The ever hated on d16y8

[Tawine]

DOPE D16Y8 inspired me. I own a 99 Ek Sedan w/ a D16Y7 engine. Was going to put the Y8 Headers I believe ... so it could at least be VTEC. Ever time I ask around, ever just says SWAP IT/ TURBO. As much as I'd love a K20 swap, I don't see that in the near future.

So I don't I feel like doing the same thing DOPE is doing, slowly building it up. I need to do some research also though ...

Was watching some videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa6RLJ7koSg&feature=plcp&context=C3e39ed0UPOEgsToPDskJ7nGLxti-YPW7JidAO7EJE

 

[young_]

Was going to put the Y8 Headers I believe ... so it could at least be VTEC

Are you under the assumption that headers make cars vtec?

 

[Tawine]

Are you under the assumption that headers make cars vtec?

I know its called something else, forgot what though.

 

[young_]

I know its called something else, forgot what though.

vtec head, vtec solenoid, all that.

 

[MistahJuice]

I can respect that Dope, I cant wait to see what your Y8 runs.
Tawine please google search "what is Vtec", scroll down and watch the youtube videos.

 

[emerican]

I know its called something else, forgot what though.

you are talking about doing a mini me swap research mini me swap. you need the entire vtec head off of a vtec motor ecu etc.

 

[Tawine]

you are talking about doing a mini me swap research mini me swap. you need the entire vtec head off of a vtec motor ecu etc.

Yeah that's it the "mini me swap" I'm googling it now.

 

[Jersey8]

i drove my d16y7 for years until it started leaking and burning oil (i used to beat the crap out of it). so then i swapped in a B20. let me tell based on experiences with both motors i prefer the B. mainly because i noticed a HUGE torque difference with the B20, which i absolutely love. plus many will argue that a B is a better base to build off of because instead of starting off with 106-127 hp your starting off with 130-200 hp (depending on which B, H, or K you get). its almost like moving you up another bracket in a way. right now im putting out around 150 hp with my b20 and probably around 135-140 lb ft torque which is still pretty fun. i guess its just really a matter of opinion. personally i prefer more torque and you can easily acheive that with a B

 

[obracer12]

Can't wait to see what you do with it. Your goals aren't too pie in the sky as some are..

I would have kept my z6 if the previous owner knew how to do an oil change and not just add some when it was low... the sludge

1.7 stroke and raise the compression and from then on out it's tune and making it breath better... I wish you the best of luck and tuned in for pics/results.

 

[203CT]

I'm loving the SOHC love

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