As I've posted elsewhere, the bottom end of my sohc d16zc is suspect.
I've been looking for a known good z6 engine to replace it, but there aren't many about in the UK and the ones I've found have either been too pricey or look to need a lot of work. Good y8s are just as rare.
Instead, I've found a good, working y7. (Also MT, by the way.)
Research on this site (and others) suggests that a y7 would do the job, but the 15-20% power drop will be irritating. Further research indicates that putting my zc head on the y7 should redress the balance to a certain extent, but isn't quite as simple as 'plug and play'.
So here's the request for informed opinions: is it worth it or should I be patient and keep looking for a z6?
I've been looking for a known good z6 engine to replace it, but there aren't many about in the UK and the ones I've found have either been too pricey or look to need a lot of work. Good y8s are just as rare.
Instead, I've found a good, working y7. (Also MT, by the way.)
Research on this site (and others) suggests that a y7 would do the job, but the 15-20% power drop will be irritating. Further research indicates that putting my zc head on the y7 should redress the balance to a certain extent, but isn't quite as simple as 'plug and play'.
So here's the request for informed opinions: is it worth it or should I be patient and keep looking for a z6?