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solman93si · 07-18-2009, 08:30 PM

Hello everybody. I'm new to the Honda tuning scene. I worked in a Honda dealership for 6 years, but never have dealt with performance mods. I have a 93 DelSol SI with a D16Z6. I know that a lot of people say to swap a B series engine into it, but I would like to know what the possibilities of building 200hp NA with the D16Z6. I don't want anything too crazy, but I would like to build an all around performance car, but want it to be fun to drive. I have found 10.5:1 pistons, cam, valvetrain components, ITB setup and header. Anybody who can give me advice or tell me whether I am on the right track or if I am wasting my time with the D? Anything would be helpful and appreciated.

Bobby17772 · 07-19-2009, 12:30 AM

yeah it's possible. but of course the easiest way to make big numbers is going with a turbo or super charger. it wouldn't even be that much to do it..well if you build you own turbo kit

buttered corn · 07-19-2009, 10:57 AM

200 at the crank or at the wheels? As stated, it'll be easier to get it through forced induction (and cheaper too most liekly) than to get it NA.

KingBacis · 07-19-2009, 11:03 AM

It depends on what you mean by wasting your time, as in money spent to get the single to 200whp (i'm guessing you mean to the wheels) vs swaping to the b and going 200whp both N/A. I see you said you didn't want to do anything to crazy, but it is going to take a nice little investment to hit that number with a single N/A, and a lot of people might tell you to just go with the B.
If you stay the course however, you should end up with a reliable and pretty quick single, and you can check off that fun to drive part too, but for a price...
With the B, you'll have to spend the money for the swap first, then start building to 200, which isn't really that hard with the B, but i see you already have some D parts, (kudos for the itbs)
In your case, not knowing your budget, i would say stick with the d, just my 2 cents.

dragster · 08-08-2009, 12:57 PM

I would say stick with the D too and go boost. You may spend the same money or even less boosting the engine than Na

BrutalB83 · 08-09-2009, 10:53 PM

ITBs can be finicky unless you've got somebody experience to tune them. I'd say go with a turbo setup instead...

07-18-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
solman93si Greenhorn Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elkhart, IN Age: 27 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Honda Pilot Rep Power: 0	D16Z6 build???? Hello everybody. I'm new to the Honda tuning scene. I worked in a Honda dealership for 6 years, but never have dealt with performance mods. I have a 93 DelSol SI with a D16Z6. I know that a lot of people say to swap a B series engine into it, but I would like to know what the possibilities of building 200hp NA with the D16Z6. I don't want anything too crazy, but I would like to build an all around performance car, but want it to be fun to drive. I have found 10.5:1 pistons, cam, valvetrain components, ITB setup and header. Anybody who can give me advice or tell me whether I am on the right track or if I am wasting my time with the D? Anything would be helpful and appreciated.

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07-19-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
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	yeah it's possible. but of course the easiest way to make big numbers is going with a turbo or super charger. it wouldn't even be that much to do it..well if you build you own turbo kit

07-19-2009, 10:57 AM	#3
buttered corn Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 86 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 2	200 at the crank or at the wheels? As stated, it'll be easier to get it through forced induction (and cheaper too most liekly) than to get it NA.

07-19-2009, 11:03 AM	#4
KingBacis Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The C U T Age: 22 Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89 Crx SI Rep Power: 2	It depends on what you mean by wasting your time, as in money spent to get the single to 200whp (i'm guessing you mean to the wheels) vs swaping to the b and going 200whp both N/A. I see you said you didn't want to do anything to crazy, but it is going to take a nice little investment to hit that number with a single N/A, and a lot of people might tell you to just go with the B. If you stay the course however, you should end up with a reliable and pretty quick single, and you can check off that fun to drive part too, but for a price... With the B, you'll have to spend the money for the swap first, then start building to 200, which isn't really that hard with the B, but i see you already have some D parts, (kudos for the itbs) In your case, not knowing your budget, i would say stick with the d, just my 2 cents.

08-08-2009, 12:57 PM	#5
dragster Greenhorn Join Date: Aug 2009 Age: 30 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	I would say stick with the D too and go boost. You may spend the same money or even less boosting the engine than Na

08-09-2009, 10:53 PM	#6
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 8,538 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 246	ITBs can be finicky unless you've got somebody experience to tune them. I'd say go with a turbo setup instead...

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