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D16Z6 swap - What do I need before it goes in?
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Tue May 11, 2010 9:37 pmby TxFireman1972
I've searched around quite a bit, but wanted to start a post to see what everyone suggests. My question is, I'm putting a D16Z6 w/5spd (with around 100K miles) in place of my D15B7 (5spd also), what all should I do to it before the install? I'm definitely going to do a new timing belt, tensioner, and water pump for sure. Anything else I need to do as preventive maintenance? Just want to me able to drop this thing in and have a good motor that's ready to go for many miles to come. I've always been the type I rather do it right the first time than to have to do it again later. Thanks in advance for any help and/or suggestions.
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Tue May 11, 2010 9:44 pmby CaliEJ2
i would suggest putting a new clutch while the motor is out. check around to see if it is leaking oil from anywhere and replace any seals or gaskets if necessary.
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Tue May 11, 2010 9:46 pmby TxFireman1972
Yeah I forgot to mention, I'm definitely going to new seals, valve cover gasket etc, before it goes in. Any recommendations on which cluthc/pressure plate to buy (or not to buy)?
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Tue May 11, 2010 10:16 pmby Eg6H2D
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Wed May 12, 2010 12:52 amby teal_dx
6 puck can be a pain for driving in traffic, speaking from experience. Your clutch will be like an on/off switch.
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Wed May 12, 2010 12:55 amby TxFireman1972
I was actually going to ask about that, once I looked at the item listing.
This car will be a daily driver, gas mileage car, so I can leave the my lifted crew cab F350 at home some when I dont need it. Any other suggestions on a clutch?
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Wed May 12, 2010 1:21 amby suspendedHatch
Exedy OEM replacement or at most, Stage 1. Stock flywheel but resurfaced. Don't blow hundreds of dollars on a clutch you don't need and you're going to hate. I've never understood this.
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Wed May 12, 2010 1:41 amby TxFireman1972
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Wed May 12, 2010 2:00 amby EricM
Competition ;)
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewPrd. ... tegory=560
I'm sure you can find one cheaper though.
Its up to you whether or not to run a lightened flywheel... I wouldn't go under 11lbs if you do.
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Wed May 12, 2010 4:02 amby eg84dr
xtd stage one
great clutch love mine pretty tight but not anoying like a stage 3 \
great when paired with a si tranny
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XTD-STAG ... ccessories
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Wed May 12, 2010 4:27 amby CaliEJ2
definitely dont get a stage 3 for a DD. It gets pretty annoying. either a stage 1 or 2, i would personally go stage 2, but thats just me. Exedy or XTD would be good choices.
Another thing you should do while the motor is out is check your axles to see if theyre ripped. getting new tranny oil wouldnt be a bad idea either. Thats what i would do.
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Sun May 16, 2010 10:09 pmby TxFireman1972
Do I need to stick with OEM Honda parts for the timing belt, tensioner, and water pump? I don't mind paying the extra $$$ if OEM parts are better, but if there are cheaper ones that are just as good or better, let me know. Thanks