a6 cam vs. b2 cam
 

i swapped a D16a6 into my 88std hatch these past weekend, the motor had no compression in the number 2 cylinder, swapping the head solved the problem. Runs great, the only advantage over the dx head ive been told is the cam, so i swapped the cam and the engine runs like ----. Timing marks are dead on, valve adjustments are in spec. Anything advice, inputs would be appreciated.
Dan

Re:a6 cam vs. b2 cam
 

no check engine light, no trouble codes at all. Almost runs likes its out of gas but its full.

Re:a6 cam vs. b2 cam
 

i think i know what you are saying.. but please confirm..

you swapped a d16a6 into your 88 civic std. and then you put the DX Cam in it?

Re:a6 cam vs. b2 cam
 

sounds like thats what he said
...dont get whyy he would do that though...i know the a6 cam in a dx head enables you to retard/advance timing by skipping a tooth on the timing belt. ???

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the head was bad on the a6 so i put the dx head on it for a temp. fix, and the heads are "supposed" to be the same so i just put the dx head on the a6 bottem end with the a6 cam and it runs like ----

A6 bottom + DX head w/a6 cam = runs like ----!

anyone know why?

Re:a6 cam vs. b2 cam
 

Put the DX cam back in

Re:a6 cam vs. b2 cam
 

This causes now matter what that you will be a half a tooth off on the t-belt due to the block deck height differences, a cam out of a 1.6L is a half tooth out of time in a 1.5L. This can be fixed with any cam gear. It's a nice upgrade just needs to be adjusted to run correct.

Re:a6 cam vs. b2 cam
 

i understand what your saying, but block deck height should have no effect since im using the a6 block and the heads are the same.

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problem solved. heights have different heights meaning the a6 cam should be timed differently than the b2 cam, thats for what help you offered

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nice going