Is there benifits of this swap ? my friend has a 1992 Si swapped out for a B16A, and i was wondering if the head would fit my ex let alone prove any HP gains ?

 

If your EX is a 92-95 then don't even bother messing with it because the Si and EX are both the D16Z6.

 

y8...1996 EX

 

actually, I believe the reverse is more beneficial. The y8 head is supposed to have the better combustion chamber, while the z6 bottom end is stronger.

 

 

well really, I got an automatic, so low end IS a problem..

 

There's your problem...Automatic Tranny J/K

 

hah..im gonna do a JDM gsr swap in a year so i know, but at the time being...Would a Skunk2 cam gear work for that engine too ?

 

Not on a sohc because you aren't tuning the engine. All a cam gear does on a sohc is move the power/torque curve. If you want to do that all you have to do is clock the distributor...it does the exact same thing, but it's free.

 

If your getting the swap. Upgrade your suspension and brakes. Don't bother with the engine in any way until you have the swap. Why spend money twice?

 

Agreed

 

i know this is a long shot but, i was figuring since my friend didnt need it that i would get it cheap..and the cam gear im getting as a present for my bday so yea..u might see a skunk2 cam gear for sale on here in a couple months..any way to really know what are good settings for an early power curve ? with the automatic, i have no low end, and i wanan somewhat change that..any ideas ?

 

hey this is a little off topic but if i put a 88-91 si camshaft into my d15b, would i need the cam gear or no?

 

i actually read somewhere vice versa....check http://www.dseries.org good forum on d series motor, i head the z6 head built was way better than the y8 but from stock i'm not sure...check the site out peace

 

Its a small displacement engine, thats why low end is a problem. Anyway, thats not what I was reffering to when I said the z6 bottom end was better, I meant block crank, rods, etc. Either way, I don't think the switch is going to net you much of a power gain. I agree with what others said, if you want to work with the car, and plan to ditch the auto, either save for the swap or manual conversion if you wanted to. You could also work on the suspension as well. Good luck whatever you choose.


[Modified by piscorpio, 7:24 PM 11/8/2002]

 

saving for a manual JDM GSR swap with tranny swap...shoould be mucho fun!

 

NO NO NO that is not correct. Cam timing is totally different from ignition timing. With a cam gear you are controlling when the valves open and close, turning the distributor will adjust when spark is fired.

For NA I wouldn't bother with a cam gear though. It might help you squeeze out 1 or 2 ponies but nothing that will make a difference.