A20a /vrs A18a engine

[joshuabrack99]

can some one help me-- I have an 89 LXi with the A20a fuel injected engine but it needs to be replaced and I am told thet I can get the A18a engine cheap-- but will this engine work for me? what will have to be done to complete this? and what are my drawbacks-- someone please help--thanks

[flyngtomato]

i can get u a brand new (still in a crate) A20a3 2.0l injected engine for around $500 shipped it comes as a shortblock with a head (no manifolds, gaskets etc)

[88LXiHB]

Originally posted by flyngtomato
i can get u a brand new (still in a crate) A20a3 2.0l injected engine for around $500 shipped it comes as a shortblock with a head (no manifolds, gaskets etc)

How??

[Jdub07]

Ummmmmm I don't want to be one to spoil a potentially good thing but does anyone remember that post with the "guy" who got dicked from that "other guy" on those $150 rims.... just thought I would throw that out there. $500 band spankin new engine w/ 2 posts?



not trying to cause shit just lookin out!

[joshuabrack99]

yeah- I hear ya jdub o7- I agree- not to anything against whoever wrote that last post for an engine shipped for 500 but the simple fact that he has no contact info-I'll keep looking-thanks guys-but keep replieing if you have any leeds for me

[88LXiHB]

FlyingTomato has been around since EZ Board, he live in Aus (I think) and drives a 2.0 si Accord(Right?)

[Sabz5150]

Originally posted by flyngtomato
i can get u a brand new (still in a crate) A20a3 2.0l injected engine for around $500 shipped it comes as a shortblock with a head (no manifolds, gaskets etc)

One word...

WHERE

-5150

[joshuabrack99]

so far I can get the A18a--- 1.8L for 325 or the A20a 2.0L for 450 but it will be an extra 150 to ship either one- any other ideas

[mike_fx_u]

Iam about to get an engine for my car soon also (89Lxi) I've looked around for a good price and warranty. It is hard to find. I am going to go with
http://www.powerpro2000.com/lb_honda.htm
Because they have new long block with a 5yr/100,000mi warranty($1,599+$195coredeposit, also shipping is included in the price both ways). I don't want to spend time or money on putting a used or shity ass warranted engine in my car. But if you do want a better price look for used blocks with low miles.

well thats my 2 cent out
.:mike:.

[joshuabrack99]

thanks- I am sure thats a great deal- except my buget is saying to stay under 600- wife's 2 cents since this ride is just a toy-all it needs to do is carry the sound system to and from shows

[POS carb]

flying tomato has been a part of the board for a long time, he only has 2 posts on this particular board.

[joshuabrack99]

well after talking with 5 different honda techs today I found out that I very well could use the 1.8 except there r very forbidden drawbacks- one is that if I switch to the 1.8 thne that means I will not pass smog or emisions in CA-and it would also be a headache to switch since both motors are a totally different-less power and not worth the hassel for the money -they said it's like makeing the lxi a dx----so with that being said I will continue my search for a 2.0-----

[flyngtomato]

actually im in new zealand im 23 and have just implanted an a20a3 into my accord (previously an A20a4) with out any probs same computer and all is still the same a company over here has just bought 30 yes 30 old stck motors from japan still in the crates and all u have to do to be covered by the warrenty is change the cam belt and oil filter and u have a 12 month 100,000km (60000 miles) warrenty covered by H.A.M.P (honda auto motor prod.) mines done just over 5000kms since install and all is well i can fax anyone interested the recipt etc from mine.
it cost me $611.78 (new zealand dollars) (half for usd plus shipping) plus c/belt and filters u want more info E mail me at [email protected]

[ACCORD EX]

nice car flyngtomato ! but that's pretty cheap !
and the shippign will cost a lot ! and beware of the customs too !

MIKE

[flyngtomato]

thanx but it badly needs a repaint and yes customs will be a problem as well as tax at ur end (i forgot about that) ill have a chat to Mum (shes a customs officer) and see what would happen if i tried to send it via air

[flyngtomato]

well air freight is about $200 (new zealand) and they have to ispect it both ends but other than that its a 6 day delivery (it works out to about $850 nz(around $400-$450 usd) plus tax at ur end unless it is sent as a "gift" lol then there isnt tax either end theres ways and means around all taxes u just gotta know the system a little

[ACCORD EX]

Originally posted by flyngtomato
theres ways and means around all taxes u just gotta know the system a little

you bad boy ! :p :p

MIKE