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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 09:53 PM
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Default d16z6 head on y8 block

what has to be done. obd1 to obd2 connection or what? and is it worth it or just better to get y8 head
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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Default Re: d16z6 head on y8 block (RedEK)

cant answer your first question but read this:
http://pub143.ezboard.com/fhon...topic

the z6 is advantageous if your making lots of power, but most of the time y8 is better.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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Default Re: d16z6 head on y8 block (jwn7)

thats pretty informative. most likely I will end up with a y8 head but if its not a headache i would try a z6 head.? i just am curious as to the steps. what ecu and any other adjustments etc. id have to do.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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Default Re: d16z6 head on y8 block (RedEK)

here is a post I made a couple weeks ago on putting a z6 head on my y8 https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=641054
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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have you done this yet? or still planning too
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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Default Re: d16z6 head on y8 block (RedEK)

still planning too. I haven't decided on whether or not I'm gonna buy a spare z6 head or y8 head to build. I guess whatever I find a good deal on
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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well if you decide to go with a z6 please be in touch with me on how it worked out. because come tax return time im getting a new head.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:30 PM
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Default Re: d16z6 head on y8 block (RedEK)

y8 head has less chance of detonation in boost applications b/c it's cone shaped where as the Z6 is flatter.
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