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soundspeed · 10-01-2004, 04:11 PM

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* · 10-01-2004, 04:13 PM

AkimboStylee · 10-01-2004, 07:45 PM

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

soundspeed · 10-01-2004, 09:16 PM

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 · 10-01-2004, 09:50 PM

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

*pdiggitydogg* · 10-01-2004, 10:01 PM

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* · 10-01-2004, 10:59 PM

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

soundspeed · 10-02-2004, 02:39 AM

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

blind34_1 · 10-02-2004, 02:50 AM

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 · 10-02-2004, 11:25 AM

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 · 10-02-2004, 11:54 AM

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* · 10-02-2004, 12:44 PM

what turbo parts does it come with?

soundspeed · 10-02-2004, 02:00 PM

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

10-01-2004, 04:11 PM	#1
soundspeed Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 336	ZC Motor 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. __________________ Surgeon General Says: It's Okay To Smoke V8's The Only Replacement For Displacement...Is Technology

10-01-2004, 07:45 PM	#3
AkimboStylee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Bay which holds no water, Palm Bay, Fl Age: 38 Posts: 1,688	isnt the zc motor just a d16z, or jdm 1st generation si? __________________ A very good quote : " I have many vices in my life, and those keep me from perfection, and not being perfect makes me a human being with morals" -Anonymous

10-01-2004, 09:16 PM	#4
soundspeed Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 336	I know it's a DOHC non-vtec, I think it cam in the JDM crx and 89-91 civic. I was just curios. __________________ Surgeon General Says: It's Okay To Smoke V8's The Only Replacement For Displacement...Is Technology

10-01-2004, 09:50 PM	#5
AkimboStylee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Bay which holds no water, Palm Bay, Fl Age: 38 Posts: 1,688	yeah the jdm si and si-r, also the 92-95 civic si __________________ A very good quote : " I have many vices in my life, and those keep me from perfection, and not being perfect makes me a human being with morals" -Anonymous

10-02-2004, 02:39 AM	#8
soundspeed Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 336	Cool thanx alot guys, I'm going to look at it tomorrow. __________________ Surgeon General Says: It's Okay To Smoke V8's The Only Replacement For Displacement...Is Technology

10-01-2004, 04:13 PM	#2
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	no

10-01-2004, 10:01 PM	#6
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	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

10-01-2004, 10:59 PM	#7
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	and if you get it, make sure its dohc, theres a sohc version too.

10-02-2004, 02:50 AM	#9
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 39 Posts: 1,813	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.

10-02-2004, 11:25 AM	#10
soundspeed Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 336	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. __________________ Surgeon General Says: It's Okay To Smoke V8's The Only Replacement For Displacement...Is Technology

10-02-2004, 11:54 AM	#11
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	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.... __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

10-02-2004, 12:44 PM	#12
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	what turbo parts does it come with?

10-02-2004, 02:00 PM	#13
soundspeed Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 336	I'm not sure the add said it's complete in every way. __________________ Surgeon General Says: It's Okay To Smoke V8's The Only Replacement For Displacement...Is Technology

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