What is your guys opinion on Mini-Me D16Z6 with the DX block? Can the DX handle the 130HP? I searched throughout that big Mini-Me post but didn't find anything about a DX block. Thanks..

 

it's not going to be a problem. just a little more wiring.

 

Why would wiring be an issue using a DX block? Take out the Oil Jet, use my Si / HF wiring harness I have laying around with the Si distributor..

Anyone else?

 

i did it and it runs great. make sure you get an adjustable cam gear. the z6 head will be off 1/2 tooth. your going to have to convert to mpfi too. search mpfi and you should come up with a lot of good info

 

I have an HF already.. I don't need to convert... Just main question is if the block will work.

 

yes it will work

in my case... as my experience i loved it and hated it.....
ran good til i spun a bearing
but only lasted me 1000 miles and died on the dyno

 

d15 = shorter stroke, higher compression, but weaker rods..

in theory, the d15 VTEC has a similar power curve up to about 7,000 rpm, where it actually surpasses the d16 vtec.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by USDM 4G VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes it will work

in my case... as my experience i loved it and hated it.....
ran good til i spun a bearing
but only lasted me 1000 miles and died on the dyno</TD></TR></TABLE>

Same thing happened to me but on a d16y7 block with a d16y8 head. I wonder why it spun a bearing..

 

Sounds kinda iffy to me now... Spun bearings eh? Did you guys beat the hell out of the motors or what? I need this motor to last more than 1,000 miles that's for sure.

 

Read my writeup in my Sig y0

I am now too curious...why did you guys spin bearings?

 

As long as it's reliable I don't care.. We'll see whathappens. I am talking about the EF CRX / Civic DX block if anyone isn't sure.

 

i spun i tbaout 3 weeks ago
i already have a full D16Z6 now... i been working 65 hrs a week and havent had time to go and open the D15 block to find the reason qhy it spun it..... but i wil update

 

I've had my mini me for 3 months now...its running great

 

bump.... big tip that will help everyone.. go uy a helms manual for ur vehicle type.. 1500 pages about everyhing inside and outside of ur car...

,&lt;-tune head

 

spun bearing = lack of oiling + overrev.

 

hmm when i start my car cold it will stutter to about 1000rpm, the oil light will blink one more time than its supposed too. and then the car runs great. i change the oil every 3k miles and have had my mini-me for a littleover 1k miles. oh yea, i take it up to 7500 daily.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91civicDXdude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">spun bearing = lack of oiling + overrev.</TD></TR></TABLE>
true
but thats the reason....
now u need to find the cause
wich its either a bad oil pump, bad oil, bad clearances on the bearings, or clogged lines inside the crank and other passages

 

I never overreved my mini me swap and it still spun a bearing.

 

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exactly
my D15B mini me had brand new bearings..... 2 oil changes under 900 miles, ran good, after installing a cam, and being dynoed..... it spun it on the dyno... and never paassed 7200

 

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exactly
my D15B mini me had brand new bearings..... 2 oil changes under 900 miles, ran good, after installing a cam, and being dynoed..... it spun it on the dyno... and never paassed 7200</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats really weird...I hope the B7 blocks are stronger than the B2's At least I have a spare Z6 motor sitting in my garage

 

Do you guys thinking using an Si oil pump in the DX block would help prevent a spun bearing?

 

Do you really need an adjustable cam gear for a Z6 head on a D15B7. I've read BauleyCivic's write-up and he doesn't seem to use one.

Need the info, I'm swapping tomorrow...

 

Anyone?

 

im running a d15 block with a y8 head. it runs just fine. my d16z6 block spun a bearing and i am almost done rebuilding it. so just goes to show that you can spin bearings in both blocks.

 

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exactly
my D15B mini me had brand new bearings..... 2 oil changes under 900 miles, ran good, after installing a cam, and being dynoed..... it spun it on the dyno... and never paassed 7200</TD></TR></TABLE>

Didn't you have oil pressure problems?? I seem to remember a post you created about it.