its a d16y8 ,just askin if its a good motor or not, some say yeah and others say no.

 

that's exactly what you're going to get here... some saying ya and some saying no.

the sohc lovers like me will say ya it's a good mini-me block

and then the dohc people will say no go dohc power...

its all int he opinion you're not going to get a straight answer anywhere

 

^ It doesn't matter what everybody says. What will the car be used for? Note the pros and cons, and see what works best for you.

 

it is not a mini-me. Technically, a mini-me is a sohc nonvtec with a vtec head. But, semantics aside, I'll say this: I hate to sound like a ricer, but the D16Y8 is like the TYPE-R of SOHCs lol. It has the biggest sohc intake manifold, the highest sohc compression (pretty sure), an aluminum oil pan, and an aluminum A/C bracket. It also makes the most SOHC power. (im talking about D series SOHC motors)

It's a good motor if you're on a budget. Sounds great, and it makes decent power. Plus the D series is SUPER reliable (NA), and gets awesome gas mileage.

Seeing as my handle is "B serious", I dont really like the D series. But if i was forced to pick one out, the D16Y8 would have to be it. The EX trans is also geared well. Although, i'd take the trans from a D16Z6 (92-95 Si, EX or Del Sol Si).

I once threw a D16Y8 off a 5 story building, and it made a loud *** noise. and that's allright by me

 

^ The D16A6 and the Z6 don't suffer the oiling problems of the Y8. Those 2 would be my first choices.

 

been driving with my d16y8 for about 3 years now, haven't had the money to buy anything better yet, but i certainly don't think its a bad motor. very dependable and with a turbo kit on it you can make some very good power.

 

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oiling problems? my friend's Y8 did blow up from oil starvation around a long sweepin turn at high speed. I did love my Z6....but iduno the Y8 is more refined, and it sounds a hell of a lot better. for a sohc anyway.

 

More refinied eh?

 

yeah it feels a bit smoother and its definitely quieter and nicer sounding. i said more refined for a sohc.

 

Its a good motor, it just depends what your gona be useing it for