I currently have a 1.6 EX, with a d16z6 head and working vtec (minime). I am picking up a d16z6 long block on Weds. and I am wondering if I will experience and power gains/losses. I will do it regardless for reliability reasons.

My current setup is as follows:
Stock d16a6 airbox, IM, bottom end; Kamakazi header, rebent apexi exhaust.

I will be keeping everything as is EXCEPT the longblock. It seems to me it will be the same or similar in performance.

Any input?

 

anybody have some words of wisdom? should i try posting elsewhere?

 

IMO i love more the full longblock Z6 over a mini me. thats just me...
i did 121 wheel hp on my Z6 and my mini me did 111whp and 118 whp with the comp cam before spun a bearing..
on my Z6 now with cam its way stronger than the previous counterpaths

 

the d16a6 block with d16z6 head will give you almost 10:1 compression (9.9:1 to be exact).

the d16z6 is 9.2:1 with the same bore and stroke. I would think that if both engines are in the same condition, the d16a6 minime will give more power... the dude with the mini above forgot to mention that his was a 1.5L, which im guessing the block was in pretty bad shape seeing as how he spun a bearing... the 1.5L d15 mini me has a 10.1:1 compression ratio.

on a side note, im currently running a d15 hybrid non VTEC (d15b8 block, D16y7 head, D16A6 intake) and it smokes pretty bad, BUT i rev that ******* to 7200 ever day and its had no problems whatsoever..

 

ok- thanks guys.. I'm not expecting much of diff. but I'm hoping not to have any stupid little problems. thanks guys!