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    Tune The Engine and Upgrade

    Hey all,

    I've started my new "project." I have my exhaust coming soon (coming off of my friends Integra).

    I want to tune up my engine, get her running good (Which she still does). All of my oil changes I still have almost all of oil, etc etc.. so its time to tune up the A20

    I'm looking at (and need suggestions for brand):

    New Spark Plugs (thinking Bosch?)
    New Wires (Have 8.0mm right now)
    New Ignition (Coil, etc etc)

    Im taking out my subs and amp, etc to sell it off for revenue .

    Changing my fuel filter tonight as well as putting in a new thermostat (got a stuck one right now).

    Also, I want to change my tranny fluid/filter (how hard?) and want to flush out my cooling system (going to Honda to do that).

    Suggestions would be appreciated, I will be taking pics along to way with this as well...

    Im setting a deadline for this project at the end of April, so hopefully it turns out well.



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    1988starter
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    I would get NGK plugs either NGK R or Irridium IX
    For wires I like magencor, crane cam and NGK.
    For a coil get an accel coil the part number and install are in the how to.

    You may want to install a new O2 sensor either bosck or NTK yes NTK. Get some spray and clean your Throttle body abd back of butterfly plate. as for the tranny fluid I recomend using honda ATF. You may also want to advance the timing a tad. couple degrees. Also buy a new PCV Valve.
    Last edited by 1988starter; 03-20-2003 at 09:24 AM.

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    tranny oil filter ? do you have auto !?

    BTW flushing teh cooling system is easy chech teh how to 's !

    MIKE
    3geez member since October 4th 2001

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    I wouldn't use any other plugs but NGK. I use all MSD for my ignition. I like my 8.5mm wires and the 6a box and Blaster ss coil do a good job.
    R.I.P. 1988 Honda Accord LX-i hatchback

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    bosch platinum +4 plugs arent bad
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    Don't know for sure but I don't think you can change the trans filter. I hear it's a pretty primative beast. Honda ATF gets good reviews.

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