boosting a d-series

**boostedb16** · 07-11-2008, 10:27 PM

i had a boosted b16 and blew it up "ring land's". i was wondering how a d series holds up to boost. i hear all the time about b series but never d series. i am not looking for major horsepower but i liked the feel of boost on my old car. so any info would be appreciated.

**Thighs** · 07-11-2008, 10:30 PM

this thread title should be "polishing a turd"

why not just get something with vtec so you can have reliable power?

**b16ftw** · 07-12-2008, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by jesse4846

this thread title should be "polishing a turd"

why not just get something with vtec so you can have reliable power?

wow. lame.

just shhhhhh....

**green91** · 07-13-2008, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by jesse4846

this thread title should be "polishing a turd"

why not just get something with vtec so you can have reliable power?

uhhh.....
many d-series do have vtec. also, vtec doesn't mark the line between reliable and non-reliable engines. boosted d's can be very reliable if tuned and setup properly, ive put 50k+ on boosted d16z6. i even boosted my d15b2 for a short period of time and it held fine until it started smoking from having nearly 200k!

**slostang** · 07-11-2008, 10:32 PM

just get an LS.

**roche** · 07-11-2008, 11:23 PM

www.turbod16.com

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**KillTheCrow** · 07-12-2008, 12:45 AM

D-series have hella weak rods so you'll need to replace them if you want more power. They're good for about 200-220whp. Just get a good tune and it won't go boom.

**slostang** · 07-12-2008, 01:21 AM

^^^ not really...

i know a guy with a GOOD d16z6 will and runs 10psi daily and 13psi at the track. and its his dd.

**jadakid88** · 07-12-2008, 10:26 PM

but what turbo. 10lbs. on a 16g would not produce the same power as 10lbs. on gt35r...

Originally Posted by slovic-fcc

^^^ not really...

i know a guy with a GOOD d16z6 will and runs 10psi daily and 13psi at the track. and its his dd.

**slostang** · 07-12-2008, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by jadakid88

but what turbo. 10lbs. on a 16g would not produce the same power as 10lbs. on gt35r...

I do Believe its a .50 trim t3/t4. its sired94's sedan. all the details are in the fs section bc the car is for sale.

**BABY J** · 07-12-2008, 01:37 AM

This is fun.

**Benefit** · 07-12-2008, 04:53 AM

www.turbod16.com

***HoNdAchick*** · 07-12-2008, 07:47 AM

d series can hold up to about 230 stock with an good tune

**UBERGRMN** · 07-12-2008, 01:54 PM

d series ftl
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**slostang** · 07-12-2008, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by UBERGRMN

d series ftl
/thread

fine post young one.

+1

**EmminoDaGreat** · 07-12-2008, 01:58 PM

d series are good, but you will need head studs they tend to lift them...

**1SOL2NV** · 07-12-2008, 03:34 PM

save the SOHC bishes ..... Ls rods ,z6 crank, vitara pistons . is a FUN setup ... ls rods can handle 10 psi and vitaras can handle close to 20 psi ... but with stock rods dont go over 8 psi ..

**SoLJames95** · 07-12-2008, 05:19 PM

Man. My experience with D series. I have blown 2 motors both of them with stock internals. I ran 10 pounds on both. My last d series never blew, FYI its all in the tune and how you drive it. My first 2, I beat the **** out of them. The only good thing dseries easy replacement and cheap!

**b16ftw** · 07-12-2008, 06:01 PM

d series motors are fun to play around with and are nice because parts are cheap and generally especially easy to find.

i've heard alot of people say b series hold up better. but imo it's all about the tune and how it's driven when preserving a motor.

**B_Hoov** · 07-12-2008, 10:14 PM

several d series have VTEC...do some research, i have a built d but im sprayin as opposed to boosting, more reliable for daily driving IMO, d series love boost and spray, im sure mr kidd will chime in, he's built and had his fair share of them and then some

**boostedb16** · 07-13-2008, 04:57 PM

hondachick pm me asap. i tried to pm you but it says you not accepting messages.

**loSiRcity** · 07-13-2008, 06:12 PM

i'm running a stock d16a6 (shot peened the rods and thats it) with a t-3 @ 10-10.5 psi making 200hp 185ft/lbs. its my daily driver and sees boost everyday. its still running strong even after 15k. d series are reliable just like any other motor it just requires a smart tune and smart set up.

**rickylsi** · 07-13-2008, 06:27 PM

D-Series are pretty fun. My setup has a t3/t4 with a 57/63 trim. I never hit boost and drive it everyday. When i want it that damn thing takes off. Its running 14.3 @ 102mph. Once you get into 2nd it pulls hard. Can beat the s@@t out of a gt mustang in 2nd and 3rd. Thats only on 6 psi also with no tune. Only fmu and 255 fuel pump.

**Formally...** · 07-13-2008, 10:10 PM

I think it's funny how many people believe the d-series sucks and the b-series is soooo much better. Both motors have there ups and downs. B16's have weak pistons as proven by the original poster. D's seem to blow headgaskets. The D's can handle boost pretty well in stock form (do headstuds since you don't even have to pull the cam). The d's can do 225whp stock and the B16 don't like much over 230whp. Also you will normally make more tq with the D. As for reliablity if it's done right the d will hold up fine. I have a A6/Y7 combo that has over 260k on the bottom end and I run 10psi and make 220whp and beat the **** out of it everyday. Later.

**boostedb16** · 07-13-2008, 10:53 PM

cool, i have decided to boost my d. thanks everyone and mainstream, i hope to see you soon.

**kain86** · 07-13-2008, 10:59 PM

if you need help im around town. and boosting my d in about 3 weeks. lol

**scttydb411** · 07-16-2008, 08:11 PM

still boosting my stock internal d-series approaching 6 years now. it has almost 80k miles of boost and almost 140k miles on the motor and still makes over 200+whp and over 200+ tq

**boostedb16** · 07-16-2008, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by scttydb411

still boosting my stock internal d-series approaching 6 years now. it has almost 80k miles of boost and almost 140k miles on the motor and still makes over 200+whp and over 200+ tq

yea thats enough for me. this man knows his sh!t.

**T34me** · 07-16-2008, 11:10 PM

I miss my baby man, nothing like the boosted d, fun as hell to drive

**colein** · 07-18-2008, 06:07 PM

i have a turbo d to its alot of fun. i have had 15,000 miles of fun. only problem i had was the head lifted. easy fix with arp headstuds and i was good to go. here is an old picture. its my old t25 set up.

**boostedb16** · 07-20-2008, 11:24 AM

well i bought a kit about 1:30 this morning. i will let everyone know how it goe's. thanks for all of your input. i will rep everyone asap.

**neon_ert3** · 07-29-2008, 02:53 PM

what kit did u get? ive been thinkin bout boosting my mini-me.

**turbob20** · 08-21-2008, 04:32 AM

i have a customer runing 8psi on a stock 4 door civic d16z6 and has done fine for over a year now on a street tune. the rods suck as do the pistons. extract those from the equasion and put in good stuff and the horses can go up but the torque will always be lacking...

**Catnip** · 08-21-2008, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by turbob20

i have a customer runing 8psi on a stock 4 door civic d16z6 and has done fine for over a year now on a street tune. the rods suck as do the pistons. extract those from the equasion and put in good stuff and the horses can go up but the torque will always be lacking...

you're dumb.

**turbob20** · 08-21-2008, 07:01 AM

i may be but im faster than you....punk! what of it? and if im not ill have a build that is somewhere ass!

**iNsTuN nOoDoH** · 08-21-2008, 10:24 PM

I'll join in and say I loved my turbo D. I'll probably rather boost a D than a B16 if I had the choice.

**KevinT707** · 08-21-2008, 11:19 PM

.. If I ever get another CRX I'm getting a built D-Series and boosting it; trannies are way easier to find & a lot cheaper too. D-Series parts are everywhere!

**Redrum478** · 09-05-2008, 10:59 AM

D-series ftw!!!

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