differnce between Acura Type R motor and Del Sol s

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Dec 16, 2001 | 07:05 PM

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low99civic

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between Acura Type R motor and Del Sol siR motor Besides one being a 1.6 dohc and the other a 1.8 what are the biggest differences between the two?

Dec 16, 2001 | 07:09 PM

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45 hp !!! type r has better valve train like cams valve springs retainers etc and has better bottom end!! because .2 liters and higher compression and even balnced bottom end!

Dec 17, 2001 | 02:11 AM

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Far superior manifolds and porting and a really spiffy valve cover.
Oh and about $5000

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Dec 23, 2001 | 05:43 PM

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35 hp there buster

whats different?

cams
valvetrain
intake manifold
mild port/polish job
1.8L
whole reciprocating assembly more or less

but hey thats it