Boosting Stock Z6
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Boosting Stock Z6
I have a stock d16z6 with 160k on it, it has a slight lifter tick compression is 160 on all 4 cylinders, it has no leaks everything runs well all OEM gaskets... Would it handle low boost? With a cometic head gasket ARP head studs and better fuel pump and injectors?
I don't want anything crazy, I'd be happy with 160whp so like 6lbs or something...
Should I have my engine rebuilt first or would I be able to run like this for now and upgrade the internals later down the road if needed?
I don't want anything crazy, I'd be happy with 160whp so like 6lbs or something...
Should I have my engine rebuilt first or would I be able to run like this for now and upgrade the internals later down the road if needed?
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It sounds healthy. Do a good valve adjustment and get a nice small turbo and 160whp would be pretty safe. You could go up to around 180hp and not stress it much more. The weak point are the noodle rods. Get a good tuner. Your goals are modest and well within what the stock bottom end can handle
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Re: Boosting Stock Z6
yeah sounds reasonable to do for sure. I wouldn't even qorry about arps and a new hg for 160whp unlrss there is an issue currently. I would adjust those valves and see if the tick goes away first though and also look to get an upgraded clutch
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I agree. HG isn't needed. ARPs are peace of mind, but not required.
Keep it under 240whp and you should be golden. PSI doesn't matter...
Keep it under 240whp and you should be golden. PSI doesn't matter...
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Re: Boosting Stock Z6
I turboed my stock Z6 that had around 180,000 miles on it. Made 191hp 173ftlb tourqe without headstuds.
I was happy with the power and it lasted 4 months of hard driving and every weekend at the drag strip. Ended up spining a rod bearing.
Rebuilt it with all forged internals and ARP headstuds and returned it at 12psi and made 210hp.
I was happy with the power and it lasted 4 months of hard driving and every weekend at the drag strip. Ended up spining a rod bearing.
Rebuilt it with all forged internals and ARP headstuds and returned it at 12psi and made 210hp.
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