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Old May 4, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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I am kinda new to the Honda scene. Please do not be to harsh to me as I just am looking for information.

I just recently got my hands on a 1995 Honda Civic Ex 4 door with the 1.6L V-Tech. I was wondering what you opinions are about either keeping the D16Z6 and working it over or to do an engine swap to a B18C or similar engine? Also, if I keep the D16 what power upgrades should I do to get the most wph out of it? I do not have a goal really in mind besides a turbo. I also am trying to do this with as low a budget as possible without cheaping out on quality.

Any help is much appreciated.
I already got a 70mm omni throttle body, cold air intake, full exhaust (headers all the way down- 2.5" piping with a 4-2-1 header design), and 10.2mm wires.

My plans are to keep the body looking as stock as possible with the exception of mirrors and rims.
 
Old May 4, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Welcome. It's "vtec", and the car only has one header (just to correct you for the future).

Good call on keeping it mostly stock. The clean/sleeper look works well.

What kind of power goals do you have in mind? The D16z6 is a single cam with around 127hp. a B18c3 is a dual cam 4 banger of awesome. You can turbo a z6 on stock internals to get some pretty decent power, around 200 hp or so. B series engines are good for more.

Basically, it's all going to depend on what your budget is and what your end goal is.
 
Old May 5, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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The budget that I am working with is currently at a halt until summer actually hits, but I want to have everything planned out before I waste any money on parts that I do not need. I am trying to do this build on a minimal budget. I would like to keep the D16Z6 and get atleast 300 hp out of it. I understand that if I turbo this engine that the boost is limited to around 15 psi because of the rod to stroke ratio. I have done some modification already and need a direction to continue on the right path to get the most hp out of this engine. The mods include 70mm throttle body, fuel rail, exhaust, and cold air intake. I am finishing up my degree as an automotive technician and am not afraid to tear down and re-build an engine if that is what will help produce the most hp.

Please inform me of some decent parts or add-ons that will help me in the long run!
Thanks agian
 

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