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

94 del sol need need hp help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:17 PM
  #1  
dre256's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: upstate new york
Default 94 del sol need need hp help

ok i just bought a 94 del sol for a project on copart its got a d16 in it dont know which tho i think its a z6. it looks like there was some mods done to it i didnt get the car yet its getting here on monday. Im new to this forum and i just need some help i want some more hp without wasting a whole bunch of money. Should i swap the engine into b series or get a turbo. I heard i can get about 30hp buy running a small turbo setup with 8psi and it cost about $600. the car looks like it goot some kind of aftermarket intake and an exhaust i will post pics. its got some body damage but i fixed cars much worse haha. So throw ur ideas at me nothing to pricey tho im still in college.
Attached Images      

Last edited by dre256; Aug 7, 2009 at 07:22 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:54 PM
  #2  
Since 1983's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: 315, NY
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

depends on what kind of power you want to make, if you can find a cheap b series to throw in with either a gsr trans or a SI trans then t will become a lot more peppy.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:08 PM
  #3  
pearlwhitetypeS's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Mason, Tn
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

Your Sol has a lot of potential. If it is a Z6 and you don't want to spend ridiculous amounts of money on it, then keep it stock motor. D16 parts are always cheaper and if you do decide to boost it then from what I understand, a D-series can actually push out good horsepower numbers if built right.
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:18 PM
  #4  
dre256's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: upstate new york
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

yeah im looking at 200hp. How much psi should i run and what kind of turbo. Would i have to rebuild the whole engine to run that?
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 08:10 AM
  #5  
pearlwhitetypeS's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Mason, Tn
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

it depends. if your looking for just 200 to the wheels thats very doable. the problem comes in when/if it has high miles. don't get me wrong a d-series is a insanely reliable motor but like anything else it has it's limits. how many miles are on it?
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 08:20 AM
  #6  
pearlwhitetypeS's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Mason, Tn
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

i know that if you're just wanting to do a complete kit then Rev Hard makes a complete kit, but outside of that one I'm not sure if there are very many other companies that make a complete kit.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 08:21 AM
  #7  
pearlwhitetypeS's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Mason, Tn
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

you could always do a custom kit like most of the Del Sol guys I know
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:55 AM
  #8  
dre256's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: upstate new york
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

Originally Posted by pearlwhitetypeS
it depends. if your looking for just 200 to the wheels thats very doable. the problem comes in when/if it has high miles. don't get me wrong a d-series is a insanely reliable motor but like anything else it has it's limits. how many miles are on it?
it actually has 46k on it so i think it pretty low miles for it. You know any good combos for the custom setup
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:53 AM
  #9  
pearlwhitetypeS's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Mason, Tn
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

just off hand you don't need a very big turbine because of the fact it doesn't really have much displacement and it would take forever for the turbine to spool. so if i were you i would stay with a smaller turbine. for exact trim and size, thats completely up to you.
D-series turbo parts should be pretty easy to find though.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:55 AM
  #10  
pearlwhitetypeS's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Mason, Tn
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

and the mileage is good on it. it's not too new and it's not to many. so in that aspect you're good.
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:50 PM
  #11  
hondahead''s Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: md
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

Yea i would keep the z6 and boost it while its stock only run like 8 pounds, stock sohc block can hold alot of boost cuz the cylinder walls are so thick, but in ur case u i would fix the body up good then go boost! check this site out they specialize in sohc trubo kits: go autoworks.com, There all so relatively cheap
Reply
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 06:26 PM
  #12  
dre256's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: upstate new york
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

thanks guys yeah i think im gonna go with a greddy or garret turbo and then precission intercooler and greddy bov and arp head bolts. i will run 8psi at first than rebuild the engine during winter and probably go to 12-15psi. dont know what ecu to go with i think hondata200. but first thing first the body will take me a week max to make it look brand new!
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:30 AM
  #13  
pearlwhitetypeS's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: Mason, Tn
Default Re: 94 del sol need need hp help

no problem. when you get pics post em up. i would love to see finished product.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kam5n
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
5
Oct 18, 2013 10:01 AM
gzes
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
4
Dec 24, 2012 10:42 PM
delsolchic
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
2
Feb 27, 2008 06:31 AM
clutch4996
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
7
Jun 18, 2005 06:47 PM
clutch4996
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
3
Jun 18, 2005 01:44 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:13 PM.