I just recently got an 89 accordwhat would be the easiest swap for me to do how much would it cost and what kinda of peroformance am i lookin at out of it?
I just recently got an 89 accordwhat would be the easiest swap for me to do how much would it cost and what kinda of peroformance am i lookin at out of it?
Easiest swap = another A20A.. performance gain perhaps 0-1%
If you want power, you need cash. This is no picnic on the beach. Best swap is a b-series... Some will say JDM b20 some will say b16a. Look to spend between 1500-2000 for the parts.
Now:
-1988 Honda Prelude custom
-1988 Honda Accord (to be fixed and sold)
Soon:
-some big 4x4 truck
-91 Acura NSX
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if i go b16a how much time is involved also how much performance can i expect hp wise?
also with the b16a do i need cable or hydro??
b16a will take a while... The mounts, axles, and cables will probably run you around $800 (blind guess) and the engine itself I've seen for $1100 complete. This is the first gen b16a so it's cable clutch. If you do the swap yourself, expect long downtime. If you get a shop to do it, expect to spend over $1000 for labour.
It's a good engine... it is what I'm planning on installing.
Now:
-1988 Honda Prelude custom
-1988 Honda Accord (to be fixed and sold)
Soon:
-some big 4x4 truck
-91 Acura NSX
http://www.hatetofeelband.com
Well damn i dont like major downtime or payin an additional 1,000 dollars because i only have my 89 for a ride anyway what kinda power will i be gettin?
around a 160 horses stock, don't know about torque though, i think something like 111 ft lbs, not sure but i might be way off on torque specs
...opie
i'm gonna have a fast car one day, yep i am
i wrecked my 86 lx and i'm glad, i only paid 900 for it and got 1800 out of it, hahaha, thank god for old people
update: car blew 3/24/03 hope to have new engine in by around april 1
B16 isnt as easy of a swap as is the JDM B20. They both offer 160 hp, but the JDM b20 has slightly more tq. However there is a great deal more aftermarket support for the b16 meaning you can do more things to it for performance easier and cheaper in most cases than with the b20.
Also keep in mind that for a similar difficulty swap as the b16 you could spend more money and buy something like a b18c which would give you 170 or more horses depending on the engine.
All things to consider.
- Matt
Also, you might want to check out Accord EX's site he compiled for honda engines, its a great resource:
HONDA ENGINES
- Matt
I was lookin at the b16a from the european version of the 92-95 civics would i still be able to swap that even though its rsd? or does it even make a difference?
putting in the b20 is a cake wake and you can use your stock ecu and harness from your car I did the hole b20 swap with a header cat back new cluch and tranny for $1200 if you no what to look for but the parts for the b20 are a little harder to get but can be found
FUN IN THE SUN IN MY LXI BOLINKXR
b20a dc header, cat back ,tokico springs, mugen intake ,full msd vortec fuel pressure regulator, sei disk brakes, 16" rims reverse indiglo gages, 4wS pralude stering wheel
B20 turbo would be insane, prolly way better than either H22a all motor or B16. Turbo A20 is nice too because the block and closed deck design make for a nice turbo motor
429whp 362wtq A20 TURBO. A20T>*
thats what I am working on. Still trying to get all the parts together before i start tearing in to it.
how difficult would it be to install a b20 turbo? also how hard would it be to install the turbo a20? also horsepower figures please?
I am not sure about the A20a but I bought my turbo kit as a bolt on kit. Tim Coleman from ludespeed modifies the downpie to fit. I also have a Tial watsgate, hks ssbov, intercooler and a few other add ons. Hoping for big power
you got a turbo kit for the b20a jdm or did you get a b20a5 lude kit and if you did how much did it cost you I just got my b20a in my car and it has nice power but with a turbo it would run like a raped ape:smokin:
FUN IN THE SUN IN MY LXI BOLINKXR
b20a dc header, cat back ,tokico springs, mugen intake ,full msd vortec fuel pressure regulator, sei disk brakes, 16" rims reverse indiglo gages, 4wS pralude stering wheel
Ok ive heard lots of good things about the b20z (the CR-v engine if im not mistaken) is it possible to buy a crate engine of this and install it? has anyone here done this?
b20z isnt a dirrect swap the b20a that came in the euro 3g is and thats what everybody is refereing to.
Im making a guess but your real new to the import world right?
actually ive been into imports for about 3 yrs just never a 3rd gen accord, also i was aware they were talkin about the b20a but i was also wondering if i could swap in the b20z
Sorry know offence to anybody but I call b/s on this hole thread.
Stop bench racing and pick up a wrench
I know my spelling sucks and I suck with computers deal with it.
I mean that so many people want to do swaps people that have been members for how long and all of a sudden there are two newbie's that have both done swaps .Just sounds kind of fishy to me.Not saying it's not true but I would like to see some pics of swaps.
Stop bench racing and pick up a wrench
I know my spelling sucks and I suck with computers deal with it.
Oh ok well let me make it abundently clear my accord is comletely stock i was just lookin into the future for my car id like to have a car that pppl roll up on and go a 89 honda hahaha and i go your so confident lay it down, we race and afterwards they got a new level of respect for their roots you know what i mean? thats what i want.
I was talking about the other people.I know what ur saying I love walking on people that think there fast and laugh and think they will beat my 89 accord.Well you have the better of stock engines imo.I'am planning on doing a swap but I never had a the money to do the swap and upgrades I want'd to do so I just got the mods I could swap when I do engine like msd'nx ext
Stop bench racing and pick up a wrench
I know my spelling sucks and I suck with computers deal with it.
One of the swaps above is in the pics section. The other person didn't say he did the swap, he got all those turbo stuff from the canadian blue accord.Originally posted by Elijah
I mean that so many people want to do swaps people that have been members for how long and all of a sudden there are two newbie's that have both done swaps .Just sounds kind of fishy to me.Not saying it's not true but I would like to see some pics of swaps.
At least that's what I remember.
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