mini me help needed asap

[zach_teg_king]

ive got a 95 civic ex, with a d16a6 block, si 5spd tranny, and im about to install my d16z6 head and manifold to make it a hi compression mini me...

ive got the z6 head, complete with dizzy, manifold, all sensors, vtec solenoid, p28 ecu, z6 timing belt and z6 headgasket

im wanting to know...is this everything i need? and will i need a adjustable cam gear or stock z6 cam gear to use this head on my block? also, which timing belt do i need to use, the a6 belt or the z6 belt? any help is appreciated

 

[d-mon]

yes, a6 block is almost identical to z6 block.
you can use a6/z6 belt, and stock cam gear.
don't forget to remove the oil jet...

 

[zach_teg_king]

ok im using the z6 stock cam gear, and just really need to know if its ok to use my a6 timing belt or if i need to use the z6 belt...ive heard there is a tooth difference in the belts...also, ive removed the oil jet, that was the first thing i did when i got the old head off my block. i know this stuff is pretty simple, but its my first build...ive tone some simple and common swaps, so i have that common honda knowledge, but never did a mini me...

 

[d-mon]

use the z6 belt.

 

[zach_teg_king]

use the z6 belt.

thanks...ive got it running right now, i just need to bump my timing a lil, get a better tune on this stock p28, and most importantly, get my vtec wired up to the ecu right, not with a switch or button lol thanks for the help, lovin the power of this mini me...can someone explain to me this concept of detonation...and do i need to worry about it?

 

[d-mon]

time it at 16* btdc.
(pre)detonation is when the spark comes too soon. (air/fuel mix starts burning before the piston is ready to go back down).
you have pretty much a d16z6 with c/r of 9.96:1 instead of 9.14:1 if you are using the a6 pistons.