D16z6 What Do You Think?

[imported_aversin]

I have an 90 crx hf that I was thinking about droping in a d16z6 in, and just wondered what would be the problems that I might have? I know that they should bolt straight up, but how hard would the vtec wireing be? I also know that I should get the tranny, axels, and hubs to go along with it. Any ideas or suggestions.

And finaly how hard would it be to get about 220- 230 whp out of that engine? ( And yes I know that if you have a deep pocket that almost anything is possable )

[Calesta]

Problems?

Not too many, really...

The engine bolts right in. You want to get an 89-91 Si transmission, since your chassis requires a cable transmission. Don't get the D16Z6's transmission, since it's hydraulic and would need to be converted to work in your CRX.

VTEC is a 4 wire affair. Since your CRX is an HF, it's already wired for 4 injectors, so VTEC should be all you need to add. Run all your stock sensors and you should be ok with an OBD1 engine.

Your hubs will have to be swapped for DX or Si units because the spline count is different than the Si transmission. You could hybrid your axles to work, but the HF units are pretty thin and weak. Switch hubs.

Getting 220-230whp is just a matter of bolting on a turbo kit and tuning it well. We've had a few members in the past all running 200-220whp with bolt-on turbo setups.

[imported_slowhf]

I think Calesta pretty much summed it up.

[imported_NiMDa]

If you decide to drop the Z6 in and decide to go for a Mini-Me setup, drop me a line.
I have a couple D16Y8 heads for sale. NiMDa@phreaker.net

You should be able to get a complete swap Z6 for around $500 pretty easily.
Good luck.

[Synergy CiViC]

Originally posted by aversin@Jul 20 2003, 10:49 PM
I have an 90 crx hf that I was thinking about droping in a d16z6 in, and just wondered what would be the problems that I might have? I know that they should bolt straight up, but how hard would the vtec wireing be? I also know that I should get the tranny, axels, and hubs to go along with it. Any ideas or suggestions.

And finaly how hard would it be to get about 220- 230 whp out of that engine? ( And yes I know that if you have a deep pocket that almost anything is possable )

220-230 whp out of a D16? It def wont be cheap ill tell u that much. And yeah that mini me setup with the DX bottom and EX top should be choice.

[Toyz-B-Us]

Originally posted by NiMDa@Jul 21 2003, 01:33 AM
If you decide to drop the Z6 in and decide to go for a Mini-Me setup, drop me a line.
I have a couple D16Y8 heads for sale. NiMDa@phreaker.net

You should be able to get a complete swap Z6 for around $500 pretty easily.
Good luck.

If he does a Z6 swap he doesn't need to do a mini-me, he would already have a sohc vtec head. He could upgrade to a Y8 head if he wants a better flowing head, however.

[Calesta]

Originally posted by Toyz-B-Us@Jul 21 2003, 10:03 AM
He could upgrade to a Y8 head if he wants a better flowing head, however.

The Z6 head flows better than the Y8.

[Toyz-B-Us]

Originally posted by Calesta+Jul 21 2003, 02:01 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Calesta @ Jul 21 2003, 02:01 PM)</div>

The Z6 head flows better than the Y8. [/b]

Thanks for the correction

[Calesta]

Yup.

[Synergy CiViC]

Originally posted by Calesta+Jul 21 2003, 02:01 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Calesta @ Jul 21 2003, 02:01 PM)</div>

The Z6 head flows better than the Y8. [/b]

i didnt know that