2nd & 3rd GEN ACCORD WEBER 32/36 & 38 HELP

**Grant2k** · 12-06-2002, 09:47 AM

BIENG IN COLLEGE SUCKS!! I HAVE BEEN WANTING A 32/36 FOREVER AND THERE'S NO WAY I CAN AFFORD ONE RIGHT NOW! someday......

**Mike's89AccordLX** · 12-07-2002, 01:09 AM

Ok, here's the scoop on my car. The mechanic says my throttle cable is too short (so it can't open the carb fully) I don't know what to do now. I read some posts and haven't come across something like this before. I told him that I could probably figure out how to mod the linkage so it will work normal. (like if you have pics of your throttle linkage setups) This is pissing me off, I want it to work right. Tell me what you guys think.

**Mike's89AccordLX** · 12-07-2002, 02:18 AM

Have any others that have had the weber conversion done had these problems? Hopefully, I'll be able to hit full potential of the Weber.

**PhydeauX** · 12-07-2002, 06:53 AM

You already asked this. You have to attach the cable closer to the center of the linkage. Closer to the center, it doesn't have to move as far to open the carb fully.

andy

**Mike's89AccordLX** · 12-07-2002, 09:44 AM

I gave the picture to the guy and he said that's how he did it and it still doesn't work. I'll double check just to make sure he wasn't just saying that.

**Mike's89AccordLX** · 12-07-2002, 10:41 AM

Hey Phydeaux, was the throttle spring that you have called a spectre from pepboys. It's a throttle spring and lwr bracket for like $3.74. I am just making sure before I go and order it. And by the way thanks for all the help and support guys. This mechanic will never see me again after this is done.

***A20A1*** · 12-07-2002, 01:15 PM

hmm. thats stupid... I have a really short throttle cable... It's not the lenght that matters.

have someone weld the trottle linkage off the keihin... you have to remove the keihin shaft... cut the shaft and weld it to the weber shaft... pay close attention to the angle @ Wide open throttle the cable end should be at the very top.

***A20A1*** · 12-07-2002, 01:25 PM

here you go... this is what it should look like if you decide to use the keihin linkage. I'll try and get actual pics up later.

**PhydeauX** · 12-07-2002, 02:52 PM

Well I don't think he got the idea of the pictuce. If you look at your arm and look at that one you'll notice that my cable mounts a lot closer. I drilled a new hole for it. Thats all he has to do. Well it has to be flattened first and it will need some spacers to keep things from binding. The spring I had is a Mr. Gasket dual return spring. It was like $5 with a bracket or something like that. It doesn't really matter, a spring is a spring.

andy

**Mike's89AccordLX** · 12-07-2002, 08:05 PM

Ok, I looked at the throttle linkage really close and saw what you were talking about. He didn't flatten it out or drill a new hole. I'll be sure and tell him to do that. Guess what happened when I was supposed to meet Mindlos today. My car decides to get a little pin hole in a hose from the intake manifold to the water pump. Well I sold my K&N filter for $25 and the damn hose is $25, so yeah that sucks. Antifreeze and water were spraying all over my pretty engine. I got some hose bandage for a temporary fix till I could get home. It ended up draining almost all of my coolant on my driveway. I had to drive my brothers integra to meet him. That just blows, I got it washed and looking sweet so I could show it off, and then it breaks down. I think I understand how to do the throttle linkage now. I'll help the guy do it Tuesday. Oh yeah the hose won't get here until Tuesday. So, i'm driving my girlfriends pontiac sunbird. I cover my head up when I drive it because it's decked out with girly crap. Don't want to be seen driving it. Oh one more thing, the spring attaches onto that part I flatten down but where does the other end attach to? (the guy has it on one of the old metal vacuum lines.) It just looked like it wasn't supposed to be there.

**PhydeauX** · 12-07-2002, 08:31 PM

Just attach it where ever its convienent. I just has to be something solid, preferably attached to the motor so the tension wont change when the motor moves.

andy

**Mike's89AccordLX** · 12-08-2002, 12:41 AM

Well I found a Mr. Gasket dual spring throttle return spring and bracket. I'm going to buy it. I can't stand having my gas pedal that soft.

**tightwhitelx** · 12-09-2002, 03:27 PM

i just got off the phone with a guy from weber about doing a 38 38 swap kit meaning that he would take the 36 out and put the 38 in he said he couldnt do that the 38 will hook up to the same adaptor plate but and this is a big but.. the linkage will not come with it so you would have to make one yourself my thing is will the link be hard to make? i suggest everyone to give this guy a call tomorrow we could make enough support that they may start making a 38 38 kit tuned for our car here is his direct number at weber his name is eric 1 800 654 2778 please everyone call him.

**socal3rdgen** · 12-09-2002, 03:52 PM

does anyone possibly know or can even estimate how much hp a weber will give. obviously its not for me. im efi. im just curious. even a figure of like 5-15 on a a20 STRICTLY. not 5-35 hp 5 if you own a carb metro and 35 if you own a carb big block.

**Grant2k** · 12-09-2002, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by socal3rdgen
does anyone possibly know or can even estimate how much hp a weber will give. obviously its not for me. im efi. im just curious. even a figure of like 5-15 on a a20 STRICTLY. not 5-35 hp 5 if you own a carb metro and 35 if you own a carb big block.

as far as i know nobody has dynoed one, but i have heard most estimates in the 5-15 range.

**socal3rdgen** · 12-09-2002, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by Grant2k
as far as i know nobody has dynoed one, but i have heard most estimates in the 5-15 range.

thank you. like i said im curious. the reson i wanted to know is because 5-20 hp at max still only equals a accord efi. is it becuase its cheaper and less extensive then doing the efi conversion. dont get me wrong im not tryin to start a fight here im just curious. feedback please.

**Grant2k** · 12-09-2002, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by socal3rdgen
is it becuase its cheaper and less extensive then doing the efi conversion.

yes.

**socal3rdgen** · 12-09-2002, 09:37 PM

thanks grant

**Grant2k** · 12-10-2002, 08:57 AM

no prob. i have to admit that is only judging from what i have read. but all evidence seems that efi is a HUGE job.

**HondaBoy** · 12-12-2002, 08:39 PM

thanx. but do any of yall know exactly what i need to do. i mean do u know about that linkage. i have looked at mine and looks like the tranny is under the car. the throtle cable goes right into the firewall. so i hope this will help u to help me. anyone know? anyone with an auto with a weber? come on, i think there has to be at least one person with it.

**dXsquared** · 12-13-2002, 01:02 PM

A20A1 has an auto... he is the guy that responded with all the good info...and he has the Weber

Travis

**HondaBoy** · 12-13-2002, 02:40 PM

ah. i must have been reading fast.

**2Fast4U86** · 12-17-2002, 10:18 PM

I'm sorry, I don't quite follow this... but are we required to get a dif. intake after spending the $330 on the weber, or can the standard accord intake be used with it?

Thanks,

2Fast

**2old_honda** · 12-17-2002, 10:30 PM

the weber comes with a intake (open element filter that sits on top of the carb)

**Grant2k** · 12-18-2002, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by 2Fast4U86
I'm sorry, I don't quite follow this... but are we required to get a dif. intake after spending the $330 on the weber, or can the standard accord intake be used with it?

Thanks,

2Fast

like 2old_honda said, the Weber comes with a K&N style filter. the problem is it puts it right in the hottest part of the engine bay. You can put in a Weber and shit all over stock carbed accords, but to get the most out of it you would have to make your own intake for cold air. you can't use the stock air box.