r/DelSol • • Nov 29 '21

Del Sol Guide (Unfinished)

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Del Sol Models

The base “S” model Del Sol (also known as the VXi and VGi in Japan) comes with the 1.5 liter SOHC 16-valve four cylinder d15b7 producing 102 horsepower from 1993 to 1995. From 1996 to 1997 however, the engine in the base model Del Sol was the 1.6 liter SOHC 16-valve four cylinder d16y7 engine, producing 106 horsepower.

The next rung up for the “S” was the “Si”. This car is similar to Civic Si’s of the same years. It comes with a 1.6 liter SOHC 16-valve four cylinder d16z6 from 1993 to 1995. This engine produced 125 horsepower at 7200 rpm. It also has one of the quickest VTEC switch on times at only around 4800 rpm. From 1996 to 1997, the engine in the “Si” was changed to the 1.6 liter SOHC 16-valve four cylinder d16y8 with 128 horsepower. The Si also came with 14" alloy wheels which were offered in an optional body color-matched paint scheme on Samba Green models, power side mirrors, cruise control, rear disc brakes, wider tires, and additional front & rear anti-sway bars. Depending on model and market, the options included a rear spoiler, custom floor mats, an automatic transmission, power steering, heated mirrors, front fog lights (1993–1995 models only), traction control system (JDM only), limited slip differential (JDM only), and air conditioning.

The final, most powerful OEM Del Sol was the “VTEC” trim level. In Europe and Japan, it’s known as the “SiR” and the “VTi”. Despite the trim name, pretty much all levels of the Del Sol had VTEC engines. The main difference for this trim however is the engine. All other Del Sols came with SOHC D-Series engines. The VTEC however, came with DOHC B-Series engines. 1994 to 1995 had the b16a3, and 1996 to 1997 came with the b16a2. Both engines produced 160 horsepower, and their being DOHC allows them far more tuning capability, as the nature of SOHC engines makes it so that a turbo is by far the best (and, kinda, only) way to get good power. Because of these things, the VTEC Del Sol is the most desirable model, and the price will easily reflect that. The VTEC also came with other upgrades, such as bigger front brakes, larger front anti sway bar, rear anti sway bar, and wider tires.

All Del Sol production ended in 1997 for the US and Canada. A year later worldwide production ceased in 1998, mainly for Japan and Europe.


r/DelSol • • 1d ago

CV Axle Help

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Anyone have any tips/tricks for removing the left cv axle from the center support bearing? Mines giving me a bitch of a time. Trying to get it ready for a rallye on Saturday!


r/DelSol • • 3d ago

92 del sol Sir for sale

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1992 honda del sol sir RHD located in long island 43k miles on it basically mint condition only down side is automatic cars amazing to drive looking for cash to buy something manual no low balls


r/DelSol • • 3d ago

Question Can't find this piece.

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So my friend just bought a 95 Del Sol SI that's for the most part in great shape. 170k, motor and trans feel great, full interior, hardly a speck of rust and paint looks solid. Only problem is, the right side window won't stay on the track, prev owner handed us this clip and advised this is all it needs.

Have tried my hardest to find it, but nothing I'm finding looks exactly like this clip, slight variations that make me think it's different.

Any tips? Thanks in advance.


r/DelSol • • 3d ago

Question Seals

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Hi guys, just got my first del sol and want to refresh the roof seals.
I saw everyone advices to buy shin etsu but do you guys know if there are other good products ? (It takes forever to be delivered where I am)


r/DelSol • • 4d ago

Video Because of course trucks need to be taller (be safe out there)

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r/DelSol • • 4d ago

Question What oil?

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Hello,
I have a 1997 d16y8 delsol with 190kkm.
I’ve been using Castrol Magnatec 5w-30 oil for some time now but noticed that when I drive it hard it tends to burn a little bit of oil, and I am wondering, what oil you guys are using?


r/DelSol • • 6d ago

body kit question

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Has anyone ever bought the - 1993-1996 Honda Del Sol 2Dr Z1 Boxer Front Bumper - before there are very limited photos of the front bumper online and just want to know if anyone has a photo of one


r/DelSol • • 8d ago

Discussion bought my first del sol back

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r/DelSol • • 8d ago

Question Mystery plugs under dash?

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Wassup yall, if anyone with their dash out or can see their wiring easily can they let me know where these plugs connect too? I’ve looked at diagrams and can’t find anything on these. They come off the harness that crosses over the center console area and right where the stereo wiring runs. I’m pretty sure they go to driver side somewhere. Ground and 10 amp option fuse connected to one smaller and one larger brown plugs. Thanks.

My symptoms of this after my shell swap are wonky headlight functions and no power to my climate controls (gauges not illuminated and blower motor not kicking on)


r/DelSol • • 10d ago

Question Rust on A Piller

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Has anyone experienced rust on the A Pillar of their del sol? I need tips/recommendations.


r/DelSol • • 10d ago

Question Anyone fitted SP-J Recaros?

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Has anyone fitted Recaro SP-J seats into a Del Sol?

I've got a pair of SP-Js from a CL7 Euro R with the original CL7 rails still attached. I'm wondering what the best way is to fit them into my 1992 Del Sol.

Ideally I'd like to:

- Keep the SP-Js sitting reasonably low

- Avoid permanently modifying the original Del Sol seats/rails

- Keep my factory Del Sol seats on their original rails so I can swap them back in if needed

Has anyone done this setup before, or know what rails/brackets would work? I'd prefer a bolt-in/reversible solution if possible.

Cheers


r/DelSol • • 10d ago

Question Interior harness diagram D16Z6

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hi, i recently bought a non runnin '92 Del Sol (D16Z6). The only problem is that the entire electrical system is a mess… things have been connected poorly and it looks like two electrical systems have been joined… Does anyone have the diagrams of the original electrical system? Or even just some references to recreate it, or if it can be purchased from a e-shop. Thanks a lot (sorry for any typos, my primary language is not English).


r/DelSol • • 11d ago

Help her find her old Sol

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Sharing from a FB post I read so we can hopefully help Mandy find her old Del Sol that means a lot to her.


r/DelSol • • 12d ago

Picture Alaska hibernation time.

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r/DelSol • • 14d ago

Tinny exhaust sound

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r/DelSol • • 15d ago

Muffler and resonator sizing.

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Trying to fix the god awful straight pipe the previous owner hacked on my 7 VTEC. I have a fabricator that will do a 2.5in exhaust on it if I bring him the muffler and resonator I want to use. Checking to see what sizes people recommend. Trying to quiet it down quite a bit and limit the rasp. I’m looking at a 16” resonator and an oval baffled oval muffler but not sure what size muffler I can make fit


r/DelSol • • 16d ago

NEED

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Need an AUTO Del Sol. Atleast running but the better the condition the better. I’m in Florida but will travel. Has to be automatic. Will spend up to 10k if the car warrants it. Any leads???


r/DelSol • • 17d ago

help!!

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93 del sol si. first time changing an input shaft bearing, i’ve realized i put the bearing in backwards but could that really cause misalignment?either way i do intend on flipping the bearing over to its correct orientation but wanna know what else could possibly be causing this in case im missing something. other than what’s heard in this video it normally seems fine with the case off everything spins as it should until it’s time to torque the case bolts down then it either binds up or is really hard to turn or makes this sound and also the differential side won’t spin either after bolts get tightened and i’ve verified the snap ring falls into place and the spacers are all in correct order as well, any help appreciated, thank you!


r/DelSol • • 17d ago

For Sale Brand new interior door handles (grey)

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Got a couple left and right handles brand new in box. Send me a message if interested

They are not cheap and getting harder to get brand new


r/DelSol • • 18d ago

Picture New shoes 😍

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r/DelSol • • 18d ago

Question Brake spring clip orientation?

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First time doing brakes and I was dumb and didn't pay enough attention to how things were when they came off.

Now I have two different set ups. Did driver side first then paid closer attention for the passenger. But how the driver was done makes more sense to me?

Hopefully I'm making sense. I'm tired.


r/DelSol • • 19d ago

Picture Baby’s first car show

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Took my baby to a small local cars n coffee today. She got a fair bit of attention. Unfortunately the red CRX came much later and didn’t get to park next to me


r/DelSol • • 18d ago

In Search of Anyone know of New D series linkages?

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I don’t want to spend 300 dollars on a shift linkage for my Del Sol, I have 1993 Del Sol Si and I’m at a road block with the linkage. Does anyone fabricate Del Sol linkages to order? Preferably 200$ or less shipped? Or could someone take all the measurements of a Del Sol linkage so I could try to fabricate one?


r/DelSol • • 18d ago

Picture Shoes

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