-------------  PREVIOUS SET UP (RIP MAY 30, 2004)

Chassis: 1997 Honda Del Sol Vtec 
Engine: 2020 cc inline 4 DOHC Vtec Motor - B20B / B16A Hybrid 
Horse Power: ~185 whp @ 6900 RPM (222 crank bhp) 
Torque: ~145 ftlb @ 6000 (174 crank ftlb) 
Compression: ~10.8:1 
Stroke: 89mm 
Bore: 85mm 

Specifics:

Block: B20B (1997 CRV)
Head: B16A3 (1997 Del Sol Vtec) 
Camshafts: Stock Del Sol Vtec (B16A3) 
Rods & Crank: Stock B20B
Pistons: Forged JE 
Intake: Custom CAI , Stock IM,  & TB
Exhaust: JDM 4-1 (2” collector), stock cat, & 2.5” exhaust 
Transmission: B16A (1997 Del Sol Vtec) 
Clutch: Clutch Masters Stage III
Suspension:  Rear tower bar,Neuspeed sport springs, & custom radius control arms
Computer: OBD II Del Sol Vtec P30 
Fuel: 280 cc injectors (1997 Honda Prelude), FPR, & VAFC

¼ Performance (Fall 2003)

Slicks: 14.229 @ 94.797 Mph  2.018s 60ft  (MT: 20x8X14 – 15lb rims) - launched @ 3000 rpm
Street: 14.617 @ 94.617 Mph  2.275s 60ft  (205/45/16 Kuhmo 712 – 16.9lb rims) – launched @1200 rpm
Best Mph: 96.679 Mph (MT: 20x8X14) 

Track Altitude: 1700ft

Race Weight: 2670 (with driver)

Weight Savings: Removed spare tire and jack.

MAY 2004:

After a month of delays getting new parts installed (LSD, Camshafts, Valve Springs, etc) it was 
time to test and tune the new upgrades. Unfortunately because the nearest chassis dyno at the time
was in Calgary a road trip was in order. The trip to Calgary was uneventful and I was enthused 
about the great highway mileage I was getting with the new setup (~40mpg). 

While the trip to Calgary was uneventful, the dyno testing did not prove to be so kind. We made 3 
pulls on the dyno. The new setup made power (approximately 15whp more) right off the bat even with
a conservative A/F ratio of ~12:1. On the third run disaster struck! At 7500 rpm a valve face 
fatigued leaving the valve stem and resulting in the damage seen below. A new motor contemplated 
while on the long tow ride home was the beginnings of the current setup…