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Drenni · 10-25-2003, 02:56 PM

I'm not very sure about this change, but here is the dum question and has anyone tried it before? I want to but a 92-95 vtec head on my ZC block both are D-series so it should work???? Is this something that works or not, I'm thinking of doing the ever so famous mini-me with a zc block, I'm planning on doing it the right way P28 and everything. So com'on guys waht do you think.

comments are welcome

DA.Crespo
san Juan, PR

**Tonyd0821** · 10-25-2003, 03:31 PM

this is a good question.....

can you put a vtec head on a dohc non vtec ZC engine?

i was wondering the same thing. my initial guees is no, because isnt the ZC considered a part of the "d" series family?

anyone?

GSRCRXsi · 10-25-2003, 03:53 PM

if its a sohc zc engine, then yes it can be done. its exactly like doing a mini me. but if it is dohc, it would not be worth it. it MIGHT be possible, and if it is it definitely wont be worth it.

**Tonyd0821** · 10-25-2003, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSRCRXsi@Oct 25 2003, 02:53 PM
but if it is dohc, it would not be worth it. it MIGHT be possible, and if it is it definitely wont be worth it.

why?

GSRCRXsi · 10-25-2003, 06:17 PM

because there is no dohc vtec d series heads. all the heads that are dohc vtec are b, f, h, and k series and i think the piston spacing of the blocks are different. and trying to put a sohc vtec head on a dohc block would take too much time and money to make it work IF you could get it to work.

i dont think you could get either of these to work, but IF you did, it will cost too much and most likely not work very well.

**Tonyd0821** · 10-25-2003, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSRCRXsi@Oct 25 2003, 05:17 PM
because there is no dohc vtec d series heads. all the heads that are dohc vtec are b, f, h, and k series and i think the piston spacing of the blocks are different. and trying to put a sohc vtec head on a dohc block would take too much time and money to make it work IF you could get it to work.

i dont think you could get either of these to work, but IF you did, it will cost too much and most likely not work very well.

i was talking about taking the DOHC zc block, and the feasability of "slapping on" a dohc VTEC head?

i know u cant match sohc and dohc...

GSRCRXsi · 10-25-2003, 06:40 PM

i know you were talking about the dohc zc block. thats why i said you cant do it becasue zc is a d series, and there is no dohc vtec heads that are d seires

**Tonyd0821** · 10-25-2003, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSRCRXsi@Oct 25 2003, 05:40 PM
i know you were talking about the dohc zc block. thats why i said you cant do it becasue zc is a d series, and there is no dohc vtec heads that are d seires

gotcha, i knew there was no vtec dohc d series out there...

so what u are saying is that the dohc vtec head will not properly line up with the dohc zc block.

GSRCRXsi · 10-25-2003, 06:46 PM

yes, the bolts wont match and i think the spacing of the cylinders and the combustion chambers are different and wont line up either.

Drenni · 10-26-2003, 06:58 AM

But wait, guys what if the block is from a ZC SOHC <_< would it work B) . I'm just not sure if anyone has done it before ZC SOHC block with a 92-95 vtec sohc cam head. It sounds kind of stupid but still lookingh for something that works before I can buy the big boy (B16B) so I guess it's going to be a while before I can buy that engine so I will try somthing new :P . Has anyone tried it before or is't a waste of money. Com'on guys don't let me down.

thanks

mellowboy · 10-26-2003, 07:36 AM

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Originally posted by Drenni@Oct 26 2003, 06:58 AM
But wait, guys what if the block is from a ZC SOHC <_< would it work B) . I'm just not sure if anyone has done it before ZC SOHC block with a 92-95 vtec sohc cam head. It sounds kind of stupid but still lookingh for something that works before I can buy the big boy (B16B) so I guess it's going to be a while before I can buy that engine so I will try somthing new :P . Has anyone tried it before or is't a waste of money. Com'on guys don't let me down.

thanks

You can put a sohc v-tec head on a sohc zc block . Oh and the bad boy wouldn't be a b16b....try the b18c5 now thats a bad boy

It seems like you have the dough to get yourself a b16b? why not just go with b18c5? It'll waste that mini me set up with no problem!

Drenni · 10-26-2003, 09:00 AM

But does any one know for a fact that it's a good combination, does it actually work??? keep it coming or is it just a waste of time and money. And yes I was thinking of the B18C but the differnce in HP is 15. Now is'nt the b18 much more heavy than the b16 like 500 pounds difference??? So why go with a much heavier engine that only has 15 hp, just trying to undestand maybe I'n wrong but then again that's what this site is for informaiton

. But yes the b18c1 is a BADBOY I guess both are, atleast to me......

thanks guys,
DA.Crespo
San Juan, PR

mellowboy · 10-26-2003, 11:57 AM

Its not much weight difference. Probably 10 lbs haha. Yeh 15 more hp but u also gotta look at the torque specs. b16a 111 lbs of tq vs 127-134 lbs of tq. SO just think about that. It makes alot of difference believe me.

Drenni · 10-26-2003, 12:12 PM

I guess you do have a point, but still more info is good.....

Thanks, Guys

GSRCRXsi · 10-26-2003, 12:45 PM

i dont think that they will differ in weight by even 10 lbs. they are the sam block, same size, only difference is the crank/rods/pistons.

Jdubspeeds · 10-27-2003, 04:40 AM

But theres a single cam zc vtec engine. I have a head for one at my shop. The block looks the same as the zc single without vtec. Not sure, but I would say most likely.

cointelpro · 10-29-2003, 12:48 AM

why dont u just do a normal mini me swap and forget about the zc block entirely? go find some shitbag 88-91 civic si and grab the block then go get yourself a nice y8 or z6 head.

i KNOW that will work

mellowboy · 10-29-2003, 01:48 AM

and i do have a complete z6 head for sale. 200 bucks.

10-25-2003, 02:56 PM	#1
Drenni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 15	I'm not very sure about this change, but here is the dum question and has anyone tried it before? I want to but a 92-95 vtec head on my ZC block both are D-series so it should work???? Is this something that works or not, I'm thinking of doing the ever so famous mini-me with a zc block, I'm planning on doing it the right way P28 and everything. So com'on guys waht do you think. comments are welcome DA.Crespo san Juan, PR __________________ "If you only knew the power of the dark side of the Honda"

10-26-2003, 06:58 AM	#10
Drenni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 15	But wait, guys what if the block is from a ZC SOHC <_< would it work B) . I'm just not sure if anyone has done it before ZC SOHC block with a 92-95 vtec sohc cam head. It sounds kind of stupid but still lookingh for something that works before I can buy the big boy (B16B) so I guess it's going to be a while before I can buy that engine so I will try somthing new :P . Has anyone tried it before or is't a waste of money. Com'on guys don't let me down. thanks __________________ "If you only knew the power of the dark side of the Honda"

10-26-2003, 09:00 AM	#12
Drenni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 15	But does any one know for a fact that it's a good combination, does it actually work??? keep it coming or is it just a waste of time and money. And yes I was thinking of the B18C but the differnce in HP is 15. Now is'nt the b18 much more heavy than the b16 like 500 pounds difference??? So why go with a much heavier engine that only has 15 hp, just trying to undestand maybe I'n wrong but then again that's what this site is for informaiton . But yes the b18c1 is a BADBOY I guess both are, atleast to me...... thanks guys, DA.Crespo San Juan, PR __________________ "If you only knew the power of the dark side of the Honda"

10-26-2003, 12:12 PM	#14
Drenni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 15	I guess you do have a point, but still more info is good..... Thanks, Guys __________________ "If you only knew the power of the dark side of the Honda"

10-27-2003, 04:40 AM	#16
Jdubspeeds Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tacoma Wa Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 19	But theres a single cam zc vtec engine. I have a head for one at my shop. The block looks the same as the zc single without vtec. Not sure, but I would say most likely. __________________ <u>I own </u> [b]2000 Gray Audi TT Quattro 2004 White/Blue GSXR 750 1981 Vw Caddy 1986 Yugo (yes yugo)


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10-25-2003, 03:31 PM	#2
Tonyd0821 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,089 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	this is a good question..... can you put a vtec head on a dohc non vtec ZC engine? i was wondering the same thing. my initial guees is no, because isnt the ZC considered a part of the "d" series family? anyone?

10-26-2003, 11:57 AM	#13
mellowboy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ChicagoLand, ILLINOIS Posts: 212 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 17	Its not much weight difference. Probably 10 lbs haha. Yeh 15 more hp but u also gotta look at the torque specs. b16a 111 lbs of tq vs 127-134 lbs of tq. SO just think about that. It makes alot of difference believe me.

10-29-2003, 12:48 AM	#17
cointelpro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 391 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	why dont u just do a normal mini me swap and forget about the zc block entirely? go find some shitbag 88-91 civic si and grab the block then go get yourself a nice y8 or z6 head. i KNOW that will work __________________ <span style=\'color:gray\'>I get paid to read e-mail, and click links.</span> <a href=\'http://www.MikesPaid4Email.com/pages/index.php?refid=cointelpro\' target=\'_blank\'>SO CAN YOU!</a>

10-29-2003, 01:48 AM	#18
mellowboy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ChicagoLand, ILLINOIS Posts: 212 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 17	and i do have a complete z6 head for sale. 200 bucks.

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