View Full Version : Swap for an 88 LX?
Dennis
12-08-2003, 06:46 AM
Has anyone swapped their engine in an 88 lx? how much did it cost? what engine? how long did it take etc... i'm new to engine swaps and i don't even know where to start searching... i'm on a time schedule at the computer so i can't search for endless hours... sorry. :sadwave:
k-roy
12-08-2003, 12:28 PM
Yup. I got a "rebuilt" one for $600 for just the block and head on my 87LX.
It cost me $400 to have dropped in by a friend who is a mechanic.
Dennis
12-09-2003, 06:22 AM
So 1,000 for everything? did you not need a new trans and ecu? i need more information so i know how much i'll need to spend...
NXRacer
12-09-2003, 08:07 AM
there isnt enough time to tell you whats available for swapping. Just wait until the search feature is up again and search and read.
k-roy
12-12-2003, 04:01 PM
My Tranny was still good. The ecu on a carbed model is worthless. I reused the old intake and exaughst manifolds.
Alone with the block and head I replaced the:
Clutch (still had original)
Water Pump
Intake and exaughst gaskets
Engine Mounts
So the Whole process cost close to $1,500.
usracer900
01-07-2004, 08:05 PM
My Tranny was still good. The ecu on a carbed model is worthless. I reused the old intake and exaughst manifolds.
Alone with the block and head I replaced the:
Clutch (still had original)
Water Pump
Intake and exaughst gaskets
Engine Mounts
So the Whole process cost close to $1,500.
Hey, just curious, why is the ECU on a carbed model worthless? I have an 86' carbed LX myself. I plan on spending lots of time on this site, you guys are great.
zero.counter
01-07-2004, 08:09 PM
Hey, just curious, why is the ECU on a carbed model worthless? I have an 86' carbed LX myself. I plan on spending lots of time on this site, you guys are great.
It's worthless because there is none....
A20Accord
01-07-2004, 08:12 PM
It's worthless because there is none....
Everytime I say that, some dude with a carbed 3geez flames me! I just don't see the need to have one in a Carb Car.
:help:
Elijah
01-07-2004, 08:15 PM
Kroy I think he is talking about a B18 swap or something of the sort.If u r just go turbo!!
zero.counter
01-07-2004, 08:16 PM
Everytime I say that, some dude with a carbed 3geez flames me! I just don't see the need to have one in a Carb Car.
:help:
Yeah, i am one of those dudes who knows his car better. There is not way to retrieve ecu codes for a carbed unit. The little box contains some solenoids, that's it.
wprocomp
01-07-2004, 08:21 PM
yeah no REAL ecu in the accord...but if you still have all the vaccum lines keep it...if you remove them...byebye,until emissions testing starts I am free!
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