D15, D16, D17 and Mini-Me swaps
By Swamp_thing
#201582 what are the best pistons and rods to get for this motor if i boost it?i wanna push around 15-20psi on a GT30,with RC 750cc injectors HKS bov and Tial wastegate.Im getting a civic soon with this swap,but i want to build it up.so plz help me out before i make a wrong choice.
By Swamp_thing
#201654 26 views and no1 knows which pistons i should use?
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By chrono404
#201660 I dont see the point of a D16y8 Minime. A Minime build is when you put a D Series VTEC head on a Non-VTEC D Series. However the D16Y8 is vtec, Why would you put a different vtec head on it?

For Rods and Pistons, Eagle Rods and Vitara Pistons are a popular setup.

Pretty Sure a D Series will not be able to fully spool a GT30, Especially to 15-20 Pounds.

You probably should do more turbo research before embarking on this path. Unless you want to be a Dyno Queen a Smaller turbo that will give you more usable power is a good idea.

TurboD16.com is a very good resource, as well is our Turbo Section.
Last edited by chrono404 on Wed Jun 23, 2010 5:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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By d-mon
#201682 ycp vitara pistons and fj custom d16 rods
order from fj distirbutors
and port your crappy oil pump
By Swamp_thing
#202335 thnx guys.ive done some researching,and got the specs on the car due to it sitting in my driveway.its a D16 block with a Y8 head.Sorry.But I appreciate the feedback.My mistake on the mess up.Im just getting into the civic scene,so plz dnt mind my little errors.Im planning on goin with a Turbonetics T3/T4 turbo...But i really do appreciate the feed back.