onegreedy

ok all i need help

i have a zc VTEC 1.6 suppose to be same as( d16z6)
following engine mods,

intake stock air box
spark ngk v plugs stock wires stock disty and cap
ecu skunk2 chipped p28 (coming next week)
exhaust skunk 2 cat back exhaust (coming this weekend)
oil castrol syntec

I would like to stay N/A for now also trying to stay carb legal

i need to get opinions,


intake, is it worth it

headers, /|\ /|\ /|\

any mods for spark that will improve performance, timing ect that are worth it

stock this is suppose to be 130 hp, i know with bolt on mods i would be lucky to hit 140 and not even notice the difference

considering getting another z6 head and get it p&p & rebuilt with better parts with headrebuilt & p&p i might get another5-7 hp

so for about 800 bucks i could get a whole 17 hp

i wanted to also know the z16 is like 9.5-1 cr if i rebuilt this to 10.5-1 or 11-1 would the gains
i am guessing extra 25 hp

so now my total is 42 hp+ 130 hp 170 hp is this a dream or a possibility
vs and probly 1500-2000 dollars for the aditional 42-50 hp

i would like to know what you have done and what parts you can say are worth the money and are good quality, also refer any shops to do the work.

Thanks everyone

d16vtecx

intake(used)-50
headers(used)-100
cam-200
cam gear-100
a lot less than 800 and more power
unless you have a built motor you don't need any ingition mods
just a waste of money

n.e.coupe

I dont really think it is worth all the money to make a d16 n/a, but mine, which is coming out soon, has..

dc 4-1 header
apex n-1 cat back
skunk intake mani
no name intake

i shoulda boosted, but now im swapping so it doesnt matter.

Everyones Hero

A friend of mine bought a coupe with a built D16Z6 in it.

He has intake, exhaust, cam, and valves. Still has the stock header (I duno why.)

He told me he ran 14.2 in the 1/4.

Only problem he's had is that he has a habit of running around in 3rd gear in the higher rpms. Bearings didn't get enough oil and he spun a bearing.

I'm sure if he got a descent header and a set of slicks he could go to the mid 13s.