B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

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01-10-2007 | 11:40 AM

blu

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B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

I bought my 98' Civic from a guy that works at an Acura dealership. Their mechanic told me he had a b16 head and cams, and all the goodies, he was goingto sell it to me for $400. Should I of bought it?

01-10-2007 | 11:42 AM

mxs

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RE: B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

no

edit: unless you can get a B16 block from somewhere

01-10-2007 | 11:43 AM

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RE: B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

It wont mate with your block.

01-10-2007 | 01:24 PM

riceburner700

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RE: B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

hes a mechanic and is trying to sell you a dohc head to fit on a sohc block? kick that basterd in the nuts

01-18-2007 | 05:46 PM

Babyboy05

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RE: B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

thats a good deal for a b16 head but the head will not fit your y8 block...

01-18-2007 | 11:49 PM

sway2003

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RE: B16 head on a D16Y8 block?

Assuming the head is not warped or god knows what else he is thinking you wont find out until its too late.....decent buy

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