VTEC Conversion?

[smirk]

I think my '87 sedan has a 1.6L A16 I believe?... Anyway I've seen VTEC conversion kits for Hondas but I'm sure they don't go to every engine Honda ever made lol. Any thoughts? Is there one for my engine? I have little sources I look at online. One being andysautosport.

[A18A]

there is no conversion kit for these engines. can you show me the conversion kits you've seen?

[ShyBoyCA6]

No vtec conversions for this engine. you could try searching about it on here but it hasnt been done.

[smirk]

http://www.andysautosport.com/honda/1986_1989_accord/performance/vtec_conversion_kits/blackworks_racing/

[Hauntd ca3]

i think those guys need to do some research on what these old cars have in them motor wise before putting that stuff on their site.

the only way to get vtec in these cars is to transplant a b16gay, b18c, b20b with b16gay/b18c head or an h22a, pretty much all of which have been done here if you search.

otherwise you will be stuck with an a series or a proper b series with a b20a.
you'll find everything there is to know bout a series and b20a motors here

[smirk]

Ok thanks for the help guys! I'm not worried about speed at the moment, just getting the car running properly, and lookin good and clean :) blow minds with an older car.

[charliekuney]

I think my '87 sedan has a 1.6L A16 I believe?

If it's a USDM DX or LX, carbureted A20A1. LX-i's have the fuel-injected A20A3.

[obdriver6]

i think those guys need to do some research on what these old cars have in them motor wise before putting that stuff on their site.

the only way to get vtec in these cars is to transplant a b16gay, b18c, b20b with b16gay/b18c head or an h22a, pretty much all of which have been done here if you search.

otherwise you will be stuck with an a series or a proper b series with a b20a.
you'll find everything there is to know bout a series and b20a motors here

Where's the "like" button! lol

[Jdmjunky13_]

Does anyone kno if the b20a tranny from the preludes would work with little or no modification? If anyone knows please help!

[Vanilla Sky]

Nothing B series will bolt to an A series. If it fits, it requires modification. I can only think of one thing off the top of my head that swaps over, and that is the intake manifold, and you have to redrill the holes to get it to line up with the A series. Some other sensors are parts binned, but nothing major fits.

[obdriver6]

Does anyone kno if the b20a tranny from the preludes would work with little or no modification? If anyone knows please help!

No, it wont!

[Jdmjunky13_]

Well in doing the b20a swap, but I blew the stock tranny so.

[lostforawhile]

Does anyone kno if the b20a tranny from the preludes would work with little or no modification? If anyone knows please help!
the only lude tranny that fits is the second generation one, they have the same A series as the accords, the lude one has a little bit better gearing, if you blew an auto, do some research on here, everything is stickied and do a manual swap. Everything you need to know to do one is on this site. The third gen autos suck civic ricer baby nuts

[obdriver6]

Well in doing the b20a swap, but I blew the stock tranny so.

Which B20A are you using? cause the 3g prelude one wont work.

[lostforawhile]

Which B20A are you using? cause the 3g prelude one wont work.

yep. you have to have the JDM only B20 for this generation Accord, the Lude B20 is totally different, it even leans the wrong direction.

[Jdmjunky13_]

Yea im doing the jap spec swap!:) would the old lude trannys work with the jap spec motor?

[lostforawhile]

Yea im doing the jap spec swap!:) would the old lude trannys work with the jap spec motor?
no, it has to be the tranny for that, there are a few manuals for the B20 but they are hard to find

[AccordEpicenter]

the best way to go fast is TURBO A20

[obdriver6]

the best way to go fast is TURBO A20......

......with NOS!!!

[Jdmjunky13_]

Honestly? Keep the soch non vtec and boost it!

[gfrg88]

the best way to go fast is TURBO A20

This.

[gfrg88]

Honestly? Keep the soch non vtec and boost it!


Cheaper. Easier. Faster. Unique.

[lostforawhile]

Cheaper. Easier. Faster. Unique.

or go the ricer route, slap on a V-takkkkkkk sticker and rev the engine at every light. :rofl:

[Bassmastry101]

http://www.andysautosport.com/honda/1986_1989_accord/performance/vtec_conversion_kits/blackworks_racing/

It doesn't say anywhere on the site that it converts an A series block to accept a v-tec head. There is not a conversion kit for the A20...even the head gasket listed is a different design than the A series. What your seeing however is a conversion for a B series engine. Some Accords did come with a B series from the factory, which is why this kit is listed for the 3gee.

[lostforawhile]

It doesn't say anywhere on the site that it converts an A series block to accept a v-tec head. There is not a conversion kit for the A20...even the head gasket listed is a different design than the A series. What your seeing however is a conversion for a B series engine. Some Accords did come with a B series from the factory, which is why this kit is listed for the 3gee.

the B series listed for the accords is a JDM only B series, it's different then the lude B series, and there is no v tec conversion for it

[Bassmastry101]

I knew B series was JDM only, but that's about it. What is different about it?

[lostforawhile]

I knew B series was JDM only, but that's about it. What is different about it?

there's a b20 that only came with the 3rd gen accords overseas then another B20 which came in the ludes here, both are completely different, the lude B20 even leans the wrong direction. there aren't any parts that interchange between the two

[ecogabriel]

the B series listed for the accords is a JDM only B series, it's different then the lude B series, and there is no v tec conversion for it

x2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_B20A_engine

[Tomisimo]

B20a/2/8 are JDM/EDM option, only sedans got ot. B20a5 lude engine is different from Accord one, mainly because it was upright possition mount. Alltho I've seen some neat swaps being done with B20a5 in Aerodecks mainly. As mantioned, gearbox will not fit, only A20 will to another not B-series. if you want to do a conversionn, there is B-series later generation mount kit from Inovarive you can buy and do the B16gay/18 or better yet B20 with B16 heah. Or the best option is A20a3/4 and boost it. Strong engine that will deliver spades of fun in the long run.

[Tomisimo]

there's a b20 that only came with the 3rd gen accords overseas then another B20 which came in the ludes here, both are completely different, the lude B20 even leans the wrong direction. there aren't any parts that interchange between the two

Yes there is, pistons are higher CR, some seals and if my memmory serves me correct flywheel will fit, meaning you can use light aftermarket aluminum from B20a5 on B20a engine. Search for Carotmans thread.

[A20A1]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/Wendy_girl/c16f050byg2.jpg

[Legend_master]

Did anybody go to the main section for 86-89 Accords on that Andy's auto site. The main picture is my old hatch, maybe that's why they are confused lol.

[A18A]

is that the b-series gearbox adapter for the 9 second a20 civic? if so do you has moar pics of that? i've been looking for a while