tabmow

So this spring i should be boosting my y7 with my tax money, but i was wondering if doing a mini-me swap to a z6 or y8 head would be worth the trouble if im boosting?

j.packsb

for the little trouble it is, wh not? vtec would definately be worth it with boost.. imo

i believe the y8 head would be easier tho considering theyre both obd2 but someone can correct me if im wrong cuz im not 100% sure

solo227

z6 head is obd1... But yea definitely worth it...


you should see a 20-30hp difference with the same turbo setup...

LTCxD2B

as long as you can wire up that vtec and have it working the new head would be good and that would give you a chance to put on a good head gasket as well

j.packsb

ARP head studs as well to prevent blowing that new head gasket

boostedEF91

you could do a mini me swap but its not really worth your time.. its only gonna give you a little more power.. to make up the difference just turn the boost up a pound or 2 extra and theres your extra hp.... you'll save time and money..and for the power you probably want you will easily make with your y7. get yourself a good turbo kit.get a really good tune... and you'll have a fun car.

Cuff-Yo

I have this same question im wondering if its worth the time and money to put a y8 head on my y7 but with no boost? is it much gain?

grumblemarc

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Did you not read the damn thread?
Go ahead and do it BUT that crappy long geared Y7 transmission will help to negate any gains you get from doing it.