considering staying with a SOHC powerplant for a couple reasons...
05-10-2004, 08:12 PM
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considering staying with a SOHC powerplant for a couple reasons...
first off, i have a 1992 DX hatch.
mainly simplicity, weight and money. although i have good deals readily available on B series and even really cheap prices for H series engines... D series looks really fun. I'm thinking a D16A6 (due to its bottom end strength) with a ported Z6 head, ported Y8 manifold, CRV throttle body or something similar...
and then a nice big Holset Turbo.
or I could get an H22 swap which requires a bit of money time and effort... playing around with SOHCs is cheap and easy for a poor student like me... although i'm hardcore into this ****... i think SOHC would be something good to wet my feet with.
reasons why i'm afraid of D series:
-not designed as a performance engine by Honda. therefore many weak links in the makeup... unlike H series... very performance orientated and stout in all areas.
-driveline questionable when big power is produced...
-quafies are expensive and OEM LSD is meak.
reasons why i like D series:
-build it up in stages
-bore/stroke ratio not bad for turbo
-lightweight
-cheap and easy
-stock-like "coherence" of components
comments and opinions... suggestions?
mainly simplicity, weight and money. although i have good deals readily available on B series and even really cheap prices for H series engines... D series looks really fun. I'm thinking a D16A6 (due to its bottom end strength) with a ported Z6 head, ported Y8 manifold, CRV throttle body or something similar...
and then a nice big Holset Turbo.
or I could get an H22 swap which requires a bit of money time and effort... playing around with SOHCs is cheap and easy for a poor student like me... although i'm hardcore into this ****... i think SOHC would be something good to wet my feet with.
reasons why i'm afraid of D series:
-not designed as a performance engine by Honda. therefore many weak links in the makeup... unlike H series... very performance orientated and stout in all areas.
-driveline questionable when big power is produced...
-quafies are expensive and OEM LSD is meak.
reasons why i like D series:
-build it up in stages
-bore/stroke ratio not bad for turbo
-lightweight
-cheap and easy
-stock-like "coherence" of components
comments and opinions... suggestions?
05-10-2004, 10:21 PM
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SOHC engines are cheap and disposable. If you toast one, its not a big deal...there is an abundance of engines, trannys, and parts for the d-series. Thats the biggest benefit IMO. Along with a decent aftermarket.
But after you get your setup together, its almost definite that you'll eventually want more. This is were B & H series come into the picture. Yes, they are spendy engines and the parts are more $$. But for the most part, the potential is greater with DOHC engines.
The weight difference between the SOHC and DOHC really isnt an issue to determine your decision.
But after you get your setup together, its almost definite that you'll eventually want more. This is were B & H series come into the picture. Yes, they are spendy engines and the parts are more $$. But for the most part, the potential is greater with DOHC engines.
The weight difference between the SOHC and DOHC really isnt an issue to determine your decision.
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Re: (SC0TT)
yeah, its more of an excuse... although i suppose with tranny and everything the D and H have a huge difference in weight...
damn Z6... why can't your head flow like a B16A? lol. that would sure make things easier.
damn Z6... why can't your head flow like a B16A? lol. that would sure make things easier.
05-11-2004, 07:37 PM
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I just can't deal with the H22 weight in my EG. That engine leaves my girlfriend's 5th gen 'lude very nose-heavy.
I have a small turbo on my D15B, and I know I am over 200whp. I also only added about 35 pounds to the front of my car.
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I just can't deal with the H22 weight in my EG. That engine leaves my girlfriend's 5th gen 'lude very nose-heavy.
I have a small turbo on my D15B, and I know I am over 200whp. I also only added about 35 pounds to the front of my car.
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