Have both y8 and z6 longblocks. What parts to choose for minime
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Have both y8 and z6 longblocks. What parts to choose for minime
I am buying a blown y8 swap and buying a full z6 swap.
I am going to be turboing my y7 at the same time as doing the mini me swap. WHat id like to know is what parts I should use from the y8 and which parts from the z6.
I.E. intake manifold, head etc.
Also i would like to know if its worth putting the z6 tranny on my y7. I know the ex/si tranny's have better gearing stock for stock but will that matter since ill be turbo?
I dont have the y8 tranny but i will have the z6 tranny
I am going to be turboing my y7 at the same time as doing the mini me swap. WHat id like to know is what parts I should use from the y8 and which parts from the z6.
I.E. intake manifold, head etc.
Also i would like to know if its worth putting the z6 tranny on my y7. I know the ex/si tranny's have better gearing stock for stock but will that matter since ill be turbo?
I dont have the y8 tranny but i will have the z6 tranny
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Re: Have both y8 and z6 longblocks. What parts to choose for minime (blackhope121)
put the y8 head on the y7, its easier i think.
if u put the z6 head on the y7 ull probably have to mix and match a few parts, i THINK you might have to get 9 y7 y8 headstuds and 1 z6 head stud.....
but the z6 head is alot better when it comes to tuning, as the y8 head doesnt like alot of timing....or so ive read
if u put the z6 head on the y7 ull probably have to mix and match a few parts, i THINK you might have to get 9 y7 y8 headstuds and 1 z6 head stud.....
but the z6 head is alot better when it comes to tuning, as the y8 head doesnt like alot of timing....or so ive read
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Re: Have both y8 and z6 longblocks. What parts to choose for minime (MeanGreenMachine)
use the z6 block if you use a y block and plan on turboing expect to have issues with low oil pressure unless you upgrade the pump
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Re: Have both y8 and z6 longblocks. What parts to choose for minime (aarontrini85)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aarontrini85 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">expect to have issues with low oil pressure unless you upgrade the pump</TD></TR></TABLE>
the y series blocks are notorious for spun rod bearings due to lack of oil....
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1635057&page=1
the y series blocks are notorious for spun rod bearings due to lack of oil....
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1635057&page=1
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Re: Have both y8 and z6 longblocks. What parts to choose for minime (aarontrini85)
someone correct me if I am wrong but the z6 is already vtec. If you are getting a complete z6 motor then what is the point of doing a mini me swap? You only end up with a motor with almost identical hp numbers. It make almost no sense unless the z6 is blown. The other part of your ? is yes the z6 trans has the better gearing and should be used
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Re: Have both y8 and z6 longblocks. What parts to choose for minime (MeanGreenMachine)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by instructor74 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">someone correct me if I am wrong but the z6 is already vtec. If you are getting a complete z6 motor then what is the point of doing a mini me swap? You only end up with a motor with almost identical hp numbers. It make almost no sense unless the z6 is blown. The other part of your ? is yes the z6 trans has the better gearing and should be used</TD></TR></TABLE>
spun 3 of them on a turbo y7 the new build has toga oil pump
spun 3 of them on a turbo y7 the new build has toga oil pump
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