300zxracing91

Yeah, hey everyone I am knew here and did some searching but cant find the specs on the 1996 LX motor. I know it is a D16 but that is it. Is there anything I can do to this D16 without swaping the motor. Like can I put the EX heads on the block or something like that? Also what OBD is this 1996? If I cant change heads I would like to drop in the 99 SI motor, is that possible and also have it pass emissions? I know some of these you guys have been asked before but I am doing my best with your search and google.

civic_976

search is your friend

underb00steg6

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what kind of power gain are you looking for? ....yes you can swap an ex head on there. And 96 is obd2. you're not going to see a big difference.I dont know what emissions is like out there in Arizona.

sicky

http://www.azhtsquad.com
They can offer more help for AZ emissions and what not. I would just drop a B Series into it.

Kista20

putting a vtec head on a non-vtec engine is called "mini me" since your car is obd2 you can use any head from a 96-00 civic ex which has the d16y8 but you'd have to use the computer from the donor car, wire up the vtec, etc... also the gearing from the ex tranny is a lot better than the lx. There are some how to's on here if you search for them.

JDM-EJ1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kista20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">putting a vtec head on a non-vtec engine is called "mini me" since your car is obd2 you can use any head from a 96-00 civic ex which has the d16y8 but you'd have to use the computer from the donor car, wire up the vtec, etc... also the gearing from the ex tranny is a lot better than the lx. There are some how to's on here if you search for them. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Correct.

Your car is OBD2, and putting the y8 head on it would give you some decent power. Although, I would swap out the entire motor all together.

nota-eg

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM-EJ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Correct.

Your car is OBD2, and putting the y8 head on it would give you some decent power. Although, I would swap out the entire motor all together.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you're looking for fairly cheap speed you can buy a D16Y8 (I think. I'm OBD-I running a Z6). I'm about to buy/split a complete D16Z6 swap w/ motor and tranny for $350 minus the ECU.

Everyone says to go B series, but I think a D series would fit the needs of most people. I don't want to spend $1000 for 40/50 extra HP. Yes, you have an assload more potential, but most peoples goals are achievable w/ a built D series (Mine are, 250/300hp)

sohc_boy

best bang for buck mod is an ex tranny swap.

300zxracing91

So if I want 250 hp what can i do that is the cheapest? I was thinking EX tranny/ecu/heads with a decent cam and either a turbo kit or just intake and exhaust. What are the injector size of a LX civic and are they the same as the Ex.

transpar_nt

I believe the injectors are the same and they are 250cc. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure...

ROOROWNS

please stop saying heads as is in two heads.
There is only one head on the Sohc civic, Dohc also only has one head.
sean

transpar_nt

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DA_Black_Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">please stop saying heads as is in two heads.
There is only one head on the Sohc civic, Dohc also only has one head.
sean</TD></TR></TABLE>

Are you sure? I could've sworn my EG came with a V8!?!

300zxracing91

So sorry. I did not know it was that big of a deal. Ill make sure to write that down and make sure I never say heads again. Man I am so really sorry. I must be to used to talking about my 300zx twin turbo.

Everyone else besides that *** I give you my thanks and appriciation for all the help.

ROOROWNS

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 300zxracing91 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So sorry. I did not know it was that big of a deal. Ill make sure to write that down and make sure I never say heads again. Man I am so really sorry. I must be to used to talking about my 300zx twin turbo.

Everyone else besides that *** I give you my thanks and appriciation for all the help. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You Sir seem like the one that is making this a big deal.
I know you are the **** because you have or had or one day drove a 300 zx twin turbo.
Here is how i feel about 300zx TT's, they are heavy, Hard to work on, overpriced and, overhyped by nissan enthusiasts. Most of the ones i've worked on have had low mileage and they still leak like more than any DSM (being a former DSM owner). Furthermore when i had my DSM i walked on numerous heavy *** leaky 300zx tt's.
Now i am not ragging on the car because i have owned numerous nissans and they are great cars and the tt's can see over 1000 HP but those are few and far between, much like intelligent posts from your N00b ***!
Sean