Originally Posted by reddemon009
1st of al u dont have 2 use a d16z6 head you can use any single cam vtec head. i would use a 96 and up ex head d16y8 b/c the combustion chamber is square not round therefor giving u higher compression. u will need a head gasket for your year block,intake manifold from the same head you are using,a wire harness and a vtec ecu. u can try using your stock harness but your gonna have 2 rewire alot of stuff lik o2 sensors,vtec switch etc. i have done this swap with my 96 dx i put a d16y8 head on its a big difference. also b for u put the head on bring it 2 a machine shop and have them mill it. this will increase your commpresion even more.
You dont
have to use the same Intake Mani from the same head. The Y8 does have a little bit higher compression, but they both have their plus and minuses. Go with whichever is easier to come across, and cheaper. Either one is good.