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Old 10-26-2004, 10:15 PM
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im looking into just doing d seires build up i wanna know which d series motor and tranny would be best for a build up and running 5 psi turbo price isnt a concern but i want to know what base block to start with and what would be the best base block...
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I like the D16z6....cheap and plentiful. Will hold 5psi fine....I do 11psi on a 15g on a D15B vtec with no problem on a GOOD TUNE.
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I agree d16z6 is going to be your best option
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D16y8 for the steel shift forks. Only reason its better!

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Since "price isn't a concern" why not swap in a K series engine?

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Just search. This topic comes up 4 times a week at least. Go with a D16Z6.
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http://www.turbod16.com built y8 and if its built youll run more
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z6, y8, d15b, zc whatever floats your boat
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Default Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (blackcivic95)

D15z1, or D15b1 Both very good motors..... i mean they run right
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93civiccxhatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just search. This topic comes up 4 times a week at least. Go with a D16Z6.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh yeah I agree.
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