xer0 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 what would be better to get 93 si or 96 s 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol Red Coupe 1.6 Liter Automatic Power Locks, Windows Winter Clearance $2895 VERY CLEAN!!! 1996 Honda Civic Del Sol Blk Coupe $4500 1.6 Liter 5 speed CD Player Sharp Car 138k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Get the 93 and convert it to a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 how many miles on the 93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegger Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Buy both, do the tranny swap on the 93 and then have both gen Del Sols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 not sure the mileage on the 93. i found them on craigs list but both of them our at this same dealer hopefully i can find time and take a swing by tomorrow... didn't really look at the 93 the other day when i was there. one thing i noticed on the 93 was the back Honda emblem had a fiber glass patch under it made it look really bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 what is better about the 93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 It has a d16z6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 what makes a D16z6 better then a D16Y7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Find a 95 Si or VTEC model if you want the auxilary lights. Otherwise, try to find a 96-97 Si or VTEC model. There's no point settling on a 93-94, or settling on an S model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 +1. also, ask 90, auto to manual conversions arent fun. if you like it without the aux. lights, get the 96. if you want them find a different sol. CRG, if he is planning on swapping it, he can probably get an S or an Si for cheaper and then just buy the motor. but definitly look for a VTEC model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 CRG, if he is planning on swapping it, he can probably get an S or an Si for cheaper and then just buy the motor. but definitly look for a VTEC model. True, but even then he'd want to go with an Si, so he doesn't get stuck with drums (which I'm pretty sure all of the S models came with, could be mistaken though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GsrCrx Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 what makes a D16z6 better then a D16Y7 Vtec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycarsux Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Why are you even considering an automatic is my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohc1991integra Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Why are you even considering an automatic is my question. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL3GL'88 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 the targa tops on the 96 is prone to leakage. but that and the auto tranny are the only reasons that I would event think about getting the 93 instead of the 96. I'm also cerious, so as I understand it, on preludes, the only difference between the S model and the Si was that the S was carborated and the Si was injected. but wikipedia, which is where I got the info on the del sol above, and a lot more (great site btw), didn't say anything about this. did I hear wrong or am I right and if I am right, is it the same with the del sol. I know thats not the case with the civic's. Why are you even considering an automatic is my question.+2PS: why isn't ur website working SSR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 the targa tops on the 96 is prone to leakage. but that and the auto tranny are the only reasons that I would event think about getting the 93 instead of the 96. I'm also cerious, so as I understand it, on preludes, the only difference between the S model and the Si was that the S was carborated and the Si was injected. but wikipedia, which is where I got the info on the del sol above, and a lot more (great site btw), didn't say anything about this. did I hear wrong or am I right and if I am right, is it the same with the del sol. I know thats not the case with the civic's. +2 PS: why isn't ur website working SSR? The targa's can leak on any year at this point, since even the 97 would be 10 years old now. 93-94 were prone to leaking from the beginning, and are also more prone to problems due to them being the first and second year of production on the car. You're thinking of 80's Preludes, which have nothing to do with del Sols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL3GL'88 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 the 80's prelude didn't have a targa top and actually I just quoted wikipedia to make it sound like I know what I'm talking about. damn and it almost worked too.:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 the 80's prelude didn't have a targa top and actually I just quoted wikipedia to make it sound like I know what I'm talking about. damn and it almost worked too.:- When did you say a Prelude had a targa? No Prelude had a targa top, 80's or otherwise. The only thing I can see that you said about Preludes was carburated vs. fuel injected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 what makes a D16z6 better then a D16Y7 Vtec i knew that, but like what is the difference beside vtec True, but even then he'd want to go with an Si, so he doesn't get stuck with drums (which I'm pretty sure all of the S models came with, could be mistaken though). the 1996 has drums, but cant i convert it to discs? Why are you even considering an automatic is my question. i don't want the si cause it an automatic. but if some one gave me a really good reason that the car is better then the 96 then i would buy it and do the conversion. Find a 95 Si or VTEC model if you want the auxilary lights. Otherwise, try to find a 96-97 Si or VTEC model. There's no point settling on a 93-94, or settling on an S model. all the del sols i find locally are in crapty condition and this car from when i looked at it was mint accept a scratch. i been looking for a del sol since i became a member, with as u can tell not much luck. so are you saying i will not be happy whit a s model CRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyjc3 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 in all honesty. id go with the 96. it looks better for one. it has a trunk popper, unlike the 93. 93 and 94 are the worst years for 1st gen del sols, 95 takes the cake. i mean they say convert the 93 si to manual, well i say make the d16y7 a d16y8! black is a really good color, because you can pretty much do any color scheme you want to. and lastly, from someone who had a 97 with a y7, theyre really not taht slow. you will be happier with the s model. if you run that 96 s model manual, against the 93 si automatic, the s will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxscaxx Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 True, but even then he'd want to go with an Si, so he doesn't get stuck with drums (which I'm pretty sure all of the S models came with, could be mistaken though). yeah good point i forgot to mention that. yes the S has drums...they sucked with my turbo setup unless your going to go crazy with the motor, drums will be fine. but 4 wheel discs are a hell of a lot better. you can do a disc conversion but i think its $. its not that you wont be as happy, its just that it doesnt have as many options n you get the crappy d15. make ur decision based on what you want to do with the car in the future. if you want a manual, dont get an auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 the "s" had a d16y7 in 96 and 97 but how much money are u looking to convert? i thought i read some where on HF that u can take integra parts form a junk yard and slap them on a civic and poof rear discs can u do the same whit a del sol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycarsux Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 i don't want the si cause it an automatic. but if some one gave me a really good reason that the car is better then the 96 then i would buy it and do the conversion. Talk to Dan (90integraC1). He'll tell you why an AT/MT conversion isn't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 the "s" had a d16y7 in 96 and 97 but how much money are u looking to convert? i thought i read some where on HF that u can take integra parts form a junk yard and slap them on a civic and poof rear discs can u do the same whit a del sol? im pretty sure you cant. i think a good conversion kit is around a grand. i remember looking into it when i first got my car, and decided it wasnt worth it. i upgraded the brakes up in the front, and it works perfectly fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Yes, you could convert the drums to discs, but why bother. Of the choices, I'd say neither. I was advised from a former Honda dealer not to get a 93 or 94 when I was looking to buy one, so I wouldn't want the 93. The 96 is an S model, and honestly, no I don't think you'd be happy with it if you're into performance of any sort. Just my opinion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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