EFI Questions answered!

[carotman]

I've been really busy these past days and couldn't be on the board as I would like to.

If you still have unanswered EFI swap questions, ask them here and I shall answer

[carotman]

One more thing I realised yesterday:

I did know that the mounting holes for the distributor were different. But what I didn't know is that they are mounted in a different angle.

I adjusted my timing on spec but the distributor is pushed all the way through. This means there is NO way to give more advance to my timing.

This is not a real problem because the timing is set properly. However, I wanted to give it like 2 degrees of advance to get a little more pep on accelerations..... which I can't

The only way to solve that is to install the EFI distributor/cam holder. It's the part that clamps the cam near the distributor. It's not hard to remove and install but can be tricky because it is an important part that should be torqued properly. Make sure you have access to a torque wrench.

The other way to do it would be to grind a bit of the distributor pivot point so it can go farther....

Choose the one you prefer.

[smufguy]

hey man, u got pic of what ur talking about carot. i kinda get what u are tlaking about, but not sure.

[carotman]

I'll get a picture up soon when I do the mods..

But you can see both mounting flanges here

EFI bolts

Carb Bolts

I'm not 100% sure it will do something (it might be related to the cam alignment pin also since I got an aftermarket cam)

I'll just change the upper flange and see how it goes.

[smufguy]

yeah that is what i thought u were talking about. but u already said it would be different cause of the missing third one right.

if u need the thrid one, u need the whole new head right?

[carotman]

No need for a new head, just the U shaped clamp that holds the cam in place will do the thing...

I'm probably doing this tomorrow and I'll take pictures of the damn thing

[smufguy]

oh, then i gotta take it from the junk too. Man..... u should see the 3gs there, its like ALL of em. Atleast 15 of em there. i aint kidding. i took a black hood and a bumper for my car today. damn its gonna look nice with the burgendy paint on mine. :flipa:

[GreenMachine]

I have a question ! Do you know about this neutral safety switch I will need for using an auto harness on my manual. I got on friom the wrecker well at least I think it is - it was attached to the actaul auto shifter base/drivers side, held on by 2 bolts with, with 11 wires in a clip goig to it. well I got it and reattched it to the wire harness. It is white - looks like a little cpu chip thing about 4"x2" with a ground wire ! If you know anything about this, that be greatt!

Also ran it another problem -not major- I won't have any rear wipers or washer fluid for the hatch ( maybe i'll just shave em)
also the clip for the brake master cylinder is not there ? I believe it is just for the brake warning light. Other than that everything else seems like it will work.

[carotman]

well, I never seen the Neutral switch so I can't give you info on that.

What year was the harness from? You should have a master cyl connector...

[GreenMachine]

Its an 89 coupe harness - could anyone who has an 89 let me know how your brake fluid master cyl. connects to the harness ?

that would be very helpful !
or else I'll go take a look this weekend at the wrecker.
If I can noy get it connected not a big deal I ussual check my fluids often anyways - it'll be worth it for efi

[GreenMachine]

There is 2 wires coming off the harness by the brake fluid res. but not the same clip
Today I realized that those 2 wires are both the same color as the ones on my brake fluid master cyl. so I'll just splice them together and they should work.
where is everyone - am I asking to many questions
or what ? lol

[smufguy]

hey green machine, are u done with your conversion man? heheh, i just came back from my vacation and i am all hyped to finish my baby up real fast.

[GreenMachine]

Just need to get a tranny clipp and couple things here and there.
tomorow I get my ractive open air and then fill up fluids - then cross my fingers:lol
so far I have spent about $1500 guessing - I'm afraid to add up all the reciepts - new parts :
- upper/lower ball joints
- prelude arms
- new lower springs
- new monroe struts
- both outer tie rods
- open air filter and tube
- Clifford cyber 4 alarm
- 3 way jbl speakers
- insulation for int.
- full conversion to efi

Ya I'm sure we've all spent way to much money our cars, but I guess its all worth it in the end

[smufguy]

i am thinking of getting the excalibur alarm. is it a good buy for 85 bucks?

[GreenMachine]

85 $ seems pretty cheap is that a Clifford or who makes excaliber ?

[smufguy]

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/hypaudio/atv1000.html

i found the alarm system thru yahoo shopping. dont know who makes it, seems like its a standalone comp.

[smufguy]

dude carotman, i got a problem with the wiring can u help me out here? green machine can u help me out with the engine bay wiring harness?

[GreenMachine]

What do ya need to know !

[smufguy]

i got it fixed man, thanks for the concern

[4sillypwr]

hey i was wondering if you can do the efi conversion with parts from a 87 prelude si. am i right that it has to be form the same year car?if so i am going to take all the parts off and sell them as a whole. so if this is possible i would like to have a list of what to remove. if someone wants it make me an offer and i'll probably take it. i might have to tow it to the junkyard so they can give me a whole 50 bucks for it, bastards. thanks.

[smufguy]

Are u talking about an efi conversion on ur carb accord with efi parts from a prelude?

well the 87 SI uses a different intake system right? besides, u tell me why u wanna swap the efi from the prelude? Dont expect a power increase though. I dont think its gonna be a easy task considering the accord. The engine bay harness could be matched with a lil pain, but if ur gonna use ur prelude cabin harness, it aint gonna work on ur accord. Parts work, but wiring harness wont.

Get the parts, i am sure even the 3rd gen lude intake manifold would fit our A20A3.

did u know u just answered to a thread that wasd dead for almost 3 months??

[4sillypwr]

i just need to know what parts i can strip off the car before i take it to the junkyard. and yes i was wondering what parts could be used to convert from carb to efi. i ddn't know it was so frowned upon to post on an old thread geez. who cares how old threads are. does anyone know what parts can be used for the swap? just a list of what i can salvage, that is all i need.

[GreenMachine]

I don't think its frowned upon - yeah back from the dead :lol

[smufguy]

yep, its a funny suggestion. Not to be taken in the wrong way. . Here is what u can take out

1. Intake manifold (whole)
2. Fuel filter and stuff
3. engine bay wire harness
4. Emission control unit
5. Oxygen sensors
6. Cabin harness and Ecu

This is like taking out the whole veins and nerves of ur car. Take em out, if not you. someone else might

[njpeter]

I haven't picked up this new 86 accord yet, but I was told there is a problem with the idle surging when hot, I'm brand new to injection accords ( I was a carb guy all the way). I've got the silver manual, but perhaps you can save me the pain of learning the whole fi system right now with a quick tip, so I can take a shot at the inspection line.