Sound of Vtec

[Mr.MuayThai]

Forgive my ignorance on Hondas, but can't you bolt up a ZC head on a D series block? If so, go that route. If not, I hear that You can take some B16 pistons out of a 1st gen Integra and put them in the D16 block. I hear that you raise the compression by alot and with a decent set of cams, you'll outrun any dohc off the line. They'll eventually catch you on top, though

I didn't know you can take b16 cams and put it into a D series block. . . I donno about that? And the whole part about the ZC head. . . I don't need one, I have a d16z6. It is already Vtec. . . Just need a cam!

[ash7]

It is already Vtec. . . Just need a cam!

In order to take full advantage of a StgII or III camshaft, you're going to need more than just a cam... highly agressive cams will not work well at all with stock compression. You'll need to raise the comp in one way or another to see your max. hp output increase a noticeable amount.

BUT, if the "sound" is all you're wanting... cam away and rice it up.

-jonathan

*edit* and do not forget to upgrade your valvetrain. If you're on a limited budget with only one car; snapped valvesprings are the things nightmares are made out of.

-go read up on www.d-series.org. that's where the SOHC gurus hang out.

[Mr.MuayThai]

In order to take full advantage of a StgII or III camshaft, you're going to need more than just a cam... highly agressive cams will not work well at all with stock compression. You'll need to raise the comp in one way or another to see your max. hp output increase a noticeable amount.

BUT, if the "sound" is all you're wanting... cam away and rice it up.

-jonathan

*edit* and do not forget to upgrade your valvetrain. If you're on a limited budget with only one car; snapped valvesprings are the things nightmares are made out of.

-go read up on www.d-series.org. that's where the SOHC gurus hang out.

well thanks, but the sound really isn't all I want. . . I was figuratively speaking, I want the performance but i just wanted to know the best route to take! thanks for the help though!