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Originally posted by asmallsol@Oct 24 2002, 07:14 PM
is it in there right now? the prob with d series when boosted is that they blow head gaskets when boost to higher levels. do an engine swap and by an obd-0 b16. they are 1000-1500 for a complete swap if you shop around. To make a d16y8 have the power that a b16 has is going to cost you alot.
Originally posted by Calesta+Oct 24 2002, 08:15 PM-->asmallsol@Oct 24 2002, 07:14 PM
is it in there right now? the prob with d series when boosted is that they blow head gaskets when boost to higher levels. do an engine swap and by an obd-0 b16. they are 1000-1500 for a complete swap if you shop around. To make a d16y8 have the power that a b16 has is going to cost you alot.
Actually, no. Just bolt up a 55 shot of ZEX and you're done for under $600.
Originally posted by asmallsol@Oct 24 2002, 07:14 PM
is it in there right now? the prob with d series when boosted is that they blow head gaskets when boost to higher levels. do an engine swap and by an obd-0 b16. they are 1000-1500 for a complete swap if you shop around. To make a d16y8 have the power that a b16 has is going to cost you alot.
Originally posted by ctovey+Oct 24 2002, 08:12 PM-->asmallsol@Oct 24 2002, 07:14 PM
is it in there right now? the prob with d series when boosted is that they blow head gaskets when boost to higher levels. do an engine swap and by an obd-0 b16. they are 1000-1500 for a complete swap if you shop around. To make a d16y8 have the power that a b16 has is going to cost you alot.
the engine is in there right now, with the civic lx auto trans. I got the whole car, with the D16y8 and dragon racing air intake, acura integra distributor, and autometer RPM Module and 3.0 pill, for $300. I would like to see what I can do with the setup I have...Cheap build. not too concerned about most power. Just want to see what my $300 got me.
Best way to go in that case?
Originally posted by phil379@Oct 25 2002, 09:02 AM
Calesta, if I do the nitrous, what else do I need to upgrade, internally?
Originally posted by Calesta@Oct 25 2002, 12:13 AM
New2- where'd you get the $500 conversion price from? That's what I paid for mine, but that was also in conjunction with almost $10k worth of other stuff.
The D16Y8 is NOT a 'shitty' motor... it's a very solid engine that can still make excellent power under pressure. You're right though- significant power gains will be had best by changing out the engine.
If he doesn't want to spend thousands upgrading a $300 car though, the nitrous is the best bet for some extra fun on a budget.