ZC Pistons in A Z6 Block

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ZC Pistons in A Z6 Block

By Wicked Customs
- Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:31 pm #181612 Hey guys im looking to run or mod my z6 block and put ZC pistons in it. Wondering what kinda work has to be done to the block to run this set up. And what kinda power gains am i looking at?
Any input would be nice thanks.
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By eg84dr
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:21 am #181705 hey
well friom what io have heard you cant put zc pistons in a z6 block if you have a z6 head the vlave reliefs are in the wrong place but im not sure about difrent heads such as a b7 head or a y8 head but if you ron zc pistons in a z6 block the compression will be up there somwhere around 12 to 1 depending on your head gasket choice
if you want to stick with a z6 head just get some b7 pistons and a z6 head gasket and that will be 11.7 to 1 copression ratio wich is pretty damn good with that high of a compresion a good tune and simple bolt ons such as header intake exhaust you should be somwhere aroud 150 hp
if youwanna build a monster d16z6 check out
www.d-series.org they have crazy d motors

By Wicked Customs
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:44 am #181711 So basically that hear say crap right. I was totally stoked on running ZC pistons. So like what will happen the valves will get smashed or what?
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By eg84dr
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:48 am #181714 i have never tried it but im almost 100percent sure the valves will hit and grenade inside your motor i think the b7 head will be fine but thats not a vtec head so its kinda pointless on an na motor
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By eg84dr
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:04 am #181717 ok well im gonna eat my words on this one
i guess you can put zc pistons in a z6 with a z6 head but get ready for some crazy tuning
i would really suggest becoming a member of d-series.org they have a shit load of info on p29s in z6 block
sorry for the wrong info

By Wicked Customs
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:11 am #181719 See i just read it on d-series.org that you can do it to a y8 block and be fine. What is the difference to a z6. i mean they are exactly the same motors, but a different OBD
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By eg84dr
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:16 am #181721 i was wrong my bad dude im sorry
i think the reason i thought it wouldnt work is bc of how much tuning it takes to get it right and alot of people face issues with detonation but i say go for it

By Wicked Customs
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:31 am #181724 Im gonna try and go for it lol. tune around here is 120 an hour. So im looking at 12 to 1 cr?

By Wicked Customs
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:52 am #181735 Wondering if i should have it sleeved? and run a 3 layer gasket instead of a 2
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