motor swap help!

yes i understand that my car is a 96 but i dont know if i can swap the vtec computer from the auto to my manual, does the vtec differ from manual to auto? like when it kicks in and what not mabye i'm missunderstood just help me if you can. and also the dealer i know has a dealers license but is more of an indepentent buisness. he only deal auction cars. i picked mine up with light damage on the d/s frt fender and it needed a radiator. i got it with aro speed adjustable coil overs and the windows were already tinted there is no rust on this car. i paid 1600 for it