Originally Posted by racerdave
....... I am waiting for someone to chime in here...
Stock hp for a ZC -137
Stock hp for a B16A -160 and up
So tell me, what is the aftermarket parts availability for a ZC vs. A B16A ?
Dily driver/ weekend autocross, I would do a Z6 swap with a turbo. If you want to go a cheaper route, I would get the JDM B16A. It is a fun motor..
There is a reason the ZC's are so cheap....
There is a reason why b16's are overpriced, since lots of ricers and followers like yourself run out an pay those rediculous prices for a
overrated/ overhyped and undertorqued motor. Fuck the b16. I am so tired of that being the first thing out of ppls mouth when someone needs a motor, b16 vtec y0!. Get a DOHC Zc and boost thatlater or if you wanna do a b series, pick up a b18a and boost that, best bang for the buck.
Go to the zc resource or d series.org and tell those guys about their zc's.
I had a DOHC Zc in my '93 hatch and held my own & passed a stock b16 Civic. The twin cam Zc's are no slouch and can be made pretty quick.
The b16 may have the Zc beat in top end, but IMHO save your money stay away from it.