Yep, I jumped ship on the DSM game.
Why? Because I want a change of pace.

I'm posting here because I would like to get some estimates on which blocks can handle what power, Example: D16 - Max HP: ____ (Talking stock blocks here)

I'm looking at a few hatchbacks in my area, and like the idea of messing around with forced induction ie; turbocharger. (yes, my TSi was turbocharged. I get it.)

What motor should I be looking for? My plans are to cruise around with the possabilities of a 12 second pass at Mosport.

Any other advice is appreciated.
Thanks
-Ian

 

Welcome. Your looking at 220 hp on stock z6 bottom end. If you want a good platform to start with pick your self up a B series. There is a couple of different versions of it though. b18b1=140hp, b18c1 around 170hp, b16a2-160hp, b18c5-210 hp b17-?? im not sure. The power ranges are different for jdm and usdm motors also

 

i Have only seen it done a few times but A f23 single cam in a civic would be cool and on a stock block can hold down close to 350 with the right tune and a nice turbo. You didnt really specify what chassis its the engine is going into

 

 

Welcome.

 

look around i have seen many other forums talking about this. i have personally seen a z6 put 400 down on a stock bottom end.

 

Welcome, I also ditched the DSMs like 2 years ago, and very happy I did. I have had so few car problems since. They are fun fast cars, but man do they have the problems with them and a lot of them really sucked to fix. Anyways, good luck with your new project.

 

Yea, I kind of thought there would be some "You've got to be kidding me" responses, but the searches come back too broad, I'm making my own.

Off to a great start guys, and Thank you.

EK Chasis.
Err, Yea, I fail at identifing chasis models.

Could you tell me what model this is by looking at it?
Engine code? How many Engines are used in this model?

 

common lingo is 96-00(6gen) ek but in america more ej's; but ur 5gen92-95 eg but hatch si eh3. ex coupe ej1, dx coupe ej2.

 

thats a 92-95 civic hatch dx judging by the moulding on the side and no sun roof. comes with a 1.5 non vtec

also it looks like it might have been wrecked because the fender is missing the moulding and has no holes so its a fender from another car

 

Holy, Tons of replies!

So it would be a D15__? Z6?

Alright, I can get the hang of this eh
And its stock block can handle around 350, let's say.
Sleeved block means?

Coming from a 4G63 world, these are just words.

 

not d16z6, prob d15b7 or b5...
look where valve cover starts, look down. by the tranny u will see the engine code...

 

Gotcha, Thanks.

I've sent out a bunch of IMs to sellers, but no responses yet.
Whats the deal with a sleeved block?

 

sleeved blocks are used to put down more horsepower. Im sure you have heard of sleeving a 4g63 or 420a. stock sleeves can 't really handle cylinder pressures used in high HP engines

 

Well sleeving 4g63's aren't all that common. So I can see not knowing what sleeving is exactly. But at the same time coming from the turbo world it should still be common knowledge. Stock honda sleeves don't really handle a whole lot of pressure. Stock d series you will get in the low-mid 200's hp wise.(I know some have had more) B series is a better platform to start with and can easily get you 12's with a mild setup.

 

I have only dealt with 4G63 turbo setups. Sleeving is very rare. Most anyone would do would o-ring the head.
I'll keep my eye out for a b-series to start from.

In this case, this build will be budget oriented.

Thank you, this thread will be referenced.
-Ian