ZC/Y8 Mini Me with Boost
04-02-2006, 06:51 PM
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ZC/Y8 Mini Me with Boost
I am in the process of buying a ZC/Y8 mini me off of my friend. The short block has 53,000 miles on it while the head has 72,000 miles on it...I would like to have around 200+ wheel hp with boost. The motor is going into a 98 EX' so I need to stay OBD2 for inspections... But I also hear the single cam ZC/Y8 head combo will have higher compression, and also that the block is weak for boost..??...Will this be a good set up for a boost project??? How much boost can I run safely on a good tune???Or am I just wasting money and time??I have been searching and reading for like an hour now lol...But would really like to get some clear responses....Thanks for the time...
04-02-2006, 07:46 PM
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Re: ZC/Y8 Mini Me with Boost (sohc'd upEJ8)
id just pick up a complete y8 or z6. I dont think the zc/y8 combo is popular. And finding like a head gasket and studs might be a challenge!!
04-02-2006, 08:01 PM
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Re: ZC/Y8 Mini Me with Boost (tuck'd98)
check out turbod16.com great group of people on there or the FI forum on here.. i would recomend a complete y8 or zc... on a good tune with completly stock internals you can get 230whp.. the tune is where you save your engine
04-02-2006, 11:35 PM
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personally I think it's a waste of effort and a waste of money. Too much trouble with trying to get that thing iron'd out.
I'd do what the others are saying. Get a different set up...complete. matched.
I'd also look to get different pistons and try to get the compression as low as possible. 8's would be nice.
200whp is very doable with a stock internal y8. I did close to that all motor...not stock internals obviously....but just saying. stock block though.
I've got a left over one laying around if you need one. not 100% complete but mostly there. think the only thing missing is the trottle body.
I'd do what the others are saying. Get a different set up...complete. matched.
I'd also look to get different pistons and try to get the compression as low as possible. 8's would be nice.
200whp is very doable with a stock internal y8. I did close to that all motor...not stock internals obviously....but just saying. stock block though.
I've got a left over one laying around if you need one. not 100% complete but mostly there. think the only thing missing is the trottle body.
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04-03-2006, 08:30 AM
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Re: (sohc'd upEJ8)
I have 1 more quick question....Will a thicker head gasket and ARP head studs help me keep the compression down enough to where I could boost around 200 whp...And the ARP head studs to hold it together without grenading this motor and without losing reliability....If I do decide to pick the motor up...Thanks
04-03-2006, 08:38 AM
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Re: (sohc'd upEJ8)
the arp head studs prevent head warpage and lift. The head gasket is thicker to withstand boost.
Im running the arp headstuds and cometic hp(.040) head gasket running 7 psi right now on a mild street tune. Come may im having it tuned at king for 10-11 psi, should be around 230whp. right now id say im around 205-215whp
Im running the arp headstuds and cometic hp(.040) head gasket running 7 psi right now on a mild street tune. Come may im having it tuned at king for 10-11 psi, should be around 230whp. right now id say im around 205-215whp
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