With that money basically wasted, i realized i had a good z6 block sitting in the garage and decided to use it with the a6 head. Heres a stepbystep walkthrough of how to change a head gasket on your hondas. Z6 head from a 9295 civic siex head gasket, intake gasket, and exaust gasket from 9295 civic siex. D15b8 with 16valve head d15b8what you need to know before you convert this engine first, realize that the major difference between the d15b8 found in 9295 civic cx models and d15b7 found in 9295 civic dx models is that the b8 has an 8valve head while the b7 has a 16valve head. Arp head stud kit honda d16a6 and d16z with y8 head swap. For the best answers, search on this site ya man, no problems there, just slap the head on and it will. I had a built z6 in the car then swapped it to a boosted all stock b20 with 10 psi on it. Buy products related to d16y8 performance parts and see what customers say about d16y8 performance parts on free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
So i currently have a jdm d15b block with a z6 head on it. I am running a b7 with a y8 head z6 cam sprocket to try and correct cam timing i used y8 fuel and a z6 ignition map. Engine performance modifications dseries engine and transmission. I could get him to do a manual swap for my d16y8 and an engine rebuild with eagle rodsviatara pistons combo for a lot less than 3k. Kit is a modified version of the z6a6 kit which includes the shorter stud for placement by the vtec solenoid. The zc sohc is a jdm 9600 single cam integra engine. For all the people who want to engine swap the civics enjoy tools. A vti manifold from a d15b may also be used for this swap. Any difference between the d16y7 and d16y8 bottom end. I feel however that the z6 head has some strengths that make it a better choice for this swap then a.
Okay i put back on the a6 dizzy to the z6 head how would i know what 0 degrees is. Swapping heads in photos 5 11 position the pick tool cursor on the upper right corner handle of the head layer, hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to resize the layer symmetrically. Aug 17, 2012 put a fully built d16a6 head on my d15b7 bottom end. Head swap software free download head swap top 4 download.
D16y8 head is vtec dohc it has 2 cams where as a d16y7 is sohc is has a single cam. Nov 18, 2015 i had a built z6 in the car then swapped it to a boosted all stock b20 with 10 psi on it. How do you determine a d16y8 head from a d16y7 head answers. Apr 03, 2011 hi everyone i have a 98 hx n i want a fun daily with good gas milage. Dec 29, 2008 for a z6 minime swap youll need four basic things.
Many swap an ex head and tranny in, but most swap it for some kind of twin cam motor. Head swap software free download head swap top 4 download offers free software downloads for windows, mac, ios and android computers and mobile devices. Youre right about the obd1, itll be much easier to wire up if youre sticking a obd2 head to an obd2 block. This software offers a solution to users who want to swap mp3 channels in multiple files and save the new results as new files.
I have done some research, but i cant pinpoint the exact differences between the minime and the full swap. The d16y5 is the hx motor which is vtec economy, so you dont want this ecu. Clementine, the d16y8 intake manifold swap is needed in order for the turbo kit to fit. Z6 head from a 9295 civic siex head gasket, intake gasket, and exaust gasket from 9295 civic siex timing belt from 9295 civic siex. Since the map sensor on the z6 is on top of the throttle body, it is necessary to extend the wires for the map sensor plug from the location on the firewall to the top of the throttle body. Anyway, i swapped the intake manifold to a y8 manifold, but the car idled really weird. Now the 9600 valve covers and head are all the same across the board.
Our racing programs offer us the chance to test and use quality products on. Im sure that both maps p28 vs y8 map are exactly the same besides base timing since y8 has a base timing of 12 and z6 16. Dodobizar from the netherlands at the stock could d15z6 get without turbo 150. I am thinking of swapping the head out for a z6 head and wile i do that build the block and head to b able to handle 20psi n give me around 250 hp reliably. Honda civic with d16y5, is a very good start to engine tuning. The honda d engine family offered a variety of engines with displacements between 1. Honda d series info and specs discussion in 9295 civic started by cabezzzdb8, aug 23, 2006. Outstanding group of d16y8 d16z6 at hard to beat asking prices. I found a guy with a d16y5 with a y8 vtec head and transmission. D16y8 d16z6 for sale car parts store purchase d16y8 d16z6. Jdm d15b vtec engine d16y8 motor for honda civic 19961999. What i need to convert a standard civic into a vtec. Speedfactory nonotch hbeam long rod and vitara piston. Buy professional powertrain 2530 honda d16z6 9295 remanufactured cylinder head.
D16z6 vtec wiring harness also vafc wiring diagram along with d16y5 engine diagram moreover d15b wiring diagram together with honda d16 vtec engine. I believe your civic has a stock d series engine which is a single cam most, likely a d16 if you have a d15 it is more complicated. All valve covers, rocker assemblies, and parts are interchangeable. So i figured id get my hands on another head and do the swap. Here is what you need before starting your z6 swap project.
Jun 25, 2004 i am planning to do either a head swap or a full engine swap from a d16y7 to a d16y8. Feb 14, 2012 the sohc and dohc head swaps are near the same just one more cam but for this swap you will not need to swap the harness because your harness is the vtece same signal so for this swap basically all you need is a y8 head and yes the ecu but get the one matching your transmission like auto or 5spd because there are those people that will try getting the wrong one and then the rest is simple. The valve cover difference is sohcvtece as opposed to d16z6 sohcvtec. Sep 23, 2017 page 1 of 12 d16z6 automatic swap posted in honda. Presenting d16y8 d16z6 in stock and ready to ship right now on the internet. From what i understand, the accepted answer is not completely true. Make the head approximately the same size as the hula girls head.
As the former owner of a 93 honda civic with a d16z6, which blew up, then tried swapping in a d16y8 engine. Im assuming this was before you found out the z6 head was warped. Fidanza lightweight aluminum flywheel for honda civic sohc. I am wanting to do a mini swap with either a y8 or z6 head. Item id 1196 models honda civic 19961999 replacement for d16y8 1. I have already converted the car from dpfi to mpfi, so alot of the wiring is already taken care of, my question is, if i am going to run the apexi vafc vtec controller would i still need to install a obd1 ecu.
If you plan on making over 250whp safely you need one of these. Then i could get slap on a turbo later with the extra spending cash. The honda d series inlinefour cylinder engine is used in a variety of compact models, most commonly the honda civic, crx, logo, stream, and firstgeneration integra. Oct 23, 2002 if you look at the original thread, he said swapping a vtec head onto a d15 block, not a d16a6. You simply draganddrop or choose the required files or an entire folder, and swapping the files takes just one click. The z6 and y8 heads are vtec variable valve timing and lift electronic control equipped, and increase horsepower significantly over stock levels. Next is the common engine swaps in that specific chassis. This combo will bring the compression of the vitara combo up to 8. Simply stated, theres not a better stud setup on the market today. Check out my built d16 turbo civic hatch ek hatch semi street tuned turbo civic hatch back more pulls coming d16z6 head y7 block skunk2 adjustable cam gear intake manifold throttle body arp. This operation is known as a mini me or partial swap. Honda fuel injector flow rate size chart ha motorsports. I assume the intake manifolds for these engines all are practically the same. Yeah i looked into just swapping just the head, rebuilding the head and due to all those miles got 2 confliciting stories.
Heres a stepbystep walkthrough of how to change a head gasket on your hondas dseries motor. Dseries engine and transmission specifications honda civic. The ex throttle bodys exit out of the side where the non vtec models exit out of the top. Apr 28, 2011 i really want to know if this is true i didnt have a problem in my first tune, but then again i didnt compare d16y8 with stock cam gear vs. My head is warped and cant have my car down for too long, as its my daily driver.
Kit is a modified version of the z6 a6 kit which includes the shorter stud for placement by the vtec solenoid. Swap left and right channel in multiple mp3 files software v. Whether you are researching an engine swap or simply looking to purchase the right model for your application, it is important to understand these specs. The z6 manifold also only has one emissions control vacuum line as opposed to a y8. The general rule is to stick with the vtec head of the same generation as your non vtec block. Looking for someone to check my notes on upcoming swap. Engine swaps what fits and what doesnt honda civic forums. I toyed with the idea of hunting down a z6 or y8 head, but im not. I feel however that the z6 head has some strengths that make it a better choice for this swap then a y8 head the vtec y7 counterpart.
If you want to replace someones closed eyes with open ones, or replace a crying baby with a happy one, this is the technique to use. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an. Search for jdm zc sohc engine d16y7 d16y6 honda civic. Honda civic del sol 1992 2000 d16y5 head on a d16y8 block hello, i hope no. And how can you tell the difference if youre looking at a bare head and you dont know what kind of civic it came out of.
This is a combo package for speedfactory racing nonotch connecting rods and vitara pistons for the d16 engines. Im sure that both maps p28 vs y8 map are exactly the same besides base. The following howto is written as a result of my personal im intake manifold swap, but it might be used as reference for similar engine types as well, i. Arp head stud kit d16y7 block with z6 head mini me. Im not talking about needed parts or the diy very simply, what is the difference between the. I am about to start the z6 head swap minime onto a stock 1990 crx dx d15 block i think but first have a few questions. The best resource for honda crx related talk and technical information. Crx community forum view topic list to do d16z6 swap. This engine is created by honda and is part of the d series of engines. Ef civic engine swap compatability guide 8891 civic. The y8 engine features a thinner head gasket than the z6, as well as an intake manifold with larger and shorter runners. Used honda d16y8, d16z6, b20b, k24a, j30a, j35a, f23a used.
List of gas or diesel engines for your chevrolet, ford, chrysler. Cylinder head has a very good shape, as you can see, this cylinder head is on the d15z6. D16y7 intake manifold swap, question about rev limiter. It is for good reason that virtually every top professional engine builder relies on arp pro series head studs for their allout competition powerplants. I used this as opposed to a 9600 d16y8 to replace it because i feel the z6 has the best setup for air flow. This is usually done between d16a6 and d16z6 or d16y7 and d16y8 engines.
I really want to know if this is true i didnt have a problem in my first tune, but then again i didnt compare d16y8 with stock cam gear vs. The rocker assembly is the same as far as all components in the head and on it. Arp head stud kit honda d16a6 and d16z with y8 head swap only. I had assumed that it would be a straight one for one swap with my old block but it turns out that there are a few differences that will hold you back if you decide to do this without doing any research first. For this guide i will be swapping a z6 head onto a y7 block. Dec 23, 2014 why in the world would you want to swap out someones face besides it being tons of fun, it can be extremely helpful in things like family portraiture. Both intakes have a side mounted tb and a fairly large plenum with long runners. Cylinder heads free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Also, the numbers in the p2p are thrown off with how the distributor drive dog on the end of the cam was incorrectly cut the software engineers fudged the timing maps to make the system work.
I discovered that i make 67 kw on the wheel at the moment but if i put a t3t4 turbo on the motor and software, i will turn the boost max to 0. The d16y7 intake manifold has really long runners that are very thin, and the plenum is very small. So i bought a head off a d16y8 so i can build it while still driving my car since it will bolt right on. Do you need to swap ecu and harness or just the engine and call it good.
Item id 1068 models honda civic 19962000 non vtec 1. I am planning to do either a head swap or a full engine swap from a d16y7 to a d16y8. Soon as i can ill have an in car video made stock y8 head stock sleeves y7 block felpro head. Which would be a better swap hp wise and which would be better for the y5 block.
What do i need to switch over for a d16y8 head on d16y5 block. Gm diesel engines in the face of the 1970s gas crisis, gm turned to diesel power for economic benefit, directing the oldsmobile division to. A new straight6 was introduced in 2002 as part of gms atlas truck engine program. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases.
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