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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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Why do people keep calling the integra motor a ZC???? It is NOT!!!! The ZC is stamped ZC and came from the JDM civic and crx! It makes looking for parts and things so difficult because of all the other crap that comes up when you search for "ZC"!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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It's from the 80's integras
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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The first gen teg engine is pretty much the same as my DOHC ZC. I used the top end gasket set and bottom end gasket set from an 88 teg when I rebuilt my DOHC ZC. I also used an ECU from an 88 teg.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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zc sohc uses same parts as usdm d16a6...zc dohc uses parts in link posted below...whats the problem...!!!
http://www.thezcr.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12262
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ED94LIFE
It's from the 80's integras
No it is not. It was a rhetorical question - more of a rant of people who call everything a "zc".

The ZC motors came in 1986-1991 (JDM) Civic and CR-X. The integra motor is a d16a1 - similar, but not the same.

Basically, I am ranting about everybody who misrepresents their motors and stuff as "ZC" when in fact they are not ZC, but similar.

I'm am rebuilding my dohc and I'm sick of having to sift through all the crap.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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No it is not. It was a rhetorical question - more of a rant of people who call everything a "zc".

The ZC motors came in 1986-1991 (JDM) Civic and CR-X. The integra motor is a d16a1 - similar, but not the same.

Basically, I am ranting about everybody who misrepresents their motors and stuff as "ZC" when in fact they are not ZC, but similar.

I'm am rebuilding my dohc and I'm sick of having to sift through all the crap.
Yeah but it is also known as a ZC also even though it isn't stamped on the block.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Not that I need one, but when I look up a zc block on ebay, you get more hits that are not zc than those that are!

And i believe that even though the parts are can fit and are compatible, the actual specs are a little different - correct me if I'm wrong.

Oil pump has different flow rates, pistons are a big difference, other odds and ends. I guess it's just a technicality that has been eating away at me for the past couple years.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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ZINGLE CAM!!!!! AAAHHHHH!! I'M YELLING!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Yeah but it is also known as a ZC also even though it isn't stamped on the block.
yes, a common mistake...
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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I'd just search "JDM ZC" haha
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken99287
No it is not. It was a rhetorical question - more of a rant of people who call everything a "zc".

The ZC motors came in 1986-1991 (JDM) Civic and CR-X. The integra motor is a d16a1 - similar, but not the same.

Basically, I am ranting about everybody who misrepresents their motors and stuff as "ZC" when in fact they are not ZC, but similar.

I'm am rebuilding my dohc and I'm sick of having to sift through all the crap.
no, its MORE than that.

its single cam, its dual cam, its vtec, its carburated. its non vtec and non carburated!

YOU ARE MISREPRESENTING THE ZC!

ZC means 1.6L D series. and in its MANY different engine forms from 88 to 99.

http://www.hondaworkshop.com/misc/ef.../SOHC_Cam.html
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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I want to run a carburated set-up... Dual Weber 44s DCOE on a SOHC ZC... aww shiiit!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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aww shiiit is right, zc motors can be any of the 22+ d16's out there... that's like saying "I'm gonna buy some tires for my car - round ones!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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cool rant
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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"if it says "ZC" it's real name is ZC - all ZCs are JDM and 1.6L - SOHC non-VTEC ZC is 118hp and is basically the same as a USDM D16A6 Si/EX engine with different camshaft - could be any year from 88 to 95 - some SOHC ZCs were also equipped with dual carbs instead of fuel injection (105hp) - some SOHC ZCs were also VTEC and are 130hp, basically the same engine as the USDM D16Z6 - no USDM engines are ZCs - the USDM 86-89 Integra D16A1 DOHC engine looks similar to the JDM DOHC ZC, but is a completely different engine (it does share valve train components, distributor, Cylinder Position Sensor and throttle body on 88-89, but other than that they are not the same)"
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken99287
"if it says "ZC" it's real name is ZC - all ZCs are JDM and 1.6L - SOHC non-VTEC ZC is 118hp and is basically the same as a USDM D16A6 Si/EX engine with different camshaft - could be any year from 88 to 95 - some SOHC ZCs were also equipped with dual carbs instead of fuel injection (105hp) - some SOHC ZCs were also VTEC and are 130hp, basically the same engine as the USDM D16Z6 - no USDM engines are ZCs - the USDM 86-89 Integra D16A1 DOHC engine looks similar to the JDM DOHC ZC, but is a completely different engine (it does share valve train components, distributor, Cylinder Position Sensor and throttle body on 88-89, but other than that they are not the same)"
thats much better, wherever you copied and pasted it from.

go figure, its a quote from jlicrx.

http://www.superhonda.com/forum/f28/...1-6l-z-286877/
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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zc does not mean 1.6L D series, it is not any of the usdm motors, and is only a specific subset of jdm d16's.

so as i was saying, its very frustrating when EVERY d16 is labeled as a ZC on classifieds and auction sites.

just because all ZCs are d series and 1.6l doesn't mean that all d series 1.6l motors are ZCs.

One might argue that "ZC means 1.6L D series. and in its MANY different engine forms from 88 to 99." is a misrepresentation.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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anyhows, this is not productive.

Anyone have experience with JIS rebuild kits? Bearings, seals, gaskets, stuff like that.

Also, what is the best head gasket to use on a DOHC ZC(the real one)? What year is the metal, thinner one?
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no, ZC DOES mean 1.6L D series.

every 1.6L D series from japan is a ZC.

thats all it suggests. anything else requires an extra visual.

saying anything else exclusively would be a misrepresentation. get over it.

good luck shopping.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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are there usdm d16 motors? are they zc motors?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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get over yourself.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Default Re: What is a ZC?!?!

Originally Posted by Tyson
no, ZC DOES mean 1.6L D series.

every 1.6L D series from japan is a ZC.

thats all it suggests. anything else requires an extra visual.

saying anything else exclusively would be a misrepresentation. get over it.

good luck shopping.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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i understand what you're saying - that all jdm d16 motors are zc motors as a category.

2 points -

i am talking about the specific ZC motor, not the category.

and i am talking about how it is frustrating that all d16's are widely categorized as zc - jdm or not.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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USDM 1.6L D series motors should not be classified as a ZC

Any JDM 1.6L D series motor is a ZC
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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If it's stamped as a ZC, it's a ZC stop complaining.
Yes there is different variants of ZCs... VTEC Non-VTEC OBD0 OBD1 OBD2.
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