I want to replace the engine in my 86 Accord LX as economically as possible. I've found a mechanic that will do the swap for free, but I can't seem to find a swap kit.
I'd like to get a low-mileage JDM pull-out, and I've got about a grand to spend. I think it has an A20A in it (2.0 L, carbed, SOHC), but a JDM B20A swap kit would be real sweet.
If anyone could give the heads-up on where I can pick up either of these engines & parts I would greatly appreciate it, and my 3G would too!
Like that sticky says - READ THE FAQ's!!!! Also, read the other posts; this subject has been killed to death.
For the short, cause I got time: You need to convert to EFI, unless your going to go with multiport weber carbs.
For the B20 from the JDM Accords, cost is about $800 at tops, if you can actually find one. It drops into your Accord using most the original mount, just make sure you have the rear JDM mount.
As far as electrical for EFI, you need the cabin harness for an LXi, you need to route a return fuel line, etc. Then you need an ECU that will work with the B20, if you don't get it's ECU. I know of someone who used an 88-91 Prelude ECU, and only had to do minimal rewiring.
Advice: sell your Accord, find a nice LXi, and do the swap into it. You wanna do mods on the motor later? Save another $2000 on top of your $1000 and do the B16 swap; place racing makes the whole kit, and you will be able to retain power steering and A/C.
Have fun!
I am the wrath of the server you curse and the demon of the directory you cry about - making life hell for users, one deleted file at a time.
moonscryer1 knows his shit, the place racing swap is real hard in a carbed model i know i did it, and selling it now
what about the B18A? JDM DOHC 1.8L carbed ...would that be easie because its carb instead of efi...its only like 130 hp compaired to the b20a's 160 though
Jay
What's the point then?? LOLOriginally posted by Neuspeed87lx
what about the B18A? JDM DOHC 1.8L carbed ...would that be easie because its carb instead of efi...its only like 130 hp compaired to the b20a's 160 though
yaeh take all that money and get i/h/e... on the stock engine, and you are further along than the carbed b18 swap, and with moch more money as well....
well seeing if he put the b18a in there he could then put an i/h/e on that...then he would have more power than the stock motor with the i/h/e ...im just givin him optiions
Jay
the question is "Can he find JDM B18A engine with carb on it?"
i haven't seen anyone finding this engine. i know it does exist but it is like finding a snowman.
Alex.
Snowmen are easy to find in the winter time!
Nate.
There is a gold top B18A at the place I bought my B20A. No 5 speed tranny or vaccum box.
www.b20accord.com
I don't think I can find any this yearOriginally posted by 89AccordNate
Snowmen are easy to find in the winter time!
Nate.
I hate snow anyways
i hate snow too ....great its almost here too
Jay
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