CX transmission in Del Sol
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CX transmission in Del Sol
I just recently bought a Del Sol S to use as a highway commute car.
I was originally looking for a VX, but it seems most of those by now have swapped engines in them.
Anyway, I bought this Del Sol and it gets 36 -38 mpg on the highway.
I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts about putting a VX/CX transmission in a Del Sol.
The 1st question is do you think that would improve fuel mileage? I'm thinking it might, but I wouldn't expect any drastic improvement, maybe 2 or 3 mpg better.
2nd, I assume that this would be a simple swap. As in identical replacement.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
BTW, I know what the performance difference would probably be. I'm just interested if there would be any highway fuel improvement.
I was originally looking for a VX, but it seems most of those by now have swapped engines in them.
Anyway, I bought this Del Sol and it gets 36 -38 mpg on the highway.
I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts about putting a VX/CX transmission in a Del Sol.
The 1st question is do you think that would improve fuel mileage? I'm thinking it might, but I wouldn't expect any drastic improvement, maybe 2 or 3 mpg better.
2nd, I assume that this would be a simple swap. As in identical replacement.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
BTW, I know what the performance difference would probably be. I'm just interested if there would be any highway fuel improvement.
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Re: CX transmission in Del Sol (randerson0248)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by randerson0248 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just recently bought a Del Sol S to use as a highway commute car.
I was originally looking for a VX, but it seems most of those by now have swapped engines in them.
Anyway, I bought this Del Sol and it gets 36 -38 mpg on the highway.
I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts about putting a VX/CX transmission in a Del Sol.
The 1st question is do you think that would improve fuel mileage? I'm thinking it might, but I wouldn't expect any drastic improvement, maybe 2 or 3 mpg better.
2nd, I assume that this would be a simple swap. As in identical replacement.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
BTW, I know what the performance difference would probably be. I'm just interested if there would be any highway fuel improvement.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Bolts right in, and will be slower, but get much better mileage, I averaged 44-45mpg freeway in my CX hatch. DX/LX/Delsol S transmissions are closer to a EX Final drive than a CX Final drive if that helps put it into perspective.
I was originally looking for a VX, but it seems most of those by now have swapped engines in them.
Anyway, I bought this Del Sol and it gets 36 -38 mpg on the highway.
I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts about putting a VX/CX transmission in a Del Sol.
The 1st question is do you think that would improve fuel mileage? I'm thinking it might, but I wouldn't expect any drastic improvement, maybe 2 or 3 mpg better.
2nd, I assume that this would be a simple swap. As in identical replacement.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
BTW, I know what the performance difference would probably be. I'm just interested if there would be any highway fuel improvement.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Bolts right in, and will be slower, but get much better mileage, I averaged 44-45mpg freeway in my CX hatch. DX/LX/Delsol S transmissions are closer to a EX Final drive than a CX Final drive if that helps put it into perspective.
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