just blew my engine

[3geedup]

sorry for asking this question. but i have been reading up on the engine swaps and it is pretty confusing. :confused: i just blew my engine in my 87 LXI with an automatic tranny. i was woundering what would be a good swap for me. Something that I can eventually put some money into modifing it making it faster, and something where i dont have to spend 20 grand doing it. anyway i could really use your help by telling me about what i would need if it isn't too much trouble. also if i was to do an engine swap is there a market for some of my original parts like my tranny or parts from my engine? I need help!!!!!!!! thanks

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How much money do u have to spend?

[3geedup]

not much i just need to find out price ranges so i can beg my dad

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Well u could always buy another A20a3.. which is the engine in ur car now.. cheapest way..A swap is going to cost a few k.. basacally all u really 2 know..

[YK86]

Well, since you have to beg your dad, the best bang for the buck would be to get an 88/89 LXi motor with low mileage. Since the intake and exhaust manifold is different, use your 87 manifolds and bolt that onto the new block. That will give you a nice running motor, easy to do compared to other swaps, cheap, and the high compression the 88/89 LX-i's had should make it a bit more powerful.

[3geedup]

what about something with a little meat on it. i am not too worried about the money it will be there when i need it.

[maxoutracer]

rebuild the a20a1 and go turbo, hehe...

[OldSchoolSwap]

Well, if your looking into getting another engine other than stock. The next motor i would choose would be the B16 of course :)
This motor has trillions of aftermarket support available for future mods.
Total project including motor will run around 3 to 4 k.

[3geedup]

just got back from the honda man and i need a new engine because i only have compression in 1 cylinder and there is a crack in the block and all this other shit. it is going to cost $1300 to put a new (used) engine. but he wants to put in a 1.8 and i want the origional 2.0 but it dosent matter because i dont have the money now anyway i am going to have to sell one of my cars

[OldSchoolSwap]

Yeah! tell him to put a 1.8 allright! A B18 that is :D
Or a 1.6 B16:)

[Blue Impact]

Definitely go for the B18, man. You'll even have a sleeper in Butte County!! And best of all, it's a 3G Accord.

[StUpiD8000]

Ya. Go for the "1.8"(B18) It be much better then the origional 2.0

[3geedup]

the guy wont do it he says "oh you will lose depenability" so my mom freaks out and says she wont pay for that? he probably gets a good deal on the 1.8 and then sells it to me for more.\

[OldSchoolSwap]

I don't think your mom will pay for a B series swap anyway... ;)
Good luck!

[bobafett]

he prollie has an a18 from a 2g accord... with like 260,000 miles/ but still runs... he is not giong to install a b18 for 1300 dollars..

[3geedup]

i decided to crack it open and have a gander. well my head gasket was split in two pieces. so i think i will take it over to him to see what he has to say. he swor up and down and he knew for a fact that it was a cracked block. but am going to fix it myself. this is my first time taking apart my engine WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!

[Blue Impact]

Good luck.

[88accord]

good luck

[OldSchoolSwap]

Originally posted by 3geedup
i decided to crack it open and have a gander. well my head gasket was split in two pieces. so i think i will take it over to him to see what he has to say. he swor up and down and he knew for a fact that it was a cracked block. but am going to fix it myself. this is my first time taking apart my engine WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!
When pulling or assembling a head, you MUST follow a pattern for tighning or loosening head bolts. If not, your head will warp.

Take it to a machine shop and have them check the head to make sure it's ok, (specialy after head gasket damage).