Alright so i recently had a d16z6 swapped into my del sol s....got the swap for cheap with AEM cam gear, 4-1 headers, stage 3 clutch and 8lb flywheel but paid the price in the end. IT BLEW! Obviously there was an oil leak i wasnt aware of the shortblock is garbage now. I just bought a lower mileage d16z6 and bought a replacement head gasket set....includes all the other gaskets and misc parts. Im also buying a replacement timing belt and an aem pulley kit since i know alot of guys with squeaky civics. (dont want to be one of them)
ANY SUGGESTIONS ON PARTS FOR A STRONGER, MORE RELIABLE D16 I SHOULD PICK UP WHILE MY ENGINE IS OUT AND EASY TO WORK ON???? Im leaving for school in a couple weeks and need money BUT reliable transportation!

thanx

 

staying N/A? Or plan to Boost?

 

How many miles on the z6? I'd replace the timing belt and tensioner, water pump if its over 70k or so to be on the safe side

 

staying N/A for now
i just bought a exospeed stage 3 cam....so swap my take a little longer, im gonna need money for a valve job before this goes in!


ok i ordered the water pump and timing belt, got the gasket kit, box of oil, oil filter,

which spark plugs do you guys prefer??

 

probably around 100k or so....20k better then my blown one so its not too bad. I'm just trying to freshen it up alittle so i dont have to worry about it dieing on me when i start other mods.

 

what ur doing now is fine, that's about all that motor'll need, timing belt, full gasket change, oil change, make sure it's got coolant, u should be able to throw it in & it'll be stock reliable no prob

 

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Stage three is really big to not have high compresion pistons in. The rods are the weak link in the z6.