Upgrading the D16y4 Block

[finch87]

Hey all,
another noob question, instead of doing a complete engine conversion, i heard that some people just get a B16/B18 top end or something to put onto their stantard d16y4's to give them more power? Is this correct or is someone pulling my leg

thanks

[teaseR]

someone is pulling ur leg.
only works for example b16a head(vtec) with a b18b block (non-vtec)
has to be in the same series

[Zdster]

As far as I am aware, you cant put a b series head on a d series block. You can do a 'mini-me' swap where you put a d series vtec head on your block, but I dont think any of the b series heads are compatable.

[DynoDave]

Hey all,
another noob question, instead of doing a complete engine conversion, i heard that some people just get a B16/B18 top end or something to put onto their stantard d16y4's to give them more power? Is this correct or is someone pulling my leg

thanks
Someone is really pulling your leg,the other replies have answered your question correctly.
Regards Dyno Dave

[finch87]

how much more power can i expect to gain from a 'mini vtec'?

[DynoDave]

how much more power can i expect to gain from a 'mini vtec'?
Do a search on this site http://www.d-series.org/forums/ your questions will be answered there.Just doing a mini me swap is not the answer there are alot of other things in the COMBINATION of parts you will need to make it all work.
Regards Dyno Dave

[Muzz]

Id rather go for a b16a swap, its still cheap, and the results would be much better.

[aimre]

Dont worry mate, i asked this question 3 years ago.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13520

Now i got 3 squares next to my name :):):)

[turtleEK1]

as dyno dave said, there are a few others parts to go along with just throwing the head on... mucking around with ecu, gaskets etc...

but a basic /simple mini-me does show gains... because you'll have a slightly higher flowing head, slight higher compression and you'll have vtec