hi. i have a d16z5 (zc dohc), and it`s going FI soon. but i have not desided about the pistons and the turbo yet. i am looking at 200whp. it will have eagle rods, block posting, arp studs, hf mainfold, a good intercooler and turboEDIT ecu.. how much whp can the original pm7 pistons take with a good intercooler and good tuning?, what about the vitara pistons? or is it best to go all the way with forged pistons? and what turbo do you think would fit my setup? BTW, i`m on a tight budget!

 

a stock zc can usually make 200whp all day long

 

Stock cast pistons suck *****, so becarful when you are tuning, doesnt matter if you have big injectors and a safe ecu to tune with, if you dont know what you are doing those rings lands can go bye bye real quick. 200whp is a pretty heafty goal but achievable, you are just definatly going to have to know what you are doing.

Forged pistons are the way to go when boosting into the double digits on hondas. The only company I know who makes pistons exclusivly for the DOHC ZC would be Endyn.



http://www.theoldone.com/components/pistons

Roller waves own me

Jeff

 

thanx alot guys.. probably will save up for endyne.. what about the turbo? garret T3?

 

At least a Super 60 with your upgrades....I would persnoally go with e T3/T4E

 

ENdyn pistons are expensive, Wiseco could make custom pistons for you for less, and made a coating to reduce the fricton with the cylinder