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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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i was wondering which motor is better, a d16y8 or a zc dohc. i planned on putting one of these in my 91 civic hatchback. Just want to put something with a little more power than my stock motor. Cant really afford a b-series motor.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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They have around the same power. It would be a waste to swap the y8 for the zc imo
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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it's all in how much work you want to do. if you car is an si then the zc is a drop in with very few wiring changes, while the Y8 is obd-1. its really up to you.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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y8 parts are cheaper and more readily available.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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anyone know which head flows better? Z6, Y8 or the DOHC zc. wondering myself
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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my 91 hatch is a dx model, and i dont plan of doing anything but i/h/e. thats all, just wanna little speed to keep up with the group. i dont want to be the fastest
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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my 91 hatch is a dx model, and i dont plan of doing anything but i/h/e. thats all, just wanna little speed to keep up with the group. i dont want to be the fastest
a y8 would be the easiest and more readily available,
then get a good clutch and nitrous! that will get you there!
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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wouldnt a Z6 be easier than the obd2 y8?
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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wouldnt a Z6 be easier than the obd2 y8?
nope...been there....done that! very easy swap
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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is a a6 vtec?
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