Doward
01-13-2008, 09:09 PM
Yep. Tired of plunking $60/week into gas in my '04 Colorado (~21mpg) so I've decided to finally do something with the 1988 Honda Accord LX.
First, I need new springs. The passenger front spring is broken. I'm thinking a set of Neuspeed springs would work well? I've got new stock shocks to go on, as well.
Second, the rear drums have GOT to go. I can't find an SE-I anywhere, but I've got a bunch of late 80s/early 90s Integras and at least 1 '89 LXi in the u-pull-it. Gonna grab the LXi's front brakes, and see if I can bolt the '90 integra backing plate to the accord's arm. If the backing plate bolts up, then I just need the Integra's calipers/rotors, and whip up some brake lines.
Third, the exhaust. It has none (rotted off right behind the stock exhaust manifold) Are there any budget priced headers out there I can seek out? Thinking of running 2.25" crush bent exhaust, with a super turbo muffler.
Fourth - 5th gear is a royal PITA to get into. I replaced the clutch, 1-4 work fine, but going into 5th means I have to shove the shifter waaaay over - I'm thinking new shifter linkage bushings?
Fifth - finally going to do something with the Weber 32/36 I've got on the damn car. Finally going to hook up my wideband O2 and tune the stupid thing.
Sixth - If I'm driving it around, I need tunes. Time to finally get a cheapo CD-player for the car!
A/C still blows ice cold, even after sitting for ~2 years :D
*Edit* Almost forgot - I need a set of 14" wheels for the brakes - I'm thinking some pre '91 Prelude wheels?
First, I need new springs. The passenger front spring is broken. I'm thinking a set of Neuspeed springs would work well? I've got new stock shocks to go on, as well.
Second, the rear drums have GOT to go. I can't find an SE-I anywhere, but I've got a bunch of late 80s/early 90s Integras and at least 1 '89 LXi in the u-pull-it. Gonna grab the LXi's front brakes, and see if I can bolt the '90 integra backing plate to the accord's arm. If the backing plate bolts up, then I just need the Integra's calipers/rotors, and whip up some brake lines.
Third, the exhaust. It has none (rotted off right behind the stock exhaust manifold) Are there any budget priced headers out there I can seek out? Thinking of running 2.25" crush bent exhaust, with a super turbo muffler.
Fourth - 5th gear is a royal PITA to get into. I replaced the clutch, 1-4 work fine, but going into 5th means I have to shove the shifter waaaay over - I'm thinking new shifter linkage bushings?
Fifth - finally going to do something with the Weber 32/36 I've got on the damn car. Finally going to hook up my wideband O2 and tune the stupid thing.
Sixth - If I'm driving it around, I need tunes. Time to finally get a cheapo CD-player for the car!
A/C still blows ice cold, even after sitting for ~2 years :D
*Edit* Almost forgot - I need a set of 14" wheels for the brakes - I'm thinking some pre '91 Prelude wheels?