User927
08-19-2013, 11:59 PM
Wasn't sure what else to call this topic, but I figure with the low activity of this forum, my topic would be ready by everyone anyways...
Anyhow, my daily, 2000 Sentra was rear ended in Seattle this past weekend. Damages are mild, but with the low resale values of these Mexican, I mean "Japanese" cars, I am thinking it may be declared as a total loss. Lucky enough for me, I picked up an 85 accord some time ago from a friend. There's a few dings here and there, along with some rust, but I couldn't help myself given the price I was offered!
That being said, I don't have enough cash to buy another non-beater, so it seems I'll be putting some serious time and money into the accord. I sort of know my way around cars, but am dumbfounded when it comes to carbs. The vacuum diagram gives me explosive diarrhea. I'm torn between my possibilities with the motor. The current (stock) motor has less than 80k miles on it, so I feel like it still has a lot of life in it. It does run a little rough, but it gets me from point A to point B, while of course, sucking down more fuel than it should. I also wouldn't mind it being a little quicker... It struggles up the hills of Seattle, and getting to and maintaining highway speeds is sometimes a task. I see a lot of users on the forums end up doing swaps, and other using weber carbs. What are the pros and cons of either of those and their associated costs? Maybe I should just keep things stock and find the issue?
I'm also considering doing a suspension and brake upgrade, but these aren't too crucial at this time. There are also some body issues (mainly rust), that I'm looking to fix (pictures to come). I'm looking overall towards improving the reliability to the point where I feel comfortable driving it any time of day, and for any duration. As far as engine mods go, I'm sort of relying on beer's ability to attract local car enthusiasts to my garage and have them do work. I imagine a scene out of overhaulin, where 50 people are working on the same car at once, but that probably won't happen. And if it makes any difference, I'd be willing to travel so someone's place (I'm in Bellevue) to have them look at my accord, maybe poke a few things, wave their magic wand and make things better. I also wouldn't be opposed to a complete engine and suspension overhaul (within reasonable cost). In short, what I'm saying is, "Help!". All input is welcome.
Anyhow, my daily, 2000 Sentra was rear ended in Seattle this past weekend. Damages are mild, but with the low resale values of these Mexican, I mean "Japanese" cars, I am thinking it may be declared as a total loss. Lucky enough for me, I picked up an 85 accord some time ago from a friend. There's a few dings here and there, along with some rust, but I couldn't help myself given the price I was offered!
That being said, I don't have enough cash to buy another non-beater, so it seems I'll be putting some serious time and money into the accord. I sort of know my way around cars, but am dumbfounded when it comes to carbs. The vacuum diagram gives me explosive diarrhea. I'm torn between my possibilities with the motor. The current (stock) motor has less than 80k miles on it, so I feel like it still has a lot of life in it. It does run a little rough, but it gets me from point A to point B, while of course, sucking down more fuel than it should. I also wouldn't mind it being a little quicker... It struggles up the hills of Seattle, and getting to and maintaining highway speeds is sometimes a task. I see a lot of users on the forums end up doing swaps, and other using weber carbs. What are the pros and cons of either of those and their associated costs? Maybe I should just keep things stock and find the issue?
I'm also considering doing a suspension and brake upgrade, but these aren't too crucial at this time. There are also some body issues (mainly rust), that I'm looking to fix (pictures to come). I'm looking overall towards improving the reliability to the point where I feel comfortable driving it any time of day, and for any duration. As far as engine mods go, I'm sort of relying on beer's ability to attract local car enthusiasts to my garage and have them do work. I imagine a scene out of overhaulin, where 50 people are working on the same car at once, but that probably won't happen. And if it makes any difference, I'd be willing to travel so someone's place (I'm in Bellevue) to have them look at my accord, maybe poke a few things, wave their magic wand and make things better. I also wouldn't be opposed to a complete engine and suspension overhaul (within reasonable cost). In short, what I'm saying is, "Help!". All input is welcome.