From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
10-26-2009, 08:28 PM
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From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
Just saying hello to you all, im hoping to learn lot's of things here since i am new to the honda world.
Traded my heads/cam 1991 mustang gt on 10/24/2009 because the mpg were killing me and i needed a car with a/c and radio. so i picked this up from a really cool dude that did the swap and everything on the car himself. gotta say i'm pretty happy with the performance and looks of the car. it's very light and corners like a go-kart.
Mods:
aem fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator
dc 4-1 header with f1 exhaust (sounds nice and deep not ricey)
arc cold air intake
walboro 255 fuel pump
97 front bumper with type r front lip
Carbon fiber hood
3 month old paint with 3 year warranty
future plans include a turbo set-up, if anyone has any info on turboing a stock b16a2 like mine let me know.
Traded my heads/cam 1991 mustang gt on 10/24/2009 because the mpg were killing me and i needed a car with a/c and radio. so i picked this up from a really cool dude that did the swap and everything on the car himself. gotta say i'm pretty happy with the performance and looks of the car. it's very light and corners like a go-kart.
Mods:
aem fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator
dc 4-1 header with f1 exhaust (sounds nice and deep not ricey)
arc cold air intake
walboro 255 fuel pump
97 front bumper with type r front lip
Carbon fiber hood
3 month old paint with 3 year warranty
future plans include a turbo set-up, if anyone has any info on turboing a stock b16a2 like mine let me know.
10-26-2009, 08:38 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
10-26-2009, 08:55 PM
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10-26-2009, 09:27 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
how far are you away from PC
so if your seats and the diamond plate floor boards come up missing dont look at me
so if your seats and the diamond plate floor boards come up missing dont look at me
10-26-2009, 09:48 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
thanks for the comments 
any ideas on a cheap turbo build? (i been reading up on 'junkyard turbo builds')
any ideas on a cheap turbo build? (i been reading up on 'junkyard turbo builds')
10-26-2009, 09:49 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
what do you all think about this ebay kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4...Q5fAccessories
10-26-2009, 11:04 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
I've heard alot of different things about ebay turbo kits. Ones say its garbage. Others say its good. Let me tell you what i no. I have a friend who has a gsr. He decided to turbo it and so he got an ebay turbo kit. He is boosting around 8-9 psi. On stock internals, he is running 315 hp. He has been driving on that same turbo for 2 years already. So its up to you...
10-26-2009, 11:07 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
welcome to the good side! =] nide de la sol sir! and whatta way to determine the 5.0 to 1.6 comparison. hahaha.
10-26-2009, 11:08 PM
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ive heard alot of reliable things about ebay kits (more reliable than bad reviews i have to say)
its the turbo charger that is the most worried to me,
you can rebuild the BOV and WG with hks or tial internals and make them more reliable
its the turbo charger that is the most worried to me,
you can rebuild the BOV and WG with hks or tial internals and make them more reliable
10-26-2009, 11:27 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
Egay turbos are good for the money
You can rebuild them easily like linked said. Just make sure to get the cast manifold not stainless steel.
They also wont spool as fast as a good name brand turbo
You can rebuild them easily like linked said. Just make sure to get the cast manifold not stainless steel.
They also wont spool as fast as a good name brand turbo
10-27-2009, 11:43 AM
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so if i can get that kit minus the turbo and then get like a brand t3 or something would that be a good idea?
also thanks for the welcomes and comments
also thanks for the welcomes and comments
10-27-2009, 01:23 PM
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You could do that or just piece a kit together. The main fail point on the ebay turbokits is the turbo manifold. They crack alll the time because the lack the supports needed to hold all the weight from the turbo and wastegate.
10-27-2009, 01:28 PM
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i F-ing hate del sol's. but this is clean as ****. looks nice for sure.
i have a friend who owns 2 heavily modded mustangs, yet he
also as a built LS swapped crx. its ok to like hondas lol
i have a friend who owns 2 heavily modded mustangs, yet he
also as a built LS swapped crx. its ok to like hondas lol
10-27-2009, 01:57 PM
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yeah coming from the mustang world to this is different..everyone i knew that owns a mustang thinks it's god's gift to the world lol. but the more i drive the car the more i like it
10-27-2009, 02:00 PM
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^^ thanks man
anyone want to guess what it's putting down as far whp and maybe a ballpark 1/4 time. i been hearing low 14's but i doubt it
anyone want to guess what it's putting down as far whp and maybe a ballpark 1/4 time. i been hearing low 14's but i doubt it
10-27-2009, 02:57 PM
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Re: From mustang 5.0 to Del sol 1.6 (new guy)
Very nice move, from a domestic ****** to a pimp driving a clean sol! If you ever have questions, feel free to PM me, I am a honda tech and del sol enthusiast.