hey guys. If i were to buy a cheap doner honda what would you recomend. I'm not particularly after crazy power maybe 100bhp as standard and nt wantin to break the bank either.
Best Cheap Honda For Doner
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R2D2
, Oct 18 2011 02:09 PM
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Kam
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Posted 18 October 2011 - 06:36 PM
D16 series engines are easier on the wallet, SOHC but very usable power, about 130hp or so, getting a DOHC (B series) is all well but depending on your wheel setup you might find you got short gears, with the D series you got more choices or gearboxes aswell, plus being a SOHC fitting it into a standard roundnose is a bit less headache, still a headache but less of one
I can't remember of the top of my head the actual engine code of the popular choice D's as I'm only clued up on B's, but have a search through the build diaries here
I can't remember of the top of my head the actual engine code of the popular choice D's as I'm only clued up on B's, but have a search through the build diaries here
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Posted 23 October 2011 - 06:46 AM
The D16 A9 engine, a non VTEC twin cam, was rated by Honda as 130bhp, I think you will find the single cam versions produced less power. D16 A9 engines are available for about £100 plus gearbox. Then you have to fit them.
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Posted 24 October 2011 - 10:43 AM
buy a complete honda civic VTI 1.8 and just break it for spares sadly i only made £200 back from the car from breaking
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crazirob
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Posted 24 October 2011 - 11:08 AM
i have a d16a9 for sale if your interested 
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Kam
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Posted 24 October 2011 - 06:31 PM
No VTEC no boom boom!
Boom boom being much happiness and silly noises from you and the car after 5000rpm through to 8250rpm
I'm sure the d16a9 is a good engine with good power but lets face it, if your gonna go though the hassle of shoehorning a honda lump in a mini then at least make sure your engine is making silly noises from 5 to 8k, its the way honda intended........sorry mini intended
Boom boom being much happiness and silly noises from you and the car after 5000rpm through to 8250rpm
I'm sure the d16a9 is a good engine with good power but lets face it, if your gonna go though the hassle of shoehorning a honda lump in a mini then at least make sure your engine is making silly noises from 5 to 8k, its the way honda intended........sorry mini intended
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Kam
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Posted 24 October 2011 - 06:35 PM
Its not the cheapest but I'm sure its a D16z6 or something you should look out for????? its the popular SOHC choice
Heres a little guide
http://en.wikipedia..../Honda_D_engine
Heres a little guide
http://en.wikipedia..../Honda_D_engine
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Posted 01 December 2011 - 08:37 PM
a D16Z6 is a very good reliable motor, half the price a B.
the D15B is also good but harder to find.
the big advantage with a B is the amount of stock LSD boxes kicking about.
The D16Z6 and D16Y7/8 have closest stock gearing and ive never had an issue in my civic running 15's with 280hp but if you find them to close then the D14A2 box would probally be a good alternative.
luke.
the D15B is also good but harder to find.
the big advantage with a B is the amount of stock LSD boxes kicking about.
The D16Z6 and D16Y7/8 have closest stock gearing and ive never had an issue in my civic running 15's with 280hp but if you find them to close then the D14A2 box would probally be a good alternative.
luke.
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