singlecam screamer

well i recently purchased a d16z6 for my cx,and i'm going to pull the head to do some stuff to it,and i was wondering if it would be a good investment to put a blockguard in,i plan on spraying this motor,but wanted to know if there is any downsides to this,let me know guys,thanks in advance

singlecam screamer

come on guys i need to know,because i'll have to put the head back on
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FUP23

um i think that it highly restricts the coolant flow to the top of the block i.e more heat. ask mistabone about this one

Mista Bone

blockguards = ricer parts.

turbo1990crx

block guards=reducing the risk of blowing up a cylinder

Aahj

I gotta blockguard on my D16.

I have no idea why you call them "ricer parts" but they do the job.

better safe than sorry.

redciv

i am buying one for my turbo setup this week.. which brands have you all had good luck in using for a blockguard?? where to buy ?? price perhaps... i still have time to do my research before my purchase... thanx crew!!!!
rick

Aahj

got my STR blockguard for $100.

I think I got it from import direct.

not sure though.

later,

aj

piscorpio

Mista bone, please elaborate. Why would you say block guard = ricer parts?

CheezeFrog

$10 says Mistabone runs 13.00 or slower.

Mista Bone

uneven coolant flow and heat dispitattion.

BTW 13.5 on a stock block Z6 with 75 shot last year. With new mods it will be in the 12's.

Did I mention only ONE FREAKING CAM???????

turbo1990crx

i got an str tig welded in my d16z6 and my coolant temp hasnt changed from when i didnt have the block guard

piscorpio

Ah, I see. So what do you suggest instead of a blockguard to reinforce the engine?

(BTW, I dont get why someone said I bet he runs 13's or slower, like thats a bad thing with a d16!?!?)

Aahj

the other option would be to re-sleeve but that costs about $1000.

later,

aj

liam821

I had a d16z6 with a block gaurd...it had cooling problems. In the summer in traffic i had the have the heater on full (which really sucked) and it would still run super super hot. I had a double core del sol radiator too. When i build my next sohc motor i didnt use the block gaurd and i wont use one again.

liam

singlecam screamer

thanks guys for your help,i'm not going to get the blockguard instead i will just get a camgear

95civiccoupe31

what do you think about NA power for MY D16z6 Mista Bone?? already semi-gutted and AEM CAI!

Turbo Laser

The honda sleeves are proven to last with good tuning....as long as you keep the boost reasonable you'll be fine.