So there's no way to fix the D16Y8's oiling and bearing problem? Because if the problems are something that can be fixed while I'm rebuilding the engine, then I won't swap at all...

But if those are problems that can't be fixed, then I'm not going to waste my time rebuilding it.

 

if ur shooting for 225hp i would swap out. it might cost more but on the long run getting a jdm engine at 35000 miles which will last u to 200,000miles. IMO deal. plus you would have the benefit of DOHC

 

Does DOHC really benfit anything in a boosted application though?

I do like the thought of a B18C1... but I have to control my spending, I tend to get wild plans and I swore to myself that I would leave this car alone but now I'm starting to crack...

 

hahahahahahaha^^^ it gets to the best of us all

 

I need to start diverting some of this money to my Raptor 660... but it's in storage 1400 miles away and I won't be going out to get it until before next race season.

 

I remember finding a fix for the oil pump on a y8. I dont remember where though, just do a search. I just swaped out my y8 for a B16, and I think it was well worth it. I am going to boost it as soon as I get the money.

 

keep the Y8 and put in an aftermarket oil pump....... 225 whp is very obtainable on a sohc motor with just ARP headstuds, u just need a good tuner. U could buy a Z6 or a jdm D15 and boost that.......theyre cheap too.

 

Does anyone know of a good tuner in Illinois?

And I'm still concerned about the bearings...

 

i thought it was the oil journals themselves that were the problems with Y's...not the pumps.

still...if you're looking to swap i still say the B16 is way overrated.

 

This thread kinda flowed over into another. The current subject of my focus is the B18B.