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- Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:53 am #207386 Hey guys,

Im new here and need some help with my engine build.

I have a D16z6 head skimmed 0.6mm and a d16a7 block with d16a7 head gasket


the block is standard but i have pm3 pistons installed. head is also standard besides skim.

The compression i get on here : http://www.zealautowerks.com/dseries.html
is 12.1. Is this reliable? its my daily - also will i have clearance issues?? Im very worried about this. I take it i wont be able to install a bigger cam now?

I am aware that the pm3 pistons protrude out the block.

Has any1 got a similar setup?

[teal_dx]

- Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:17 pm #207402 12:1 is reliable but an excellent tune will be essential. Also you will need high octane fuel, 93 octane at the minimum. (That is 93 octane here in the U.S., I know some countries rate their octane higher or lower than we do)

I don't know about the clearance... D series motors are interference motors as-is, so if the timing belt were to break/slip your valves would get destroyed.
When you're building the motor, check the clearances with clay to be safe

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- Thu Aug 05, 2010 7:32 am #207514 Thanks for your help Teal!

Ive got the engine at a machinist, he says he will check all the clearance for me..

we get 95 octane so ill run that.

thanks ill post up my dyno sheet when it goes in.. getting an aftermarket ecu installed.