d16y8 vs zc dohc

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Jun 26, 2007 | 01:34 PM

TrueSpeed

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d16y8 vs zc dohc

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.

Jun 26, 2007 | 02:13 PM

sohc_mshue

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Re: d16y8 vs zc dohc

They have around the same power. It would be a waste to swap the y8 for the zc imo

Jun 26, 2007 | 04:04 PM

fwd_josh

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Re: d16y8 vs zc dohc

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.

Jun 26, 2007 | 05:14 PM

92dx757

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Re: d16y8 vs zc dohc

y8 parts are cheaper and more readily available.

Jun 26, 2007 | 05:16 PM

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Re: d16y8 vs zc dohc

anyone know which head flows better? Z6, Y8 or the DOHC zc. wondering myself

Jun 26, 2007 | 05:17 PM

TrueSpeed

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Re: d16y8 vs zc dohc

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

Jun 26, 2007 | 05:25 PM

CHAHONDA

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Re: d16y8 vs zc dohc

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Originally Posted by TrueSpeed

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!