Hey guys,
Im new to hondas, so forgive me if this has been covered a million times. I would like to put a z6 head on my y7 engine.
I've seen a number of write ups to go from a y7 to y8, but have not had much luck from a y7 to a z6. . .
ive got a 97 dx (d16y7) I've found a z6 head, intake, and throttle body at the junkyard for cheap, so i got those. anything else i will need? i need to go back and get the ECU i hear... is there anything else i should get? - like injectors or the exhaust manifold?
also, is there any chance i could get this to pass CA smog? i live in Texas now so im not too concerned, but could be moving soon.
ugh yeah. the injectors were already taken when i got there. can i use mine or should i find some off of a odb1 civic?
and i hear there is a obd1 wiring adapter, can i just use that with the ECU from the 96 ex? and is it worth grabbing that z6 exhaust manifold as well? i know its crap but will my y7 manifold line up?
I'm new to tuning n such, just want to get started with small investments - things that i can find at junkyards n stuff. Thanks for all the help and tips!
oh. whats the deal with the head bolts? do i really need to buy new ones?
they are but if he's doing his own tuning he should still be able to make it work just fine. having the 240cc injectors would obviously be better though
What distributor did u get? Being obd2 you'll need a corresponding distributor. Z6 have a different bolt pattern then y8/non vtec distributors. You'l have to re use your y7 distributor but you'll only be able to use the top bolt. This solution is notorious for oil leaks.OR depending how mechnically inclined you are can swap y7 internals with plugs into a z6 distributor. You'll also need a y8 cam gear for accurate mechnical timing purposes.
Honestly my suggestion is too avoid the hassle of sourcing appropriate parts is sell the z6 head for a premium since you got a great deal and buy a y8 head. No more dizzy or cam gear or head bolt issues. Just a straight foward head swap.
I am going to use the p28 ecu, but i guess that the dist wont plug into the wiring harness for a y7..
so you would highly suggest going to a y8, even though ill have to sell my z6 to get money to buy a y8 head. going to need more support before this happens :?
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