Del Sol. B16a?
25-Oct-2002, 11:35 AM
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Del Sol. B16a?
Do the Del Sols come with b16 stock? I was looking on hondaswap, and I saw the del sols near the top come with b16, but near the bottom was a Del Sol Si with a D16z6?
Im confused, is it only us Del Sols with b16?
Im confused, is it only us Del Sols with b16?
25-Oct-2002, 04:41 PM
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matt;
they made three models, each having a different engine....i don't know the base engine, the mid range was a d16z6, and the top of line was a b16a.
echien on this board just got one recently. he paid a lot though....he told me, but i don't want to say on a post. his car has the b16 stock engine...and it's amazing. the car is mint. i got to sit in it...it feels like your in a race car.
ask echien about options and sfuff for the del sol...he'll know.
they made three models, each having a different engine....i don't know the base engine, the mid range was a d16z6, and the top of line was a b16a.
echien on this board just got one recently. he paid a lot though....he told me, but i don't want to say on a post. his car has the b16 stock engine...and it's amazing. the car is mint. i got to sit in it...it feels like your in a race car.
ask echien about options and sfuff for the del sol...he'll know.
25-Oct-2002, 04:44 PM
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The very first factory B16A from Honda to be sold in the USDM was the 1994 del Sol VTEC. That motor (B16A3) continued into 1995 and was replaced by the B16A2 (OBDII) in the 96 and 97 VTEC model...This is the exact same motor that went into the 99+ USDM SiR.
The B16A3 had an OBD1 ECU (obviously) and pushed the same HP figure as the 1992 B17A in the Integra GSR (USDM market only)
The VTEC model was the only del Sol model that was sold with with ABS and had brake rotors the same size as DC2 GSRs/EK9 SiRs.
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If you are looking to buy one...mine will be for sale shortly.
The B16A3 had an OBD1 ECU (obviously) and pushed the same HP figure as the 1992 B17A in the Integra GSR (USDM market only)
The VTEC model was the only del Sol model that was sold with with ABS and had brake rotors the same size as DC2 GSRs/EK9 SiRs.
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If you are looking to buy one...mine will be for sale shortly.
25-Oct-2002, 10:29 PM
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I'd say get a Si model and then do a swap. LOL
But not to diss the Sol or nothing, but they're not light cars, they're pretty heavy.
I mean I'd like 1 cause I like 2seaters and I'd paint it yellow! Polar yellow! Mmm...
Too bad its near impossible to find one with decent milage for under 10k.
Ah well...
But not to diss the Sol or nothing, but they're not light cars, they're pretty heavy.
I mean I'd like 1 cause I like 2seaters and I'd paint it yellow! Polar yellow! Mmm...
Too bad its near impossible to find one with decent milage for under 10k.
Ah well...
26-Oct-2002, 05:05 AM
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Originally posted by SilverCRXSi
I'd say get a Si model and then do a swap. LOL
But not to diss the Sol or nothing, but they're not light cars, they're pretty heavy.
I mean I'd like 1 cause I like 2seaters and I'd paint it yellow! Polar yellow! Mmm...
Too bad its near impossible to find one with decent milage for under 10k.
Ah well...
I'd say get a Si model and then do a swap. LOL
But not to diss the Sol or nothing, but they're not light cars, they're pretty heavy.
I mean I'd like 1 cause I like 2seaters and I'd paint it yellow! Polar yellow! Mmm...
Too bad its near impossible to find one with decent milage for under 10k.
Ah well...
I'd paint it yellow! Polar yellow!
27-Oct-2002, 06:17 PM
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More del Sol lovers!!!! 
del sols came in 3 trim levels, an S and SI and finally the "VTEC"!
Mine is a true authentic VTEC with the B16A2 and everything.
THe del Sol VTEC is top of the line, it comes loaded with all the available options just like the 99-02 SIR does and only comes in 5spd.
Air, power lock.
How do you tell on auto trader if it is a real VTEC and not a swap?
Look for 5spd, air, 160HP. When you get there look for tach and make sure the red is a 8 and look for the VTEC badge on the back.
If it doesn't have these things, it ain't a real VTEC!
del sols came in 3 trim levels, an S and SI and finally the "VTEC"!
Mine is a true authentic VTEC with the B16A2 and everything.
THe del Sol VTEC is top of the line, it comes loaded with all the available options just like the 99-02 SIR does and only comes in 5spd.
Air, power lock.
How do you tell on auto trader if it is a real VTEC and not a swap?
Look for 5spd, air, 160HP. When you get there look for tach and make sure the red is a 8 and look for the VTEC badge on the back.
If it doesn't have these things, it ain't a real VTEC!
27-Oct-2002, 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by SilverCRXSi
I'd say get a Si model and then do a swap. LOL
But not to diss the Sol or nothing, but they're not light cars, they're pretty heavy.
I'd say get a Si model and then do a swap. LOL
But not to diss the Sol or nothing, but they're not light cars, they're pretty heavy.
Maybe compared to a CRX they are heavy but a sol weighs in about 2200 lbs. (With engine) Lighter than a coupe and I think a HB too.
maybe you have it mistaken with a prelude.
28-Oct-2002, 01:48 AM
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I don't know where you're getting your info from but sols are not heavy cars.
Maybe compared to a CRX they are heavy but a sol weighs in about 2200 lbs. (With engine) Lighter than a coupe and I think a HB too.
maybe you have it mistaken with a prelude.
Maybe compared to a CRX they are heavy but a sol weighs in about 2200 lbs. (With engine) Lighter than a coupe and I think a HB too.
maybe you have it mistaken with a prelude.
Have you done any weight reduction to your Sol?
nice sig man!
Compared to my CRX the Sol is fat though. As for a Prelude compared to my CRX its a sumo dude. LOL
28-Oct-2002, 03:14 AM
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Originally posted by echien
$20,000 and I might consider it! Don't worry pal, if you really want one I'll keep a look out for a sol VTEC for ya.
Gotta build the sol in TCC!!
$20,000 and I might consider it!
Don't worry pal, if you really want one I'll keep a look out for a sol VTEC for ya.Gotta build the sol in TCC!!
Lighter than a coupe and I think a HB too.
As for a Prelude compared to my CRX its a sumo dude. LOL
28-Oct-2002, 03:24 AM
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Originally posted by echien
Maybe compared to a CRX they are heavy but a sol weighs in about 2200 lbs. (With engine) Lighter than a coupe and I think a HB too.
Maybe compared to a CRX they are heavy but a sol weighs in about 2200 lbs. (With engine) Lighter than a coupe and I think a HB too.
for more info check
http://www.clubsol.com/faq_spec.shtml
28-Oct-2002, 07:43 AM
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Originally posted by Popkorn
Actually my 1993 Delsol Si weighs in at 2396lbs. Delsol's aren't very light cars, has a lot of chassis flex. Though it's still a very fun car to drive.
for more info check
http://www.clubsol.com/faq_spec.shtml
Actually my 1993 Delsol Si weighs in at 2396lbs. Delsol's aren't very light cars, has a lot of chassis flex. Though it's still a very fun car to drive.
for more info check
http://www.clubsol.com/faq_spec.shtml
Bace sol weighs in a 2200il, more options and stuff the heavier it is.
Have you done any weight reduction to your Sol?
Well okay sometime I take the whole interior out, not that much on weight redution but it makes me feel like a racecar driver!!!
28-Oct-2002, 08:13 AM
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Del Sol:
1994 Honda del Sol VTEC MT 2491
Civic HB:
1994 Honda Civic CX HB MT 2108
1994 Honda Civic DX HB MT 2178
1994 Honda Civic DX HB AT 2264
1994 Honda Civic Si HB MT 2390
Civic Coupe:
1994 Honda Civic DX CPE MT 2231
1994 Honda Civic DX CPE AT 2326
1994 Honda Civic EX CPE MT 2443
1994 Honda Civic EX CPE AT 2502
Civic Sedan:
1994 Honda Civic DX SDN MT 2313
1994 Honda Civic DX SDN AT 2392
1994 Honda Civic LX SDN MT 2403
1994 Honda Civic LX SDN AT 2456
1994 Honda Civic EX SDN MT 2522
1994 Honda Civic EX SDN AT 2575
1994 Honda del Sol VTEC MT 2491
Civic HB:
1994 Honda Civic CX HB MT 2108
1994 Honda Civic DX HB MT 2178
1994 Honda Civic DX HB AT 2264
1994 Honda Civic Si HB MT 2390
Civic Coupe:
1994 Honda Civic DX CPE MT 2231
1994 Honda Civic DX CPE AT 2326
1994 Honda Civic EX CPE MT 2443
1994 Honda Civic EX CPE AT 2502
Civic Sedan:
1994 Honda Civic DX SDN MT 2313
1994 Honda Civic DX SDN AT 2392
1994 Honda Civic LX SDN MT 2403
1994 Honda Civic LX SDN AT 2456
1994 Honda Civic EX SDN MT 2522
1994 Honda Civic EX SDN AT 2575
