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Thread: can i swap an engine and trans from an 87 to an 89 accord

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    can i swap an engine and trans from an 87 to an 89 accord

    so i have these two cars. an 87 accord with a rusted through frame, a running engine and a 5-speed with a clutch that only has 1k on it.

    the other car. an 89 with a blown engine, working trans although on its way out. power options and a good frame

    i want to pull the whole engine and trans from the 87 and put it in the 89 can i do it?
    do i need to swap the ecu's too?

    thanks guys i know i new here, any input is apreciated.



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    Just swap the motor and tranny and keep the 89 ecu and intake system and it will work fine. (i'm 99% sure of this but somebody correct me if i'm wrong).
    Nothin' 2 Old Racing

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    It should work. You might run into a samll electrical problem or something but it would be an easy fix. If I had an 89 manual I could tell you for sure on any diferences.
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    okay, well im gonna buy the 2nd car tomorrow morning, and get the other towed to the lot where im gonna do some work. ill post pics if i need some help.
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