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AF_H1VLTG3
03-28-2011, 02:27 PM
Hi All,
I’m in need of an opinion. I have a old 1985 Accord without major body damage that has a CVCC engine that dropped a rod about 6 years ago. I dropped the pan and it was metal shaving city. So what do you think would be the best way to get this classic back on the road? I fully expect to buy a new block due to the age and level of catastrophic failure. Should I find another CVCC engine or should I consider something with a little more spirited feel? Any opinions are appreciated.

-Max
Dr_Snooz
03-28-2011, 05:12 PM
Welcome to the board! Do you have to worry about smog checks?
AF_H1VLTG3
03-29-2011, 07:51 AM
Welcome to the board! Do you have to worry about smog checks?

Nope.. NM lets you get away with environmental murder. What’s your prescription Doc?
AF_H1VLTG3
03-30-2011, 06:51 AM
I'm considering a ITB setup with single injectors in the TBs, but I'm afraid this might ruin the Spirit of the car. I have seen bike carbs on some engines but all vids I have seen have ran bad tuning which leads me to think that this might be a poor match up. In addition I'm still going back and forth with what block and head combo I should use. I have seen several mentions of the A20 on the site and I think im leaning this direction. Do the A20's have any of the Valve stem guide issues as seen with the some D Series? Also Shift 2 came out yesterday. Major improvment from the last game. If they keep this up they are going to put the heat on GT and Forza.

-Max
Hazwan
03-30-2011, 07:59 AM
I couldn't help much with the engine selection, but PICS of said car :D
Ichiban
03-30-2011, 08:00 AM
I'd recommend the A20 with EFI. Fuel line routing causes slight ass pain, but nothing really too hard.
2ndGenGuy
03-30-2011, 11:05 AM
Yep, A20 EFI, cheap and easy way to make an extra 40-50hp. :)
AF_H1VLTG3
03-31-2011, 11:35 AM
5th post
AF_H1VLTG3
03-31-2011, 11:36 AM
I couldn't help much with the engine selection, but PICS of said car :D
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo173/AF_H1VLTG3/45Engine.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo173/AF_H1VLTG3/Int.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo173/AF_H1VLTG3/Front.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo173/AF_H1VLTG3/Rear.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo173/AF_H1VLTG3/Side.jpg
2ndGenGuy
03-31-2011, 12:26 PM
Oh man. Makes me miss driving the 84. I need to get her back on the road again!!
AF_H1VLTG3
04-01-2011, 05:16 AM
A20a3 sounds like my best bet overall. Since I dont have to run emissions in my state I can net that extra 10 HP making this almost a +40 HP swap. So the search begins.
MessyHonda
04-03-2011, 11:36 PM
yeah a well tuned a20 can make up to 140hp with bolt ons