What engine in 1987 honda accord Dx

[87accordDxRocFosStyl]

Hello everyone I have a question for you. I just a 1987 Honda Accord DX and dont know what engine it has in it, anyone know? Its a hatchback if that helps or not. Thanks in advance. James

[Blue Impact]

Stock engine for your car would be an A20A1.

[87accordDxRocFosStyl]

Ok but is it carb or EFI. havent had a chance to look at it hard yet cause its still at the place im getting it from so.......... havent figured it out yet.

[SiR]

You say its a DX, so its a carb model. DX and LX models are carb. LX-i and SE-i are EFI models.

[87accordDxRocFosStyl]

Ok thanks guys, by the way do you know if I can turbo it or not, if so where can I get a turbo kit or setup for it?

[shepherd79]

you can't turbo carb, well actually you can, but not with stock accord carb.
it will cost you arm, and a leg to turbo it.

[Blue Impact]

You can always swap and then turbo if you have the money to do so.

[87accordDxRocFosStyl]

Ok I think im gonna swap into a A20a3 thats EFi right? Then ill turbo, sound good to you guys?

[ACCORD EX]

sounds a lot of $$$$$ ! but sure good !

MIKE

[87accordDxRocFosStyl]

Will it cost that much? I was thinking i'd get a used engine then go from their, but before all that I need a new transmission cause the present one is going down hill. atleast acording to the last owner, Ill see though. Do any of you know what to look for in buying a used tranny from someone?

[A20A1]

I don't think you'll need the A20A3... You'll be swapping out the rods and pistons anyways... I don't think the crank was different so you can use the a1 parts.

[maxoutracer]

go with Fi, u will feel that extra 22Hp compare to your DX, 98hp... once you get that, you never go back, hehe...

[A20A1]

he's going turbo... and I'm talking about the block...
his internals will need to be swapped out anyways... so he can't use the stock A3 stuff even if he had them... you might as well use the B16 or B18c5 intake manifold. maybe swap out the gas tank and fuel lines from an LX-i.... everthing else is custom (ecu- fuel pump- turbo manifold- pistons-rods-etc.)

but if you can find the A3 then thats better... but no sense spending extra cash when you don't really need to.

[87accordDxRocFosStyl]

well for now im just gonna get a new transmission and then see where it goes from there, thanks for the help though guys, maybe a turbo later, money permiting of course.