Finally, some pics of the D16Y8
ci5ic
10-31-2002, 07:04 PM
Picked up my Y8 a week and a half ago, just working on getting it tore apart and cleaned up right now. Also, took the dremel to the valve-cover and now sandpaper, getting it prepped for a polish (or possibly chromate powder coat). Wish I had some before photos of the valve-cover...
Valvetrain:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/823562SMvalvetrain.jpg
My engine, me consulting my chiltons:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/744449SMenginemike01.jpg
Engine again...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/863534SMengine01.jpg
and again...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/761182SMengine02.jpg
and again...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/243167SMengine03.jpg
Valvetrain:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/823562SMvalvetrain.jpg
My engine, me consulting my chiltons:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/744449SMenginemike01.jpg
Engine again...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/863534SMengine01.jpg
and again...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/761182SMengine02.jpg
and again...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/243167SMengine03.jpg
dfarres
10-31-2002, 07:10 PM
Very nice & clean too!:ylsuper
:( I wish I had one :(
:( I wish I had one :(
dumpedhatch
10-31-2002, 07:27 PM
very nice. its always good to see a nice cleam motor. i am tearing apart and building up a d16a6 motor. hope to see some more pics later.
gunnmen01
10-31-2002, 07:32 PM
Hey could ya get a little closer on the valve train pic i couldnt see it....lol j/k, glad to see another d series swap....good luck with it...
gunnmen01
gunnmen01
GTA
10-31-2002, 09:26 PM
looking good. how long before you put it in?
ci5ic
10-31-2002, 09:33 PM
Not putting it in until early next spring. I'm going to spend the entire winter tearing it apart, cleaning everything, replacing stuff, rebuilding, and putting it back together prepped for turbo (which I hope to install during the swap). :D :D :D :D
I'm personally going to make sure that EVERYTHING is perfect. I've already put about 5 hours into the valve-cover alone, grinding out the imperfections, sanding, sanding, sanding... Next up is the intake manifold...
The following parts will also find their way onto the engine:
MSD 6A Ignition
Lightweight Pulleys
Adjustable Timing Gear
92-95 Greddy Turbo w/Intercooler
I'm still waiting to hear from dropshop about what else I should put on (injectors, fuel rail, cam regrind, rods, pistons, etc.?)
I'm personally going to make sure that EVERYTHING is perfect. I've already put about 5 hours into the valve-cover alone, grinding out the imperfections, sanding, sanding, sanding... Next up is the intake manifold...
The following parts will also find their way onto the engine:
MSD 6A Ignition
Lightweight Pulleys
Adjustable Timing Gear
92-95 Greddy Turbo w/Intercooler
I'm still waiting to hear from dropshop about what else I should put on (injectors, fuel rail, cam regrind, rods, pistons, etc.?)
GTA
10-31-2002, 09:48 PM
thats gonna be a sweeet setup
spy54
11-01-2002, 02:26 AM
can i get one?
civickiller
11-01-2002, 04:35 AM
wheres the distributor and fuel rail and injectors ?
91civicDXdude
11-01-2002, 12:03 PM
wheres the distributor and fuel rail and injectors ?
yeah, it looks like theres a waterneck where the distributor is supposed to be heh
yeah, it looks like theres a waterneck where the distributor is supposed to be heh
kris
11-01-2002, 12:23 PM
Originally posted by 91civicDXdude
yeah, it looks like theres a waterneck where the distributor is supposed to be heh
Keeps the end clean, duh. :rolleyes: :finger:
yeah, it looks like theres a waterneck where the distributor is supposed to be heh
Keeps the end clean, duh. :rolleyes: :finger:
Melt
11-01-2002, 12:25 PM
Lookin good mike.
91civicDXdude
11-01-2002, 03:11 PM
Keeps the end clean, duh.
figured as much :rolleyes:
I've heard that the d16y8 head isnt as good as the d16z6 head, even though the y8 makes 2 more hp. let me find a quote from another message board i go on...
I went to the dyno yesterday to test out the new 1.6 sohc engine. I just put Darton steel sleeves in the block and had the Y8 head fully ported. I upped the boost to 23 PSI and put a 125hp (#52 jet) shot of single nozzle ZEX nitrous to her. The engine responded with a peak of 465 whp at 6500 RPM. The power band seemed to have moved lower with the Y8 head, with a stock Z6 it peaked at 6800 rpm. Either way, it made 350 whp as low as 4600 rpm and was still making 445 whp at 7200 rpm when I shut it off. I am pretty happy with the broad powerband. I guess this is why the car is so fast for the power it makes. I have raced cars with 125 more peak whp, and they ran 3-4 tenths slower than me. After having tested the stock Y8, stock Z6, ported Y8, and ported Z6 cylinder heads, it is my conclusion that a stock Y8 sucks, fully ported Y8 head is about as good a stock Z6 head (with a 300 rpm lower powerband), stock Z6 head is awesome, fully ported Z6 head had no performance improvement. Now, this is for my particular combination........this may not be true for anyone else, I just though I would throw out my conclusions.
that is from ezboard d series posted by a guy named Zexman who seems to know his shit. just my 2 cents...
figured as much :rolleyes:
I've heard that the d16y8 head isnt as good as the d16z6 head, even though the y8 makes 2 more hp. let me find a quote from another message board i go on...
I went to the dyno yesterday to test out the new 1.6 sohc engine. I just put Darton steel sleeves in the block and had the Y8 head fully ported. I upped the boost to 23 PSI and put a 125hp (#52 jet) shot of single nozzle ZEX nitrous to her. The engine responded with a peak of 465 whp at 6500 RPM. The power band seemed to have moved lower with the Y8 head, with a stock Z6 it peaked at 6800 rpm. Either way, it made 350 whp as low as 4600 rpm and was still making 445 whp at 7200 rpm when I shut it off. I am pretty happy with the broad powerband. I guess this is why the car is so fast for the power it makes. I have raced cars with 125 more peak whp, and they ran 3-4 tenths slower than me. After having tested the stock Y8, stock Z6, ported Y8, and ported Z6 cylinder heads, it is my conclusion that a stock Y8 sucks, fully ported Y8 head is about as good a stock Z6 head (with a 300 rpm lower powerband), stock Z6 head is awesome, fully ported Z6 head had no performance improvement. Now, this is for my particular combination........this may not be true for anyone else, I just though I would throw out my conclusions.
that is from ezboard d series posted by a guy named Zexman who seems to know his shit. just my 2 cents...
amy@af
11-01-2002, 03:30 PM
when is early spring? i want to do the car thing maybe in april??? but i'll hold out for may if ya need it :D
looks really good! valvetrain all nice and yummy!
looks really good! valvetrain all nice and yummy!
Melt
11-01-2002, 04:32 PM
Originally posted by LadyNRedSi
when is early spring? i want to do the car thing maybe in april??? but i'll hold out for may if ya need it :D
looks really good! valvetrain all nice and yummy!
Were having another show?
when is early spring? i want to do the car thing maybe in april??? but i'll hold out for may if ya need it :D
looks really good! valvetrain all nice and yummy!
Were having another show?
ci5ic
11-01-2002, 06:11 PM
Thanks everone. Looks like I got a big project ahead of me...
Originally posted by LadyNRedSi
when is early spring?
I'm thinking around late March, early April for the swap. I figure that'll be enough time for me to scrape together 5 grand for the turbo, intercooler, etc.
I'm definitely down for another OR meet!
Originally posted by civickiller
wheres the distributor and fuel rail and injectors ?
I had already pulled the fuel rail and injectors off when the pic was taken. Still need to buy the z6 dizzy, and for some reason, they had that waterneck (or whatever the hell it is) hanging from the dizzy spot.
When my girlfriend gets back from Houston, I'll have to get some pics of the valve-cover progress.
Originally posted by LadyNRedSi
when is early spring?
I'm thinking around late March, early April for the swap. I figure that'll be enough time for me to scrape together 5 grand for the turbo, intercooler, etc.
I'm definitely down for another OR meet!
Originally posted by civickiller
wheres the distributor and fuel rail and injectors ?
I had already pulled the fuel rail and injectors off when the pic was taken. Still need to buy the z6 dizzy, and for some reason, they had that waterneck (or whatever the hell it is) hanging from the dizzy spot.
When my girlfriend gets back from Houston, I'll have to get some pics of the valve-cover progress.
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