81 Accord Info?

[1GEN]

Well I recently aquired a 81 Accord with the 1.8 in it. Me and 2ndGenGuy are doin some work on it. This is the first Honda that I have ever owned. So I was wondering where all you first gen guys go for parts. Other than the 3GEEZ forums what do you have for resources? I have been looking around for info but most of it relates to the later models. What is out there for perofrmance parts. Thanks in advance for your help and linkage!

[MessyHonda]

if i was you i would check ebay..they always have some neat stuff for our cars...but if you want performance you would have to take it to a shop and they would have to make custom parts for it.

[speedpenguin]

Congrats on the new car and
As far as advice, all I can say is see above. Got pics of that beast?

[Ichiban]

My back yard!....

...well, no, not really, though i am thinking of parting my 1gen. But I know of wrecking yards that are full of all the 1602 and 5 speed stuff that you're looking for!

[epic1400cs]

Congrats on getting Honda Accord and good luck with your project!
I am not a 1st gen owner but recently I helped my friend to find some parts for his 1st gen restoration.

http://www.hondapartsdeals.com/
I have contacted them and they have some 1st gen parts that are not available from other dealership in both Japan, UK and US.

http://www.1stgencivic.com/
This is 1st gen civic site but it has Accord thread.

http://thisoldhonda.org/links.php
It has some 1st gen Accord owners link.
In classified section, you can post some WTB ad.
I had some good response.

In my friend's case, the best source for parts was a good rust free low milage parts donor car - it may sound silly but in fact, now many parts are discontinued so if you have a chance, you should get one and strip it into parts - just my 2 cents.

For 1st gen performance parts, geez, have little idea.
If you are millionellar or have Japanese connection, go to MotorLifeSystems in Osaka, Japan. http://www.mls12.com/mokuzi/mokuzi.htm
They are specialised in Honda sports modification old and new and can make everything for you.
Brake pad, slotted disk, shock, spring, coilover, big throttle, cam, piston, e/g O/H, porting, body reinforcement etc etc.
But they are very pricy.

In general, brake pad/shoe can be re-produced so if you have original back plate in good condition, friction material can be re-attached by manufacturer.
Stainless mesh brake hose can be ordered to make one for you as far as I know.
Shocks, no idea but I didn't see 1st gen in KONI's catalogue last time so I assume it is discontinued.
I have heard Bilstein can take any shell case (incl. OE) and make up Bilstein shocks for your spec but might be expensive.
I assume sports cam can be reground at most of reputable cam shop.
Illidium plug, can be purchased off the shelf.

Sorry for patchy info.
Good luck.