hi i have a 95 del sol with the sohc d16z6 i only run top grad gas in it its stock but will be doing things to it but dont know where to start can i just tinker with it and get more out of it like playing with the timing ???? whats the first thing i should do it has cold air intake but thats nothing im looking for max out of this z6 just tell me things that work good on this moter

 

IMHO, running premium grade fuel in a d16z6 is a complete waste of money!

The tried and true intake/header/exhaust mods will help SLIGHTLY!

At the end of the day, it will STILL be a torqueless Honda. You can't polish a turd.

No offence intended, I own one as well.

Cheers, Senior Sol

 

Get a bigger motor.

 

Nothing Vin Diesel. You bought a grocery getter. If you're not willing to invest a lot of time and money, give up your dreams of being fast and furious.

Check the link in my signature about making your Civic go fast.

 

I have to agree with Grumble and Senior Sol.
The only way to make that faster is to put the car on a diet... IE race car!

 

I was looking at a d16z6 boosted. After the few comments I read I am having second thoughts.

 

If you could buy a 96 Integra gsr with a built b18c1, or a boosted 95 civic with the d16z6. Which would you get. Both in great condition?

Thanks for any feedback

 

thread jack much? i havent heard any complaints form people i know who own and drive the z6. most say they are a great turbo platform. its a single cam either way, it wont have instant hp like a b series. but if you spend your money right you can make it quick. i personally want a b18c5. but im just going to stick with my z6.

 

I would leave it alone. Use the car as a daily and then get something faster. The Z6 is a good motor, it will last a very long time with basic maint.

 

The b18c1 and then boost it myself. Never buy a used boosted car regardless of what you see, think, or what the owners tells you.

 

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