mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap
03-05-2003, 06:55 PM
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mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap
ok guys tell me what u think i should do in my 95civic coupe. either go with the d16z6 swap or do the mini me thing. which one would u think would yeild more hp. i need to know. cause which ever had the most im goin with it. this weekend. thanx in advance 
03-05-2003, 07:01 PM
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Re: mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap (fastgreenmachine)
if you do the mini-me set up right it will come out with more horsepower, than a stock d16z6..but why not just buy whole engine(d16z6) pimp out cams and port and polish head, ext... then turbo the bastard.......all need to say...
03-05-2003, 07:02 PM
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Re: mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap (fastgreenmachine)
If swapping is an option, just save a little longer and get a B series swap.
Otherwise, just get a mini-me head swap done, it'll be cheaper than swapping out the engine as a whole...and you'll be very close if not at the same HP as a z6.
Otherwise, just get a mini-me head swap done, it'll be cheaper than swapping out the engine as a whole...and you'll be very close if not at the same HP as a z6.
03-05-2003, 07:03 PM
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Re: mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap (Eibach95Civic)
I would say the whole swap.
Simply put(given everything comes with the swap):
entire engine-duh
closer geared tranny
p28 ecu
Even if you go with just mini me, to achieve more from it, you will need a vtec tranny. You'll also need to look for a p28 ecu, which can go anywhere from 50 to 150 bucks.
Simply put(given everything comes with the swap):
entire engine-duh
closer geared tranny
p28 ecu
Even if you go with just mini me, to achieve more from it, you will need a vtec tranny. You'll also need to look for a p28 ecu, which can go anywhere from 50 to 150 bucks.
03-05-2003, 07:07 PM
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Re: mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap (Emerica)
i already have every thing for the z6swap minus tranny..still using hydro dx one. i got the whole swap for a deal. 200$ came with everything. just needs headgasket and had only 39xxx. would it be better if i just went with the z6. and buy cam and pistons? cause its goin in the shop till completed. thanx.
03-05-2003, 07:16 PM
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Re: mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap (fastgreenmachine)
you can do a pretty nice NA build on the sohc...
I have a spare I'm building up to mate with my existing head.
New block- p29 pistons(from a 88-89 D16A1 engine), shot peened Z6 rods, balanced, fresh EVERYTHING, etc. The pistons will need a little "modifying", depending on your setup. My head is milled .020 and I will probably have to grind the 2 valve reliefs on the piston into one big relief. This will lower my compression slightly, which will be great since I only want to run on 92. These pistons generally yield anywhere between 11.8-12.3 to 1 CR.
My head is ported/polished, milled, valve job, and Zex cam advanced 4 degrees via AEM cam gear. It pulls great with my current, but in bad shape stock bottom end. This is a VERY cheap build that could get you between 150 and 165 whp depending on tuning
Search around as the build ups have been covered.
I say stick with the Z6 bottom end, and get a Si/EX tranny
I have a spare I'm building up to mate with my existing head.
New block- p29 pistons(from a 88-89 D16A1 engine), shot peened Z6 rods, balanced, fresh EVERYTHING, etc. The pistons will need a little "modifying", depending on your setup. My head is milled .020 and I will probably have to grind the 2 valve reliefs on the piston into one big relief. This will lower my compression slightly, which will be great since I only want to run on 92. These pistons generally yield anywhere between 11.8-12.3 to 1 CR.
My head is ported/polished, milled, valve job, and Zex cam advanced 4 degrees via AEM cam gear. It pulls great with my current, but in bad shape stock bottom end. This is a VERY cheap build that could get you between 150 and 165 whp depending on tuning
Search around as the build ups have been covered.
I say stick with the Z6 bottom end, and get a Si/EX tranny
03-05-2003, 07:19 PM
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Re: mini-me setup vs d16z6 swap (Emerica)
The P29 pistons yield 13.6:1 CR with the 1992-1995 D16Z6 head according to the C-Speed Racing CR chart.
I'd go with the 1986-1987 Integra pistons because they will yield a safer 11.6:1 CR.
The 86-87 Integra pistons have a 1.3cc dome on them while the 88-89 ones have the 7.2cc dome on them!
I'd go with the 1986-1987 Integra pistons because they will yield a safer 11.6:1 CR.
The 86-87 Integra pistons have a 1.3cc dome on them while the 88-89 ones have the 7.2cc dome on them!
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