BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe

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Oct 26, 2004 | 10:15 PM

98HondaCivEX

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BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe

im looking into just doing d seires build up i wanna know which d series motor and tranny would be best for a build up and running 5 psi turbo price isnt a concern but i want to know what base block to start with and what would be the best base block...

Oct 26, 2004 | 10:26 PM

Blazin Civic

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Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (98HondaCivEX)

I like the D16z6....cheap and plentiful. Will hold 5psi fine....I do 11psi on a 15g on a D15B vtec with no problem on a GOOD TUNE.

Oct 26, 2004 | 10:28 PM

blaster834

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I agree d16z6 is going to be your best option

Oct 27, 2004 | 03:45 AM

civic-4-ges

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D16y8 for the steel shift forks. Only reason its better!

Oct 27, 2004 | 04:04 AM

B18C5-EH2

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Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (98HondaCivEX)

Since "price isn't a concern" why not swap in a K series engine?

Oct 27, 2004 | 05:35 AM

93civiccxhatch

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Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (B18C5-EH2)

Just search. This topic comes up 4 times a week at least. Go with a D16Z6.

Oct 27, 2004 | 05:43 AM

robbieshonda

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Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (93civiccxhatch)

http://www.turbod16.com built y8

and if its built youll run more

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Oct 27, 2004 | 05:46 AM

Scean

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Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (robbieshonda)

z6, y8, d15b, zc whatever floats your boat

Oct 27, 2004 | 05:48 AM

Luserkid

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Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (blackcivic95)

D15z1, or D15b1

Both very good motors..... i mean they run right

Oct 27, 2004 | 05:53 AM

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B18C5-EH2

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Re: BEST SOHC motor to build up for a coupe (93civiccxhatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93civiccxhatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just search. This topic comes up 4 times a week at least. Go with a D16Z6.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh yeah I agree.