motor swap question

[philyphreak2127]

Is the dohc zc motor a direct bolt in for a 98 civic dx with the d16y7??

[Rick B.]

the zc is a sohc, not a dohc

[Hatch92]

they made a DOHC version of the zc but it's and OBD-0 motor

[Kegger]

There is an OBD-1 version of the DOHC ZC.

 

It'd work, just repin some plugs and get the ECU and conversion harness. But it's a pointless swap, aftermarket for that motor sucks ballz.

Just go with a DOHC VTEC motor and you'll be much happier.

[Rick B.]

they made a DOHC version of the zc but it's and OBD-0 motor

 

sounds like a crappy motor

[philyphreak2127]

it is a crappy motor a dohc motor that only puts out 130 hp but my d16 just took a poo. and I need a new motor fast. I was trying to see if that was just a bolt in cause i found the motor for like $120.

[Rick B.]

you could find a regular d series motor like your old one for about that much. have you tried craigslist or any salvage yards in your area?

[Kegger]

Putting that thing in your car would cost you way too much money even if it is just a temporary fix. Go find ya a Y8 and drop it in, wire VTEC and drive into the sunset. lol

[IVhorsemenmotorsports]

Putting that thing in your car would cost you way too much money even if it is just a temporary fix. Go find ya a Y8 and drop it in, wire VTEC and drive into the sunset. lol

 

 

Yeah it would cost you more too put that engine in. You would have trouble locating a distributor for it as it is an obd1 version of the dohc zc. We did not have a D16A1 with obd1 to get that dizzy from. I would just put in a replacement motor in the car. There are tons of sohc motors people have just taken from there cars to put dohc. Check craigslist.