Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

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Feb 9, 2006 | 08:03 PM

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Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

I have both engines.I also want to turbocharge the car i have most of the turbo kit.

Feb 9, 2006 | 10:31 PM

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Re: Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

d16a1 DOHC? huh?

Feb 9, 2006 | 10:35 PM

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Re: Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

a1 wont just drop right in. it needs special mounts

Feb 9, 2006 | 10:59 PM

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Re: Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

the a1 came out of a integra. i think 89 i did not know it needed mounts.

Feb 9, 2006 | 11:07 PM

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Re: Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

d16a1 has the mount set up has the 84-87 crx.Doesnt come close to bolting in. That would be a dohc zc black valve 2nd gen jdm that bolts in

Feb 9, 2006 | 11:11 PM

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Re: Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

thanks for the info.

Feb 10, 2006 | 02:23 PM

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Re: Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

20yr old motor, 5yr old motor, hrmm....

Feb 10, 2006 | 09:43 PM

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Re: Should i use a D16y7 with a vtec conversion or a D16a1 dohc for my 88 crx ?

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Originally Posted by d0nfry

20yr old motor, 5yr old motor, hrmm....

seriously, the 20 year old motor that doesn't bolt in is the obvious answer!

haha. Go with whatever is cheaper for you. If you already have a Y7 block, do that. If not Dzcs are fairly cheap.

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