B20a Swap Complete

[robm87PreludeSI]

Hi yes I know many people have done this swap on Accords but I own a 87 Honda Prelude SI and I would like to buy the engine so i can do the swap in my prelude seeing how in Japan the motor also came with the JDM Preludes of the same year i own so I would please like if some 1 can respond to better help me and if so please give me the parts needed to at least make the Engine run and also be installed...i know most people do custom mods but i just want to bring it to stock level first before doing all the mods that why i would need a parts list for each thing i'll need to buy or get from a yunkyard if needed or can also prices for the engine and tranny and what can i use from my old prelude to cut cost thanks.

[KnightLuder]

robm87PreludeSI, We are in the same boat. I am looking for the motor as well. It is very easy to install the B20A into our cars. The only problem I am running into right now is trying to find the motor for a good price. All you will really need is the engine, tranny, and ecu. Let me know if you find a motor for a good price and maybe we can buy them at the same time to get a better price.
Lata Luda,

[CMALIBUU]

I HAVE A B20A WITH TRANNY AND ECU!!!!! is any one intrested
aim=cmalibo
yahoo=cmalibuu
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cell 225-907-5946, i have the hook up on shipping too!!!!!!!

[CMALIBUU]

ill do everything for way cheaper that 1500

[Micah 89LXi]

this was quite an interesting..and after all the bitching...very informative thread to read...i suppose no one would know any shops that would do this in WV.......i am very interested in this swap..its sounds like the best mod you can do...heh...not financially there yet but im wokring on it....no one has posted any estimates on labor...they only talk about the price of the engine and tranny/ECU and stuff.....i doubt i could do anything myself....cept maybe find the engine....since i do live in BUTTCRACK wv....if anyone does have a b20a they probably arent in great demand here.....so what i would like to know if how much a place like openloop motor sports or whereever else would charge for this swap...and did you say you would do everything for $1500...meaning the whole swap or all the parts needed...once i pay off my PC i would be willing to get a loan for that....would it be wrong in thinking this swap might be under $2000

[Micah 89LXi]

BTW...excuse the language but holy fuckshit i found a nice site
http://www.flashoptions.com/product_...10&subcatID=18

b20a for $499

its gotta be seized or something...guys search this on google...im finding all kinds of stuff

[carotman]

Too bad it's NOT the right engine...

When are you guys gonna learn how to differenciate them!!!!

[Gregg86DX]

Yeah, that's the frustrating part, there is a lot of "B20A" stuff out there, but not much of it applies to the JDM Accord B20A. I've been poking around a lot, looking for a B20A w/5 speed or just the 5 speed and I'm not having much luck. I try calling or emailing just about any shop I can find that advertises JDM motors. Many don't know what the hell you are talking about and the few that do, don't have any Accord B20A's and no plans to get them.

The frustrating part for me, is there has to be a lot of these things sitting at wreckers in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, etc... but no easy way to get them.

We need a hook-up overseas that can locate these things and help arrange shipping. They could probably make a few buck just doing the leg work to find them. (hint, hint, any overseas guys listening?);)

Gregg

[Micah 89LXi]

then what exactly does the engine i need look like...i thought it looked like the right one..you sure its not the JDM....they have the ultra fast b18c 197HP Integra motor...on that site too....someone posted a bunch of JDM b20a motors a little while back...and got mad cause no one wanted one....if my parents wouldnt kill me i would take a loan out right now for one

[Micah 89LXi]

so this engine can only be gotten from overseas i cant find the right year prelude and it would have a b20a???..like from a yard or something....btw i wish i had a yeard that would sell me a tranny for $300....they rip you off soo bad around here....they wanted $80 for the headlight assembly..ONE headlight....i am screwed

[Gregg86DX]

There is a lot of info on the Accord B20A's around here, but quick answers are Yes, Accord B20A only came in cars sold overseas and the easiest way (IMHO) to tell an Accord B20A from a Prelude B20A is the oil fill cap will be next to the distributor on the Accord motor and near the timing cover on the Prelude motor.

Gregg

[skiingco]

I still have my complete B20A with some spare parts in the crate. 3K plus shipping from NC

[factorVIII]

Originally posted by Justanothermike
Enjoy!

dude, id like to ask you questions abt this marvelous swap :D


1st -- > as we all know, here in cali we have smog checks and all that horsecrap abt emissions. can this certain project pass the emissions test?

2nd -- > roughly, how much did you spend? the engine, labor, the whole nine yards...

3rd -- > i have an 88 dx coupe AT and would it be possible to drop fuel injected b20 in my POS?

thanks man!


all hail arnold! ;)