specificcivic

My Ek has approx. 238,000km's on it so I have decided that it might be time for a swap...What combo would work the best? I am pretty much set on getting a Z6 head (incl. v-tech solenoid, distributor, and nec bolts) b/c this dude will sell me one for $100canadian locally and garanteed to work. From there, I was planning a pnp and maybe redoing the valves.
Here's my prolem:
1) This head is obd1 whereas my ride is obd2...Given this info, will this pose a problem?
2) can I use a y8 ecu w/ a z6 head?
3) can I use a y7 or y8 intake manifold w/ the z6?
4) can I use a z6 tranny in an EK? Or will I have to get a y8 one?
5) Can I use my y7 axles w/ the z6 or y8 tranny?
If any of u could help, it would be much appreciated!



Modified by specificcivic at 10:54 PM 12/15/2003

specificcivic

bump?? come on one of u must have some sort of knowledge of mini-me swaps...

BauleyCivic

What's a mini-me?

specificcivic

any d16 block w/ a d16 vtech head...Or atleast that's what I was told!

Jim Truett

Read his sig, he was being a smart-***

BauleyCivic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by specificcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My Ek has approx. 238,000km's on it so I have decided that it might be time for a swap...What combo would work the best? I am pretty much set on getting a Z6 head (incl. v-tech solenoid, distributor, and nec bolts) b/c this dude will sell me one for $100canadian locally and garanteed to work. From there, I was planning a pnp and maybe redoing the valves.
Here's my prolem:
1) This head is obd1 whereas my ride is obd2...Given this info, will this pose a problem?
2) can I use a y8 ecu w/ a z6 head?
3) can I use a y7 or y8 intake manifold w/ the z6?
4) can I use a z6 tranny in an EK? Or will I have to get a y8 one?
5) Can I use my y7 axles w/ the z6 or y8 tranny?
</TD></TR></TABLE>

1. I don't think you can use a Y8 distributor with a Z6 head so you'll have to get an OBD-I conversion harness and run a P28 ECU.
2. No.
3. Yes.
4. Yes. All D-series trannies 92-00 are interchangable. Z6 is identical to the Y8 except for the shift forks.
5. Yes.

I'd personally recommend a Y8 head as staying OBD2 is easier.

Check these threads out:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=632363
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=622675

Jimmy

iTrader: (5)

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

1. I don't think you can use a Y8 distributor with a Z6 head so you'll have to get an OBD-I conversion harness and run a P28 ECU.
2. No.
3. Yes.
4. Yes. All D-series trannies 92-00 are interchangable. Z6 is identical to the Y8 except for the shift forks.
5. Yes.

I'd personally recommend a Y8 head as staying OBD2 is easier.

Check these threads out:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=632363
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=622675</TD></TR></TABLE>

Is it just me or is it every thread i see you come in you contribute in always a good manor..i see why you have 101%

BauleyCivic

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Is it just me or is it every thread i see you come in you contribute in always a good manor..i see why you have 101% </TD></TR></TABLE>

Heh. As much as I wanna consider myself knowledgable on mini-me's...I really have no clue when it comes to OBD2 or OBD-O ****. There are many guys in the EF forum who know a LOT more than me.

specificcivic

thanks dude...Ok Just to recap...My bud is gonna be selling me a z6 head, which includes the z6 distributor, z6 vtech solenoid, z6 exhaust manifold, and all necessary hardware to do the job. However, he is not including a z6 ecu (which I am getting this weekend), or z6 intake manifold (which I can get off of ebay). so what u are saying is: All I need besides the 2 pts which my bud is not including, is an obd2 to obd1 conversion kit! If so, this conversion is gonna be very cheap! (~$200canadian+tranny)
cheers

specificcivic

2 more things...
1) should I use a z6 or y8 timing belt?
2) should I use a y8 or z6 head gasket?

cheers

Ricey McRicerton

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Is it just me or is it every thread i see you come in you contribute in always a good manor..i see why you have 101% </TD></TR></TABLE>

I can think of a couple people a couple weeks ago that would have thought otherwise.

BauleyCivic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by specificcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">2 more things...
1) should I use a z6 or y8 timing belt?
2) should I use a y8 or z6 head gasket?

cheers</TD></TR></TABLE>

both Y8. I'd search some more here and on d-series.org to see just how you go about wiring up a D16Z6 head on a y7 block...if I come across anything i'll let ya know.

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I can think of a couple people a couple weeks ago that would have thought otherwise. </TD></TR></TABLE>

hahhahaha shhhhhhhhhhh.

specificcivic

Ok...here's another possibility...My buddy phones me up lastnight and tells me that he has a comepletely rebuilt pnp'd y8 head sitting in his garage w/ 0km's on it. He tells me that he doesn't need it b/c he is rocking a b16 and wants to get rid of it for $150canadian. The problem w/ this one is that there is no vtech solenoid, distributor, ecu, intake manifold, or exhaust manifold. I must say that it sounds pretty attractive to me but I have a few of questoins:

1) Can u use the y7 exhaust manifold w/ the y8 head?
2) Can u use the y7 intake manifold and injectors w/ the y8 head?
3) Can u use the z6 vtech solenoid w/ the y8 head? Is there a difference between obd1 solenoids and obd2 solenoids?
4) Can u use a z6 distributor w/ a y8 head? Is there a difference between obd1 distributors and obd2 distributors?

I am asking questions 3&4 b/c if they are interchangable, I will also buy the z6 head. Any help would be appreciated...
cheers

BauleyCivic

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. I believe so...not sure.
4. No. OBD2 and OBD1 dizzy's are COMPLETELY different. I believe a Y7 dizzy will work though...

SICKSOLSI

99% sure y8 and z6 vtec solenoids can be interchanged

1 point 6

Use a VTEC solenoid, not sure how those V-Tech solenoids work. I dont have a hybrid phone.

specificcivic

1 piont 6: u so funny!!! lol! That would be awsome if I could use the solenoid off of my $15 phone!

95excoupeMT & BauleyCivic: Thanks alot dudes! I appreciate it. I am probably gonna buy that head tomorrow. cheers...21Hp, increased torque, and an increased redline for under $400canadian = cheap!

teal_dx

I have put the 1999 Y8 head/intake on my 92 block, and a P28 (obd1) ecu worked fine with the Y8 head, so wouldn't a OBD2 ecu work fine w/ a Z6 head?

also the distributor harnesses are different on the obd1 and obd2 distributors, but the wire colors are the same, could you hardwire the distributor to work with your ecu? would take a while but if you are in a pinch for $$....