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Old Jan 23, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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I have two choices, i can either buy a ZC engine for 850 bux, or i can get a 1.6 sohc vtec for 400 bux out of the junkyard, and i'm plannin to turbo the car, what do u guys think i should do?
Old Jan 23, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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get the sohc, its cheaper, and easier to find parts for.
Old Jan 23, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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cool, that's what i was thinkin
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 12:52 AM
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dont be fooled by the comon statement that theres no good aftermarket parts for the zc alost any d series parts will work for a zc and in my opinion the zc is a better engine.

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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 07:19 AM
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but there's only like a 10 horse power difference between them, right now i can get a 1.6 sohc vtec for 200 bux cuz a buddy can hook me up cuz he works at a junkyard. i mean why spend 850 bux for a zc that's like 130 hp when i can get a d16z6 for 200 and buy pistons rings and rods to make up for the 10 hp?
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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you know i really dont care what you buy i mean its your car your money buy what ever you want i think your probly big enough to make the choice your self. I was just stating that a zc isnt to hard to get parts for.

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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Its simple, the ZC has more power, but the z6 does have more "aftermarket support" especially for head parts, cams/springs/valves. Even piston selection.

I would choose ZC.

Jeff
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