D-series
D16Z6
D16Z6 SOHC VTEC
Displacement
1.6L (1590cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
125 hp (USDM)
Torque
144 N-m @ 5200 rpm
Compression
9.2:1
Bore × Stroke
75.0 mm x 90.0 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI
OBD
OBD1
Redline
7200 rpm
Years
1992-1995
Factory Fitment
Civic Si/EX (EG6 USDM, EH); Civic Si (US), Civic EX, Civic ESi (European), Del Sol Si (US), Del Sol ESi (European); Civic (EH9, 1992-1995); Civic (EH3, 1992-1995)
Notes
The classic 'mini-me' donor head for D15/D16 non-VTEC blocks; enormous DIY culture around it.
Swaps using the D16Z6
Guides mentioning the D16Z6
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
Expert
24 hours (four 6-hour days, including stripping the donor front cut)
B16A Engine Swap into a Second-Generation Honda CRX (ED9)
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit
Moderate
3-5 hours
Front Lowering Spring Install (Acura RSX / Honda Civic Si)
Expert
10-20 hours over multiple sessions
Building a DIY Equal-Length Tubular Turbo Manifold for Honda D-Series
Moderate
2 hours with a helper, up to half a day working solo
Honda Civic Rear Drum-to-Disc Brake Conversion
Moderate
3-4 hours
Rear Lowering Spring Install (Acura RSX / Honda Civic Si EP3)
Easy
30-45 minutes
Acura RSX / Honda Civic Si (K20) Engine Oil and Filter Change
Moderate
2-4 hours
Progress 22mm/24mm Rear Sway Bar and Tie Bar Installation (RSX / EP3 Civic Si)
Difficult
4-6 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) LED Taillight and Rear Fog Light Retrofit