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    89 accord lx-i engine swap

    Is the b18 the best engine to put in a 89 or is there a better choice? Also what else would I need to to complete the swap for either engine?



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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    define "best" engine. yes there are better choices. you need tools, parts, ability & motivation to do a complete engine swap

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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    lol his first post is about a swap.... just like everyone who just joined. lol i no mine was xD
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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    Quote Originally Posted by 88lxi-shortram View Post
    lol his first post is about a swap.... just like everyone who just joined. lol i no mine was xD
    Mine wasnt....because I searched...lol

    As to the OP question, check here Swaps

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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    I'm basically trying to do the easiest swap with out doing to many modifications. The engine I have is to slow. I want an upgrade to something with more power but not too many hassels getting it in. Was putting the b20a in your accord easy or did you have to get new motor mounts and ect?

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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    Quote Originally Posted by ehonda74 View Post
    I'm basically trying to do the easiest swap with out doing to many modifications. The engine I have is to slow. I want an upgrade to something with more power but not too many hassels getting it in. Was putting the b20a in your accord easy or did you have to get new motor mounts and ect?
    If you looking for a easy swap then swapping in the same engine will be the easiest lol but the B20 would have to be from the same accord, 86-89 accord JDM B20a Non V-tec it should swap right in without any major mods.

    Here are some questions for you:
    #1. How much power are you looking for?
    #2. Is your car FI or Carb?
    #3. Do you have patience,time, or money?
    #4. Is this your first time doing a swap?

    If your looking for power expect some modifications investing more money and time.

    Its always good to have a helping hand or 2 that know about car swaps .

    And next time search :) its just a click away...

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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    So I'm kinda new to the whole Honda world and I have this 1989 accord lx-i with the a20a3 sohc 5 speed 2 dr cp. I wanna put a gsr motor in it.. Or maybe the b16. Witch is the better route.. Any advise thanks!
    Last edited by Oregons finest; 05-26-2011 at 10:10 PM. Reason: Typo

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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    Click the links or search

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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    Hello,
    I have a 1989 Honda Accord LX-i with a 4 cylinder, fuel injected, 5 speed manual. It was a daily driver before I bought it. The motor runs like crap, the exhaust has a whole in it somewhere, and I think that it has a bad head gasket, at least I know it is burning oil somewhere (it smokes pretty knarwly during a cold start up. It also has 282,xxx miles on it. It needs a ton of work and eventually I will restore it and make it better. I want to eventually swap the motor and transmission. So I want to know what kind of other motors I can put in. I am open for any ideas but I kind of want a motor with a v6 and a pretty decent amount of power. For the tranny I really don't know anything about them but I figured if I am changing the motor I should swap in a new trans. Any ideas help and thanks in advance.

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    Re: 89 accord lx-i engine swap

    just swap with a lower mileage engine

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