I was checking some prices online and ran across a ZC 1.6 vtec motor and ecu and a D15 sohc vtec motor and ecu imported from Japan. I found these over at http://www.ardperformance.com/store/...framehome.html
They said they bolt into the 92-95 civics...what's the deal with these things? I've been around Hondas for awhile and have heard of these motors but have never heard of them being imported or of any power numbers. I might drop a turbo ZC motor in instead of a DOHC vtec mill. Thanks a lot!!!


[Modified by NOCARLOSER, 1:55 PM 5/12/2002]

 

there prices are to high

 

hey , these engines do exsist .
My hatch was imported from Japan and it was equipted with the 1500cc SOHC VTEC

 

the jdm d15 uses the vx bottom end (longer rods than dx) and vtec head
the jdm sohc zc is made in the US and is just a d16z6

however i have heard, but not comfirmed that the jdm d15 came with a lsd
can say ya or nay

 

indeed I used to have both, but there actually were four variants of the sohc vtec:
ETi 1.5l VTEC-E 94ps/92hp (our VX motor)
VTi 1.5l VTEC 130ps/128hp (1.5l VX block with d16z6 head)-same hp but less torque, but revved nicely

Domani ZC (sohc vtec) was 1.6l 130ps/128hp, identical to our D16z6
Civic Coupe D16A (sohc vtec) a 1.6l 130ps/128hp, indentical to our d16z6, actually this one was assembled in Ohio/Ontario Honda Plants

yes the VTi came with optional LSD tranny, I had one, its a Torsen type, gearing was the same as a d16z6 on all but the ETi(VTEC-E)

check out my project page for dynos:
http://www.hyperducktuning.com

 

you wouldnt happen to know where i could get my hands on on of those tranny's ?

 

ard sucks. I know a guy who bought a ZC swap from them. They sent him an integra ecu that had ZC written on it. The valve cover had a massive hole in it, and the tranny lasted about two months before being completely thrashed. He had a hard time with them when he ordered(shitty customer service). Go somewhere else for your swap.

 

i got one, pick up only =$400US (JDM S20 LSD equipped)

 

something tells me your nowhere near buffalo ny

 

I wasn't really planning to buy from ard, but they're the only site I've actually seen them on sale at. Thanks for the help guys!

 

I thought about getting one of those engines as well to replace my d15z1 (vx) motor. Would the 92-95 ecu out of si or ex work along with the vx wiring and tranny? TIA

 

The ZC is by far the most overlooked motor Honda has produced. I personally feel that it's a cool little motor for the buck. Sad thing is, there are NO parts available stateside. I had one in my EF way back, and was very happy with it. A buddy of mine had a carb'd ZC in his EF, and it hauled ***, loved the sound of that beast too. BTW: I've never heard of a VTEC ZC, I always thought they were DOHC non-vtec motors...