Engine & Internal - Beefing up a D-series

Okay so I am thinking about beefing up my SOHC Vtec D16Y8 engine

Some of you might ask why dont I just do a swap B16/B18 right? Well honestly I liek the D-series, jsut that I dont know much abotu them like Marty does lol.

I spent two hours looking up and down on the forums and it seems like a lot of people are saying a turbo boost D series is pretty quick, now is that all it needs besides the other minor upgrades?

What are your goals with the car, do you have a hp goal, a budget?

BTW thanks, I dont know near enough but it's good to be informed and experienced on certain subjects.

throw some pistons and rods in that motor and run like 15lbs of boost with the propure tune and fuel and your car will be screaming down the streets faster than you could of admagined

At first I was saving money up for a B16A or even a B18B, but as tiem went on I somehow just turned to love the D series more and more lol, my budget as of right now is unknown lol, but my goals are to be able to have drivable car, you know drive normally and dont need to worry about things, btu at the same time smoking DOHCS on the streets lol

And I at least want a 200HP goal or more.

If you can give me a estimate of a budget I can get you what you want.

ORIGINAL: Marty

If you can give me a estimate of a budget I can get you what you want.


Now seriously thats nice you dont get many people that friendly :| in forums these days u can get some right idiots that are half way up their own arse and expect everyone to know as much as them i am glad this forum isnt like that!

We try to keep it that way... if not, its to the plank where yee will fall in and be eaten by CF Ban Stick Alligators!!!

I am going to be putting a turbo on my y8. I am using the edelbrock kit, and while I am at it I decided to get valve springs, retainers, a fresh rebuild, and fuel pump and rail. That alone will give me near 200 whp, the edelbrock kit on a stock y8 gives you 172 whp and 141 ft./lbs. at the wheels. That is pretty impressive, and it is the most complete kit on the market. It runs around 3300, but I think it is worth it, hell, it even comes with a new I/M. Greddy makes a good kit, but then you have to go get an intercooler, and the price comes out about the same. Keep looking up stuff, I mean I don't know everything about cars, just enough to fix them up. Let me know how you go about your setup, and if you can, send pics when you get it done. BTW, Marty, I am looking for around 200 whp, what do you think I should get?

well i know martys gunna suggest this but i beat him to it

dont get a kit. peice one together yourself. you can get much more power for a lot less money...espcially if you're budgeting for an eldebrock kit. search ebay for parts. theres a shopping list in the DIY Drivetrain section.

well then marty I guess my budget as right right now would be around 2000-2500

Is that with a professional installation, Or can you save the 5-700$ and do it yourself.

if you seriously had your eyes set on the edelbrock kit then i would get it. its a damn good kit and you get what you pay for....:D:D:D

nope i dont trust the shops here at where i live lol

$2000 to $2500 I honestly suggest a kit. Not that I am being lazy or changing my ways but with no disrespect ment if you are just now getting into all of this for the first time and you only want 200 to 225whp then I dont suggest a person that dont know all the ins and outs of turboing to go on a buying spree for a custom setup.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Edelbrock-turbo-kit-for-96-00-Honda-Civic-EX-New_W0QQitemZ8055258817QQcategoryZ33742QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

Honestly that is hard to beat simple as that.

I've also heard about the oil pan crap whats that all about? DRilling a oil line in the oil pan?

It is the return line for your turbo. Oil goes into the turbo to lube the berrings that the wheel spins on then exits through a tube and into your oil pan to be filtered and cooled with the rest of your oil

its not that hard to drill the oil pan. you just need to make sure you drill it above the oil level. its not hard.

I have the exact same engine...and im only 16 but i check stuff out thoroughly, turbokits.com has a great selection of turbos for our engine and most of them make over 200 hp with just the turbo, put some new pistons and connecting rods in that, bump up the boost and wow, but then again i dont kno much

You look to be on the correct path, welcome to the forum. http://www.hondacivicforum.com/micons/m6.gif

Thanks, I hope to be puttin a turbo kit on my car as soon as possible, then pistons etc. i figured it better to just stick with my engine than swap to a b, as you said it is the most over rated swap in history haha, What do u think I can push my engine to?

What engine do you have? I also want to clear one thing up, I think the B16 is one of the most overrated swaps in history but I am a fan of the B20's and B18's.

Allright that is good to know, I got a D16Y8 in my 1996 Civic Si or Ex. Would u reccomend swapping with a different engine say a H series or should i be sticking to a turbo for the d series engine. Iv heard some people say they like the feel of the SOHC while others love the DOHC, never got to drive a DOHC so would never know.

Main thing first is what are your goals with the car and how much are you looking to spend in the end.

Hmmm, not really sure about the whole price thing but I was thinking around 12 psi 250hp+ more the better. Drivable but not expected to last forever. I like the idea of a boost controller very much.

Man it is not that easy, to be honest you need a goal....be it 1/4 mile times, hp levels, drive-ability, or something. You never want to start a project with out a goal to reach. Also a thing to think about is that a civic with 200 to 225whp is a damn quick car and is really fun to have. I mean it is all fun and cool to want monster numbers and killer track times but you get to a point and atleast to me it is nolonger fun on the street. I say if you want a very fun car with reliability and you are willing to spend around $2500 I say look into a turbonetics or edelbrock turbo kit and invest about $500 more into a dyno session with a good tuner and let them work their magic.

can i sneak in a quick question here?

ORIGINAL: Marty

but I am a fan of the B20's and B18's.


are the B20s open or closed deck?

No idea, Thanks marty i was looking a turbonetics, what do u think i shoul be able to get it for? And i live in Saskatchewan so I'll prob head to edmonton or somethign for the tuning session, any one know a good tuner out there?

My goal is a low thirteen, high 12 second car, id like it at least 210hp+, but still be able to drive it around town...does this help?

well that sucks, i post a reply and then no more than a class period change. i find this other post. It was pretty helpful, i see you guys are really into the turbo and stuff. I mean, is there a way you can beef up a d series without turbo?? i mean, just simply something small...I wanna learn about turbo stuff, but right now i dont have the money. So my budget isnt near the other guys' 2000+ so....something a little smaller :D

What car do you have, I know it's a civic but what year/trim level is it?

its a d15b7... 94 dx 5 sp. i got some pics on here somewheres...
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i dont know if you can see those, i tried to copy them from an early post. I just got my blown head gasket fixed and i want to get my car a little bit more tuffer. but not like SUPER buff ya know...just a little bit

How does around 35hp for $500 sound?

that actually sounds a whole lot better than what i was thinking.

Well $820

http://www.jdmenginescorp.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2&products_id=6

hey guys new to this forum but not new to the D i have pics of wut i have done but was wondering if ther were anymore ideas. while staying away from turbo. Because of the lack of the Chedda all at once. thanks guys http://www.myspace.com/civcdriva4life

Anyway, you can post some pics up on here or if you have a cardomain to post a link. I dont have a myspace, Im not really into that. I had one before and it was just kinda getting on my nerves but the one icon pic of your car looked pretty sweet man.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=10592758&imageID=553337896&MyToken=222a19e0-89ec-4769-99ec-cff528b193b2
pic of my motor if u wanna c.