[LogikPhryk]

I have a non-vtec 96 Del Sol Si. What puzzles me is that almost everywhere I look for mods there is 93-95 Si, but no 96. Everything beyond that is an S or a V-tec. Anyone explain this to me? Thanx

Ground Control Coilovers, Reverse Indiglo Gauges...more to come

 

[Del La Sol]

if yours is non-vtec then must be an S with a Si sticker and some wheels

 

[sucezlui]

well if you have an Si, then it is a VTEC.....I can see the rear disc brakes on the rear, so obvioussly you do have the SI..which is the SOHC VTEC


Robbie

 

[sucezlui]

oh yea...and engine mods....you can get engine mods for any 96-97 Civic EX...and maybe the 98..i'm not sure..its the same engine


Robbie

 

[LogikPhryk]

thank you for the info. i like this board, it is very helpful. i just got my sol a month ago and am still kinda new to the car. so far though i love it. see you around

 

[VTEC Dave]

if you have a '96 Si then you have SOHC VTEC motor. The easiest wya to find out is to look at hte spark plugs. If htey're in the front (on top) then it's a SOHC VETC if they're towards the back (on top) then you have an SOHC non-vtec S model.......Good Luck!!

 

[delsol1983]

you should look at the engine code. its on the cam gear cover i belive its d16. Y or Z im not sure which

 

[southernsol]

depending on the part you're looking for you'll probably use an earlier year. I've got a 97 Si and as an example, the CAI is for a 92-95 Si (incidentally, you'll have to drill a hole for the extra sensor).

Your engine is a D16Y8. This is the same engine that is in a Civic EX up to '00. If a part will fit a Civic it GENERALLY will fit a sol (obvious exception - cat back exhausts). In the Si series they put some of 'del Sol VTEC' additions into it for handling (like the sway bars). If you're buying parts online, call the customer service number and they can usually help you out and make sure that the part will fit correctly.

I feel your pain dude. 97 Si's are a bitch to find parts for too!