D15, D16, D17 and Mini-Me swaps

What should I use

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By Classiccarsrule85
#74212 well ive asked this question to my friends and they dont know why i even try lol they all say B....but I say and am sticking with D for now since really my only other love is the K and i dont have that kinda money.....

So here is my question I have a 1995 honda cx that i am planning on boosting but the motor right now is on the unknown since right now i have a Z6, Z6 head (going to be used in another project (mini-me)) but yea also will be trading some minor del sol parts for a true Dohc ZC though its going to be obd0...its still a nice motor and something i may use or can sell.....

But yea here is my question My Cx dosent really do vtec ive hooked it up straight to the ecu and i guess my only other option would be to do a wire harness swap for the ecu.....but yea I was leaning towards the ZC in this case due to it being a non-vtec...but its also got its little quarks so to speak....

Parts for instance I know a couple of sites such as D-series.org that I have asked and have gotten a fair amount of parts that are from different motors that will work for the ZC but i am still unsure since well yea they were not meant for this motor not to mention there are still quite a few unknown parts that may need replacing in the future that i have not been able to source.

And like I said above the only problem with the SOHC's is that they have vtec and i hate seeing that check engine light on (cut the wires i had hooked up to the ecu so i could make sure the solinoid was working correctly as it should).

Now the only motor I do not have or will not have as of right now is the Y8.....

I will be doing a rebuild on the motor I choose(with your help) so it will handle a ok amount of boost lets say no more than 10-12lbs or 15tops....

And this car is like ive posted before a daily driver/autocrossing machine/soon to be partial drag car I am looking for something that would best fit my needs.....

So based on this info and your thoughts on the matter what do you think i should do?

And no I am not going to get a B

And if you need to know a little more please just ask away since I want to make the right decision

Thank you
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By Classiccarsrule85
#74249 so I see people are voting but could people tell me why you choose said engine? just would help me alil well alot
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By Lincx
#74253 Z6 because its fast reliable and if you drive it slowly it VERY economic on fuel! And you can get more performance parts for Z6 than for other options.
By sdots
#74259 Z6 definitely, my friend has one and is yet to have a problem with it. Plus works as a nice VTEC motor or if you go down the turbo/supercharged route
By Macster
#74313 i voted y8 but i for got about the oiling problems so just kinda scratch the y8 vote out there the one nice thing about em is there oil dipstick location much easier to get to if your running boost.
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By Greasedmonkey
#74328 Do the z6 swap. Even if you have to do a harness swap. Its worth it. Good wiring is a must for all cars.
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By biretsu89
#74358 z6 not just for the reliability and fuel... but there are so many more parts out there for that motor that you would have to decide which brand or part to get :thumb:
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By Dippin_EG
#86807 z6 for all the above reasons :D
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By 93hatcheg
#86812 definatly the z6 man the y8 oiling problems are apperant and i have never had a problem with the z6. like thewy said its easier t get parts and has potential to last longer with more potential horse power :hehe: