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delsolvtec · 09-02-2002, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by monkut
and one more thing. svt cobra: thank you so much for not being an ass. we get way too many guys (read muscle heads) in here that have not hing better to do than bash our cars, and then refuse to listen or believe what we say about them.
seriously....thank you

I couldn't agree more. It's nice to see a muscle car enthusiast that actually listens to what we have to say instead of bragging about displacement and torque...

ebpda9 · 09-02-2002, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by monkut
ive posted this before, and ill post it again. everyone says accords are sooo heavy. and they're right if they're talking about the newest ones. but my 94 (94-97) weighs 2,800 pounds. ive had it less than that with the spare and seats out. i know because ive weighed it at a truck weigh station near my house.
when nearly all new cars are over 3000 pounds, i wouldnt call the accord rreeally heavy.

yeah the weight is about right. the preludes are a bit heavier ~100-150lbs

delsolvtec · 09-04-2002, 01:07 PM

Well yesterday marked the end of my engine rebuild. I decided to tear it apart again to throw in Arias forged low compression pistons. I can't believe it fired right up as soon as I was done putting it back together. Blew a little smoke at first but I figured it was just leaked down oil on the cylinder walls from pulling and installing pistons. Now the break in process.

If you remember I put total seal rings and a thicker head gasket a few weeks ago, then pulled it apart again. Hopefully this time it's bulletproof. Intercooler should be here Friday and VAFC should arrive today.

ebpda9 · 09-04-2002, 01:16 PM

so those total seal rings are good ? i was thinking about using them with arias higher compression pistons and a copper head gasket

delsolvtec · 09-05-2002, 03:13 PM

The total seal rings are awesome. I installed the Xtreme gapless rings. They are file to fit so make sure you know what you are doing. The arias pistons were a great fit. I went low comp because of the turbo. If you want to up your compression try getting the head machined down. Then run a high performance head gasket to make sure everything stands up. I can't wait to figure out what the compression is on my car. Low comp pistons, 2mm headgasket etc...

09-13-2002, 12:46 PM

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...3-97delsol.htm
By read this, his base hp should be 125 no 95.
Doesn't that car have a B16? The same as a Civic Si? (now I'm still new to this whole engine code thing so I'm learning)

*Addict* · 09-13-2002, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by juvenile
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...3-97delsol.htm
By read this, his base hp should be 125 no 95.
Doesn't that car have a B16? The same as a Civic Si? (now I'm still new to this whole engine code thing so I'm learning)

Kinda wierd how Honda did this one.
The del Sol Si is the SOHC VTEC engine (D Series) - 125hp
The del Sol VTEC is the DOHC engine (B16A) - 160hp

09-14-2002, 04:30 AM

but, i didn't think the 160hp del sol was ever offered in the states. i thought it was offered in Europe and Japan as the del sol si-r. i thought i had this all figured out....oh well.

*Addict* · 09-14-2002, 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by monkut
but, i didn't think the 160hp del sol was ever offered in the states. i thought it was offered in Europe and Japan as the del sol si-r. i thought i had this all figured out....oh well.

It was offered in 1994 as the del Sol VTEC.
http://www.edmunds.com/used/1994/hon...tml?id=lin0066

*ChrisCantSkate* · 09-14-2002, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by Civic_Addict

Kinda wierd how Honda did this one.
The del Sol Si is the SOHC VTEC engine (D Series) - 125hp
The del Sol VTEC is the DOHC engine (B16A) - 160hp

same thing they did with the preldue
s-single cam
si-dohc non-vtec(h23)
vtec-dohc vtec(h22)

sounds like a nice setup you got there, hoestly you can build the sohc and make it faster than the dohc, but if you started with the dohc, you'd be even faster... like a b18b in that would be MEAN!

delsolvtec · 09-15-2002, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monkut
but, i didn't think the 160hp del sol was ever offered in the states. i thought it was offered in Europe and Japan as the del sol si-r. i thought i had this all figured out....oh well.

The SI-R was offered in Japan as a 170hp B16

In the US

The Del Sol S = 1.5 SOHC Non Vtec
Del Sol SI = 1.6 SOHC Vtec
Del Sol Vtec = 160hp B16 DOHC Vtec

09-04-2002, 01:07 PM	#43
delsolvtec Del Sol Forum Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Chicago IL Age: 48 Posts: 594	Well yesterday marked the end of my engine rebuild. I decided to tear it apart again to throw in Arias forged low compression pistons. I can't believe it fired right up as soon as I was done putting it back together. Blew a little smoke at first but I figured it was just leaked down oil on the cylinder walls from pulling and installing pistons. Now the break in process. If you remember I put total seal rings and a thicker head gasket a few weeks ago, then pulled it apart again. Hopefully this time it's bulletproof. Intercooler should be here Friday and VAFC should arrive today. __________________ 1994 Mazda MX6 - For Sale 1995 Civic Hatch - Coming Soon

09-04-2002, 01:16 PM	#44
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	so those total seal rings are good ? i was thinking about using them with arias higher compression pistons and a copper head gasket __________________

09-05-2002, 03:13 PM	#45
delsolvtec Del Sol Forum Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Chicago IL Age: 48 Posts: 594	The total seal rings are awesome. I installed the Xtreme gapless rings. They are file to fit so make sure you know what you are doing. The arias pistons were a great fit. I went low comp because of the turbo. If you want to up your compression try getting the head machined down. Then run a high performance head gasket to make sure everything stands up. I can't wait to figure out what the compression is on my car. Low comp pistons, 2mm headgasket etc... __________________ 1994 Mazda MX6 - For Sale 1995 Civic Hatch - Coming Soon

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09-13-2002, 12:46 PM	#46
juvenile Posts: n/a	http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...3-97delsol.htm By read this, his base hp should be 125 no 95. Doesn't that car have a B16? The same as a Civic Si? (now I'm still new to this whole engine code thing so I'm learning)

09-14-2002, 04:30 AM	#48
monkut Posts: n/a	but, i didn't think the 160hp del sol was ever offered in the states. i thought it was offered in Europe and Japan as the del sol si-r. i thought i had this all figured out....oh well.