The D16 is the engine a lot of us learned on: a 1.6-liter SOHC four found in many 1992–2000 Civics and del Sols, and a favorite for turbo builds. The catch is that "D16" covers several engines. The pistons and head studs we stock split by engine code and model year, while the rods, bearings and head gasket are shared. This D16 turbo build parts list puts the job in the order you'll actually do it and shows where your car's year changes the part number.
Is this the right D16 guide for your car?
This guide is for a home builder or small shop putting forged internals and boost into one of three SOHC engines, as named in our piston listings: the D16Z6 (1992–1995 Civic EX and Si, 1993–1995 del Sol Si), the D16Y8 (1996–2000 Civic EX, 1996–1997 del Sol Si) and the D16Y7 (1996–2000 Civic CX, DX and LX, the 1999 Value Package and the 1996–1997 del Sol S). If yours is the DOHC D16A1 from a 1986–1989 Integra, the pistons, head studs and head gasket below aren't listed for it. Every product here is in stock, and every fitment claim comes from the listing's own table. Our fitment guide shows how to read them.
Seven stops from bare block to boost
- Read the engine code off the block. It decides two parts straight away: the piston set and the head stud kit. The 1992–1995 and 1996–2000 cars use different ARP kits, and the three engines each have their own CP piston set.
- Decide how much boost you're building for. Agree it with your tuner, because boost and fuel decide the injectors, pump and clutch, and whether the 9.0:1 forged pistons below suit your plan. Our piston compression guide explains that figure.
- Tear down and measure. Measure the bores and the crank journals before you order bearings or pistons. Engine Bearing Sizes Explained decodes the STD and oversize labels.
- Machine the block around the pistons you'll run. CP lists D16 sets in 75.0 mm standard bore, plus 75.5 mm and 76.0 mm oversizes. Let the shop's measurements pick the size, and have it finish each bore to those pistons.
- Pour the deck reinforcement once the gasket has arrived. On an open-deck block, EPOXY54 goes into the top of the water jacket (choose the Inline 4 kit). After it cures, the head gasket is laid on the deck as the template for drilling the coolant passages, so buy the gasket first. EPOXY54 can go in before or after machine work, so settle that order with your machinist.
- Build the short block. Fit the crank on new main bearings, then the rods and pistons, and check clearances as you go.
- Fit the head, then the fuel system and clutch. Torque the head down on the ARP kit for your year, then fit the injectors, pump and clutch while the engine is still out of the car.
Three D16s, two stud kits, three piston sets
Most wrong D16 orders happen here: the trunk badge doesn't name the engine.
Below the split, the core parts are shared. The King rod bearings, ACL main bearings, Cometic head gasket, BLOX valve springs and Stage 3.5 clutch all list the Civic and del Sol trims for all three engines, and the Manley rod title covers every D16. The injectors and fuel pump list the 1992–2000 Civic; the injector table doesn't name the del Sol, so del Sol owners should check with us first.
The D16 parts list, stop by stop
| Stop | Part | Why it's on the list | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Reinforce | EPOXY54, Inline 4 + Install Kit (non-V) | Closed-deck strength for an open-deck block without machining | EPOXY54 · Install Kit |
| 4. Pistons (1992–95) | CP D16Z6 75.0 mm STD 9.0:1 set (SC7025-4) | Lists the 1992–95 Civic EX and Si and the 1993–95 del Sol Si | CP D16Z6 |
| 4. Pistons (1996–2000) | CP D16Y8 75.0 mm 9.0:1 set (SC7050-4) | Lists the 1996–2000 Civic EX and the 1996–97 del Sol Si | CP D16Y8 |
| 4. Pistons (1996–2000) | CP D16Y7 75.0 mm STD 9.0:1 set (SC7027-4) | Lists the 1996–2000 Civic CX, DX and LX, the 1999 Value Package and the 1996–97 del Sol S | CP D16Y7 |
| 6. Rods | Manley D16 (all) & ZC H-beam set of 4 (14013-4) | One rod set for every D16 in this guide | Manley H-beam |
| 6. Rod bearings | King D16/ZC pMaxKote STD (CR4046XPC) | Coated performance shells; standard size for an unground crank | King rod set |
| 6. Main bearings | ACL D16 high-performance mains STD (5M1957H-STD) | Table covers the Civic and del Sol trims for all three engines | ACL mains |
| 5 + 7. Head gasket | Cometic 75 mm bore .040" MLS (C14080-040) | Drilling template after the pour, then the gasket the head goes on | Cometic .040" |
| 7. Head studs (1992–95) | ARP D16A / D16Z M10 head stud kit (208-4301) | Lists the 1992–95 Civic EX and Si and the 1993–95 del Sol Si | ARP M10 kit |
| 7. Head studs (1996–2000) | ARP D16Y head stud kit (208-4305) | Lists the 1996–2000 Civic CX, DX, EX, HX and LX and the 1996–97 del Sol | ARP D16Y kit |
| 7. Valvetrain | BLOX valve springs for D16Z / D16Y | Replacement springs for the SOHC VTEC head | BLOX springs |
| 7. Fuel | DeatschWerks Bosch EV14 1200cc, set of 4 (16MX-01-1200-4) | Listed for 1992–2000 Civics; size them to your goal with your tuner | DW injectors |
| 7. Fuel | Walbro 255 lph pump and setup kit | In-tank pump kit for the 1992–2000 Civic | Walbro kit |
| 7. Clutch | Competition Clutch Stage 3.5 segmented ceramic (8022-2600) | Up to 150% more torque capacity than stock, per the listing | Stage 3.5 kit |
Low in stock as we write this: the Walbro kit (3), the Cometic .040" gasket (4) and the Manley rod set (6). The rest of our range for these engines is in the Honda D16 collection.
Where D16 builds trip up
- Ordering by "Civic" instead of by engine. The D16Z6 pistons and the M10 stud kit list only the 1992–95 EX, Si and del Sol Si. If your 1992–95 car is a CX, DX, LX or VX, those listings don't name it, so check what's under the hood first.
- Carrying over street-NA clutch parts. Our Stage 1 Gravity kit for these Civics says it isn't recommended for turbochargers, superchargers or nitrous. The 11.44 lb steel flywheel listing says it's engineered for naturally aspirated engines. We left both off this list.
- Letting the shop bore before it has the pistons. With 75.0, 75.5 and 76.0 mm sets on the shelf, the right one comes from measuring your block, not from guessing.
- Pouring before the head gasket arrives. The coolant passages are drilled to match the gasket, so it has to be on the bench before the block is filled. Our MLS head gasket guide covers bore and thickness.
- Planning a pour on a block nobody has inspected. EPOXY54 reinforces a sound block and isn't a crack repair, so have the block checked for cracks first.
Open deck or not? Check before you pour
With the head off, look down beside a cylinder. If the cylinder walls stand free inside a water jacket that's open at the top, the block is open deck, and that free top is what moves when boost raises cylinder pressure. Open Deck vs Closed Deck Block shows what to look for. EPOXY54 gives open-deck blocks closed-deck strength without machining. It has 21,000 psi compressive strength and a thermal expansion rate closely matching aluminum, and it's a DIY install in 5 steps, done on the bare block before the crank goes in. Our engine build order checklist shows the same timing on any engine.
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Start with the block
Pick the Inline 4 kit on the EPOXY54 product page and the non-V Install Kit, then the piston set and stud kit that match your year in the chart. Still unsure which D16 you have, or which bore size you'll end up at? Send your year, trim and the code stamped on the block to support@epoxy54.com and we'll help you match the parts.
Ready to order? Shop the D16 build stage by stage, with every part on one page.