Mike_Rodriguez8

Whats going on?! First off I'd like to say hello, my name is Mike. I've always been into working/restoring cars, and honestly I've primarily been a Mustang guy....! But this time I have found myself going the import route buy purchasing a 2000 civic coupe DX. I know its not VTEC, but im sure its going to be fun. To be honest I love driving the little honda so far. Its on Tein springs, arospeed rear strut bar, with an AEM intake. Still slow....but a fun project. Here is my issue. I really dont know about d this and y7 that. All I really want out of it would be a vtec head (to add the vtec of course!) and possibly some boost in the future. Im looking for about 250-300whp. Is that to much to ask for? Will the motor hold? Any and all information would be great. Sorry so long!!!

Hill4589

Welcome! Usually a stock d16 can hold around 200 whp safely but you would have to build the motor a little bit to achieve 300 whp.

9 CRX si 1

typical new member question, no worries. but i would recommend searching, searching, and more searching first !

i would get into achieving your goal of 250-300 from your D, but there are many threads that can point you in the right direction. and you can always check out dseries.org


but... WELCOME !

Doc13

Welcome Mike,

I have owned 6 or 7 Hondas in my life, (whispering)but I started out adoring American muscle.

Hope you have fun with your new ride.

Remember the basics of a motor and then decide which setup to go with.
You know "No replacement for displacement"...lol.

Cheers.

blkcivic310

swap it B series

94_Teggy

If your looking to make 250-300hp i would deff do a b series swap..stock gsr(b18) with boost(around 12psi) iam pretty sure can make 300hp..you would have to dump alot of money into the d series to make it to 250hp..and i do believe the stock d series engine can handle more then 200hp safely

94_Teggy

O yea and as far as swapping for a vtec head..everyone always as problems with those mini-me swaps..

Mike_Rodriguez8

I APPRECIATE THE FEEDBACK SO FAR....REALLY CONSIDERING A B18 IN THE FUTURE. AS OF NOW, IM THINKING IM GOING TO GET THE BODY LOOKING GOOD FIRST. NEEDS A COUPLE OF DENTS OUT, AND A REALLY GOOD PAINT. I BOUGHT IT WITH A BEAT UP BUMPER, BUT SINCE THAN I'VE PUT ON A NEW ONE. ANYONE IN MIAMI KNOW A GOOD BODY SHOP. PREFERABLY IN THE KENDALL AREA. THE CAR RUNS REALLY GOOD, AND SMOOTH, SO FOR NOW THE MOTOR MIGHT STAY AS IT IS!

Doc13

Hey Mike,

I know you're not doing it on purpose. When you type with CAPS LOCK on the whole time, it insinuates that you are yelling.

Something like "MOM... MEATBALLS...FACK"...lol
You know what I mean.

Mike_Rodriguez8

sorry about that!!!

98civtec

ya i would def go with a b swap your going to have to put a decent amount of money into the d for 300 hp and if you want a vtec head i would go with a y8 or a z6 there both vtec ones just older

99JDMHATCH

Whats going on mike. I would recommend a b series I made 343whp on my stock block mild head. If you do consider keeping the d go with vitra pistons, best bang for the buck.

Teggy as far as your statement goes the D really shouldn't be pushed pass 220whp (stock) because of the weak rods.

JDM8o9

boost with internals!!

eg-perk

hahahahaaha

300hp on a d is very capable, i have a z6 and am boosting it and am goin for more than that. its not so much what the motor can handle, but how much mula you're willing to drop in that bish. welcome btw!!

thumper64

I don't think he'll need quite that much on a B series, but it depends on the turbo, cams, etc.

D series motors can take a lot. A guy in town has been running like 22PSI on a D16Y7 for the last couple years.

devney

What does 12psi have to do with anything? Do you know what turbo he would be running? lol