I got a 95 EX with the D16Z6 of course and I want to know who else has this motor and what the hell they have done to it. I know everyone talks about throwing a b18 in there and how the z is a nicely forged block but it also responds the worst to bolt-ons. So, do I save money for a swap or save money to turbo it? I would really like some honest outside opinions on it. Thanks.

 

there are so many threads in this forum about this motor, or SOHC motors in general.

if you search for a while, you'll find a lot of useful opinions and you can read up on different $cost / setups with B-series and D-series motors that people are using.

but anyway, you can expect to receive a lot of replies telling you to just go turbo D-series, because it can be cheaper most of the time and, depending on your preferences, is almost as fun, or as fun, or more fun than a B-series.

There might be some useful information here in this thread
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1229661 because it's full of B-series and D-series people arguing about which is better...uselessly, of course.

 

well..
the difference between a b16 and a d16 is just the dohc.. its like a 25 hp difference.. not a whole lot

depending on your price limits... d16's are fine.. theyre cheap engines, parts are cheap, easy to work on... reliable engines.. and the underdog imo...

if u upgrade to a b series u gotta lay out the cash for a conversion.. and uve only gained a couple douzen horse.. where as turboing it for cheaper gains u alot more power..

it all really depends on how much power u need...

i like my d16... id turbo it if i had the money.. but im likely gonna have to rebuild it before i do that (coming up to 300 000..)

 

I enjoy my z6. It's really fun to drive and I really can't tell much difference between my car and my friends B16 as far as the motor goes. I've test drove some civics that had a B18 and there is marginal difference... but if and when you turbo your D16 it won't matter much. In my opinion, unless you want a 400hp monster. Turbo what you have and save your cash.

If you really, really want DOHC yeah a B16 or B18 is a very rational swap. But a bigger cam and an affordable turbo kit will make up for it with what you've got.

 

i'll take a D16Z6 over a B16. if i go B-series, it has to be a B18 or better.

 

I enjoy my stock D16Z6, when its running right (working on it).
I am looking into doing a "good bang for your buck" turbo upgrade soon.

 

I got a Fully built D16z6 head, with stage 1 cams and port and polish on a D15b engine. Its cool. I can smoke a GSR now. hehe.

 

i got a B series motor, but i got to say the D16Z6s are the ****!!

I'm thinking of selling my B and getting a D16Z6 from my friend.

 

i used to enjoy my old z6 but i went wit b18c-t.
go wit the b-series if u got the cash
but if not, build the z6. it's a great motor

 

sohc turbo owns all

 

its getting more popular these days

 

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its cheap and has a ton of pontential, no wonder its getting popular.

-i just hope they never cost the same as a b-series motor

 

Turbo

 

dollar for dollar you can get a lot more out of a d16z6 turbo.

 

D16z6=Da ****

 

i just swaped in a Z6 into my CRX and i love the crap out of it, with the right bolt on's its kick ***, i put a Bisimoto header, clutch, lightened flywheel, ect. ect.... B's are way overrated, if u want something that throws big #'s go with a K motor, other then that have a fun time with the Z6.

 

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Keep an eye out for that thread "Who enjoys their SOHC?" thread. It's kept it's spot here on the first page. Go through that and you'll learn a lot. Here it is...
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1229661

Edit: Nevermind. Screwtape: already posted it, lol.

 

Yeah. spent a bunch of time reading that thread. thanks for all of your help guys, on a quick aside, whats a good exhaust for around $300 ? I want a SP2 but runs about $500 and i cant spend that much

 

chexk out the classifieds, there are some there, or try eBAY

-sean