DOHC ZC 1.6L What parts do I need to upgrade.

Lowdreams · 10-26-2006, 12:06 PM

Thanks to everyone that helped with my past questions but heres a new one. I want to beef up my Dohc ZC internaly. What are the best parts to run and where can i find them? The car will normaly be used for a DD but i want it fast enuff to beat my buddies that are all pushin alot of HP. I would also like to run a small turbo too, so keep that in mind before suggesting parts. The car its going in is a 89 CRX si. If the pm6 ecu can be used from my crx it would be nice since its already chipped.

janz3n · 10-26-2006, 12:21 PM

what chip is in your pm6?

Lowdreams · 10-26-2006, 02:57 PM

The chip in my pm6 is a Mugen, the red line is 8200 rpms, and i dont know exactly what else it does.

cticknor666 · 10-26-2006, 04:04 PM

Get rid of the chip first off. Its prolly doin more harm than good, and the chances of it really being a mugen are super slim. Get a PG7?? i belive thats the teg ecu.

Tippyman · 10-26-2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cticknor666

Get rid of the chip first off. Its prolly doin more harm than good, and the chances of it really being a mugen are super slim. Get a PG7?? i belive thats the teg ecu.

Yes, get a PG7.

Internal upgrades are kinda pointless unless your making it stronger for boost. If so, Pistons and rods should work wonderfully.

janz3n · 10-26-2006, 04:22 PM

isnt the pm7 the best ecu? iv got a pm6 with a mugen pm7 chip in it for my dohc zc im goign to be putting into my car.

Deetz · 10-26-2006, 04:29 PM

ZC rods aren't so great, look into upgrading with B18A/B rods, they are much more stout, many racers use them in "d" seires engines.

Modified by Deetz at 9:57 PM 10/26/2006

si_zc_civic · 10-26-2006, 06:52 PM

BOTTOM END components

connecting rods
88-91 Civic/CRX Si 1.6L
But any D-series 1.6L rods will work for upgrading.

Pistons
88-89 Integra OEM
There are many companies that offer ZC specific Pistons now, so Aftermarket is there.

Main & Rod bearings and thrust washer bearings
88-91 Civic/CRX si 1.6L

Piston Rings
88-91 Civic/CRX // 86-89 Integra

here ya go......

Voodooboy520 · 10-26-2006, 09:51 PM

Dont rev that **** to 8200 rpm for 2 reasons:

1. Your engine will blow up

2. Your peak power is at 6800

Get a good tune and run more boost. Rinse, repeat.

10-26-2006, 12:06 PM	#1
Lowdreams Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kaukauna, WI, USA Posts: 17 iTrader Rating: (0)	DOHC ZC 1.6L What parts do I need to upgrade. Thanks to everyone that helped with my past questions but heres a new one. I want to beef up my Dohc ZC internaly. What are the best parts to run and where can i find them? The car will normaly be used for a DD but i want it fast enuff to beat my buddies that are all pushin alot of HP. I would also like to run a small turbo too, so keep that in mind before suggesting parts. The car its going in is a 89 CRX si. If the pm6 ecu can be used from my crx it would be nice since its already chipped. __________________ Real cars are built, not bought! http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emwink.gif

10-26-2006, 12:21 PM	#2
janz3n Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta, canada Posts: 3,507 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: DOHC ZC 1.6L What parts do I need to upgrade. (Lowdreams) what chip is in your pm6? __________________ EFSS #24 i love honda

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Lowdreams Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kaukauna, WI, USA Posts: 17 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: DOHC ZC 1.6L What parts do I need to upgrade. (janz3n) The chip in my pm6 is a Mugen, the red line is 8200 rpms, and i dont know exactly what else it does. __________________ Real cars are built, not bought! http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emwink.gif

10-26-2006, 04:22 PM	#6
janz3n Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta, canada Posts: 3,507 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: (Tippyman) isnt the pm7 the best ecu? iv got a pm6 with a mugen pm7 chip in it for my dohc zc im goign to be putting into my car. __________________ EFSS #24 i love honda

10-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#7
Deetz Honda-Tech Member 2000 Honda Civic My Garage Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 7,301 iTrader Rating: (0)	ZC rods aren't so great, look into upgrading with B18A/B rods, they are much more stout, many racers use them in "d" seires engines. Modified by Deetz at 9:57 PM 10/26/2006 __________________ 1989 CRX SI http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php...ighlight=years 2000 EM1- Vogue Silver- build- http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2571881

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10-26-2006, 04:04 PM	#4
cticknor666 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South point, ohio, US Posts: 344 iTrader Rating: (0)	Get rid of the chip first off. Its prolly doin more harm than good, and the chances of it really being a mugen are super slim. Get a PG7?? i belive thats the teg ecu.

10-26-2006, 06:52 PM	#8
si_zc_civic Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: virginia beach, va, us Posts: 61 iTrader Rating: (0)	BOTTOM END components connecting rods 88-91 Civic/CRX Si 1.6L But any D-series 1.6L rods will work for upgrading. Pistons 88-89 Integra OEM There are many companies that offer ZC specific Pistons now, so Aftermarket is there. Main & Rod bearings and thrust washer bearings 88-91 Civic/CRX si 1.6L Piston Rings 88-91 Civic/CRX // 86-89 Integra here ya go......

10-26-2006, 09:51 PM	#9
Voodooboy520 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 948 iTrader Rating: (0)	Dont rev that **** to 8200 rpm for 2 reasons: 1. Your engine will blow up 2. Your peak power is at 6800 Get a good tune and run more boost. Rinse, repeat. __________________ 91 CRX with DOHC ZC Fs: Road Race Shifters

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