turbo vs mini me

stephenstephen Senior Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
im trying to plot the road i will take. i did a d16y7 swap and now i am trying to decide between a turbo or a mini-me swap and some bolt ons. i am not going to put a shit pot of money in my engine, i just want it to be fun AND reliable.

if anyone has done either or both of these i would appreciate general opinions about the performance of both options.

tanks.

Comments

  • turbo_tegturbo_teg Council Member
    i would boost it. the y7 isnt vtec already? what does it come out of?
  • eldonciv777eldonciv777 Wagonist
    y7 is the 96-00 dx, lx, etc. nonvtec motor. Have you ever driven a d16y8 or d16z6 powered car? Its not a very noticeable difference. Turbo will give way more power and fun imo.
  • astutoastuto Wagonist
    yo dude im planning the same. arikaboy was telling me it would a little complicate for the compression but its deff possible. im tryin to use the y8 head cause i heard that it will fit right in w the a6 block. here is a link about this guys w an a6 block and y8 head tryin to get up to 400 hp http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2268833&postid=33315925
  • nominousnominous familEE
    Turbo FTW.
    If you were over here I'd suggest sticking a DOHC AC in first, but they are likely to be a lot more over there right ?
  • curtcurt Wagonist
    stephen wrote:
    i am not going to put a shit pot of money in my engine, i just want it to be fun AND reliable. tanks.
    in order to get the turbo to be reliable you'll have to spend some cash on tuning. i would say turbo but it isn't going to be exactly cheap.
  • stephenstephen Senior Wagonist
    i am pretty sure i have a hookup on the tuning :D

    just not on the parts or installation....
  • curtcurt Wagonist
    then turbo you can get a cheap hmt kit for under 1000
  • michaelhinkle1michaelhinkle1 Senior Wagonist
    stephen wrote:
    i am pretty sure i have a hookup on the tuning :D

    just not on the parts or installation....

    it's a bit more technical then just bolting a turbo on a stock engine.....
  • 949949 Senior Wagonist
    you should go with the mini me so i can beat you in my boosted wagon! ehehehe :P j/k

    boost is money my friend.
  • B18C5-EH2B18C5-EH2 Moderator
    As long as you understand that the Y series blocks have problems developing rod knocks even when bone stock then go for it, I guess.

    Honestly I'd try to source a D16A6 block, or if not at least a D16Z6.

    In the 13 or so years I've worked with Hondas I have seen WAAAAY more rod knocking 96-00 Civic D series engines than all other 1988-1995 D engines combined. I think there is a design flaw with the D16Y7/8 in terms of oiling. Ask anyone who has worked on Hondas for over 10 years and they'd probably agree that they replace more 96-00 D engines than any other D engine.
  • stephenstephen Senior Wagonist
    so what engine build would you go with? i was looking at the durbo d16 because the engine was inexpensive and the turbo kit is too. i figure if i keep the boost moderate to low i could have a lot of fun.

    would love to hear your thoughts on a better option... i am open to suggestions at this point.
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