i know most of you guys dont like the d series but its all i can afford since mine is giving me engine problems ive read about d16zc, d16z6, and also d15b which is vtec but needs a vtec controller? also a dual cam d16zc? are there any others or which one of these is the best one to put in i have the regular lx engine now and it is quite peppy but im looking to go vtec any info is greatly appreciated

thanks

Best And D series dont go together.
Least embarssing is probbly better wording. In that case the z6 I've found to be better as its almost same as the y8 powerwise but better bottom end Y8 head is better.

the ZC you spoke of is an older motor and can not leaglly be swaped into your car you'd also need to do wiring and if you need a tranny also you'd be screwed it has a cable your hydro.

I'm not sure where you got the vtec controller needed idea. You only need one if your a half asser wiring up to a obd1 p28 ecu negates that. P28s are great for chipping also.

dont search more d16z6 or d16y8 .

i think there is such a thing as a best D series motor...just count out everything else besides D series motors and pick out which one is best...get a z6 or y8

d15b,d16z6,d16y8 thats about it. and i think the z6 head is better flowing just that the y8 has a smaller combustion chamber and the intake ports are offset for better fuel effiecency.

the y8 sounds good but will the wiring work with my 93lx and will it mount to my tranny not to rule out the z6 and the dual cam z6 i heard the rep telling me about i guess u guys are not fond of the d15b

There is no dohc z6, there's a dohc ZC (non-vtec).
For the Y8, you'll do a little wiring but nothing too bad (mostly using a mix of stock parts with a few wiring change-overs). Your stock tranny will bolt up with no problems at all, it will bolt up to any d-series engine. There are no problems with the d15b vtec, it's just not as common of an engine as the Z6 or Y8.

my co worker is hooking me up with a d16y6 dont know about the 16 part but he said it was y6 hes selling me for 250 and is going to install it as well for free

im considering getting a new clutch while the engine is coming out whats a good brand and model for everyday hard driver i do like the regular honda clutch it is very smooth

im considering getting a new clutch while the engine is coming out whats a good brand and model for everyday hard driver i do like the regular honda clutch it is very smooth

The ACT kits are very good from what I've heard, I have an exedy stage 1 (slightly better than stock) clutch though so I can't speak from experience(don't think they make one for a d series). The only complaints I've ever heard with ACT is the price (it's a little higher than others). I'd also go with a lighter flywheel if you don't have one already. That'll make a huge impact on acceleration(did for me at least, going from the stock to exedy flywheel).

how does a lighter fywheel help with acc? and do they make centerforce cluthcs?

how does a lighter fywheel help with acc? and do they make centerforce cluthcs?
rotating mass my good man.

less is better

which d series is better? the one that has a "B" stamped on the block

rotating mass my good man.

less is betterto a certain extent when it comes to flywheels and crankshaft pulley. the flywheel and crankshaft pulley are also there to help balance the engine internals. the lighter the less balance and u start screwing up bearings and oilpumps. thats y a harmonic dampner is better than a lighwheight pulley

if it has b stamped on the block that means its a b series motor correct me if im wrong.

to a certain extent when it comes to flywheels and crankshaft pulley. the flywheel and crankshaft pulley are also there to help balance the engine internals. the lighter the less balance and u start screwing up bearings and oilpumps. thats y a harmonic dampner is better than a lighwheight pulley
You bring up a good point, yet by the time this takes effect your running somthing like a .003 lb flywheel.

Its not really an issue but you are correct on the thoughts and i'm glad you expanded. I've run "race" flys on everyone one of my motors anyone who drove my car with a stock or "street" flywheel was impressed most shocked running a 8lb flywheel was so smooth and even faster to respond.

and about the B stamping on a motor. it will be your first stamped letter eg b18c b20a etc. if it has a B as the second letter run its a pos motor eg D15b7 D15b1. Get the whole code if your still not sure we will be able to tell you.

if it has b stamped on the block that means its a b series motor correct me if im wrong.
Yeah that was KrisSmithRocks just being a smartass.

if it has b stamped on the block that means its a b series motor correct me if im wrong.

can't put anything past you.