so i just bought a 93 del sol s, it has a d15y7 if im correct. but it feels so slow to me. like at 90mph im at 4000 rpms. im new to cars btw. any tips/parts i can put on to give it a little something. and what about a D16 swap? would that do the job?

 

d15b7

Thats because its geared for mpg's, not to be fast...

Hardly...b-series swap would get you the power for someone new to cars is looking for

 

First, welcome to Honda-Tech and 'grats on owning a Del Sol.

Second, the intent of this site is not to encourage and / or condone reckless or immature driving on public streets. Some might. I certainly don't (not that you care I'm sure).

Third, a swap will only add power equivalent to the difference in power between the two engines. Look up the power ratings.

It sounds like you're jumping the gun. Spend a few months reading and generating your own opinion on various swaps, builds, and induction methods. Save your money. Then attack your car with a solid build plan and adequate funding.

 

Check the FAQ's sticky. There's a HUGE section called "How do I make it faster?" It'll answer your question perfectly.

 

FAQs

 

I just built a 95 honda civic with a d15b7.. its fast.. total seal gapless rings lots of port work. light flyweel will help.. also a good clutch...

 

Oh forgot to tell you it now hit the rev limeter in 123 gear never did that before

 

Me and my friend did all the machine work our self. nothing was sent out..He has a great shop..We could not find anyone to do the kind of work we wanted.. If you need more info let me know..

 

A naturally aspirated 1.5 sohc wont ever produce the amount of torque to need anything other than oem. No reason at all to go above a stage 1 even, as most stage 1's tq capacity is around 220wtq. Hope your werent mentioning a "good" clutch like it will make the car faster....

Elaborate how it wouldn't before...Again, doesnt make it "fast"

 

This one should be funny

 

Use it as a boat anchor
Go k-series.........Nuff sed

 

Boost, swap or nothing.

 

Fast... Compared to what a huffy 21 speed???

Truth hurts!!!!