Del Sol VTEC or S w/ Swap?
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Del Sol VTEC or S w/ Swap?
Hey guys, first post and i just need a bit of advice. I'm looking into getting a Del Sol, been wanting one since uhhh.. along time 
but anyways, i'm not sure what i should get. Either i want to get this nice black 96 VTEC w/ 150,000+ miles for 4k$ or a forgotten red 95(i think) S w/ 112,000 miles for $1,1,00. If i get the S, I was wondering how difficult/expensive it would be to have an engine swap w/ a B18? don't know much but learning, any advice? VTEC or S w/ B18 swap, someone talk $ figures and time, assume a 5,000$ budget. BTW i'm looking for this car to be a daily driver with plenty of pep to make my friends have respect for the del sol...thanks in advance.
but anyways, i'm not sure what i should get. Either i want to get this nice black 96 VTEC w/ 150,000+ miles for 4k$ or a forgotten red 95(i think) S w/ 112,000 miles for $1,1,00. If i get the S, I was wondering how difficult/expensive it would be to have an engine swap w/ a B18? don't know much but learning, any advice? VTEC or S w/ B18 swap, someone talk $ figures and time, assume a 5,000$ budget. BTW i'm looking for this car to be a daily driver with plenty of pep to make my friends have respect for the del sol...thanks in advance.
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No don't listen to g.a.s. (:chuckles: I just got that) at least start off with the SI model. I can't live without cruise control, power mirrors...I guess that's all...
SI has rear disk brakes and front sway bar. 95 came with ABS I think. You at least get alloy wheels. S has nothing.
SI has rear disk brakes and front sway bar. 95 came with ABS I think. You at least get alloy wheels. S has nothing.
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Originally posted by Motohip
No don't listen to g.a.s. (:chuckles: I just got that) at least start off with the SI model. I can't live without cruise control, power mirrors...I guess that's all...
SI has rear disk brakes and front sway bar. 95 came with ABS I think. You at least get alloy wheels. S has nothing.
No don't listen to g.a.s. (:chuckles: I just got that) at least start off with the SI model. I can't live without cruise control, power mirrors...I guess that's all...
SI has rear disk brakes and front sway bar. 95 came with ABS I think. You at least get alloy wheels. S has nothing.
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Let's be objective: for the price different between the Sol and a VTEC, wouldn't it be possible to make up all those details? Would a swap + rims + rear brake swap equal, exceed or fall below the $2,900 price difference?
SolFood: if you're mechanically inclined and don't mind haunting junk yards, you could easily do the power mirror thing yourself. I'm not as sure about cruise control or ABS... they have more parts involved.
If it were me, I'd go with the VTEC. 150k isn't bad on a Honda motor, and you can always save up and swap it out later for a B18C or whatnot. Plus you have all the amenities right off the bat.
SolFood: if you're mechanically inclined and don't mind haunting junk yards, you could easily do the power mirror thing yourself. I'm not as sure about cruise control or ABS... they have more parts involved.
If it were me, I'd go with the VTEC. 150k isn't bad on a Honda motor, and you can always save up and swap it out later for a B18C or whatnot. Plus you have all the amenities right off the bat.
Do what must be done.
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Originally posted by DelSolSIinMD
SolFood: if you're mechanically inclined and don't mind haunting junk yards, you could easily do the power mirror thing yourself. I'm not as sure about cruise control or ABS... they have more parts involved.
SolFood: if you're mechanically inclined and don't mind haunting junk yards, you could easily do the power mirror thing yourself. I'm not as sure about cruise control or ABS... they have more parts involved.
Originally posted by DelSolSIinMD
If it were me, I'd go with the VTEC. 150k isn't bad on a Honda motor, and you can always save up and swap it out later for a B18C or whatnot. Plus you have all the amenities right off the bat.
If it were me, I'd go with the VTEC. 150k isn't bad on a Honda motor, and you can always save up and swap it out later for a B18C or whatnot. Plus you have all the amenities right off the bat.
