Want to build my d15z1 (vx motor)

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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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So far I can't find after market rods for it. Due to the fact that the crank is smaller than the more popular d16. I was hoping to do a build with vitaras and some after market rods, and a vtec head.

Has any one done this? Or know of aftermarket rods that will work.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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uh why not just pick up a z6 block ??? they go for maybe $20-50

i actually have a mint one for $50.. or ill even trade it for the vx one if the block is in running condition.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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I would trade but I live in hawaii. I thought it would be cool to build this block if its possible. It has a good bore to stroke ratio.

I would get a z6 or a y8 but I have been having a hard time finding one in hawaii. There is no shortage of y7's I might just build one of those.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Default Re: Want to build my d15z1 (katoeh2o)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by katoeh2o &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So far I can't find after market rods for it. Due to the fact that the crank is smaller than the more popular d16. I was hoping to do a build with vitaras and some after market rods, and a vtec head.

Has any one done this? Or know of aftermarket rods that will work.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I had a built d15b7 block back in the day.. the rods were made by Crower and the Pistons made by Arias.

Be prepared to spend some loot!!
Check this link out!

http://www.google.com/url?q=ht...lqVKA
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Pretty much whatever you do it will be cheaper to build a D16. Custom internals are $$$
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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vx uses the same 137mm rods.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Rods are the same length, but are smaller on the big end that connects to the crank.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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had a built d15b7 block back in the day.. the rods were made by Crower and the Pistons made by Arias.

Be prepared to spend some loot!!
Check this link out!

http://www.google.com/url?q=ht...lqVKA[/QUOTE]

Those are expensive. I guess I will just find a d16
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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journal sizes being different sucks, plus the z6 is pretty stout for what it is, seems to have alot more lubrication capability
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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I heard the JDM d15b has the same rods as d16s, so maybe get one of those for $500 if you think that the long stroke is what limits d16s, but i'd imagine the stock valve train would become a problem long before the stroke.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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use a D15B crank, rods and pistons and you got a D15B sleeper.

If you want a set of the special pistons/rods, Ill sell em for a good deal; they could also be put into a Z6/Y8 as a OEM low-compression piston.

I have a crank, but ti spun a bearing and needs to be reworked; pm me with email andc info and Ill see what I can do about getting pics to you ASAP if interested.

If you wish to get rid of that Vx block, let me know as well; I have been wanting to replace my D15B block with a Vx block to throw heads off a little =P
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