d16A6 block or d16Y8 block
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d16A6 block or d16Y8 block
so im building a little n/a setup and im going to to be putting after market rods and pistons in the block. i have an a6 block in my car and a y8 block in my shed. im wondering what block would be better to use. there will be a Z6 head going on it.
should i take the a6 block out of my car and use that or is the y8 block just as good, or better in any way?
should i take the a6 block out of my car and use that or is the y8 block just as good, or better in any way?
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Re: d16A6 block or d16Y8 block
What advantage does steel crank caps bring?
The y8 is known to have the weaker oil pump of all d-series.
Have you thought about using a d17 crank and rods in the a6 block? Would make a mean stroked d-series mini-me.
The y8 is known to have the weaker oil pump of all d-series.
Have you thought about using a d17 crank and rods in the a6 block? Would make a mean stroked d-series mini-me.
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well i have a y8 block in my shed and i was going to put a d17 crank in it and go from there with an z6 head but if they have the weakest oil pumps then i might take the a6 our of my car next winter and do it then or find a cheap z6 block around...
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im shooting for around 150 at the wheels ill be getting a bizi 3 cam and valve train, mild port. ITB's and bizi rods and custom pistons, bizi header or maybe s.m.s. since you can run a full rad with it and i have an ef with a full rad. im probably spending 3500 on the motor so i want to start with the best block since i can get any d series block for no more then 300$
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im shooting for around 150 at the wheels ill be getting a bizi 3 cam and valve train, mild port. ITB's and bizi rods and custom pistons, bizi header or maybe s.m.s. since you can run a full rad with it and i have an ef with a full rad. im probably spending 3500 on the motor so i want to start with the best block since i can get any d series block for no more then 300$
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yeah man, thanks for the links. that was exactly what i was looking for.
also i have read that some d series bottom ends use different bearing styles or different bearing material for the crank bearings. does this make any difference and is it true
also i have read that some d series bottom ends use different bearing styles or different bearing material for the crank bearings. does this make any difference and is it true
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Re: d16A6 block or d16Y8 block
A6 block has still crank caps. This makes them stronger for less crank distortion if you are trying to rev the motor. You can grab a washer from lowes or home depot that fits the bore the oil pressure spring to tension it up. This will increase oil pressure. IF you are serious about the sohc i would clean up the entrances to the oil passages by the oil pump(with a dremel) Its hard to explain and i have no pics. All dseries pumps are weak just the Y series are weaker. A6 or Z6 best blocks the Cable SI trans is the best followed by the Y8 trans
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A6 block has still crank caps. This makes them stronger for less crank distortion if you are trying to rev the motor. You can grab a washer from lowes or home depot that fits the bore the oil pressure spring to tension it up. This will increase oil pressure. IF you are serious about the sohc i would clean up the entrances to the oil passages by the oil pump(with a dremel) Its hard to explain and i have no pics. All dseries pumps are weak just the Y series are weaker. A6 or Z6 best blocks the Cable SI trans is the best followed by the Y8 trans
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