Need opinios d15b7 vs d15z1 vs d16z6 swap battle

[ammo]

So I blew my z6 in my 93 hatch. I had done some weight reduction mods and just had one seat in it. I got about 44-46 avg MPG with the z6 and 47 MPG the highest, and it was an automatic. I plan to keep it auto btw. Now, I was thinking of swapping in a d15z1 automatic lean burn ( I have the proper ECU ), but they range from 700-900 bucks. I can find used CL b7’s for very little, but import b7’s are about the same as the z1 maybe a little cheaper. And lastly I have my blown z6 which I loved. Now I also have currently a b7 in my civic sedan which I get 40 MPG with no mods which makes me think how that engine would perform in my hatch. And the z1 can be a little more demanding as a swap. So do I rebuild the z6 which will cost way more than a swap but it will be at zero miles, or swap in a b7 or z1? What do you guys see as the better option? I would love to read any opinions to kinda help me make up my mind. Thanks in advance

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[sjrobinson]

You need a honda forum. Honda tech. Or just get an Accord :silly:

Id say d16z6. You can easily get a p28 ECU. Chip it, mod it for what you want. Its cheaper. You’ll get more power and mods easily.

But I know my f, h, and k series better than b or d.

[ammo]

Thanks, but I found a complete z1 swap, plus a ton of other goods for 125$. The only thing that the mileage is unknown, besides all seals and gaskets. water pump, oil pump and sending the head out what else should i do to it?

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