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    4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    So I want to swap some interior parts (center console, gauges, etc.) into my 3g. Only problem is, these cars are disappearing quickly in Canada, and the only junkyard that has them runs out of parts almost instantly . How many parts (interior, especially) from a 4th gen would be compatible in a 3G?

    Parts I want to change:

    -Gauges (just the individual gauges, not the cluster)
    -Shifter boot and knob
    -Front seats, maybe the back
    -Door liners
    -Power window motors, etc.
    -Window visors
    -Trunk lid and lock
    -Many other interior parts, I can't remember the rest of the list



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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    seats will work if u make some adapters.. back seats (should) go right in shifter and boot will work , everything else is a no go

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    How about a radiator and antenna? Or are the 4th gens less backwards compatible than I thought?

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    A radiator is pretty much a radiator, you could just as easily get one for a Civic (or whatever else) on eBay and make it fit. The antenna definitely won't work in the stock location.

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    how is a radiator pretty much a radiator? pretty sure the cb7's radiator is completely different.
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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    My point was that there's no huge benefit to using a CB radiator over a CA or whatever else that will fit.

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    4G radiator is aluminum. Ive been tru that once. on 3G its from copper so its better. anyhow rather get rear sway bar. its stiffer.

    Its prttey fnuny how you can raed tihs eintre snetnece with all tehse ellters out of palce...

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    I know what you mean about the lack of 3g Accords in the junkyards.

    What do you need axactly?

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    Quote Originally Posted by Joay View Post
    My point was that there's no huge benefit to using a CB radiator over a CA or whatever else that will fit.
    then i think you missed the entire point of his thread. he can't find any 3g's so he was asking if he could use stuff from a 4g. of course there isn't a huge benefit, but he was asking if it would work. to which you said... "A radiator is pretty much a radiator, you could just as easily get one for a Civic (or whatever else) on eBay and make it fit."

    effectively regurgitating information you've read on this forum a million times and not even answering his question.

    that was MY POINT.
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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    I know what you mean about the lack of 3g Accords in the junkyards.

    What do you need axactly?
    Well...

    Interior:
    -Speedometer and Fuel/Temp Gauges
    -Seats (back)
    -Rear view mirror
    -Shift boot/knob
    -Pedals (brake and clutch)

    Exterior:
    -Trunk latch
    -Hood strut
    -Window visors

    Mechanical:
    -Shifter linkages
    -Radiator
    -Calipers

    ...I had a full list, I just forgot where it is.

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    Quote Originally Posted by flyingpenguin62 View Post
    Well...

    Interior:
    -Speedometer and Fuel/Temp Gauges
    -Seats (back)
    -Rear view mirror
    -Shift boot/knob
    -Pedals (brake and clutch)

    Exterior:
    -Trunk latch
    -Hood strut
    -Window visors

    Mechanical:
    -Shifter linkages
    -Radiator
    -Calipers

    ...I had a full list, I just forgot where it is.
    if you really need the pedals, i will go ahead and swap mine out and you can get my old ones, shipping would be a lot though. do you need the pedals or the entire assembly? i have custom ones which is why i'm pulling mine.

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    I'm planning a 5spd swap, so I guess I'd need whole new pedals. PM me for shipping, but from the sound of things, it might be cheaper at the scrapyard.

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    Quote Originally Posted by carotman View Post
    I know what you mean about the lack of 3g Accords in the junkyards
    I think we're in the last stages of seeing the 3G's as "general public transportation devices," meaning they have no idea this site exists and could care less about the car, as long as it gets them to work on time and doesn't cost them much money. It may or may not get fixed when presented with a $300 repair bill, and will almost certainly get dumped if the bill is going to be >$500. Scrap prices are real low now, so what 3G are in the yards might stay there for awhile, but the next time there's a surge the crusher will take them.
    I saw a 2-or-3G Prelude today, and it was a piece of shit. Too bad. Time marches on.

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    Quote Originally Posted by w261w261 View Post
    I think we're in the last stages of seeing the 3G's as "general public transportation devices," meaning they have no idea this site exists and could care less about the car, as long as it gets them to work on time and doesn't cost them much money. It may or may not get fixed when presented with a $300 repair bill, and will almost certainly get dumped if the bill is going to be >$500. Scrap prices are real low now, so what 3G are in the yards might stay there for awhile, but the next time there's a surge the crusher will take them.
    I saw a 2-or-3G Prelude today, and it was a piece of shit. Too bad. Time marches on.
    there is starting to be some interest in the older three geez now, and older hondas in general, this same thing happened to the old civics, then there was interest started up in them,check out this old honda.org

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    just put a 4 gen radator in my 3 gen it was alot of work but it works better and it looks a bit batter too not as bulky

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    Re: 4th gen. parts in a 3G?

    ...and if I don't need a radiator?

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