Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

sluggish up to 4000 rpm

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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I have a d16z6. I have never owned a sohc before. The motor feels very slugish up to 4000 rpm. I dont know if something is wrong or if all sohc feel like this. Can someone steer me in the right direction. Thanks keep on building
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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I'm going to guess that it's just that it's a SOHC, upgrade to a K series.... or at least a turbo B series....
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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My guess is that the old owner ant very kind to the car LOL
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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everyone on this board tells me it is normal for a sohc
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:02 AM
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Wow, the only reason I asked is when its cold it feels very different. Thanks for the info
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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sounds like a honda
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