best video for mini me on the internet hands down. good

[@303359]

I am legit about to do this swap.......

[@jasonsur213]

Would a D16z6 head fit my D15B7? ?? Lmk plss

[@isaacvalentin966]

Did the same swap but lost on where all the intake manifold hoses go please help so I can get my car running

[@Halffast719]

isaac valentin you can find a hose diagram on the internet. Sorry but I sold that car 5 years ago and I can’t remember where stuff was.

[@zacharyhuntsman7310]

That's the d15b7 intake manifold?

[@williammenjivar9353]

What's the horsepower after doing the mini me?

[@ssjdavid]

Slow

[@Halffast719]

It’s Bugatti fast. Hahahaha

[@williammenjivar9353]

@@Halffast719 lol 😂

[@kentruiz3795]

So did you use the d15b7 head gasket or a d16y8 head gasket?

[@Halffast719]

Had to use the d16 gasket because it had the oil port for the vtech. And it was thicker to compensate for valve clearance. If my memory serves me right.

[@kentruiz3795]

@@Halffast719okay cause I’m currently in the process of trying to fix my 92 hatch that i bought not really knowing much about the mini me swap. It overheated when I started driving it and I’m currently rebuilding the head.just to make sure this doesn’t happen again do you recommend i get the d16y8 head gasket kit because the car has a Vtec solenoid,d16y8 head and a d15 block

[@Halffast719]

I know someone did a great write up on a forum somewhere and I’m thinking you need some head bolts for the d15 and some for the d16 and depending on which intake manifold you’re using also the water pump, belt and tensioner I believe need to also be for the d16. Man if you could find that write up it’ll help you way more than my memory.

[@jeffreybliss1341]

How sure are you that the vtec tapping is 100% effective. I have a P06 ecu will that work? It has the spots for it on the harness in the bay!

[@Halffast719]

I’m not certain the P06 ecu will work but what I did worked. Vtec kicked in at 5400 rpms but the chip I ordered I requested for 5400.

[@andrewcalles5703]

I have a d15b7 and I got a y8 head but I have a d16y7 harness what wiring do I have to do or do I have to get a Vtec harness???? please help

[@Halffast719]

Depends on what year the car is. In 92 the harness was already wired for vtec. So if it’s not a 92 then you need a harness but if I remember right you can just run 2 wires from vtec solenoid to the vtec ECM. If your car is OBD1 then you have to use the d15 harness if it’s OBD2 then you have to use the d16 harness.

[@Halffast719]

Keep in mind I did all this years ago and could be wrong and there might be different ways people are doing them now.

[@OldFordShit]

Did you use the y8 intake manifold and stuff

[@Halffast719]

Yes I did but I ended up drilling and machining for the d15 idle air control valve. I ran the stock intake for about 15000 miles and wanted to see what difference the y8 did and it improved acceleration and top end but got worse fuel mileage, I ran that for about 8000 miles then sold the car and I still see the car around but I don’t know what the kid has done to it since he’s owned it.

[@OldFordShit]

@@Halffast719 I've heard you can still run the d15 throttle body on the y8 and keep everything normal

[@Halffast719]

@@OldFordShit yes it ran fine with stock intake manifold. I just installed it to see if there were any significant improvements.

[@OldFordShit]

@@Halffast719 o okay was there any gains

[@Halffast719]

Just at higher rpms it seemed to keep pulling. And acceleration was quicker.

[@dimerunner24]

Looks like tehachapi?? And kuz you ride in dove too. I'm in California shitty. Lol. I swapped a full y8 into my eg hatch and started knocking today. I pulled my d15b1 and 4 speed cable trans out of my 90 dx hatch. Was gonna put it in my 90 si. But put cable trans in eg with y8. And d15b1 is sitting. Sense the y8 is slapping and the b1 is already out and trans is already in the eg I'm gonna pull the y8 out take head off y8 and put it on the b1 bottom with y8 studs and gasket I've heard you don't have to get an adjustable cam gear just use the z6 or zc gear or is that wrong?? And I am using a 96 Integra b18b ecu. With that y8. And I can wire vtec in do I need the p28 with the chip. Or just p28no chip. Or the Integra ecu?? Thanks bro. Let me know when you can. PS. Keep save on them dirt scooters. And if you sell or have any 4x4 sc10s for sale. Lol. Let me know on that too. Lol

[@paimei6798]

do I need a specific cam gear or any d16 cam gear and also head studs which ones great tech video the timing is very important so you said four degree advanced maybe I have to have some one but a great starting point to know thanks again

[@Halffast719]

Nicholas Johnson I used a ebay adjustable cam gear and advanced it 4° on the gear. I used honda head bolts but I'm sure there are other companies out there.

[@Steve13211]

what head gasket did you get

[@rickgangadeen8459]

I have a d16a twin carburetor sohc engine with a 5speed gearbox,Came in a honda concerto the European one, I want to do a efi set up but a friend of min has an engine that he took out of his 2004 honda civic n says it's a d15 but I has coil packs n not a distrabutor so I was wonderin if it will bolt up to my d16 gearbox if not I wanted to take the head off because it's vtec n put it on my b16a block,will it work???

[@wilruugames]

Why do you need new spark plug wires? To get a stronger spark? :P

[@Halffast719]

William Ruud I think they need to be longer to reach the plugs I can't remember it was a long time ago.

[@anjeldelval459]

I’m planning on doing this to my block but only thing I’m really lost is when you say about a adjustable cam gear? I really want to get this started and it’s in my eg sedan 95 it smokes and I have a good y8 head I just want to know what would I need to do for it all to work out ? I really appreciate your video and hope I get a reply !

[@paimei6798]

cam gear timing with adjustable cam gears what do I have to do can I use after market cams and also z6 is it the timing belt I get

[@WestleyBates]

i have a 95 civic dx i have the same motor as you do and was thinking of doing this swap do you know if the wires would be the same?

[@Halffast719]

westleybates 20 if I remember right the 92 was the only year that has the wires already ran to the ecu. You’ll have to run the vtec wires to the ecu once you chip the ecu. I can’t remember what pins you have to run them to but there’s a lot of info on the forums. Hope this helps.

[@blackspawn67]

Man,thanks for doing this and video taping it..I have a 92 eg8 and my engine is b7. I was trying to find information on this swap and this video has giving me a lot of info! Is the engine still running fine? Any problems come up since this build?

[@Halffast719]

I've put 9000 miles on it without any problems. I think my VTEC solenoid went bad. It doesn't hit VTEC anymore. But that's an easy fix. I get less gas mileage is the only real problem I personally have with doing the swap.

[@blackspawn67]

Ok, thanks alot for doing this and answering the question can it be done or not! Outstanding video! This will be my instructional video!

[@robjr323]

I have a d15b and a day head with intake and I still get a vtec mill light could it be because I have no aftermarket cam gear as well it kinda misses or the valves are too tight??

[@Halffast719]

Yeah you're going to need an adjustable cam set at 12 degrees advanced is a good starting point.

[@Poopythecow]

You can use either an adjustable cam gear or I heard (but I'm not confirming) that you should use the D15 cam gear on the D16 head

[@Jamie.W]

Did you do any other work,im doing a b7 y8 my self getting the head back from machine shop and i will be matching the gaskets and mild port polish

[@Halffast719]

It has a mild port and polish. The head was a new remanufactured so all new valves, valve stems, seals.

[@Jamie.W]

Fonztheman01 i forgot i posted,got head back but still wrapped in plastic.are you running ac,ps

[@Halffast719]

+J20SMOKE just A/C

[@brauliomeza1719]

does anyone know if that same mini me will work with the d15b2 and the d16y8 cyl head etc?

[@Halffast719]

I have no clue. I’ve been out of the Honda scene for years now. I hope someone can answer you.

[@kevinaweseom2866]

I have a jdm d15b , with a Y8 head running a p2p ecu I just bought off a guy, but it has some low end problems and idles too high

[@robjr323]

And do you work at autozone and get points for being late??

[@Halffast719]

I don't work at autozone but they should pay me, as much as i'm in there returning wrong or miss packaged parts as they like to call it.

[@alcibiadesarias9496]

why did u take off the jet between 2 & 3? I have a y8 with a z6 manifold

[@Halffast719]

alcibiades arias it wasn't really a jet. it's a oil pressure reducer. it needs to be removed so the oil pressure can build higher to turn on the vtec.

[@alcibiadesarias9496]

I ask because I think air is escaping between cylinder 2&3. they are misfiring

[@umarsalahuddin4368]

Hey half fast I want to put the D16 head on my 1.5 what type of computer do I need or extra Hardware and the motor that I need to buy that the 1.5 doesn't have

[@gabrielsommerville1183]

I have a 95 eg8 that I'm wanting to do a mini me swap of a z6 and stock b7 block any comments? I'm just curious.

[@FalloutCustomsTuneLube]

D15b7 block and a z6 head would have been easier. But the y8 does work just have to mess with the cam gear. Also z6 timing belt is the right one for b7 z6 not sure on y8. Good video

[@OmarPerez-ln4es]

U should try to install mini air oil breather filter

[@Halffast719]

That car is gone. Sold it 5 years ago.

[@isaacvalentin966]

Did you buy head studs

[@Halffast719]

isaac valentin no. I just bought Honda head bolts.

[@isaacvalentin966]

Halffast719 wow thanks for the fast reply just needed the info I was going to get z6 head but watched your vid and noticed I can use my b7 distributor with the y8 head so picking up a complete y8 head tomorrow for $80 and going to buy adjustable cam gear and gaskets and try to put it on

[@Halffast719]

isaac valentin not a bad deal. You’re welcome.

[@AbdulRaheem-ci8zx]

hey...I have a 92 civic with a ZC...my head needs to change and I'm thinking about putting on a y8 head on there! what do I need to make it work bro?

[@Steve13211]

what about the head studs, timing belt, water pump, head gasket, clutch? same as the d16Y8?

[@Halffast719]

steve castellanos I used oem honda bolts you'll need 1 bolt that's different by the vtec side, timing belt for the y8, y8 head gasket, water pump b7, clutch b7.

[@Steve13211]

Thanks!

[@Steve13211]

the water pump is the same as a z6?

[@Halffast719]

steve castellanos yeah. whatever attaches to the block you'll use the same. besides 1 bolt for the head by the vtec side needs to be a y8.

[@Jamie.W]

what head bolts did you get

[@onenglen]

76k views on this video! No wonder you are all sponsored up! You should get on some of these comments brother!

[@Halffast719]

OneNGlen forget these comments. Look how old this video is. I can’t even remember I owned this car.

[@onenglen]

@@Halffast719 hahaha

[@adammaldonado8811]

What did you adjust your cam gear timing to because I can't get timing right I mean it runs feels good but then feels like somethings holding it back it threw code 6 I got a new dizzy but this time I got a y8 dizzy instead of the z6 and I got dizzy rywire harness to convert dizzy only to obd2 it runs good but still feels like something is holding it back when I pull then it grabs and goes but I'm getting a code 9 and 1 but I got a new o2 Nd dizzy so idk need help please

[@Halffast719]

If I remember correctly I had it at 12° advanced on the adjustable timing gear and 10° on the crank. So a total of 22° did you use iridium plugs from the y8 they burn hotter.

[@damonlemasters3424]

Most people go obd1 with a Hondata tune turbo will really liven it up should use lower compression pistons or very little boost.

[@damonlemasters3424]

My mini me is similar only I have a d15b2 block d16y8 head in a 2000 Civic EX with the obd1 conversion

[@zachkappes6199]

im planing to do a mini me swap on my 94 del sol s. which comes with the d15b7. i have a spare head which is believed to be a y8 head and i have a p2p ecu. the y8 and p2p match together. correct? if its not too mch to ask, could you give a crash course on what i need to do/look out for?

[@kevinaweseom2866]

You ever figure this out, I’m in need of help

[@SmokinDriftKing65]

HELP...... just bought a 92 Honda Civic hatch already has a mini me swap. it has d15b7 block with a D16Y8 VTEC head. problem is the guy I bought it from that last weekend took it to a shop for the water pump leaking shop realized the block was cracked I had my buddy come over TIG weld everything. I have a new water pump installed but when I tried to put the the D15 timing belt on it was too tight now I realize what I need to do but I would like someone to reassure me do I use the D16y8 timing belt

[@SmokinDriftKing65]

we also realize it is a Crowell stroker kit so if so how much compression is the engine making now.

[@Halffast719]

SmokinDriftKing65 yes. you need the y8 timing belt.

[@jaguarpaw5]

so what sort of power increase or benefits do you get from doing this?

[@Halffast719]

jaguarpaw5 it had quicker acceleration and reved higher. I got lower mpg from high 45s to low 30s. it had more power up in the rpms it didn't fall on its face around 5500+ rpms. I don't have the car anymore and I wouldn't do it again.

[@haleccigodoy]

Why wouldn't you do it again ?

[@KMFDM781]

@@haleccigodoy Lot of work for minimal gains. 106 hp to like 135 or something.

[@robjr323]

If you dnt take the jet out does your mil light come on

[@Halffast719]

I'm Pretty sure if you don't remove it, it will not put enough oil pressure to the V-tec solenoid. Pretty sure that's all it does.

[@1ASPECTLX]

What intake manifold are you using

[@Halffast719]

I was using the d15 but the engine kept stalling so I had to use the d16y8 intake. I had to drill it for the idle air control valve and manifold absolute pressure sensor. Now it pulls a lot harder and vtec kicks in better.

[@soslownando4908]

hey bro! great vid.. I have a 1996 coupe ex that originally had a d16y8. the motor blew on me and I got a jdm d15b .. runs perfect. but I can't connect my 3 stage vtec cuz of the and harness being different. its slow asf so I wanted to swap a y8 head on the d15b block and have vtec again since I already have the harness and ecu, I'm guessing it would be plug and play, but would I need other things too? y8 dizzy, intake manifold, fuel rail or can I keep all that from the d15b

[@Halffast719]

if you have all the d16y8 parts use them. intake, fuel rail, dizzy and the harness. that'll all be plug and play with your car. have fun and be sure to use quality parts.

[@5PYZ3R]

lol I thought the Subie idling was the Civic. I was like dayum, even on stock exhaust. I know this is an old video, but should desnorkle the stock intake.

[@Halffast719]

It's off now. but out here in California the smog police will get you for anything. I wanted to put a whole drive train from a subi in my hatchback. that would be cool awd eg.

[@christopherdicus3512]

ok so i have a b7 and y8 head and intake not yet installed and a p28 i just need to clerify i use a y8 belt and y8 head gastket do i need a waterpump

[@Halffast719]

christopher dicus use the y8 head, y8 timing belt and use the water pump for the block y7/b7. I'd replace the water pump because you're there and it's easy.

[@oyeahherman]

I have a d15b7 with zc pistons and want to slap a y8 head will getting the ecu from a car with the y8 fit my ecu from the d15b7?

[@Halffast719]

+hman The y8 ecu should be an obd2 and you b7 should be obd1 so you'll need to get your b7 ecu chipped you can buy a chipped ecu on eBay. Depending on which wiring you're using and what year your car is. Let me know.

[@oyeahherman]

+Fonztheman01 i got a 1992 civic sedan probably get it fron from a 94 civic

[@Halffast719]

+hman I don't think 94 has a y8 head. y8 is on the d16y8 which came out in the 96 and up. the d16zc could have been in the 94. unless someone did a swap already then grab the ecu, bring yours and match them up to see if the plugs fit.

[@oyeahherman]

+Fonztheman01 it has the z6 head

[@Halffast719]

+hman then yes it should work.

[@eddieparada9146]

Did the same d15b7 timing belt fit the vtec head?

[@Halffast719]

No the d15b7 belt is too loose 106 teeth you need the d16y8 belt its 104 teeth.

[@AshleyA0805]

I bought the car with the swap I drove it for 2 years then went to start it one day an it wouldn't start up I changed the distributor, plugs and wires, new fuel pump and filter has spark and fuel I think it jumped timing

[@Halffast719]

I'd check the compression in each cylinder. that'll tell if it jumped a tooth. if it did, it might be worth doing a new timing belt, water pump and tensioner. but you'll need the pump and tensioner d15y8 block and the belt for the zc head. the timing marks are easy to see. single mark on bottom pulley is top dead center TDC. and there's two marks on the cam gear with the word (up) up goes up and the two marks should line up with the top of your cylinder head.

[@damonlemasters3424]

I know this is an old thread but in a case like this you do not want to turn it over anymore than you already have. It should be torn down to look at the timing marks and inspect the belt and water pump.

[@ethanstewart3386]

do u think I can put a d15b VTEC head on non VTEC d16y4 block

[@johnblackstone5261]

You should be able to to

[@kenfrazee41]

Dizzy guts same for obd1, I'm now running b7 internals in z6 housing. U lucky the td41u mates to y8 because I had mine held to z6 by like 1 and 1/2 bolts after serious dremeling, though it ran great it looked very jerry rigged.

[@kenfrazee41]

Drove my 11/1 cr mini for at least 5k miles on stock p06 before getting it chipped/mapped, btw. Ran fine and got 38 mpg hwy, just no vtec lobes. U should b ok like that but run 91 octane and don't advance ignition 2 much.

[@AshleyA0805]

I have a 92 eg hatch with d15b8 block and d16z6 head and having a timing issue can anyone help. what do I have the cam marks

[@Halffast719]

either get an adjustable cam gear or it could be the wrong timing belt. you have to get a belt that's for the head.

[@davidchanget2563]

Do you have to swap the ecu from a vtec?

[@Halffast719]

David Changet you can. But I chipped the ecu I had. It had launch control and vtec that I was able to adjust. Can’t remember the brand I used something.net from a Honda forum.

[@jamesbrand9761]

i want to do this swap atm i have y8 trans , head , intake mani, headers , ecu and harness what else do i need?

[@Halffast719]

soundsof Fidelity a y8 timing belt, head bolts for y8 and one from b7. adjustable cam gear. y8 head gasket, wires and plugs.

[@TheRafael330]

Fonztheman01 where the b7 bolts go? what bolt hole number

[@Halffast719]

Rafael Castilloveitia Rivera I can't remember which one I think it was the one on passenger side rear.

[@TheRafael330]

Fonztheman01 Ok thanks men

[@ceeceebaby560]

Jamesbrand97 nice

[@iberianprepper1938]

hello hey I have the same engine on my civic how can I get more out of it and is it a good engine

[@Halffast719]

Puerto Rico very reliable engine. I'd start with air intake and exhaust. get the engine breathing. then look into fuel injectors and tune the ECU computer. or go with a ebay turbo kit but don't let it boost too high.

[@Halffast719]

Don't buy cheap eBay head gaskets. I just had to replace it after I did the swap.

[@ivancastrellon5467]

That looks like a z6 head. It doesnt look like the y8 does

[@miguel300ish]

Ivan Castrellon lol its stamped 99 on it its a d16y8. its clearly on the video .lol what you even mean it dont look like a y8 .

[@Halffast719]

civicek bmx thanks. That's why I didn't reply back. I'm surprised someone hasn't said is that a V12. Some people?

[@cirosantacruz3996]

they probably think 16v means a v16 engine

[@armandocervantes2930]

D15b7 with a y8 head you just need to use the z6 timing belt everything else is the same

[@insertnamehere4959]

Is this murle from twd

[@haslecastillo8519]

I need help my 1990 civic same setup except the can gear...I need help timing it

[@cirosantacruz3996]

if you mess up the lower timing cover, there's a timing mark behind the crankshaft pulley.

[@jonathanpamela5064]

lol why a y8 head and not a y8 manifold

[@Halffast719]

jonathan pamela I did install the y8 intake manifold. there isn't a spot for 2 sensors on the y8. I had to have it machined for the idle air control and air temp sensor.

[@saticritatis2503]

Nice no check engine light

[@robjr323]

I'm from upstate wed land

[@gamertyper6476]

sound like 70 yr old man lol

[@oyeahherman]

I have a d15b7 with zc pistons and want to slap a y8 head will getting the ecu from a car with the y8 fit my ecu from the d15b7?

[@rafelgarcia8109]

What timing belt did u use

[@Halffast719]

The timing belt for the D16y8.

[@rafelgarcia8109]

Halffast719 cool thanks I'm bout to finish rebuilding my engine I wanted to try this head swap out

[@Halffast719]

Its a pretty easy swap. Thanks for watching.

[@oyeahherman]

I have a d15b7 with zca pistons and want to slap a y8 head will getting the ecu from a car with the y8 fit my ecu from the d15b7?