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zippoz
07-08-2003, 02:29 PM
so i have these two cars. an 87 accord with a rusted through frame, a running engine and a 5-speed with a clutch that only has 1k on it.

the other car. an 89 with a blown engine, working trans although on its way out. power options and a good frame

i want to pull the whole engine and trans from the 87 and put it in the 89 can i do it?
do i need to swap the ecu's too?

thanks guys i know i new here, any input is apreciated.

NXRacer
07-08-2003, 02:33 PM
Just swap the motor and tranny and keep the 89 ecu and intake system and it will work fine. (i'm 99% sure of this but somebody correct me if i'm wrong).

Justin86
07-08-2003, 04:26 PM
It should work. You might run into a samll electrical problem or something but it would be an easy fix. If I had an 89 manual I could tell you for sure on any diferences.

zippoz
07-08-2003, 05:36 PM
okay, well im gonna buy the 2nd car tomorrow morning, and get the other towed to the lot where im gonna do some work. ill post pics if i need some help.
PEACE
zippoz