the FAQs only have links how to swap ZC motors to crxs and civics.
im not sure if this is the right section to post this at. if not, an admin can move it.

----but how can you tell what generation DOHC ZC is a DOHC ZC?----

one of a google link i read, is you can tell the color of the valve cover. brown, black or SOHC. but im buying a DOHC ZC with a stripped valve cover.

is there any other way to tell what year a DOHC ZC motor is from?

heres some pictures:




i know the pictures are small, but its pretty clear.
so any helpful information can help identify what generation or year its from.

thank you very much.

 

people are saying its a dohc version of a d16a6?
is that true?
and that a d series tranny will bolt up?
so i can use my stock tranny, pp, clutch and flywheel?

going into a 89 CRX si

 

it is true that you can use your tranny and stuff for that motor and you can tell what gen the motor is by the date on the head between the 2 and 3 port on the exhaust side if its a 88 or 89 then its a gen 2 the gen 1 is a D16a1 not a6. if you have other question you can ask
that does look like a gen 2 motor that will bolt right in to a civic or crx


Modified by adeline at 12:27 AM 9/24/2008

 

i have a 89 crx si tranny with a 90-91 flywheel, clutch and pressure plate.
i got really confused when people wrote that a zc motor is a dohc version of a d-series.
so i wasnt sure if i would need a b series tranny. or if i could use a zc tranny on a d16z6 or d16a6.

 

yes your 89 trans and 90-91 clutch and flywheel will bot to the zc

 

your engine is OBD0 from 88-91 JDM CRX/Civic Si - it will bolt right into your car using your transmission, clutch, etc. - you will need to make a minor wiring change at the distributor due to the cylinder sensor being on the end of the exhaust camshaft on the DOHC engine instaed of inside the distributor like the SOHC engine - other than that, it is just like swapping in another A6 engine

 

thats good to know. what about the header? cause i have dc sport full cat back exhaust.
will the zc header bolt up or can i use the d16a6 one?

last question:
will the zc tranny bolt up to a d16z6/a6?
cause my friend needs a tranny for his z6 but i wanna use my a6 tranny cause of the final drive.


Modified by kojack_0 at 10:17 AM 9/24/2008

 

yes on the header for your zc

as for the zc to your friends yes but in order to use it the differentials need to be swapped. there is no mounting in the back of the z6 for the middle cv shaft

 

i forgot completely!

if im gonna be using my 89 crx si tranny, what axles would i need?
stock axles or zc axles? of course im getting new ones and not reuse old ones.


Modified by kojack_0 at 10:39 AM 9/24/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kojack_0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i forgot completely!

if im gonna be using my 89 crx si tranny, what axles would i need?
stock axles or zc axles? of course im getting new ones and not reuse old ones.


Modified by kojack_0 at 10:39 AM 9/24/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

You will use your stock axles.

 

ill always help a fellow dohc zc owner
http://thezcr.com/

 

like the said between the 2nd and 3rd runner should have a date stamped in it. and also by looking at the serial number on your block i can tell it was actually out of a crx in japan.

 

thats good, cause i was reading its plug and play, cept for the dizzy plug.
so if i drop a zc in there, would i need a different hood?

 

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http://thezcr.com/</TD></TR></TABLE>

the best site you will ever find for zc's
was a lifesaver when i needed my tps and map sensors.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kojack_0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats good, cause i was reading its plug and play, cept for the dizzy plug.
so if i drop a zc in there, would i need a different hood?</TD></TR></TABLE>

the distributor is from an 86-89 integra
if you have a crx or hatchback, there are zc hoods that have the little hump where the timing belt cover goes. if you are like me with my sedan, those hoods do not fit, but the stock hood fits if the timing belt cover is not on.

 

so can i just flare the hood?

 

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the best site you will ever find for zc's
was a lifesaver when i needed my tps and map sensors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

tell me about it, it's worth its weight in gold.

 

haha ...im not thread jackin but when i read bout the hump in the hood that answered my long lost question why there was a little weird *** hump in my hood lol .

 

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haha its cool. but can i just flare my hood?

 

No do not mess with your hood just place a few washers on the motor mount so the engine sits lower.
Also i highly recommend you start looking around on http://www.thezcr.com. and you will find all of the answers to all of your questions.

 

yeah that site is a great help also.

thanks for everyones info.

 

people said that you need to switch differentials to use a zc transmission on a d16z6.

cause ive done some research:

obd0 zc half shaft:


d16z6 block:


wouldnt the half shaft bolt right under the oil filter?
i just checked my friends d16z6 motor and there are threads there for bolts.

anyone tried this before?

 

not possible?

 

what is that black box to the right of the oil filter? sorry for the off topic but i have always wondered

 

i got the same JDM DOHC ZC MOTOR

 

just wonder can the ITB - Individual Throttle Body Kit Honda / Acura B16/B18C Type R can fit in this engine