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Old 07-26-2008, 08:31 AM   #1
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I have a strange question. I was wondering if it was possible to change the vtec ONLY from a VtecE to a reg. Vtec? I know I would have to get the correct ecu if this would work.
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Old 07-26-2008, 11:16 AM   #2
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you would also have to get a new vtec head
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Old 07-26-2008, 11:49 AM   #3
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I have a vtec head now but it the vtecE. so would i still need to get a dif head?
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yea i think you do but im not 100 % sure on that
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yep,,the vtec solenoids are differant from the vtecE and regular vtec..
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ok thanks
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not a job for the no experienced
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