i have a d16y5 and i would like to swap a d16y8 head on it anyone done this?

 

 

What is the Y5 motor?? Sorry I'm not familiar with the D series world.. Is that the same thing as a Y7 or is that the HX block?? Anyways it should still be interchangable... Just wire it up as tho it was a Y8 motor... I'm not sure but if the Y5 is the HX then you probably don't have to rewire the IAC, VTEC, etc.. since it's already wired up correct... If that's the case tho then I don't see why you would be swapping heads... Anyways hope this helps... Like i said I normally work with B series and I don't really know a whole lot over on the SOHC side... Good Luck

 

d16y5 is the hx motor it has v-tec-e or v-tec 2 (some peps call it that)
I did a search and found a few heads for sale im just wondering if anyone has done it?


[Modified by xXxS_SxXx, 8:34 PM 1/6/2003]

 

Yea it's probably just a straight forward swap then... If have the HX tranny ditch that for a 96-2000 EX, **** that CVT weird gas mileage **** unless that's what you want it for... Are you looking for power gains from the head swap because I don't know how much you are really going to be looking at... Probably not all that much... Peace

 

my plan is to swap out my head for a ex head the replaced the botom end with eagle rods and ross pistons and lower the compression alittle so i can run my turbo kit im lookin at which entails this:
http://216.231.44.40/index.php?site=dsp_customTurboKit
and this for fuel management
Walbro 255 lph in-tank pump
DSM 450cc injectors
Hondata S200 with boost

my goal is 200hp on my daily driver i think it will be possilbe

 

Oh okay that's cool..... You gonna sleeve up the bottom end or just run lower boost?? I thought you were just maybe popping a Y8 head on the Y5 block hoping to gain some power which you may.... The boostin SOHC VTEC!!!!!!! Good Luck

 

still have to lookin to prices for sleeving..... a shop down the way told me to use block guard and i'd be fine with 10 psi

 

If you decide to sleeve i would definately look into Golden Eagle... http://www.goldeneaglemfg.com/sleeves.htm