Original B16a Honda DelSol- LHT…TLC

[@one7decimal2eight]

I bought a 94 del sol with the d16 with a 5 speed for 1200 bucks. Loved that car. So much fun to drive with the top off in the summer. Somehow the cranknpulley bolt worked itself off...probably from the previous owner not tightening it. Then it came off and tested perfectly on the timing cover after I limped it home. Timing cover had a huge hole, all the splines were worn off the crank. All the belts jumped off the pulleys. I sold it for parts for 500 bucks. Last time i checked the guy that bought it put an engine in it and was driving it.

[@pault6533]

More Del Sol please! I skipped right over this car and wished I owned one. My sporty Honda history included 88 CRX Si, 88 Legend LS coupe, 92 Civic EX Sedan, 95 Integra GS-R HB, S2000. Never had a Del Sol but wanted the UK version!!! Instead I owned a 92 MR-2 for a while but it never ran like a Honda.

[@brittonwritespoetry]

This is such a clean, well-executed setup that is sure to last for years reliably. Love the content as always.

[@static_Tricolor_camry]

The Delsol and 4th Generation Preludes are now rare cars that you just don't see on the roads anymore. I had a 95 Prelude CDM, I couldn't get it safety for roadworthy condition cause both Rear quarter panels were rusted through.

[@redey1290]

Dream car for me. My mom had a black 97, I wish I could experience that car today.

[@Skeeter66]

Always thought these should've been mid-engine based on the look. Nice Del Sol eitherway.

[@nigelgrant1415]

First of all, love the synergy and quality of your shop. I do wish I had the $ to ship my car for you to perfect it. Secondly, you are doing a dream build for me. From the del sol to the b16 to the turbo kit to the skunk cams its like you are building it for me. Love it down to the old school wheels. Lastly, would love the part number for the fans used in this build, want to do the same to my 97 civic, just bought an aluminium radiator to start this same process, but think I'll be staying with the sohc.

[@LHTPerformance]

Thanks buddy, I will update the description with the part numbers. I forgot to include those before I tossed the boxes. Lol. Building for efficiency and reliability is always our goal.

[@johnconnor2402]

What an awesome build guys. That Del Sol at 280HP cheeeesh, that's gonna break some necks. Immaculate attention to detail as always LHT

[@paulyd2791]

Great build John and George always did love the Del Sol .

[@akantoch7617]

My first car and still have it after 20 years, no defects never went to a garage in this time. If something would happen to this one, I buy another one straight away ;)

[@jTamayo34]

This was actually my very first car. However mine was a 1996 model year which also had the B16 factory engine (1996 Honda Del Sol VTEC). It was a fun little car to be driving in my high school years.

[@cocx88]

As always, such clean work and attention to detail.

[@emeraldlyfe8277]

280hp is pretty impressive. This thing will move. Owner will have fun with this Del Sol. Clean build as well. Great job!

[@rogerwilco1777]

141hp is pretty impressive for stock too.. most 160hp engines make around 125hp at the wheels..

[@_Affect]

Wow tremendous work John, tremendous work with the Honda del sol a big hug From a distance from Texas always looking at your videos, greetings to Gorge because he is part of that great Labor…. desperate to do my S2000 Turbo…. Edgar from Texas

[@nissanv6TT]

I'm ditching my old hondata setup for haltech and this gives me inspiration to work on it late at night.

[@daneaustin2468]

Super clean build. Love the old B series content. Great work as usual fellas!

[@ahatch3086]

The attention to detail you guys have is the best like the brass T you soldered together. I would love for you guys to rebuild the tired b18c in my car.

[@mikea5205]

We need like 2 dozen more shops like this across the country lol. But alas, there is only one LHT :(

[@nateoreilly6885]

Soooooo cool!!! I remember when these were new. In my small town, there was one and I thought it was the coolest thing

[@davishernandez735]

Don't get to see these cars very often. This is a very clean example good work gentleman!

[@bradley6727]

This was my welcome home present after leaving Charlotte CI Punta Gorda, FL after 9 years. Was totaled by drunk driver while parked in private lot.

[@jahbrake9791]

Such a wicked old school build! Keep it up John! Someone tell Lisa the Librarian from corporate that this man needs a raise!🤣

[@bvward]

John and George, nice project and excellent result... Hope the half shafts have a long life ;)

[@LHTPerformance]

They will be fine if you don’t hammer on them.

[@liamturner962]

I love this car I love the front end without the spotlights I keep thinking about getting another del sol and seeing this is not helping my obsession 😂 keep it up guys hopefully will be out too see you guys again soon !!

[@DJV94022]

The del sol was the chassis with the most factory swaps 😂😂😂 93-95 D15b7 S D16z6 si B16a3 94-95 96d17y7 s 96d16y8 si 96b16a2

[@itr_cloud]

The video editing quality has gone up dramatically (not to say it was never good to begin with). Keep up the great work supporting us Honda B-Series guys. As always, I love the attention to detail that you put into every build. I wish you had a shop out here in SoCal ... I would definitely sleep really good knowing my caR was in your hands!

[@djmyth84]

Great video

[@adamcolon9855]

thanks for sharing your craft, del sol came out spectacular.

[@NooserBTF]

Beautiful build on a beautiful car. You guys Rock!! Keep up the good work!!

[@raymondnash3563]

Great video guys and always beautiful work I was so stoked to watch his video missed these builds

[@goldfishninja8086]

Love my 94 Vtec and Just had rizzlls2k make me a silhouette of the sol. Can’t wait for it to arrive

[@JamesJonahJameson-MM]

Love these models. My neighbor had a 96 or 97 B16A3. Just drove everywhere in that thinking it was the fastest thing on the street. Super clean and OEM that red one is.

[@callmetimmy3004]

The 96-97 actually had a b16a2 While the 94-95 had a b16a3

[@itsjussjerry]

One of the few cars I’ve owned in the past and regret selling to this day was my Milano red 1997 Del Sol vtec 😭. Weddings are expensive and I definitely paid the price.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

same I sold mine for $3k in 2009 $3,000 !!!! man

[@Kingspeed422]

I had these same wheels on my 95! Super cool!

[@moonshine4991]

one of my buddy had it back in 2001 . it's a awesome car. I wanted this car , but my knee was hitting the dash when I was in my friend car. I was just too tall for it. my buddy was about 5 feet. I was about 5f 8inch. I end up getting a 1995 prelude vtec . it was a awesome car , but I couldn't afford the gas on it. it took a lot of gas

[@mr2chet527]

Great work John and George.

[@hyper8545]

I live in WI. Never seen a del sol that nice. Most honda here are destroyed :[

[@HatchGill]

For some reason I’m loving this music with this build, 👍🏾

[@thehoboman]

It's sad that Honda no longer offers cars like this to the US market. I'd love to daily drive an s660.

[@mikea5205]

Oh man I'd love one too. Instant buy.

[@JoseRivera-dl4fx]

Every build you guys do is always such a clean job and always giving a lot of attention too the littlest details awesome job

[@LHTPerformance]

Thanks so much. We try to treat cars as our own.

[@brandonjames7292]

@@LHTPerformance I'm highly considering buying a B18c1 block. I have two options OEM fresh rebuild. Or fully built. The built block is running pistons for a turbo set up. Compression of 9.6:1 would it be a bad idea to run that block only N/A?! Thanks!!

[@LHTPerformance]

@@brandonjames7292 The built motor is always your better bet. More power is always desired and a stronger motor will be cheaper in the long run.

[@LHTPerformance]

@@brandonjames7292 The built motor is always your better bet. More power is always desired and a stronger motor will be cheaper in the long run.

[@brandonjames7292]

@@LHTPerformance Even tho the company built it is using turbo specific pistons? Ive hers that's not ideal. I trust your knowledge and I'm thankful for the reply. Big fan of what you guys do an how you do it! Respect

[@lawrence9950]

Honestly Speaking that's beautifully done.

[@94Greenbean]

And at 6’4” I have room in the Del-Sol…. Always loved these but never owned one. The EG Hatch stuff ruled me. I’ve been looking at the RHD JDM imported ones as they are well priced when compared to equivalent USDM Del-Sols.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

keep an eye on craigslist I found one in my area for $2k

[@blakelip3]

That exhaust is amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sd1rager]

almost 300whp!?! amazing work and vehicle.

[@kalmtraveler]

I love watching these LHT builds - just dawned on me with all the current generation of gas cars having to go turbo, we're not too far away from the end of 'new' gas cars. Sad to think that in my lifetime this kind of thing will be considered an antique.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

research abiotic oil theory , i came across the theory after seeing news articles about oil wells refilling themselves naturally I became curious as to why that happened the most interesting thing about the theory is it's recreatable in a lab ,so they have a working model of the theory , in short the earth is a very efficient oil making machine your mind will be blown also it takes about 100-300 gallons of oil to make 1 lithium car battery , so really electric cars use about as much if not more oil than petrol based cars

[@gradyboy85]

Another fantastic build keep up the good work.....

[@JacobParkYusuk]

I always liked the DelSol, but I remember the hate it got when it "replaced" the beloved CRX.

[@LHTPerformance]

Yes. I was guilty of that too back in the day. I really wanted a newer CRX and we never got it. Hence why I’ve always had a love for the Insight and CRZ ( but with an LHT engine )

[@bobbyrios2k223]

Now thats a badass del sol! 💛💛💛

[@michaelc5019]

Damn that's a good looking car. You guys did a fantastic job

[@bandwagon240]

Always wish we got the automatic roof option like Japan did.

[@adamk1413]

Great build! Thanks for sharing

[@monzsterman]

Reeeeeeally nice install. The reason I like watching yalls videos. A friend of mine had one of these and it was a nice car but the only thing I didn't like about it was it wasn't made for "big people". The reason I went with a B16A CRX swap and dont own a S2000, LOL! There was so much more room in the CRX. The Del Sol is a fun convertibl-ish spunky car though with the B motor.

[@2THGap]

Very nice build. The of build I want to go on my 94 EG sedan.

[@donaldcassidy1592]

I recently bought a 1995 del sol, needs some work, should I go to Honda service for analysis? mileage is 179,000.paint is fair, color is black inside and outside. I hope roof doesn't leak. I bet it's expensive to fix. I am hoping it runs and doesn't need too much repair. Was 7000 a fair amount of $ initially if it runs?

[@donaldcassidy1592]

del sol in good shape are not cheap

[@rabidsminions2079]

These were called the CRX in Australia.

[@typedrew]

You guys always fucking nail it. My god that’s a well built setup. Lht tlc always Don’t see enough clean del sols anymore

[@rico55pr1]

Asins is the oem manufacturer for belt and water pumps for honda

[@alexnava7664]

Man those rims are super old ones..my brother had them on his 1991 sentra over 20 years ago with the interchangeable rings red blue white i need the name of those please....ps i hated washing them simple green was my method..lol

[@mienboiracer209]

ADR RYVER G6

[@alexnava7664]

@@mienboiracer209 thank you very much that was the last piece for my puzzle.

[@mahmouddakroury1978]

Great job, well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kaonashi9419]

What a clean build 👏👏

[@mattdeverall3138]

Would you providing the Spal fan part numbers you used for this build? It definitely looks like the Spal fan on the passenger side is much thinner than the factory one since you have way more room for the turbo intake to fit. I’ll look to do the same thing with my build. Also, I love the AC line wrapping to protect it from the turbo heat. I’ll look to do this as well. Another great LHT build!

[@bjornmuskus634]

Put in all the supplied wastegate springs. "Boost. We want all the boost." 🤣

[@harmonicliving3507]

Nice Honda!

[@geezersgotgame9767]

Hey LHT, really enjoy most of the videos. Bought a 2005 s2000 last week with 29k and good history. I am planning to do the airbox mod that you show in a separate video but wondered it it would leave lean spots in the range if nothing else is changed. Putting in a K& N plus the three modifications to the airbox. Please advise. Thanks, Dean in Oregon

[@budgetbuild914]

I want to do this same setup to my dc2

[@MyBrothersKeeper101]

Always favored these cars but never heard too many great things from the community. Now that I know LHT has a spot for them I'm going to see if the one for sale in the area is still available. John!!!! What does LHT stand for??? Lots of Honda Toys?

[@TheAgentAssassin]

They're underrated , they sit super low stock and sail on the highway just get a front strut brace and rear

[@goforbroke2]

I’d be leary on running a gates water pump, apparently they aren’t the same quality as back in the day.

[@LHTPerformance]

I’ve had a handful of folks tell they have been installing them with good success. Not a lot of options these days.

[@gemballa8930]

@@LHTPerformance GMB Japan.

[@tigris4149a2]

can you share the spal fan pusher part number? im in need

[@cheeto6933]

My d16z6 del sol needs this treatment

[@arkinsi]

Great video ! ❤ thank you

[@southbound141]

With that setup. To get some more power would you recommend a 1.8 bottom end and more boost or a set of cams and a intake manifold

[@LHTPerformance]

A 1.8 bottom end would make another 30whp safely. More boost would we less reliable on pump gas

[@southbound141]

@@LHTPerformance great. Thank you for the information

[@aarondeplae7063]

Awesome build i have a del sol vti also but i always wonder what a build like this costs?

[@aldolizalde481]

It sounds really nice, what exhaust does it have?

[@z32luvr]

Cool build.

[@dannyrivas5125]

I wonder can ac lines can be custom made to relocate them into different paths to make them look cleaner I know brake lines can be done that way not to sure about ac lines?

[@LHTPerformance]

Sure. Custom AC lines are no big deal.

[@dannyrivas5125]

@@LHTPerformance all right that good I haven't seen any done it on youtube I like the clean look and really like that PDM stuff from hell-tech makes looks clean with a mill spec wiring there another chanel bad obsession with there mini project they did

[@Mattyyoung85]

I hate that it never tells me when there’s a new lht videos .. I had to search

[@voteholyk]

Just got a 93. Kept in a heated garage it's whole life, owned by 1 person who was older. I am sure you might not answer this but how much did this build cost? This is exactly what I want to do with mine.

[@LHTPerformance]

I’d be glad to give you some Options if you would like to message me on instagram

[@blakelip3]

Beautiful Del Sol what color red is that?? OEM Honda Red

[@beckymiller5951]

Sweet Del Sol

[@crxdelsolsir]

Poor car, it is a survivor because it has avoided being modded all this time. Modder's can say all they want but the truth is modding these cars resulted to the early death of so many of these original b16 and modded Delsol, Civic and Integra. It has been caught one of the worst kind of modder which is focused on the speed and the fast driving experience. With a Turbo it will be driven harder, driven more riskily and experience multiple wear faster (transmission, engine, suspension etc). All a contributor to shorter life and a lump sum in repair/maintenance which many owners and subsequent buyers do not want to pay hence the death of theses cars. There is a reason why modded cars (esp with Turbo) no longer have their original engines/transmissions and/or not even running on the roads anymore like the above example and also why modders do not want a car that is already modded with a turbo.

[@seanhaug]

👏 Severely overlooked/underrated comment/perspective.

[@RandomDude320]

Anyone know how many VTEC delsols were produced with the b16 from factory ?

[@callmetimmy3004]

Dont have an exact number but around 6,000

[@robertpearce5553]

I've got a 94 Del Sol B16 vtec engine is there any other engine upgrades I can do and keep car natural aspirated??

[@LHTPerformance]

There’s many options. One of the better options is a B18 or B20 short block.

[@robertpearce5553]

@@LHTPerformance ok thanks is that just changing the bottom end or doing an entire swap?

[@LHTPerformance]

@@robertpearce5553 You can keep your head. I would consider better cams and springs and possibly manifold and throttle body.

[@tonytube1298]

Goals...

[@blakelip3]

These would’ve been a perfect rwd or mid ship engine for Honda competition with the Toyota mr2…..

[@oldskool1979]

Not a SOL gan because it took over the CRX but thats a nice one.

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

Thay should be a crime to not keep this beautiful car stock.. i would give anything for one of these.

[@Jamess17065]

Love this build.... But white charge pipes :/

[@LHTPerformance]

We do what the customer asks for .

[@Jamess17065]

@@LHTPerformance Ohh for sure I know you do 💪🏼🤙🏼

[@callmetimmy3004]

How many miles is on the engine?

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

Are those ADR wheels? Lol throw back

[@blakelip3]

Estimated Price on this build??

[@tonymartucci7097]

Nice

[@NickehDzn]

What coolant do you use?

[@seanhaug]

Looks like Zerex (by Valvoline) 'Asian Vehicle' blue coolant, as they should! A pleasant surprise to see they didn't put that generic Mt. Dew shit in it

[@204_mod_shop]

Your turbo is backwards.

[@204_mod_shop]

Why'd you mount it like it's from eBay

[@LHTPerformance]

@@204_mod_shop Lol. Sure thing

[@turbot6909]

Just don't ask them to work on anything else, except Honda. Nothing will change their mind not even a 4000.00 dollar deposit 🖕

[@CraaaigV302]

Eww white for the charge piping? Thats not a oem plus choice That's terrible IMO but to each their own definitely a clean you don't see many of these on the road in this condition

[@LHTPerformance]

This was built to the customers choice. The one owner and one paying the bill gets to choose their design.

[@blakelip3]

I love these guys content not building or filming cars for a name just good honest work 🫡

[@bapakandeh5358]

crappy music background

[@jahritaha5118]

very dirty🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Jon-vm3qw]

Garbage disgraceful car considering it took the crx spot.

[@marcsantana7]

Is there anyway to contact you guys for some work?