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Codie94 · 08-09-2009, 08:47 PM

Hello, is a d16z6 a good engine??

94civicturbo · 08-09-2009, 08:55 PM

its a decent engine, they run good and everything but dont have much power

Bobby17772 · 08-09-2009, 10:20 PM

I think it's a good engine, it has a pretty high red line..vtec and obd1. but it's like all engines when it comes to power...it'll have a lot more when you start to tinker with it

eg'sforlife · 08-11-2009, 09:22 PM

its a good engine depending on what its used for.....its the best of the d series engines

BlackFrog · 08-11-2009, 09:27 PM

though under powered (127hp) i was always pleased with mine when i had one. Very reliable, easy to maintain, still fun to drive...

94civicturbo · 08-11-2009, 09:52 PM

i personally think my f22 has a lot more power than my friends d16z6 and his is in a hatch and mine is in a prelude so... yeah

jbernard1234 · 08-11-2009, 10:00 PM

I would say that it depends on what you intend to use the engine for. The D16 is a decent motor, but, if you plan on boost, or any other external modification, the internals may need to be replaced, as they are not as stout as a B-Series motor. But, if you want a motor that will deliver a spirited drive in a light chassis, then by all means. As a suggestion, there is always the B18B, which has more potential.

benson1121 · 08-12-2009, 04:02 PM

yeah the d16z6 is a fun motor thats what is kinda currently in my del sol, i have another one sitting in my garage if you want it. if you live in the area let me know i live just north of atlanta, i killed one of the berrings, its in pieces. so you dont have to worry about dismanteling it and we cleand it. if you want it its yours. something to work on. im gonna take the one i have now and put in my little brothers 88 hatch. just let me know if you want it ill let my brother know to pull it out for ya.

95b16coupe · 08-12-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94civicturbo

i personally think my f22 has a lot more power than my friends d16z6 and his is in a hatch and mine is in a prelude so... yeah

you're an idiot. of course the f22 has more power. it has 35% more displacement.

94civicturbo · 08-12-2009, 04:31 PM

but no vtec and mine has 250,000 miles and his has like 35,000

95b16coupe · 08-12-2009, 04:42 PM

vtec isn't that great. remember, it's made for fuel economy not to produce gobs of power. and mileage doesn't really matter. i have seen 200k engines run better than 30k many times. it's all in how well they are taken care of and maintained.

D16SiHatch · 08-12-2009, 06:39 PM

the engine could be excellent or terrible, just depends on how you look at it. compared to a b-series it's not so great, but compared to a d15b2 it would be a huge upgrade.

94civicturbo · 08-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95b16coupe

vtec isn't that great. remember, it's made for fuel economy not to produce gobs of power. and mileage doesn't really matter. i have seen 200k engines run better than 30k many times. it's all in how well they are taken care of and maintained.

and i was talking comparatively between my car and his car, remember mine weighs about 1000 pounds more than his so it makes a huge difference too

OGMatt · 08-12-2009, 09:11 PM

Looks like you are 12 years old with all those random smilies everywhere^^^^ ...... tacky much !

94civicturbo · 08-12-2009, 10:19 PM

there OGMatt, is that better for you?

eg'sforlife · 08-13-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94civicturbo

and i was talking comparatively between my car and his car, remember mine weighs about 1000 pounds more than his so it makes a huge difference too

o man you must drive f'n tank

94civicturbo · 08-13-2009, 09:42 PM

mines a prelude and his is a hatch, i looked up the weights of them and mine weighs about 1000 pounds more

eg'sforlife · 08-13-2009, 10:01 PM

as much as people talk about weight it really isnt much of an issue unless it an extreme amount of weight or you are racing such as legitimate racing not street racing although does have slight effect. other than that the power of a f series to a d series is enough that a 1000 is nothing

johnvtec · 08-14-2009, 04:20 AM

what will make bigger power a B18C7 head with a B20 block or a striaght H22A1 conversion. This is for my '94 EG civic Hatch i am trying to make it run a flat 13 second pass.

eg'sforlife · 08-14-2009, 02:19 PM

1st start your own threadd to keep from being flamed to hell

and from what i have seen a h22 in a hatch ran a 13.4 in quarter but its had I/H/E and i dont know about b20 block start your own thread to get more awnsers

johnvtec · 08-14-2009, 11:02 PM

how do i start my own thread lol

buttered corn · 08-14-2009, 11:47 PM

this thread is a bit of a mess. lol

first of all the OP hasn't replied to the thread, or given any sort of context as to how we should approach this question...

anyway, for a small car like a rex/civic/delsol, the d16z6 will give you a decent amount of power. If you want a bit more, you should look into a turbo for the d, or a b series swap... usually this means LSV or a gsr swap. (others are b20vtec, b16a, b18c5/7)

and i would think the best d-series would be the dohc ZC.

johnvtec · 08-17-2009, 02:55 AM

where is the chassis selector im new to this site and cant find where i go to start my own thread. Can you give me precise instructions please.
thanks

BrutalB83 · 08-17-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnvtec

where is the chassis selector im new to this site and cant find where i go to start my own thread. Can you give me precise instructions please.
thanks

The chassis selector? As far as I know we don't have one of those here.

And to start your own thread you just go into the forum you want to start it in, and then click the "New Thread" button...

08-09-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
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08-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#2
94civicturbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, IN Age: 16 Posts: 884 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1996 chevy k2500, 1991 civic hatch b18a1 Rep Power: 37	its a decent engine, they run good and everything but dont have much power

08-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#3
Bobby17772 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Enfield, CT Age: 19 Posts: 617 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1991 civic hatch dx Rep Power: 8	I think it's a good engine, it has a pretty high red line..vtec and obd1. but it's like all engines when it comes to power...it'll have a lot more when you start to tinker with it

08-11-2009, 09:22 PM	#4
eg'sforlife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Age: 20 Posts: 800 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 Civic LX Rep Power: 90	its a good engine depending on what its used for.....its the best of the d series engines

08-11-2009, 09:27 PM	#5
BlackFrog Neighborhood Lush Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: West Side, CT Age: 27 Posts: 678 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 24	though under powered (127hp) i was always pleased with mine when i had one. Very reliable, easy to maintain, still fun to drive...

08-11-2009, 09:52 PM	#6
94civicturbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, IN Age: 16 Posts: 884 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1996 chevy k2500, 1991 civic hatch b18a1 Rep Power: 37	i personally think my f22 has a lot more power than my friends d16z6 and his is in a hatch and mine is in a prelude so... yeah

08-11-2009, 10:00 PM	#7
jbernard1234 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 2	I would say that it depends on what you intend to use the engine for. The D16 is a decent motor, but, if you plan on boost, or any other external modification, the internals may need to be replaced, as they are not as stout as a B-Series motor. But, if you want a motor that will deliver a spirited drive in a light chassis, then by all means. As a suggestion, there is always the B18B, which has more potential.

08-12-2009, 04:02 PM	#8
benson1121 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 24 Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: GSR Del sol Rep Power: 0	yeah the d16z6 is a fun motor thats what is kinda currently in my del sol, i have another one sitting in my garage if you want it. if you live in the area let me know i live just north of atlanta, i killed one of the berrings, its in pieces. so you dont have to worry about dismanteling it and we cleand it. if you want it its yours. something to work on. im gonna take the one i have now and put in my little brothers 88 hatch. just let me know if you want it ill let my brother know to pull it out for ya.

08-12-2009, 04:31 PM	#10
94civicturbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, IN Age: 16 Posts: 884 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1996 chevy k2500, 1991 civic hatch b18a1 Rep Power: 37	but no vtec and mine has 250,000 miles and his has like 35,000

08-12-2009, 04:42 PM	#11
95b16coupe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ct Posts: 3,281 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 355	vtec isn't that great. remember, it's made for fuel economy not to produce gobs of power. and mileage doesn't really matter. i have seen 200k engines run better than 30k many times. it's all in how well they are taken care of and maintained.

08-12-2009, 06:39 PM	#12
D16SiHatch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 942 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 37	the engine could be excellent or terrible, just depends on how you look at it. compared to a b-series it's not so great, but compared to a d15b2 it would be a huge upgrade.

08-12-2009, 09:11 PM	#14
OGMatt Not a real OG lol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: vic B.C. Japanada Age: 16 Posts: 1,137 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89' CRX Si Rep Power: 56	Looks like you are 12 years old with all those random smilies everywhere^^^^ ...... tacky much !

08-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#15
94civicturbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, IN Age: 16 Posts: 884 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1996 chevy k2500, 1991 civic hatch b18a1 Rep Power: 37	there OGMatt, is that better for you?

08-13-2009, 09:42 PM	#17
94civicturbo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, IN Age: 16 Posts: 884 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1996 chevy k2500, 1991 civic hatch b18a1 Rep Power: 37	mines a prelude and his is a hatch, i looked up the weights of them and mine weighs about 1000 pounds more

08-13-2009, 10:01 PM	#18
eg'sforlife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Age: 20 Posts: 800 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 Civic LX Rep Power: 90	as much as people talk about weight it really isnt much of an issue unless it an extreme amount of weight or you are racing such as legitimate racing not street racing although does have slight effect. other than that the power of a f series to a d series is enough that a 1000 is nothing

08-14-2009, 04:20 AM	#19
johnvtec Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Honda civic VTi EG6 Rep Power: 0	what will make bigger power a B18C7 head with a B20 block or a striaght H22A1 conversion. This is for my '94 EG civic Hatch i am trying to make it run a flat 13 second pass.

08-14-2009, 02:19 PM	#20
eg'sforlife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Age: 20 Posts: 800 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 92 Civic LX Rep Power: 90	1st start your own threadd to keep from being flamed to hell and from what i have seen a h22 in a hatch ran a 13.4 in quarter but its had I/H/E and i dont know about b20 block start your own thread to get more awnsers

08-14-2009, 11:02 PM	#21
johnvtec Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Honda civic VTi EG6 Rep Power: 0	how do i start my own thread lol

08-14-2009, 11:47 PM	#22
buttered corn Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 86 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 2	this thread is a bit of a mess. lol first of all the OP hasn't replied to the thread, or given any sort of context as to how we should approach this question... anyway, for a small car like a rex/civic/delsol, the d16z6 will give you a decent amount of power. If you want a bit more, you should look into a turbo for the d, or a b series swap... usually this means LSV or a gsr swap. (others are b20vtec, b16a, b18c5/7) and i would think the best d-series would be the dohc ZC.

08-17-2009, 02:55 AM	#23
johnvtec Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Honda civic VTi EG6 Rep Power: 0	where is the chassis selector im new to this site and cant find where i go to start my own thread. Can you give me precise instructions please. thanks

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