aguynamedfrank
06-25-2003, 03:34 PM
I know, I know...use the search function...read older posts...etc. Well, I have, but I still haven't found answers to some of the questions I have. Anyway, here it goes. First, the details on my car:
1988 Honda Accord LX with automatic transmission and 50,000 original miles. Runs almost flawlessly, but it idles high occassionally and makes a continuous choking sound when turned off while said high idling is occuring. No big deal, but definitely a problem related to the carb from the various people I've asked. (although, out of the 5 mechanics I've taken it to, they can't identify the problem "exactly" without charging my ass labor...sorry fuckers, but I ain't paying you to look at my car and not fix it)
First, I am essentially a car newbie. I've changed my own oil, changed tires, and helped a friend install new brake pads, but that is it! I want an injected engine because of the higher horsepower and the ability to further the modify the engine in ways a carbed engine cannot be modded. So the question is this...will I be able to accomplish such a goal being the newbie I am?
If you think I can do it, would it be a timely project (a month or less)? I have nothing to do until mid August, but I would need time to shop for a parts car and then to do the modification. Remember, I have NO experience with engines or anything of that nature. However, I'm pretty good when it comes to tinkering so I can learn quickly (I've been building computers for five years, all from reading the net).
If it can be done by me, in a month or less, how much would it cost? Assuming I can find an LX-i for $500 or less (which I think I can do), how much more will I need to buy for any other parts or special tools needed?
Does it matter how many miles are on the EFI system? Considering my car's engine is in pretty good shape with low miles, I don't want to do a conversion only to lose the EFI system a year later because it was simply too used and worn.
If you think I can do it, and the cost would be reasonable...then I have one more question...Will I be able to toss in an 88-89 LX-i manual transmission without any problem?
If you don't think I can do it or it is going to put me out of commission for more than a month, then I think I'll just buy an older sports car for that extra thrill I need in my life :)
I'm thinking a first gen MR2. They're sexy, moddable, and have awesome handling. And relatively cheap to boot!
1988 Honda Accord LX with automatic transmission and 50,000 original miles. Runs almost flawlessly, but it idles high occassionally and makes a continuous choking sound when turned off while said high idling is occuring. No big deal, but definitely a problem related to the carb from the various people I've asked. (although, out of the 5 mechanics I've taken it to, they can't identify the problem "exactly" without charging my ass labor...sorry fuckers, but I ain't paying you to look at my car and not fix it)
First, I am essentially a car newbie. I've changed my own oil, changed tires, and helped a friend install new brake pads, but that is it! I want an injected engine because of the higher horsepower and the ability to further the modify the engine in ways a carbed engine cannot be modded. So the question is this...will I be able to accomplish such a goal being the newbie I am?
If you think I can do it, would it be a timely project (a month or less)? I have nothing to do until mid August, but I would need time to shop for a parts car and then to do the modification. Remember, I have NO experience with engines or anything of that nature. However, I'm pretty good when it comes to tinkering so I can learn quickly (I've been building computers for five years, all from reading the net).
If it can be done by me, in a month or less, how much would it cost? Assuming I can find an LX-i for $500 or less (which I think I can do), how much more will I need to buy for any other parts or special tools needed?
Does it matter how many miles are on the EFI system? Considering my car's engine is in pretty good shape with low miles, I don't want to do a conversion only to lose the EFI system a year later because it was simply too used and worn.
If you think I can do it, and the cost would be reasonable...then I have one more question...Will I be able to toss in an 88-89 LX-i manual transmission without any problem?
If you don't think I can do it or it is going to put me out of commission for more than a month, then I think I'll just buy an older sports car for that extra thrill I need in my life :)
I'm thinking a first gen MR2. They're sexy, moddable, and have awesome handling. And relatively cheap to boot!