TegoDC5

I tried using the search function but could not find exactly what I was looking for. Next summer I plan on purchasing a header, full cat-back and a cold air intake for my D16y7, is it worth it or not? Will I notice any HP gains? I know with this set up, I'm not going to get 0-60 in 5secs but I need more pep when it comes to accelerating. What do you think? Anything else I should look into while I'll be working on the D16y7 in the meantime until I can afford a swap?

Thanks,
Fred

PLAGUED_DB7

nope go turbo....maybe about 5-15hp max with bolt ons and close to $1000 that could go toward boost

k24a4kid

yeah it's true for the price of all that you could gave a turbo kit that will boost your hp alot more

TegoDC5

Is there a turbo kit available on the market for a D16y7?

kevinEGcivic

why don't you just wait till you have enough money for a swap instead of getting turbo than swapping out for another motor... a B16? LS/VTEC?.... deal with your crappy D series for now... I'd rather boost a B than a D IMO...

TegoDC5

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kevinEGcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why don't you just wait till you have enough money for a swap instead of getting turbo than swapping out for another motor... a B16? LS/VTEC?.... deal with your crappy D series for now... I'd rather boost a B than a D IMO... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah that sounds like its best, thanks for the heads up guys! There's a reason why Honda-Tech is one of the best forums out there.

Donkey85

just jump on the bandwagon like everybody there is nothing wrong with taking a D and building it up

green-

You don't need a B series. Mini me and turbo the D y0!

93egSIboi

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Donkey85 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there is nothing wrong with taking a D and building it up</TD></TR></TABLE> Exactly

And whats with all the d-series haters out there?

Street Ghost

Do whatever you want - whether it's B-series or Turbo D. Just don't waste your money on bolt-ons for the Y7. It's not worth it, it'll still feel slow.

As for people saying D-series are and all that BS, I bet I'm putting down more whp than most stock to bolt-on B-series swaps for half the cost!

khmboostedeh2

no reason to hate on d-series.. peep this

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=809133

93egSIboi

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

Well, let's see. a)They're slow b) If you REALLY wanna make one fast, your gonna spend ALOT of money & it's gonna last about as long as a 15 yr old losin' his virginity. </TD></TR></TABLE>

$1000 or less=homemade turbo=b-series killa

p.s. oh and reliable too

khmboostedeh2

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$1000 or less=homemade turbo=b-series killa

p.s. oh and reliable too </TD></TR></TABLE>

my homemade turbo cost me roughly 650

Street Ghost

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jeterkm02 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no reason to hate on d-series.. peep this

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=809133</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's not bad.. I made 195whp and 164wtq on 6.5psi on my stock D16Z6. Custom kit, btw.

willyboyK20

"listen to me smalls" u have a hatch right? good so u already got being light weight on your side. swap a d16y8 head and intake mani from any 96-00 civic ex on your block and get a ex tranny while your at it. than u can go for the bolt-ons and u will be decently quick.

all the guys talking about spending the same amount on a junkyard turbo kit, i don't see it. I am guessing Daddy yankee does not know a whole lot about turbos and we don't want to tell him how cheap he can get one for and next thing u know he blows his engine.

I spent about 600 on bolt-ons all brand new not used stuff. ebay is your friend.
ebay cold-air intake - 50 shipped
dc sports 4-1 header - 280 shipped
mangaflow cat-back (stainless steel) - 300 shipped

have fun with that yankee and then start researching.

GetawayInMoscow

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I spent about 600 on bolt-ons all brand new not used stuff. ebay is your friend.
ebay cold-air intake - 50 shipped
dc sports 4-1 header - 280 shipped
mangaflow cat-back (stainless steel) - 300 shipped

have fun with that yankee and then start researching.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wow! You spent 600 for 5 whp! Good investment!

Go turbo or go home.

Unless of course you are planning a swap.

nub.96ek

I wouldn't spend any $ on that motor if ur planning on a swap... just save save save.

egOt

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Never said there was anything WRONG with it. It just doesn't make alot of sense & isn't very cost effective. But hey, what do I know anyway? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Omg...I can't believe you just said that. Turbo D is the best deal you could possibly get if you put it into terms of cost vs. hp. Do your research man...This B vs. D argument never ends.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daddy Yankee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm not going to get 0-60 in 5secs but I need more pep when it comes to accelerating. What do you think? Anything else I should look into while I'll be working on the D16y7 in the meantime until I can afford a swap?

Thanks,
Fred</TD></TR></TABLE>

First off, **** the bolt-ons, if you wanna improve your acceleration, get a y8 tranny. It'll make a bigger difference than intake and exhaust on your stock y7. Also, what are you plans with this car? Is it a daily driver or is it gonna see any track time? If mostly dd, then I'd suggest sticking with the D. No use swapping in a B,H, or K if you're not even gonna come close to using its full potential.

TegoDC5

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by willyboyD16 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I spent about 600 on bolt-ons all brand new not used stuff. ebay is your friend.
ebay cold-air intake - 50 shipped
dc sports 4-1 header - 280 shipped
mangaflow cat-back (stainless steel) - 300 shipped

have fun with that yankee and then start researching.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Did you notice any gains with that set up? How much do you think you gained?

willyboyK20

Well i don't have any concrete numbers but i really felt pull in the top end. My lowend is really non-existant until around 3500 rpms.

for the poster about the 5-whp comment, its cool man that is your opinion. I was going to go turbo before the bolt-ons had just about everything except the fuel management but some personal things came up so i never went full-on into it.

I forone know exactly what i need if i was going to go turbo but some people are just getting into this scene and sometimes its better to crawl before u walk.

hondainspired

the way i feel about this is..... honda obviously manufactured a BAD *** new single cam motor for a reason and its ansestery happens to be .... the d-series motors... obviously honda must have thought their singlecams are solid motors.... I LOVE MY D-series...

civiccpedx

on the turbo d16 forum there is a guy who makes 400+whp and like 370 tq. a built d is way more fun than a b, and it cost so much less.

Pythagoras

turbo or a swap....I wouldnt waste the money for bolt ons when you can save up another 1000 and get a swap right away

kevinEGcivic

not a hater of d-series motors, i have a stock d16z6... with all the bolt ons... the problem in building this motor is that i have no time... yeah im gonna have to wait a while for my swap to be done but if i go turbo than i would really want to go internal for extra measure... that might take a while... even though they do make turbo for stock D's... thats just me... so my solution would be to swap it for a B series... and just bolt ons... thats it... i would go turbo... but my intentions are not to "smoke" the other guy on the red light... let alone a front mount causes for more attention and everyone will want to race you.... i simply just want enough power to be there when i really need it... like if im late for work or im in a hurry.... or if i just wanna go fast!!!..... not hating on the D (much love to d-series.org) or turbo........

but like i said if your just gonna swap your engine anyway... than whats the point of spending all that time putting in the turbo.... when you can do that to your b series? maybe you want to see the difference in power? idk... its your car dude do what you please!!!!!!!!!

so long as its a HONDA!!! im pretty sure everyone can agree on that...

khmboostedeh2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by willyboyD16 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I spent about 600 on bolt-ons all brand new not used stuff. ebay is your friend.
ebay cold-air intake - 50 shipped
dc sports 4-1 header - 280 shipped
mangaflow cat-back (stainless steel) - 300 shipped

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perfect example of what not to do with 600 dollars.

like i mentioned before i paid 650 for my homemade turbo kit.

and i assure you i spent my money more wisely, and by wisely i mean more whp.