d16a6 high compression
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d16a6 high compression
Ok I've done a lot of searches but still have some un answered questions... How do I convert my 91 CRX SI d16a6 to obd1 without going vtec?? And I want to use p29 pistons and a d15b7 head to raise the compression but what head gasket do I need to keep the compression safe enough for a fast *** sohc non vtec daily driver any other suggestions would also be appreciated! Thanks!
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I'm just curious why not run a z6 head if you go obd1? I had an a6 short block milled .015 and a z6 head combination with just bolt ons and a tune in an eg coupe and it ran right with a Jdm b16a swapped eg coupe. But to each his own and a non Vtec would be more impressive IMO.
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the right cam and set up will keep the dynamic compression where it needs to be. online calculator shows about 10.8:1 if you run a stock-thickness HG for the A6. it also shows that the A6 and B7 have the same chamber volume, so i am not sure why you would change that out...
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This is all fresh in my mind, i've spent the last few weekends swapping a Z6 into a DX Wagon (dual-point)! much easier in your casen as half the work is done with it being an SI. just follow any of the conversion write ups (or, like I did compile as many as you can find into one big stack of info) for going from OBD-0 to OBD-1. don't wire up VTEC- physically running the two... three wires, and don't use a VTEC ECU. that's all there is to it.
the right cam and set up will keep the dynamic compression where it needs to be. online calculator shows about 10.8:1 if you run a stock-thickness HG for the A6. it also shows that the A6 and B7 have the same chamber volume, so i am not sure why you would change that out...
the right cam and set up will keep the dynamic compression where it needs to be. online calculator shows about 10.8:1 if you run a stock-thickness HG for the A6. it also shows that the A6 and B7 have the same chamber volume, so i am not sure why you would change that out...
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I might just do the p29s and keep the whole a6 engine and use a bisi cam and some other tricks maybe a y8 intake manifold and a b18 tb but how would I do the map sesnsor since the a6 one isn't on the intake manifold is the map sensor attached to the y8 one???
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I just used the d series compression calculated if I stay d16a6 and run the p29s with a y8 or z6 head gasket it will put the compression to 11.10:1 is that safe for a daily driver? And if so what hp am I looking at? And what is the difference in the y8 and z6 head gaskets which should I buy or does it matter?? And if anyone knows of any other tricks to make the a6 faster plz let me know!
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I just used the d series compression calculated if I stay d16a6 and run the p29s with a y8 or z6 head gasket it will put the compression to 11.10:1 is that safe for a daily driver? And if so what hp am I looking at? And what is the difference in the y8 and z6 head gaskets which should I buy or does it matter?? And if anyone knows of any other tricks to make the a6 faster plz let me know!
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NPR and Ycp p29's have different compression heights and dome volumes. I would keep the non vtec head, get a Colt cams tri-flow 2 cam, z6 head gasket, NPR p29's, ARP rod bolts, Supertech valves, Isky springs, z6 intake and throttle body, a good 3 angle intake - radius exhaust valve job, a nice header, and a good tune on obd-1. Should be around 11.6:1 compression which is fine on 93 octane.
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Ok I've done a lot of searches but still have some un answered questions... How do I convert my 91 CRX SI d16a6 to obd1 without going vtec?? And I want to use p29 pistons and a d15b7 head to raise the compression but what head gasket do I need to keep the compression safe enough for a fast *** sohc non vtec daily driver any other suggestions would also be appreciated! Thanks!
there is no fast dd sohc nonvtec out there.
pick your piston/compression based on your fuel type.
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sorry I didn't mean to offend anyone.
don't get me wrong, i'm all for the underdog engine of the stout A6.
If built right an a6 could make +150whp while still being "streetable"..... and maybe 22mpg , idel of 1400'ish rpm, would be very respectable to OG honda guys IMHO.
HOWEVER, i wouldn't call it "fast" when you compare it to stock k, mild lsv, gearing of b tranny..... I think not.
The idea of making a a6 "fast" is cool.... heck maybe even fun toy.... but the task is not to be be taken lightly. OP has yet to discover how to convert to obd1 let alone a custom fast engine. I just don't want OP to start on a path that he'll more likly bail out on.
my intentions are good.
But this is 2014, there are countless other more cost effective options out there.
Unless your married/hardcore fan of the a6, I cannot convice my customers or other noobs to go through with pouring money into an a6. believe me, it took me a while to convince myself out of it too.
the a6 will always have a spot in my garage. = )
don't get me wrong, i'm all for the underdog engine of the stout A6.
If built right an a6 could make +150whp while still being "streetable"..... and maybe 22mpg , idel of 1400'ish rpm, would be very respectable to OG honda guys IMHO.
HOWEVER, i wouldn't call it "fast" when you compare it to stock k, mild lsv, gearing of b tranny..... I think not.
The idea of making a a6 "fast" is cool.... heck maybe even fun toy.... but the task is not to be be taken lightly. OP has yet to discover how to convert to obd1 let alone a custom fast engine. I just don't want OP to start on a path that he'll more likly bail out on.
my intentions are good.
But this is 2014, there are countless other more cost effective options out there.
Unless your married/hardcore fan of the a6, I cannot convice my customers or other noobs to go through with pouring money into an a6. believe me, it took me a while to convince myself out of it too.
the a6 will always have a spot in my garage. = )
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Niiiiice.
so 157hp. i'm assuming that's on a engine dyno not on a dynjet or something right?
the last a6 i did like 4yrs ago made 135whp... kind fun to drive around in.
It was for a old buddy who use to be into cars and just wanted to play around an engine so we spend about $600-650 includes parts & machining. had it been someone else who had to pay full price for machining, labor for engine builder or didn't have proper tools it would probably cost about $900-1200 (machining & engine builder price may vary).
I was happy about the motor but i cannot tell if he was really satisfied.
Finding 30% gains in engine efficency is not like bolting on i-h-e lol.
To put things in perspective i did overlay his dyno chart with a stock crx si a6 which only made 92-93whp, so that did chear him up to know his $600 was well spent. I told him "Import Tuner ain't gonna show you that kind of return on your money"..... - pre 2004 magzine stuff they use to always do "spend $999 & get 14whp on your honda"
so 157hp. i'm assuming that's on a engine dyno not on a dynjet or something right?
the last a6 i did like 4yrs ago made 135whp... kind fun to drive around in.
It was for a old buddy who use to be into cars and just wanted to play around an engine so we spend about $600-650 includes parts & machining. had it been someone else who had to pay full price for machining, labor for engine builder or didn't have proper tools it would probably cost about $900-1200 (machining & engine builder price may vary).
I was happy about the motor but i cannot tell if he was really satisfied.
Finding 30% gains in engine efficency is not like bolting on i-h-e lol.
To put things in perspective i did overlay his dyno chart with a stock crx si a6 which only made 92-93whp, so that did chear him up to know his $600 was well spent. I told him "Import Tuner ain't gonna show you that kind of return on your money"..... - pre 2004 magzine stuff they use to always do "spend $999 & get 14whp on your honda"
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No, that was on a chassis dyno, but who knows how it was setup. We all know some shops read higher than others. Like I said it wasn't a cheap motor and it had lots of compression.
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