are D's stronger then B's

[exman98]

i have heard that they make "kits" to strengthen internals for D's
i think they had ; Cams, lifters, rods, etc.....
is this true or do you have to buy every thing from they junk yard or individualy.

[exman98]

** i have seen them for other cars just not any D's or any civics for that matter**

[Miataracer]

kits of factory parts? i have never heard of that... but there are aftermarket kits out there

[exman98]

right After market kits
are there any you recommend

[Miataracer]

I don't have any experience with them honestly. I have kind of considered getting a Crower kit but never got too in depth with my research.

[honda_luvr_2000]

yeah they make after market parts for any engine. some r a LOOOOOT harder to find, and sum specially made. crower has a good selection for D-series: cams, springs, valves, rods. u can find pistons, stroker kits, etc. just gets expensive. the biggest all-motor D-series had (i think) 211 whp, and it was also near 2.1L (bored, stroked). the D has potential, but it takes a lot to get it all out of it.

[exman98]

where should i look for them then ????????

[lkailburn]

agreed.. taking a D NA is...a joke.. sadly haha no matter how much i love my little d..NA its way to expensive for way to small of an outcome

boost is the only way to go *i can't wait for spring*

[exman98]

what brand would be best

[honda_luvr_2000]

lol i agree boost is a lot cheaper on a D than going NA. that's big bucks to meet specific requirements to have that out of an NA D
for camshafts, valve springs, retainers, valves, and rods. u can go right to www.crower.com
there is also a link for a few different companies that do pistons.
for stroker and/or big bore kits, try R&D Racing or JG Engine Dynamics

[eckoman_pdx]

As was said, crower makes good parts. I do like Crowers 4340 Billet I-Beam connecting rods a lot. The main reason for pulling the OEM parts I mentioned is cost. It will be a lot cheaper than aftermarket parts like crower. Sure it won't be as strong if you used those rods, but it'll be stronger than stock.

If you are WILLING to pay the costs, buying good, strong qaulity aftermarket engine and valvetrain parts will provide you with a stronger engine. When I suggested the rods from a 86-87 teg, etc, I suggested that assuming you didn't want to pay the cost of qaulity aftermarket but wouldn't mind a little extra strength. If you can afford it, I'd go with good aftermarket parts that suite your needs.

For rods if you can afford it, get the 4340 billet I-beam connecting rods versus the econo billet. They are a stronger rod. They cost $167 per rod for steel billet and $59 for titanium billet rods. The econo billet rods starts @ around $398 for a set of 4. Tese arn't as stronger and are an H-beam design, compare them to eagle rods.
rods
cams
valvetrain

Ferrea also makes good valvetrain components.
888-733-2505
http://www.ferrea.com/spindex.php

Corwer doesn't make their own pistons, but they sell JE, SPR, and Arias pistons. They have no JE D-series pistons, but some SPR and some Arias D-series. You can also check out the indivual manufacturers sites to see what they make. Wiseco also makes good pistons.

Here is a link o the pistons Crower sells.
pistons sold @ crower

I prefer to actually look at the actual manufacturer sites, call them etc.
Arias Pistons
http://www.ariaspistons.com/
310-532-9737
JE Pistons (also SPR)
http://www.jepistons.com/
714-898-9763
Wiseco Pistons
http://www.wiseco.com/
440-951-6600

To strengthen the block, re-sleeving is a good idea. I know AEBS doesn't make D-series sleeves unless they changed things up, I am not sure about Darton. Golden Eagle does make sleeves for D-series (they also make a D-series block gaurd if you want to go that route, but re-sleeing is better), and Benson Performance Machining has access to D-series sleeves. IF you really want to strengthen the block, re-sleeving is the best way to reinforce and strengthen the sleeves.

AEBS
858-693-3200
http://www.aebsracing.com/main.pl
Darton
1-800-713-2786
http://www.dartonsleeves.com/main_fr.htm
Golden Eagle Manufacturing
909-592-4311
http://www.goldeneaglemfg.com/sleeving.html
BENSON'S PERFORMANCE MACHINE
2909 S. Kilson Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
714-241-1284

Since I didn't provide the phone number above, here you go for Crower.
619-661-6477

This info should get you started on reputable manufacturers of engine parts.