z6$$$

HOw much would a z6 engine cost

Normally you can pick one up for around $500. I'm also looking for another one to play with. Time for a new project.

Hit up your local junkyard.

I found a D16Y8 at mine for 900 bucks. They had 3 other ones just sitting on their shelves, and I could've got one of them for alot cheaper, but the one I wanted had less than 8000 miles on it, so I figured the extra $ was worth it.

I was looking through classified ads and a found a 98 D16y8 for $400 + shipping.

the y8 and z6 whats differnt

slightly different combustion chambers...slightly different intake mani...that's what I can think of offhand. the z6 is out of the 92-95 and the y8 outta the 96-98. the swap is the same with each...

D16Z6
1590cc
4 cyl, 16 valve
SOHC VTEC
9.2:1 c.r.
Power: 125 bhp @ 6600
Redline: 7200 rpm
Torque: 106 lb-ft @ 5200

D16Y8
1590cc
4 cyl, 16valve
SOHC VTEC-II
9.6:1 c.r.
Power: 127 bhp @ 6600
Redline: 7200 rpm
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 5500

things to consider when you do the swap. a p28 ecu (approx $150) is the most efficent way to swap. with the ecu you should get a wiring conversion harness (approx $150). i would definately work that into your budget. i wasn't very happy with the pm6 (88-91 Si/EX) ecu + rpm switch route. p28 ecu runs smoother. just thought i'd mention it....

A little off topic from the whole discussion, but if u have an hf or si u might consider just putting a z6 or y8 head on ur existing engine, they can usually be picked up for 200 or less.

Originally posted by Bleebdat
A little off topic from the whole discussion, but if u have an hf or si u might consider just putting a z6 or y8 head on ur existing engine, they can usually be picked up for 200 or less.


There is a nice y8 gude head on ebay. :cool:

I picked my Z6 up from a local junkyard, for $600 including the flywheel, dist. and wiring harness form the whole car...didnt really need it. but its nice to have that much wire now.....


gunnmen01

This guy --> [email protected] has a z6 with 60k on it for $500 shipped.

I have a dx and converted to MPFI using the pm6 ecu then bolted the sohc v-tec head off a 95si (d16z6) and it went together quite smoothly...runs great doesn't overheat nothing.....if you're doing it on a dx d15b2 then you need the vx timing belt and if its on a d16a6 then you need the ex/si timing belt...simple....and its a pretty healthy increase in hp...for now its ok...saving for a b16a1