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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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i plan to put a vtec z6 head on my d15 block..... but someone told me its not worth it, its worth to just do a full engine swap and the z6 head will not run properly with my block itll be a disaster cause it wont work as one component.... anyway i think hes full of ****...... wut do u guys say
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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You've already got a thread for this topic, why start another one. No one pushes USDM D15s because of their rods, so I can't tell you the limit. The stock D16 limit goes higher and higher all the time though. If you're willing to spend $700 for a set of Crower rods, or limit your power to say 175-200hp max, then keep the D15. Otherwise swap to a D16. Forged D16 rods can be had for $200-$300 btw.
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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well idk, i've seen complete D16z6's get bought for like $750, and a mini-me isnt gonna cost much less than that. If you do a mini-me and do it right and dont cut corners, its somethin real good for your engine though man. If you got a couple extra hundred, i say jsut swap er
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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doesnt ricerburner have a boosted usdm?
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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oh and its also a d15
 
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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yes i have a boosted d15b7 non vtec, video and dyno will be up within a week
 
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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well idk, i've seen complete D16z6's get bought for like $750, and a mini-me isnt gonna cost much less than that. If you do a mini-me and do it right and dont cut corners, its somethin real good for your engine though man. If you got a couple extra hundred, i say jsut swap er
750 for a z6?!?! jesus.. I paid 200 for mine.
 
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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I think Flip means the FULL swap, not just the block and head.
 
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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snap you guys, no i was talking about just the block itself, no tranny or nothin. Please tell me where i can get a z6 block for $200! haha
 
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Where can I get an z6 block ? I can't find any, but then again, I dont really know many sites that sell parts. somebody please help me
 



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