managon_5

Alright bag on me if you will for "not searching" even though i have, but I'm looking to see how much power I would get from a d16z6 block, z6 head mini-me setup. Im used to having a complete d16z6 until the bearing went to hell. Can I expect the same amount of power from the mini-me compared to my d16z6?

also i'll be fine running the obd-1 setup with the p28 ecu with this setup right?

anyone have any links to forums that explain the whole mini me swap process?

is this mini-me even worth it? or should i look for another short block to go with my z6 head that'll get the same if not more power?

rick_rabies

less powa. z6 without a big cam or turbo wont be much power anyway. if you want my opinion(not directio, you choose that) put that bottom end in and slap a turbo on it. or save up and buy a B series. vtec to nonvtec bottom end Dseries will be like 10-15hp dif, not a big deal. i had did a minime, it was cool but...it was still hella slow. the swap is easy. pull the head off the engine. get a new headgasket. pull out the oiler plug and put the head back on and timing belt..etc. put it all back together. TDC. start it

The Lobster

Since the a6 block is out I think you should stick eagle rods and vitara pistons in it. very cheap and will give you lots of room to grow.

why?

so you can throw just about as much boost at it and it will take it. if you are going to go boost.

but A6/z6 blocks are the best SOHC short blocks.

ok sorry off track

putting the a6 block on there wont change anything its a straight forward process...you will use the p28 you can even run the same map. its basicly a direct swap.

Cookiegsr

might be a little more power since the DOHC A6 has higher dome pistons, i say do a mini me and boost it, just slap on a Y8 headgasket and get ARP head studs and you should be set for 8 to 10psi and will still make a decent amount and still be less cost effective then a Full B16 Swap.

managon_5

so basically since the a6 block, z6 is almost a direct swap, this means that power output should be the same if not more as a stock z6 setup correct?

as for boost or what not, i gotta save up. but with the vitara pistons and eagle rods, will it raise my compression at all?

boost and bass

lower it alot in the 7.x acctualy but thats what you want for boost

managon_5

will a d16a6 block with a z6 head setup have the same power as a stock d16z6 setup??

managon_5

also if i do any modifications like change the cam out for a stage 2 or something, will i have to worry about any problems occurring?
plus i was doing some research and i found that the d16a6 has a 9:1.1 compression while the d16z6 has a 9:2.1 will this drag me down on some hp? I found that in some other forums that when they bolted the a6 block with the z6 head the got like 9:9.1 compression or something?? wtf?

someone help

The Lobster

its a SOHC but you are right it does make more power.

yes its basicly a direct swap. Power out put is more due to a bump in compression

no it will lower it which is what you want.

again itll have more

Z6 /Z6 Block - 9.13:1
Z6 /y8 Block - 9.21:1
Z6 /A6 Block - 9.95:1
Z6 / ZC Block - 12.03:1
Z6 / D15 - 10.10:1
Z6 / Y7 - 9.62:1

this can easily be solved with FJ rods and vitara combos which are a budget price and put you at 9.1

yes its a bump in compression due to deck hieght i think. so yes itll be more power...

no problems if you change cam...

tuning is key.

managon_5

you sir answered everything. amazing

XC250

hi my english is not very good i hope you understand and help me with this ...im doing this mini me d16a6 engine and z6 head...
i have an ajustable sprocket i would like to know if the sprocket goes on 0 degree like stock or advanced or retreated or whatever...if you send me images it will much better for me thanks or reply to my twitter to @xanpod1 please

JRCivic1

Yes, the cam gear is the same part dimensionally from '88-95, so you would set the cam gear to "0" if you intend to run the cam straight up like stock.

XC250

thank you so much for your reply JRCivic1👍🏽

MolonLabe

Got a question.
So I'm trying to build a high compression d series. Bare with me 😅 Has any of you tried to use a p29 piston in a d16y7 block and d16y8 head. Curious to know the piston to valve clearance on it. I've been searching online and can't seem to find one. I have a d16y7 block, d16y8 head, OEM head gasket. Would like to keep it obd2. If the p29 piston isn't possible what is my best option for high compression without valve and piston hitting each other... thanks

XC250

sorry i have no knowledge about pistons..