djnikko

Basically I want to build my engine up for boost the engine is a d16a9 engine (simular to ZC) what do people reccommend for this application?
Im leaning towards the vitara pistons because of the price but the C/R is well low. I expect I shall be running a max of 15PSI.

For budget I was going to go with PG6 integra rods and vitara pistons...

But I would prefer something a little more suited if I could get a combo for under $700

Your help is most appreciated

fjt

First of all..What engine are you planning to build? and what year?

djnikko

The engine is a 1989 d16a9 (euro spec ZC). This is a dual cam, non vtec, 1590cc engine that produces 130~BHP

djnikko

The engine I forgot to mention is turboed at 6PSI MAX untill I get forged parts

fjt

Unless you mill the head the compression with the Vitara pistons might get too low..Probably around 8.1:1 on a stock head..

BTW vitara pistons are not forged but theyre sronger than regular cast pistons..They will hold up fine the 15PSI you want but power levels could be lower due to that low compression(unless you mill the head)

1boostedcivic

my build:
d16y7 bottom end 150 shipped
suzuki vitara pistons 120 shipped
scat rods 280 shipped
y7 acl rod bearings set 100 shipped
arp headstuds 90 shipped
hot tank/bore,notch the block, polish crankshaft, 150 (local machineshop)

890 for my complete rebuild(could have been cheaper if there wasn't a hole the size of texas in my bottom end)

but urs could be from 700-800 for a complete rebuild. good luck