Tuning Workshop

General discussions on EJ9 and D14 improvements. How far can you reach?
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Re: Tuning Workshop

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according to wikipedia;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_D_en ... engines.29

the ZC's do differ in quite a few ways, its obd0 aswell so might cause some problems, could be done though, they have high compression aswell might be a beast!!!!
1996 EJ9 Civic
1998 BB8 Prelude Motegi VTi
1998, B16A2 EK4 Civic VTi

Aims:
EJ9 - Now my GF's car.
BB8 - Rebuild after crash damage to front end.
EK4 - Daily driver. Strip and track prep once prelude project complete

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Re: Tuning Workshop

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Neh it can't be done, the ZC is really differently aligned. I've tried how ZC IM fit on a D14 in the beginning, to start: port to port distance is bigger on ZC. In the end it is a completely different block with the only thing being the same is the bore if I am correct. But the spacing between cylinders is different etc.

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Re: Tuning Workshop

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yea fought there was a reason why it hasnt been done. It should have its own engine family really i think.
1996 EJ9 Civic
1998 BB8 Prelude Motegi VTi
1998, B16A2 EK4 Civic VTi

Aims:
EJ9 - Now my GF's car.
BB8 - Rebuild after crash damage to front end.
EK4 - Daily driver. Strip and track prep once prelude project complete

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Re: Tuning Workshop

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I see. What about B-series head? Negative answer again? :mrgreen:

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saxophonias wrote:I see. What about B-series head? Negative answer again? :mrgreen:
That is indeed a negative answer...

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Re: Tuning Workshop

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indeed the b engines have a 81mm bore for starters, which is significantly larger than our 75mm... imagine though :)
1996 EJ9 Civic
1998 BB8 Prelude Motegi VTi
1998, B16A2 EK4 Civic VTi

Aims:
EJ9 - Now my GF's car.
BB8 - Rebuild after crash damage to front end.
EK4 - Daily driver. Strip and track prep once prelude project complete

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Re: Tuning Workshop

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ZC head on a D16 sohc bottem has been done a long time ago in america.
BUT the head doesn't line up properly with the bottem end and the guy had major difficulties making it seal properly.So it isn't worth doing it with all the problems you'll get. ;)
Quote from Endyn:"The combustion chamber is a better shape than the DOHC.So don't chunk those 1.6 SOHC engines, they can make really good power. For a pure performance application, regardless of application, I'd choose the SOHC. No bull!"

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Re: Tuning Workshop

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helo guys, i was wondering if anyone knew how to dismount the pistons from the rods, I know you need a press to take out the pins, but would like to see pics, any link?

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D14 head

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Allright, i can get my hands on a D14A3 head. I know that there are lots of performance possibilities with the head but what are the options?

So D14A3 head:

- Porting?
- Valves & springs?
- Cams?
- Etc..
D14A3-OBD1-I/H/E
126 hp /145 Nm

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Re: D14 head

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Umm Nick would be a good person to ask. Also LakaiD14 since *I think* he's pretty proud of his D14 head.

Depends how much you wnat the car to make and what future upgrades you have planned.

If you want to rev it springs are must methinks.
1996 EJ9 Civic
1998 BB8 Prelude Motegi VTi
1998, B16A2 EK4 Civic VTi

Aims:
EJ9 - Now my GF's car.
BB8 - Rebuild after crash damage to front end.
EK4 - Daily driver. Strip and track prep once prelude project complete

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