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[BloodyStupidDave...]

Yesterday I sold the Celica, and it was very sad, but today I got my new car.
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I know everyone is sad to see the Celica gone (I am too), but this car is really a great car. What do you guys think?

That car actually looks quite sweet! I can see why you like it - it does look a bit like a Toyota/Lexus relative - not a sibling but perhaps a first cousin?

I especially like the rims and the headlights. The headlights make it look a bit like the Soarer. I'm not keen on the taillights (the Spyder Del Sol tails look okay to me) and the seats might be comfy but they don't do anything for me either. But the biggest thing I noticed was just how crowded that engine bay looks after your Celica

Well it should certainly be an interesting journey - I hope you'll take us all along for the ride A couple of questions:

1. Any idea how much your Del Sol weighs?
2. Anyone put a H22 into a Celica or a 3SGTE into a Del Sol? I'd love to know how the motors themselves compare, stock to stock (or tuned to tuned).

Kudos on the pics. Finally, lets see some more pics of the interior and please let us know how it drives.

[Kadett]

Dont think you can compare a 2.2 Liter N/A engine against a 2.0 Turbo.

The H22 makes 185-200 bhp right?

[96bluevert]

Nice! keep us updated on the car's progress.

[devilsden97]

Dont think you can compare a 2.2 Liter N/A engine against a 2.0 Turbo.

The H22 makes 185-200 bhp right?

H22 is rated at 190hp. and thats from a JDM Prelude 92-00

edit: with his top end mods, hell be pushing at least 200 at the wheels.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jul 2, 2007 - 4:17 PM

[BloodyStupidDave...]

H22 is rated at 190hp. and thats from a JDM Prelude 92-00

Okay, so somewhere between the 3SGE and 3SGTE in terms of power. Very interesting. Is there a turbo equivalent of the H22?

[Coomer]

Thanks for the comments guys. I'm already hard at work working on the hood and stuff.

I'll have to weigh the car, but stock it weighed in at under 2300 lbs. Now I'm sure it's heavier though.

And the car made 201 whp on the dyno by the way.

[devilsden97]

H22 is rated at 190hp. and thats from a JDM Prelude 92-00

Okay, so somewhere between the 3SGE and 3SGTE in terms of power. Very interesting. Is there a turbo equivalent of the H22?

f20c alone is 230hp at the crank

so i guess thats close to a 3sgte. toss a turbo on it run 8 psi and ull out do a 3sgte easy.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jul 2, 2007 - 4:23 PM

[DSToyo]

i like it once you clean it up a little and do something with that hood, it'll be looking real nice

do you have any other performance plans?

[Velliety]

Nice car Coom! I bought a Del Sol new back in 93 - it was a blue Si.
It was completely stock when I sold it in '99 to buy my Celi 'vert!
I loved it except for an annoying "thunk" in the targa every time I turned.
Samantha

[lagos]

H22 is rated at 190hp. and thats from a JDM Prelude 92-00

Okay, so somewhere between the 3SGE and 3SGTE in terms of power. Very interesting. Is there a turbo equivalent of the H22?

f20c alone is 230hp at the crank

so i guess thats close to a 3sgte. toss a turbo on it run 8 psi and ull out do a 3sgte easy.

you cant compare that motor to a 3s. the 3s will clearly make more power. but the thing that will make his del sol quick is the fact that it has 200whp... swapped into a go cart.

[spolski07]

you cant compare that motor to a 3s. the 3s will clearly make more power. but the thing that will make his del sol quick is the fact that it has 200whp... swapped into a go cart.

thats what makes it a fun car!

[hellsyphon]

Sad to see the celica go, but you got yourself a quick little car that handles really well. I hope you don't plant to do any big audio upgrades or re-wiring is in order. Stock del sol wiring blows lol.

[GTSOwner]

If you get rid of the wheels, get another set of azenis. Just a great tire for the money, especially if you're not going to be running it as a daily driver. Otherwise, treadwear will eat up your wallet pretty quick

I liked the Celi better, but you haven't put your hand to this one yet. I have faith in you, young grasshopper

[m0dd3d1]

I think we're all ready and willing to see the "(whatever color you have in mind) Del Sol" thread in the Off Topic section!

[x_itchy_b_x]

my buddy had a build h22a in a prelude with 100 shot of n20 it was really fast when it had traction till he melted a piston... but who cares right! Power power power!!! Coomer i love those wheels! id buy them if they were 5 lug.

[CelicaST_CALI]

gl with ur new car coomer,it looks like our celicas could eat it,its so small,lol but im sure it handle like a dream and has some power.

[creis]

I'm not a fan of hondas, they can be nice though and I look forward to seeing how yours turns out. Congrats on the new car!!

This post has been edited by creis: Jul 11, 2007 - 5:48 AM

[95celgt]

That engine/tranny combination in that tiny car scares even me, guys im sure his h22 would walk all over my 3sgte with his b16 tranny...its a killer combo, I lost to a similar swap in a 93 hatchback, and it ran 12.3 in the 1/4~!!

[robdrummer]

very nice...i always loved the yelliceli but del sol's aren't that bad. although still fwd