i was reading a thread the otheer day and someone asked what the best d series engine was. someone mentioned the d16y8 and the d16z6 were the best. someone else said that the d16z6 was way better. can anyone explain to me the differences? i know they have the same displacement, both sohc vtec. d16y8-127chp max poer @6600rpm. d16z6-125chp @6600 rpm. i dont know the torque curves or how the compare when modified. anyways, just curios. also, how do i know what kind of model civic i have(eg, etc) i have a 97 civic ex