project Del Slow

[cfg83]

wagonef8 -

Your hitting the MPG ground running. The Del-Slow is a great platform for MPG. In gas-crunch 2008 someone sold a Del-Sol with a VX drivetrain :

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...1-vx-4000.html

Here are some pictures to play with :





CarloSW2

[wagonef8]

Thanks for the pics cfg83

Its been swapped this car came with a B16 DOCH engine

I have a D16Y8 sitting in my garage but chose to stay with none Vtec since motor wont see RPM's higher then 4000 its not needed I did try to change D16Y8 motor for Vx motor but Tue kid only traded me his transmission almost got the whole swap

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by 02ws6

Its probably been swapped.. These engines are good candidates for a "mini me".. They're basically a D16Y8 without the VTEC head..

They are very similar, but there are more differences than you'd expect. The D16Y8 and D16Y5 also have a different intake manifold, a knock sensor, EGR, different ECU programming, shorter gearing, and of course significant wiring harness differences to go along with these. My engine is also a D16Y7, like this "Del Slow" and I have been curious about a conversion (I think it is too difficult for the benefit).

[wagonef8]

Wiring is similar with both motors the only difference is the O2 sensor even the Y7 with the different manifold can be converted it helps if your hobby is wiring Hondas but usually putting in bigger motors this is my first time doing the complete opposite

Edit: and the EGR wiring is not their but with good ecu pinouts all can be added

[wagonef8]

Finally past 45mpg my goal is 50mpg

[joes02tdi]

Well why don't you try and keep the 15inch wheels on there but get steel wheels and smooth hub caps so you keep the lower rpms and lower drag. Just an option for ya

[wagonef8]

Just want to run a skinny tire that's why I'm going with 14" wheels using CR-X Si wheels

[02ws6]

Those are rare WITH the center caps.. Dont let those go for cheap... And if you can get a hold of a set the VX or HX set of wheels is the way to go for weight..

[wagonef8]

I love those wheels just sold my other set with my CR-X

Really want Hx wheels but unfortunately they are hard to find everyone wants them and Vx wheels don't fit Del Sol Vtec