is it worth building a D16A6?
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is it worth building a D16A6?
ok, im planning on swapping a D16A6 into a 88-91 Civic sedan. im not lookin to be the nastiest thing out, some TR members have set the bar a little too high for me. is that motor worth building? what are the pros and cons? i know the results will be more appreciative in a crx due to its weight, but im dead set on a sedan. im pretty much an amature, but will have some help from some well respected people. i figure build the single cam then take the "lessons learned" and swap maybe a b16 or go ls/b20 vtec in the future. nitrous will be a factor. i know the total of build the motor will tally over the cost of a B16 swap, but i guess im just looking to gain the experience, or should i just start on a swap? hit me back with some opinions. thanks Shayne.
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the SOHC guys will tell you yes and most B series guys will tell you no. its all about what you want to do. Get info on both platforms and work from there.
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If you have lots of money and no time limit stay with the D. 
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you can put a small turbo set up on it, and it would make decent power for a non vtec d. The a6 is a pretty good engine
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i hear all the time that the a6 is a "trooper" and haldles spray like a champ. with a custom turbo kit (built right), will it be too much power for the wee single cam?
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Originally Posted by Punkinterviews
If you have lots of money and no time limit stay with the D.
YEAAAAA
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Block: D16A6
Head: D16Z6
Tranny: S20 (LSD)
Rods: Eagle H-Beams
Pistons: CP 10:5:1
Bearings: ACL
Valves: Omni Power
Springs: Crower Stg2
Retainers: Crower Stg2
Cam: Crower Stg2
Intake Manifold: Edelbrock Performer X
Header: AN-R Merge Collector
Thats my build
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Originally Posted by UrbanRacerH23
i hear all the time that the a6 is a "trooper" and haldles spray like a champ. with a custom turbo kit (built right), will it be too much power for the wee single cam?
Nope, i run 5- 10 lbs on my y7. Its all in the Tune.
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