ZC question

[Jmunk]

I thoguht that i had everything straight than i just read a article about ZC's and i confused. Let me give you the gist of the confusion. My friend has a 88 CRX Si and it's pukin oil like crazy so he wants to put a new motor in it and i told him to put a ZC in. I thought that a ZC motor is the same motor thats in the 86-89 integras that we have in the US. Am i right that they're the same thing and have the same power and both bolt right into the 88-91 civic/crx ? Anyways he called around to junkyards and one junkyard had a 86-89 ( i can't remeber what year) integra motor that and they wanted 400 for the motor. So my question is The ZC from japan and the 86-89 integra motors in the US are the same thing or not ???

[mellowboy]

No its not the same thing. I think those integra engines are called d16a1 i believe. Its weaker than the zc. I think they are like 115 hp or somewhere around there and the zc is like 130 hp. IMO i think he should go for the zc.

[sastanley]

The 86-89 Integra motor also DOES NOT bolt into the 88-91 Civic. The motor mounts are in different places. That is why everyone likes the ZC and no one puts in the Integra motor. 10 HP isn't worth it for a motor that needs mounts and stuff to fit.

[Melt]

just to let you know, there are 3 different ZC's to my knowledge

There is a SOHC ZC 120hp
There is a DOHC ZC
and there is a DOHC VTEC ZC, although these are very rare. None were imported to the US and they were rare even in japan

I am sorry I do not have info on my SOHC ZC. It came with the car, it was a replacement for the stock 1.5 which blew due to the previous owner not adding coolant

[bc4g]

Do you know what car came with the ZC VTEC this is the first I have heard of it or even an engine model number?

Chad

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by Melt

and there is a DOHC VTEC ZC, although these are very rare. None were imported to the US and they were rare even in japan

Thats not true. I never heard of DOHC V-tec ZC ever?


Maybe you're thinking of ZCG? Anyways according to Moppie he said its just a myth term? ZCG is really the b16a SIR.

[Melt]

It might be the ZCG, if I recall. I dont know the engine code

[bc4g]

ZCG is probably what you mean.

Chad

[Moppie]

Originally posted by bc4g
ZCG is probably what you mean.

Chad

Which is basicly the great myth!


and its good to see you guys take the time to read what I type.

[SkyNex721]

Of course we listen. Well I do atleast. You are the man when it comes to JDM parts, specs, etc.....

And yeah, I have never heard of a ZC VTEC.

[84civicZC]

If u get the 88-91 ZC it will bolt right in. All you need is the motor, ur tranny, axles, mounts, and comp. will work. All this is providing that ur friend has a hf or SI. And the Integra engines for the 88-89 year are the same mounts for the 88-91 civic/crx's, the 86-87 integra mounts are the same for the 84-87 civic/crx's. And trust me a ZC is a good way to go for cheap$ replacement but a B16a will beat a ZC's ass in a minute.
The ZC's have 130hp/115lb@ 6800rpm's.
Oh and dont get a USDM motor the ZC's are around 500 and will have way less miles than a US engine.
And there is NO I repeat NO ZC vtec, The ZC's are as follow's:
86-87 ZC: dohc 16v 86-87 JDM Integra
88-91 ZC: Dohc 16v 88-89 JDM integra & 88-91 JDM civic HB 1.6i
92-95 ZC: Dohc 16v & Sohc 16v 92-95 JDM civic DX & some SI's
Hope this helps!

[Problem_Si]

Ive never heard of a zc vtec.....

And the Zc-G is very real....

A friend of mine had one before he decided to go with the b16a. Fast ass motor, sleeper style.

[sparq]

Originally posted by SkyNex721
And yeah, I have never heard of a ZC VTEC.

Thats because you suck... there is a SOHC VTEC version, maybe you meant you've never heard of the DOHC version.... which doesnt exist? :finger:

[sparq]

Originally posted by 84civicZC
And there is NO I repeat NO ZC vtec, The ZC's are as follow's:
86-87 ZC: dohc 16v 86-87 JDM Integra
88-91 ZC: Dohc 16v 88-89 JDM integra & 88-91 JDM civic HB 1.6i
92-95 ZC: Dohc 16v & Sohc 16v 92-95 JDM civic DX & some SI's
Hope this helps! [/b]

** BUZZER SOUND **

Sorry pal, do not pass go - do not collect $200... you are wrong, there IS a SOHC VTEC ZC

[FourthGenHatch]

Here are the REAL 3 different ZCs...

1.6 DOHC ZC
1.6 SOHC ZC
1.5 SOHC VTEC ZC