after talking to tim, and looking at my options... building a d series is my prime choice in my opinion. its cheap, and requires some work. i have the time to offer, as im 17 and have no life

im thinking of getting a d16z, the parts for the manual conversion, porting it, hondata, cheap t25 turbo from junkyard, new pisons and rings, cam and shaft, and i/e. i know it sounds expensive, but tim convinced me its all possible for just around $2000, assuming i get used parts and find some sales here and there.

i know it isn't going to be the most reliable thing if i race it left and right at 12psi, but if i drive it normal and never pull it past 8 psi unless its nessicary, its gonna last a good ammount of time.

im just curious as to what you guys think of this and what setups you guys have on your sohc.

any reccomendations, or ideas?

 

just get a low milage D16z,forget about piston/rings/cam,you dont need that for 12psi and under but get a good clutch.I dont know about the junkyard turbo thing.id pass on that idea if i were you.Tried to find a used greddy kit,they cant be much as i seen them selling for $1499 new without IC for sohcs.

 

1499 for a turbo, i have a limit of 2k buddy

pistons with rings are $20 each, so im stickin with new ones. clutch.. ok, any reccomendations?

 

sup man, if you need any parts for the manual conversion hit me up. I have a manual pedal assembly and clutch master cylinder for sale. Let me know. Matt

 

I said get a used kit not a new $1499 kit...and piston and rings are $20..big deal,you still need to get the machine work done,the boring,checking the rods,cutting the crank and new bearings,it adds up quick and it dont make sense for only 12psi on a budget...besides they cant be good forged pistons either,not at $20 each,just cheapo stock cast replacements so your not really making anything stronger.