ZC Motor

[soundspeed]

I saw an add in the paper today from a guy who's selling a ZC motor with turbo 45,000KMS for $1000 complete. Is this engine worth it. I know it's non-vtec but is it the same as a B18B1. I have a '98 civic thanx guys.

[pdiggitydogg]

no

[AkimboStylee]

isnt the zc motor just a d16z, or jdm 1st generation si?

[soundspeed]

I know it's a DOHC non-vtec, I think it cam in the JDM crx and 89-91 civic. I was just curios.

[AkimboStylee]

yeah the jdm si and si-r, also the 92-95 civic si

[pdiggitydogg]

These are all the ZC specs

Code - HP-----------TQ---comp :--cams---yrs and cars

ZC 137@6800 108@5700 9.5:1 dohc 1990-1993 CRX (JDM)
ZC 129@6800 106@5700 9.6:1 dohc or 1 1989-1992 CRX Si16/1.6i (JDM)
ZC 129@6800 106@5700 9.6:1 dohc 1985-1987 CRX Si (JDM)
ZC 119@6300 105@5500 9:1 dohc or 1 1990-1993 Integra (JDM)
ZC 129@6800 106@5700 9.6:1 dohc 1986-1989 Integra (JDM)
ZC 129@6800 106@5700 9.6:1dohc 1986-1987 Civic Si (JDM)
ZC 129@6800 106@5700 9.6:1 dohc 1988-1991 Civic Si (JDM)


note: no eh3

[AzCivic]

and if you get it, make sure its dohc, theres a sohc version too.

[soundspeed]

Cool thanx alot guys, I'm going to look at it tomorrow.

[blind34_1]

you might want to check your local laws first, generally its not passable to have a motor that is older than the car. ie, you need a motor that comes from a 98 and up. this is just what I've heard, so dont quote me.

and a zc is not that great of a motor. its great if your on a budget and want a little more power, but using it as a platform for turbo applications is asking for trouble. I've read that the connecting rods are very weak, and you don't want to run very much boost at all. again, this is all things i've heard and read in doing research for my car. in the end, i decided against the zc, and went with a b18a1.

and no, it iis NOT the same as a b18b. what you are looking at is a D series motor from the jdm civics. its rated at around 130hp, and comes in a few flavors, some of which are complete ripoffs (uneducated people seem to think any d series is a ZC, or anything from japan is a ZC)

know what you are looking at before you make a decision. google is wonderful.

[soundspeed]

Thanx for your input guys, I probably won't get it. It doesn't sound like it's worth it and I'm not gunna waste money on something no matter how good of a deal it seems. I'll just wait and save up some money and get a much better motor or a new car. Cheers.

[thermal]

He he he... yup, it's not the same as a B18B at all.... I wouldnt pay $1000 for it since I can get a full B18B (minus tranny) for about $150 at the bone yard around here....

[AzCivic]

what turbo parts does it come with?

[soundspeed]

I'm not sure the add said it's complete in every way.