D16 vs B18
#1
D16 vs B18
I know I know... this has been addressed a million times but my situation is somewhat unique. So here it goes. I've got a D16Z6 with the following: Cast Iron T3 manifold, T3 .46/.48 yada yada. My clutch is rated up to 350hp. My dilemma is this:
With my goal being 270-300hp, should I stay with the D16Z6 and throw some TT rods and vitara pistons in it. Or Should I start fresh with a LS build? Of course if I did the LS build I would need new manifold and new clutch + internals...
Just would like some solid input on this ,guys. Is 270-300hp DD a good idea on a D16? I've been told by my local guys that I'm an idiot for thinking that would ever work out...
With my goal being 270-300hp, should I stay with the D16Z6 and throw some TT rods and vitara pistons in it. Or Should I start fresh with a LS build? Of course if I did the LS build I would need new manifold and new clutch + internals...
Just would like some solid input on this ,guys. Is 270-300hp DD a good idea on a D16? I've been told by my local guys that I'm an idiot for thinking that would ever work out...
#3
Re: D16 vs B18
Originally Posted by bitchasscracker
sohc option is $250 for rods and $150 for pistons, rings, bearings.
ls option is far more money and far more gay.
SOHC for life niggy
ls option is far more money and far more gay.
SOHC for life niggy
#4
Re: D16 vs B18
Yeah I was hoping thats what you guys would say. I'm currently pushing 5psi and still get smoked by hatchies with GSR swap in them. I'm afraid to push it any farther on boost right now... I guess I'll just build the d16 and throw the d15 back in until its ready.
#5
Re: D16 vs B18
Originally Posted by JoshMO
Yeah I was hoping thats what you guys would say. I'm currently pushing 5psi and still get smoked by hatchies with GSR swap in them. I'm afraid to push it any farther on boost right now... I guess I'll just build the d16 and throw the d15 back in until its ready.
#6
Re: D16 vs B18
Originally Posted by JoshMO
Yeah I was hoping thats what you guys would say. I'm currently pushing 5psi and still get smoked by hatchies with GSR swap in them. I'm afraid to push it any farther on boost right now... I guess I'll just build the d16 and throw the d15 back in until its ready.
#7
Re: D16 vs B18
Wheres a good place to look for motors online? All the local junkyards have been stripped already...
I spike one time to 7-8psi and later I noticed some slight over heating. So I'm afraid the HG was at its limit. It has 188k miles on it I think. And I'm running a ------- FMU... you think 7psi DD is safe for this?
Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
crank the boost up...at 5psi of course youre going to get smoked by everything
I spike one time to 7-8psi and later I noticed some slight over heating. So I'm afraid the HG was at its limit. It has 188k miles on it I think. And I'm running a ------- FMU... you think 7psi DD is safe for this?
#8
Re: D16 vs B18
Originally Posted by JoshMO
Wheres a good place to look for motors online? All the local junkyards have been stripped already...
I spike one time to 7-8psi and later I noticed some slight over heating. So I'm afraid the HG was at its limit. It has 188k miles on it I think. And I'm running a ------- FMU... you think 7psi DD is safe for this?
I spike one time to 7-8psi and later I noticed some slight over heating. So I'm afraid the HG was at its limit. It has 188k miles on it I think. And I'm running a ------- FMU... you think 7psi DD is safe for this?
#9
Re: D16 vs B18
best think im my opion would get a chipped ecu and get it tuned and turn the boost up to like 12#s. i ran a 42 48 on my y8 with stock injectors to 16#s just crushed the fpr to get more pressure lol. worked like a charm but i also had a chipped ecu. it ------ rocked first setups rule.
#10
Re: D16 vs B18
Originally Posted by skittersk8er
best think im my opion would get a chipped ecu and get it tuned and turn the boost up to like 12#s. i ran a 42 48 on my y8 with stock injectors to 16#s just crushed the fpr to get more pressure lol. worked like a charm but i also had a chipped ecu. it ------ rocked first setups rule.