Engine Question
#1
Engine Question
I have the D16A6 in there now, does not say anything about vtec, the 16 valve honda motor. Wondering how good is the block is it worth doing anything to or just saving up for a swap ?
Last edited by 1990hondacivicex; 08-09-2009 at 03:35 PM.
#3
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe the A6 is vtec. If I'm correct, it's more or less the Z6, minus the whole vtec thing.
As far as if it's worth it, what are your goals? If you just want a moderately powerful (200whp) or so street car, it's absolutely a good block. Forged internals and a Y8 head swap, and you have an amazing engine for boost. Now, if you want a 500whp monster, you're going to want a twin cam.
As far as if it's worth it, what are your goals? If you just want a moderately powerful (200whp) or so street car, it's absolutely a good block. Forged internals and a Y8 head swap, and you have an amazing engine for boost. Now, if you want a 500whp monster, you're going to want a twin cam.
#7
it runs strong.. its stock with a thick head gasket installed and its on 8lbs of boost..
with a t25 he has had this car for 6 yrs with same engine and turbo'd.. he had it converted to obd1 and a jspec ecu but thats about all thats been dont to it..
with a t25 he has had this car for 6 yrs with same engine and turbo'd.. he had it converted to obd1 and a jspec ecu but thats about all thats been dont to it..
#9
boosting on stock internals will get you to 200whp on a good tune
if you want more power you will have to build the d16a6
if you change your mind and decide to go NA please do a swap trying to build a NA dseries will just be a waste of your money and time and leave you wanting more power
if you want more power you will have to build the d16a6
if you change your mind and decide to go NA please do a swap trying to build a NA dseries will just be a waste of your money and time and leave you wanting more power
#10
Do a compression test first to gauge the health of your engine!