Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Im not the greatest with mechanic work, so im just wondering whats the best head for a stock single cam ZC? just picked up a 91 Si Ef a week ago from a tow yard and im trying to slowly fix it up/ or dump it off for a da integra =D

was thinking about going for a z6 head... do i need to change out anything if i put that on ? IE: wire harness or anything?

like i said im learning =D
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Oh my.

The FAQ has all your answers.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Oh my.

The FAQ has all your answers.
newbie here... but thanks for the info
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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for 5 more hp than the stock zc in my opinion ain't worth the hassle...!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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for 5 more hp than the stock zc in my opinion ain't worth the hassle...!!!
Is there another head that would be worth swapping on it ? Or would I just be better off having the stock rebuilt with a valve job ?

Any opinions will be much appericated... im new to the mechanic sence and any input would be great.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by EnjoySi
Is there another head that would be worth swapping on it ? Or would I just be better off having the stock rebuilt with a valve job ?

Any opinions will be much appericated... im new to the mechanic sence and any input would be great.
I recently rebuilt the head on my ZC and did a little port matching/casting flash removal.

Ive noticed that it breaths better at high rpms but the difference is pretty slight.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

i've heard that the y8 head is best. but i'm not any sort of expert. you'd have to convert it to obd1
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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stock zc sohc ftw...!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by 90RENOsedan
i've heard that the y8 head is best. but i'm not any sort of expert. you'd have to convert it to obd1
any change in ecu ? or will the stock ecu work ?
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
stock zc sohc ftw...!!!
for being a single cam, im loving my zc so far. for having simple bolt ons it pulls. just need to replace my clutch. its slipping
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by EnjoySi
for being a single cam, im loving my zc so far. for having simple bolt ons it pulls. just need to replace my clutch. its slipping
here is the same clutch kit i bought off amazon for a zc sohc motor...!!!
http://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-08012-OE...0734179&sr=8-1
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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is it a sohc zc vtec?

anyways nice find

I would leave it alone if its running Ok and just drive it and enjoy
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by EnjoySi
for being a single cam, im loving my zc so far. for having simple bolt ons it pulls. just need to replace my clutch. its slipping
Exedy OE Replacement FTW (Real Cheap and i love it)
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by 89civicdx
is it a sohc zc vtec?

anyways nice find

I would leave it alone if its running Ok and just drive it and enjoy
i do believe its just the stock d16a6... i could be wrong though, i got it from a tow yard a few weeks ago. stamp on the block just says ZC... i need to get pics going.
oh and trust me ive been driving it
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
here is the same clutch kit i bought off amazon for a zc sohc motor...!!!
http://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-08012-OE...0734179&sr=8-1
Awesome thanks for the link ! I think you just found me my next buy
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I would love nothing more then to boost it... but all those damn upgraded internals are just too expensive for poor old me.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

zc sohc motors will have a head stamp like this with the year of the engine on the far right...!!!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Default Re: Whats a good head for a single cam ZC?

Originally Posted by BiG ChOr!Zo
zc sohc motors will have a head stamp like this with the year of the engine on the far right...!!!


This is exactly the same as my motor (not a pic of my motor though... mines cleaner =D)... maybe i was wrong when i said stamp...
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