I am trying to find out what block options are and maybe a little info about them... I am building a new motor to swap into my dx hatch and i want the best available block to go with my z6 SOHC VTEC head. I got the head, with intake manifold and distributor already mounted but im about to start taking it apart and cleaning it and later port and polished. Basically im looking for some useful reading or some opinions on what direction to take with my swap.

 

go with the d16 from either the si crx's/ ex 16's/ or del sol si d16. all good platforms.

 

Is the block for N/A or forced induction...

 

Right now i dont have the funds for forced induction. I just want a clean *** N/A engine most likely, although i wouldnt mind some future potential. What are the full names of the blocks you are talking about, so i can do more research. any links on this would be appreciated as well. Really i want to know my options and their advantages and disadvantages.

 

Do i have to go OBD1 or OBD2 or something? right now i have everything for the head swap but the ECU. so im still undecided on the direction of my swap with my block and ECU. What would you guys match to that head for a nice strong N/A motor, partly because i dont know what wiring is compatible with what.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jadugartir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do i have to go OBD1 or OBD2 or something? right now i have everything for the head swap but the ECU. so im still undecided on the direction of my swap with my block and ECU. What would you guys match to that head for a nice strong N/A motor, partly because i dont know what wiring is compatible with what.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Best thing to do is get a obd0-obd1 jumper harness.and use an obd1 ecu(p28 for z6)
And you have a DX so MPFI swap is needed..

 

K im gonna use the d16z6 block, p28 ecu, then what wiring needs to be done? dont i just need the straight harness from the 92-95 z6? That is what we call going OBD1, or am i mistaken?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jadugartir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">K im gonna use the d16z6 block, p28 ecu, then what wiring needs to be done? dont i just need the straight harness from the 92-95 z6? That is what we call going OBD1, or am i mistaken?</TD></TR></TABLE>

...Use your DX harness and just buy a obd1 conversion jumper harness from "blown90hatch" or where ever and wire it in...Thats the easy way..

 

stay away from ANY d16y8/y7 motor. the oil pumps are poop in the "y" series motors. even if u replace the oil pump, its still garbage.

i'd use a d16z6 block. d16a6 as second choice. but thats just me.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crx_88_si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'd use a d16z6 block. d16a6 as second choice. but thats just me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

it's not just you anymore, i second that

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crx_88_si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">stay away from ANY d16y8/y7 motor. the oil pumps are poop in the "y" series motors. even if u replace the oil pump, its still garbage.

i'd use a d16z6 block. d16a6 as second choice. but thats just me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Could use a Z6 pump and relocate the oil dip stick somehow. ?!?!?

 

Use the z6 and if you cant find one use an a6 just dont use the y or the 1.5 blocks

 

a d16z6 block.

 

wow.. are the y blocks that bad. Hmmm, I may start looking for an a6 if thats the case.
manny