Questions about my D build

Maleek

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Hey all, I'm a noob when it comes to forced induction, but have been searching for quite some time. I just need to be pointed in the right direciton.

I plan to build my d series to run a 11 sec pass in the 1/4 mile . Horsepower wise i'm shooting for 400-450whp. I won't be sleeving the block, as i don't think it'll need it. So heres my question. I'm stuck between which motor i should run. The y8 would be fun, but so is the z6. My car is a 1998 and obd2, so if i use the z6, will i have to get a jumper harness to run obd1? What else would i need to use the z6 motor in my obd2 car? Or would i just be better off running my y8? Tuning wise i think the obd1 motor would be easier to work with.

Next question; since the car isn't going to be a dedicated track car, and i plan to street drive the car too, what pistons should i run? Vitara's would net me too low of a compression ratio for my build, since i want to have a decent spool time, and keep the lag to a minimum. Which brings me to the last question. Will a t3/t4 57 trim bring me my goal of 450whp? or should i look for something bigger?

While we're on the subject, is it possible to delete ac, but keep power steering? Reason being is that my car will be driven on the street etc, so it would be nice to keep it, Does anybody make a turbo kit that would allow me to do this?

Thanks for taking the time to help a noob out!
 

Esotericimage

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Whoooaaaaa there cowboy! I hope you have deep pockets cuz to build a 400whp car on a D is going to cost alot of paper..

Go-autoworks has built D's.. goto http://www.turbod16.com/ and look around there...
Im sure you will get alot of responses to this thread!!!! LOLz
 


Maleek

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I should have mentioned lol, i didn't want 400whp right off the bat. But eventually, it would be my goal to reach 400whp.
 

Kensai

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Get a DOHC motor first, it'll save you money in the long run. 450whp is pretty tough to get on a d series motor...
 


TiiM iiS l3eAsT

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if you plan to run pump gas the highest you can get from a D is around 350whp
 

NYGraFFit1

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Just invest in a decent B series, then work your way up from there.
 

Maleek

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Dang, i knew it would be easier to invest in a B series, but didn't think it would be impossible for the d16 to reach 400whp without insane amounts of work. Is it really hard to make an 11 sec pas in the 1/4 mile with the D series on full interior with an ej8?
 

TiiM iiS l3eAsT

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you can do it with 350whp....it'll take some slicks...and a good driver ...but ya it can be done...my friend is running 280whp and made a 12 sec pass
 


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