Alexpbnj

I've been trying to gather information on the best way to build my hx its bone stock besides for lowered 2 inches, I'm just wondering the best way to build my motor w/o a turbo setup. I have searched but I'd just like to see what peoples opinions on this are,

- Alex

D Griff

I don't think I've ever seen a built D16Y5. I'm sure someone's done it, but I'm not sure what parts work with it (maybe Y8 stuff does). I'm sure the basic bolt ons that work between all the d series are options.

Jimster480

There is no point in building a D without a turbo setup. They dont make great power and the parts are expensive.
You can put, intake, header, exhaust, throttle body coolant bypass, heat sheilding intake manifold gasket, E3 spark plugs, and thats about it. But dont expect to make more than 130WHP at max. Probably closer to 120WHP since your car is VTEC -E and makes 115HP instead of 127.

Alexpbnj

Idk I wanted to replace the internals for now and eventually run a turbo setup but I can't seem to find any hx build threads for the vtec type e motor, maybe I'm better off with a gsr block or building a lsvtec I'm not exactly sure, as for my motor is there anyway I can swap the head out? What's compatable with the hx block?

Jimster480

Yes you can swap the head if you want to. But a HX block is the same as any other D series block. My friend had a Y5 a while back with Eagle Rods and Wiseco Pistons and I believe he even had a cam for the Y5 head. His car ran pretty hard until he blew it up like an idiot.

You could do a simple cheap Vitara build and get a turbo and tune it. It will be fine, and get great gas mileage on the highway.

Alexpbnj

I'm sorry I'm a noob what does a vitara build consist of, I'm really just looking to gain enough horsepower to mess around and just have a nice built civic I'm interested in what this vitara builds alkl about

JARROD

ive been told that the y5 is the most sought after single cam cause of its roller rocker style cam, supposed to be the closest thing to b-series vtec

Ruben19

y5 still pretty weak.
dont even bother to waste money on it

Alexpbnj

so what do you think my options are?

Alexpbnj

or atleast what u think a good route to take will be , opinions are appreciated as im a noob and dont know to much thank you!

bkopel805

I myself own a 97 hx, with the stock d16y5 and the previous owner before my buddy had it turbo'd. He's on here somewhere. his name is like XxxStuntinxxX i think, his real name is brad. he has a purple ej1. Hit him up for more info.

Jimster480

Its way better than any B series head. B series dont have roller rockers. Only some K series have roller rockers. So you can put very heavy cams in them.