1990 Built Turbo (Slow Progress)
JLane91
New Wagonist
I picked up a 1990 Dx Wagon, d15b2 with 270k plus.
I rebuilt the stock motor(Page 1) NEEDED RINGS and bought a reman. head (Not needed, we thought head was cracked due to alot of smoke, it was just the rings)
Got it running great.
I put stock d15b2 back in and drove it around and found it needed a little work(obviously)
Building d16z6 Vitara Motor as you read.
Hit on the suspension stuff and got that out the way.(ball joints, tie rods etc)
Then slapping the almighty eBay turbo kit on it and calling it.
This is for fun, I've built many cars and am going as cheap as i can. I know what works, so don't hate on the ebay parts haha. I want to keep it as sleeper as possible. But i want around 300whp
Follow my new youtube channel
Day 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_iUer1BmZE&t=1s
Day 2:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xDC6XdGoHDA
I was going to do a b series swap, but realized I just really want a single cam turbo. The video talks about the b18 swap, not happening! Staying d16
I will be posting prices of most the stuff to see how much is invested.
Block-D16Z6 ($50)
(BLOCK WORK)$280
-Vitara Pistons 75.5mm ($114.94)
-Eagle H beam rods ($329.99)
-Acl Bearings ($101)
-Arp head studs ($109.39)
-Micropolished crank(Block work)
-Felpro lower end gasket set ($29)
-Timing belt component kit/ GATES ($62)
Head
-stock valves
-Aem Cam gear ($99.90)
-Stock mpfi intake manifold and throttle body
-Felpro oem mls Headgasket kit ($82.75)
-Throttle Body gasket($2.00)
Fuel
-AEM fuel rail
-Aeromotive FPR
-New fuel lines/fittings
-750cc-1000cc (have to see where i want the power)
-walbro 255
Turbo
-Ebay turbo t3/t4(EMUSA) ($120)
-Tial wastegate(already have)
-Ram horn style manifold($85)
-CXracing intercooler kit/comes with BOV($195)
-Upgraded oil feed line kit and sandwich plate
-Heat Wrap, metal ties ($55.00)
-T3/T4 Vband exhaust adapter ($68.00)
Suspension
-Innovative traction bar (wayyy more room) ($248.71)
-Innovative motor mounts($179.99
-Stock suspension for now
-progress 22mm sway bar ($155.33)
-New oem brakes and rotors ($40)
-Moog inner/outer tie rods/lower ball joints ($150)
Drivetrain
-Stage 2-4 clutch
-stock transmission, all new seals ($30)
-upgraded axles? recomendations?
-Prob.will need shifter bushing and new linkage. Ill wait for it to break!
Electronics
-Hondata s300/P28 combo ($687.71)
-Aem A/F guage
-Aem Oil pressure guage---- Got a combo pack of guages for ($469.99)
-Aem Boost guage
-CJ's budget D series harness ($345)
Cooling
-new hoses Oem ($17)
-oem thermostat ($5)
-slim radiator/ fan ($48)
Teaser
I rebuilt the stock motor(Page 1) NEEDED RINGS and bought a reman. head (Not needed, we thought head was cracked due to alot of smoke, it was just the rings)
Got it running great.
I put stock d15b2 back in and drove it around and found it needed a little work(obviously)
Building d16z6 Vitara Motor as you read.
Hit on the suspension stuff and got that out the way.(ball joints, tie rods etc)
Then slapping the almighty eBay turbo kit on it and calling it.
This is for fun, I've built many cars and am going as cheap as i can. I know what works, so don't hate on the ebay parts haha. I want to keep it as sleeper as possible. But i want around 300whp
Follow my new youtube channel
Day 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_iUer1BmZE&t=1s
Day 2:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xDC6XdGoHDA
I was going to do a b series swap, but realized I just really want a single cam turbo. The video talks about the b18 swap, not happening! Staying d16
I will be posting prices of most the stuff to see how much is invested.
Block-D16Z6 ($50)
(BLOCK WORK)$280
-Vitara Pistons 75.5mm ($114.94)
-Eagle H beam rods ($329.99)
-Acl Bearings ($101)
-Arp head studs ($109.39)
-Micropolished crank(Block work)
-Felpro lower end gasket set ($29)
-Timing belt component kit/ GATES ($62)
Head
-stock valves
-Aem Cam gear ($99.90)
-Stock mpfi intake manifold and throttle body
-Felpro oem mls Headgasket kit ($82.75)
-Throttle Body gasket($2.00)
Fuel
-AEM fuel rail
-Aeromotive FPR
-New fuel lines/fittings
-750cc-1000cc (have to see where i want the power)
-walbro 255
Turbo
-Ebay turbo t3/t4(EMUSA) ($120)
-Tial wastegate(already have)
-Ram horn style manifold($85)
-CXracing intercooler kit/comes with BOV($195)
-Upgraded oil feed line kit and sandwich plate
-Heat Wrap, metal ties ($55.00)
-T3/T4 Vband exhaust adapter ($68.00)
Suspension
-Innovative traction bar (wayyy more room) ($248.71)
-Innovative motor mounts($179.99
-Stock suspension for now
-progress 22mm sway bar ($155.33)
-New oem brakes and rotors ($40)
-Moog inner/outer tie rods/lower ball joints ($150)
Drivetrain
-Stage 2-4 clutch
-stock transmission, all new seals ($30)
-upgraded axles? recomendations?
-Prob.will need shifter bushing and new linkage. Ill wait for it to break!
Electronics
-Hondata s300/P28 combo ($687.71)
-Aem A/F guage
-Aem Oil pressure guage---- Got a combo pack of guages for ($469.99)
-Aem Boost guage
-CJ's budget D series harness ($345)
Cooling
-new hoses Oem ($17)
-oem thermostat ($5)
-slim radiator/ fan ($48)
Teaser
Comments
DPFI to MPFI is not very difficult either, lots of info out there on tha internetz -- my advice would be to get that info from several sources, then compare and contrast each of the 'how-to's that you come across, and formulate your own set of steps in order to get it done.
Good luck with everything.
Oh yes! Easily attainable. I've built a few monsters in the day... And I've had this wagon just sitting, so I have to play with it.
As for the motor, she is in good hands here. It shouldn't take me no more than a month to do. Now the holidays are here I'll probably start early January. Rippin the motor out this month and cleaning everything up and sending it to the machine shop
I also had many issues with cooling... but I'm also in FL.
Hit me up if you need any advise. I have a fully built D16Z6 (Vitara pistons and eagle rods) w/ greddy 15g and Hondata s300. Only difference is its rt4wd... which takes up a ton of engine space.
http://www.autozone.com/cooling-heating-and-climate-control/radiator/spectra-premium-radiator/volkswagen/scirocco/1985/4-cylinders-a-1-8l-fi-sohc/781054_827501_0_22309/
http://www.d-series.org/forums/diy-forum/154407-radiator-upgrade-88-91-civic-crx.html
Tranny was fine just needs cleaning and seals
Remember, I will be rebuilding this one and putting it into the car then swapping to MPFI and mocking up the turbo kit afterwards. When thats done the built D16y8 motor will be swapped in.
NEW PARTS TO BUY to keep rolling
-clutch kit
-axle seals/tranny
-lower end gasket kit.
-piston rings
-head gasket
-Tie rods
-Upper/lower Ball joints
-Brake pads/rotors
-Innovative motor mounts
-Innovative traction bar
-VHT Cast iron paint
...Misc. small things here and there...
More updates soon! Check out my youtube channel with the build and just my daily life.
Day 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_iUer1BmZE
Day 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDC6XdGoHDA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_iUer1BmZE&t=1s
Day 2:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xDC6XdGoHDA
I was going to do a b series swap, but realized I just really want a single cam turbo. The video talks about the b18 swap, not happening! Staying d16
Day 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_iUer1BmZE&t=1s
Day 2:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xDC6XdGoHDA
I was going to do a b series swap, but realized I just really want a single cam turbo. The video talks about the b18 swap, not happening! Staying d16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcxdT9b_sMw
Other Junk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcxdT9b_sMw#t=425.946828357
MORE PICS COMING SOON, I've been having uploading errors
-Oil rings were seized up, but the other rings were fine. Thats why my compression was good and oil was still getting to the top. Going to hone the cylinders(checked out fine) and then install new rings.
-Cleaned and painted the block aswell as the transmission. I have new seals and lower end gasket kit for the block.
-Exedy Clutch kit arrived.
I cleaned it with diesel fuel.
Painted with Dupli color Cast Iron Engine Enamel
Haha nice man! Just something fun to do
-Hopefully everything is good to go. Waiting on new headgasket and lower end crank seals.
-Motor should be ready to drop in this coming week.
ONE THING I DID NOT DO WAS RE-HONE THE CYLINDERS...ooops, found the oil flow holes on the pistons to be stopped up. Gave them a good cleaning aswell.
Plasti-gauge on the crank
Bolted a few things on it
BLOCK complete(besides oil pan and oil pump
I tore the head off and realized the #1 rod had broke. I will probably need a new crank, but at least the cylinders looked fine.
*I told y'all that i didn't hone the d15b2 so I tore it back apart and honed it. That will be installed this coming week. Then i will swap the intake manifold and wiring to convert it to MPFI.
Here are some pictures of the y8.
*sorry having troubles uploading. Uploads will be here monday
Flex-Hone 3" cylineder bore
For $25, a machine shop would have charged $150 or more.
D15b2 all stock motor back together minus Timing belt and oil pan
Watch my youtube video to see where i F**ked up majorly with the hone.
Once Running, i will hit on the brakes, suspension, ball joints, tie rods etc.
After all that I want to take it to pass inspection then mount the D16y8 Intake manifold
Finally! I installed the motor and it started no problem. Most the smoke is gone now. It has some smoke due to having oil all throughout the exhuast from ring blow by.
I only drove it up and down my drive way 100 yards or so, letting the rpms slow it down!
It is not road worthy yet.
NEEDS:
-Battery
-Brakes/rotors
-Inner/outer tie rods
-Lower ball joints
-Tires
1)Once the above is installed i will be able to drive it and break it in some more.
2)I will be mounting my Innovative Traction bar and Dual core radiator after everything is good.
3)Then swap the manifolds and harness etc. To go to OBD1 and to MPFI(getting it ready for the D16y8)
-I installed new front brakes and rotors
-Cleaned the car inside and out.
Things that will be down in the next few weeks
-Install dual core (eBay) radiator
-New inner and outer tie rods
-Lower ball joints
-Windshield wipers
-Tires 175-70-13, I can get all 4 for about $200 New (Hancook)
I need to also install my innovative traction bar and buy the d series innovative motor mounts.
First off let me say I HATE WIRING. So I was going to buy a conversion harness to swap from dpfi to mpfi and obd0-obd1 all in one harness(CJSWiring harness)
This is truly a budget build and im trying to find ways around the expensive stuff to make it work just fine
MY question is,
The car is obd0 and dpfi
I have a d16y8 manifold i will be putting on the d15b2
I want to know if i can swap in a complete engine harness from a 92-95 civic (obd1) and hook up a P28 ecu(92-95 obd1)
with that being said, I will be swapping the dizzy and alternator to obd1 units.
So basically rip the old factory wiring harness out and put a complete obd1 harness in and plug a p28 ecu up. Be mindful, i will have a MPFI intake manifold, obd1 dizzy and obd1 alternator, so the motor will be ready.