S2Kev

I'm considering a mini me swap with a z6 head because I can get a good deal on it. The following parts I can think of that I will be using for now are z6 head, z6 head gasket, z6 intake manifold and throttle body and an rpm switch to engage for vtec. I've done some research on this but I have a few questions.

I understand the a6 distributor will not fit on the z6 head without some fabrication or using the two side bolts and washers. I was wondering if it is possible to use a z6 distributor instead of the a6 distributor? I'm thinking it probably won't work.

I also understand that I should be using the z6 intake manifold on the z6 head because the a6 intake manifold ports are too small for the z6 head. I'm supposed to use the a6 fuel injectors right? Because the z6 injectors are higher impedance? Is the exhaust ports on the a6 exhaust manifold also too small for the z6 exhaust ports? And is it possible to use the z6 exhaust manifold with the a6 downpipes?

With the z6 head gasket, I hear the compression ratio will be around 10.1:1 or 10.4:1. Should I consider measuring the compression ratio myself? or should I just take those measurements into consideration and just figure out how to stop detonation? Do you think detonation will be a problem even if I use the z6 fuel pressure regulator? I read with the a6 distributor on the z6 head, there is not enough room for adjusting ignition timing.

I'm trying to do this swap rather cheaply so I'm trying to make everything work without buying anything thats too expensive. I will have more questions but I guess they will come later. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

GsrRex88

Dont forget a Z6 timming belt!!

Good luck with the swap!!

Seems youve done your Homework, 10.4:1 CR run permium pump fuel!!

-Eric

S2Kev

Yeah I've done my hw but I still need these questions answered.

Yeah I will also be using a z6 timing belt.

I think I can still run regular fuel with 10.4:1 cr. I just have to tune everything right. If not then 89 octane.

Thanks.

FourthGenHatch

I believe you can use the Z6 distributor just fine if you convert to OBD-1 which is probably a good idea. Than you would use Z6 distributor and fuel injectors.

GsrRex88

Yes convert to OBD-1 or you wont be gaining full potentioal.

With the higher compression i suggest running 92 octane fuel.

-Eric

S2Kev

Hmm converting to obd-1 is more work/money than I expected. I think for now I will just stick to my original plan and then later when I can afford the obd-1 conversion, I'll do it to compare the two.

In California, our highest octane is 91. Although I've heard 92 octane has been around gas stations with race tracks near them.
I'll probably just run 91 octane, it'll cost more than 87 octame but I'll be getting the same gas mileage, I hope.

GsrRex88

We have Sunoco 94 octane here.

Thats what my car drinks.

-Eric

malfuncion

sorry to post whore but....in oklahoma city there is 1 station with 101 out of the pump with a "pay at the pump" to get it at any time fo day or night. mostly we got 91, but there is one station in my town that has 93..the 101 is quite a distance away..

bustah49

i just did the mini-me and mine is a z6 on a d16y7. i took all of the components out of my y7 distibutor and put them in a z6 dist.