Q: Can I swap a non vtec engine to a vtec engine?

asked by on January 11, 2018

I have a 2.2 liters 4 cyclinder non vtec engine but it's blown out,I was wondering if i can swap it to a vtec engine with the same 2.2 and 4 cylinder?both made by honda .please and thanks

My car has 185000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

The two engines are different and you would not have correct wiring and computer for this different engine. Would recommend finding the correct motor.

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