htrcivic96sir
Senior Member
need some info from people that have dug their feet into a project similar to this. its been awhile since my last post so I figure Ill update you all on project "D16z6T". Its a 92 EG hatch CX I bought for $700 bucks in NOV. of 04) . I soon after aquired a running D16Z6 for $350 ( props to Woodfin Honda Southside, VA). Since then the head has seen a complete rebuild+ 3angle valve job. Block is in the shop as we speak being Honed, chamfered, cleaned and brought back to me to install Clevite Main/rod bearings on Eagle H beam rods and YCP 8.5-1 turbo pistons. Now here is where the help is needed. Ive been searching for a cylinder brace to use and have found 4 or so to choose but have been turned away by others due to the negitives of a cylinder brace ( unwanted cylinder wear,cooling starvation to the head, etc) Ive been told to look to AEBS or others for a professional sleeving, but I {like others} just cant afford this and see it as extreme overkill for a motor thats running on shallow pockets. but on the other hand Im afraid of "cylinder walking" at higher boost levels and later on in its boosted life. The main goal of this project is super sleeper/daily driver. What should I do? how much boost/power could I muster out of it with out sleeving? Next question is... turbo kit...which would be the best for my daily driver? im looking for one with a turbo I can eaisly crank over the kits 5 to8 psi of boost, but is also complete with supplemental fuel managment ( pump,injectors,etc.) to cut down on later costs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.