Got My D16Z6... Need Help!!

Ok, yesterday I pickup up my D16 from a guy out of the recycler. The engine & tranny look great, but no exhaust manifold. I got everything else... dist., intake a manifold, axels, shift linkage...etc. he one off my Dx motor has a strped bolt. I tried to get one from the junk yard and as I was taking off bolt... the ones on the bottom... 1 would always strip. I was thinking... should I just get an after market header?? Will I pass smog in Cali?? Please let me know. What other stock options do I have....(cheaper than buying an aftermarket header??)


PS: I'm better off using my cable tranny than the hydro one it came w/ ....right??

Any D series manifold will work.


Also, you cannot use the hydro tranny, without a lot of freaking work. So just use the cable trans.

use your cable tranny...not the hydro. and ditto what kris said

Great... thanks for advice. Now since any D series manifold will work. Then any D series header from 92-99 will work? I found a good deal on a Greddy header from a 96-00 civic EX. Just checking in here before I make an offer.

Originally posted by erbinone
Great... thanks for advice. Now since any D series manifold will work. Then any D series header from 92-99 will work? I found a good deal on a Greddy header from a 96-00 civic EX. Just checking in here before I make an offer.

I would stick with 88/91 d series, rather than jump to a 96+ header.

Originally posted by kris


I would stick with 88/91 d series, rather than jump to a 96+ header.

Yeh but it still works though.

Kool... so it will work huh?! Great, I was gonna redo all the exhaust from the manifold (header) back so I'm not too concerned about the bottom bolting up. As far as the top... it should bolt up the same right? Can I use the same exhaust manifold gasket, cuz I just bought a new one.

when i put my d16z6 in my hatch, i used a d16z6 DC sports header. it bolts right up to the stock exhaust. Im guessing that any d series manifold/header will bolt right up to the engine as well as the exhaust..

arent hondas great :D

Originally posted by mellowboy


Yeh but it still works though.


What about placement of 02 sensors, and the lenght of the midpipe?

Originally posted by kris



What about placement of 02 sensors, and the lenght of the midpipe?

Plug the o2 (2nd) and get a custom cat-back. Thats what my friend did.

With any header can i pass smog in Cali?

Originally posted by erbinone
With any header can i pass smog in Cali?

I have no clue about cali...

All i can say is that they're strict as fuck.

Yeah... I know. Well.... I'll try it and let you know. I'll pre-test and if not. Then I'll get a stock manifold and try again.

ya it should pass with the header Just make sure it has a CARB # on it same for the intake or it wont pass visual

Damn im glad i dont live in cali, i dont have any smog checks to worry about......


gunnmen01

I got someone that will pass visual. I got someone that will pass it illegal, but I don't want to pay $200 to pass it like that.

Found a guy in the recycler w/ a 4+2+1 Neuspeed header & gonna throw in the O2 sensor for $100. Now, which O2 sensor do I need. Do I need 88-91 ( I have a 90 Sedan ) or the 92-95 sensor? Let me know please people. Thanks, Roger

check your other post for the answer to that one..