jezz_EJ8

i took out my y8 out of my coupe a few weeks ago.
there's so much i want to do, but there are questions i'm anxious to b answered..
first... if i have the head shaved over 40, can i use p29 stock pistons?
do i use the just the piston or the whole thing (con rods, etc.)
second... can i buy an aftermarket b-series throttle body to use with my y8 manifold?
can i use b-series or k-series fuel injectors? if so can i use with a stock fuel rail.


i'm also thinking about buying a d15 block and using a y8 or z6 head.
idk wut parts i can or can't use.... on the other hand parts within same series are interchangeable.......right??????
my object is to rebuild my engine OEM but be a little better..
lol anything will help and i'm open for ideas.

thnx guys

ekb16a

yes u can use b series tb in ur intake manifold
yes u can use stock pistons
u cant use kseries injectors ? why for what u can use besiries but migth run rich .... i think
yes u can use y8 head y whoul u wanna take a perfect block n mess it up

jezz_EJ8

thnx bud. now wut i wanna know is.........
the OEM b-series or h-series throttle bodies have a bigger opening??
wut other h or b-series parts can i use on this build?
ahh you're right about the mini me conversion. scratch that.
i'm also taking into consideration a k-swap.
when dealing with a k-swap, do u have to cut and rewire the harness?

CRXREFIC

with dealing with k series swap you need LOTS OF MONEY AND TIME as in 3+ months to have everything correclty done, and i believe some wires need to be extended and such

Mr.Kalinchuk

http://www.zealautowerks.com/dseries.html

try that.. tells you what youll get with each part.

jezz_EJ8

thnx.. but how do i use it..?? hmmm

Mr.Kalinchuk

just select the parts you want on the d16 block and it will tell you if it will work and what compression you will get

jezz_EJ8

cool cool.. the head milling section is for how much i will shave the head correct?

Mr.Kalinchuk

yes.. cause it will raise your compression a little

jezz_EJ8

ahhhh. ok.. i'm kinda new to the whole compression/displacement.. now i'm starting to get into it. do u konw any place where i can get engine rebuild kits for a good price? or is it better off buying the things seperately?? (main bearings, rod bearings, seals, etc.)??

fastrxu

Why would you want to use b series iniectors? Whats wrong with the y8 injectors? You know they're both 240cc's right?

Yes you can use b series tb.

If your asking if wires need to be extended for a k series swap; how in the HELL are you "considering" a k series swap? ARE YOU SERIOUS?????

Yeah im considering doing open heart surgery on someone. Do you know if I will need a bandaid?

slowhatchcali

although i agree with you.. take it down a notch haha be easy.. but you're completely right..

Dkober101

If you’re really planning on building this y8 I would start on the bottom end, these motors are notorious for spun rod bearings. That was just one of the lessons I had to learn the hard way.

Mr.Kalinchuk

I dont think they sell "rebuild kits" that will beef up your engine. Just buy separate quality parts ex: Golden Eagle, Wiseco, and ARP bolts. If you never did an engine build you would probably be better of buying the parts and taking it to a real mechanic or machine shop.

jezz_EJ8

Y are u getting so sensitive??????? LMAO
i didn't know about the injectors... thats y i was askin which are better.
thnx guys,to the wise and the smart-asses.. lol
well my neighbor is a certified technician so i'll b having help from him

fastrxu

My bad dude, its just that sometimes i get frustrated with seeing an interesting topic title that i have experience in, and might be able to help with; just to find questions that can be answered by google in a few seconds.

But yeah, some good advice is to first research your question. Once you have a basic outline of what you want and still need further opinions/answers make a new thread.

Thats what I do. Search search search. Then start a thread. Or i'll ask a question AND research it.