[AudioGuy93DelSol]

Originally Posted by Turbofestiva

OK. I SAID I DO NOT WANT TO SWAP! CivicSpoon is not a very brite guy. I was thinking about a D15z1 from the vx. Its a 1.5L 16v sohc with VTec. I want to build a D15 because its like the little guy of honda the one no one likes and i want to show ppl he can make big power to. Now are there any people out there with any parts recommendations like what rods should i use or what pistons or crank??? any ideals will help.

Ok, lets break this down. 1) CS gave the same answer any knowledgeable member would, and I back it. 2) The Z1 is not standard VTEC, it's VTEC-E which is an acronym for sucky. 3) Again, like CS said, the only D15 worth building is the JDM D15B which is VTEC. If you want, you can keep your block and swap the head for a VTEC head from a z6 but that'll raise your compression so you'll have to get even lower compression pistons to compensate. The money you'd have to put into a regular D15 to make 400 reliable horses is just plain dumb. See if you can find cheap-o Z6 or D15B and build it while you drive your car now. Then when it's done, just swap out motors and it's done. One weekend of downtime vs. months. Also, Honda cranks are notoriously strong, it should hold 400 HP. As for rods and pistons, your possibilities are endless. Read up on turbod16.com. Great site.

And for the record, yes, a 400HP D series has a much higher "cool factor" but it comes at a much higher price. In all honesty, I'd try to find a B series with a spun bearing or something and start from there. Way more parts for B series and DOHC VTEC gives more tuning control. You're the one with the money though, so spend it how you like.