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  1. 03-28-2011, 02:27 PM #1
    AF_H1VLTG3
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    My Old 85'

    Hi All,
    I’m in need of an opinion. I have a old 1985 Accord without major body damage that has a CVCC engine that dropped a rod about 6 years ago. I dropped the pan and it was metal shaving city. So what do you think would be the best way to get this classic back on the road? I fully expect to buy a new block due to the age and level of catastrophic failure. Should I find another CVCC engine or should I consider something with a little more spirited feel? Any opinions are appreciated.

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  2. 03-28-2011, 05:12 PM #2
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    Re: My Old 85'

    Welcome to the board! Do you have to worry about smog checks?
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  3. 03-29-2011, 07:51 AM #3
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    Re: My Old 85'

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz View Post
    Welcome to the board! Do you have to worry about smog checks?
    Nope.. NM lets you get away with environmental murder. What’s your prescription Doc?
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  4. 03-30-2011, 06:51 AM #4
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    Re: My Old 85'

    I'm considering a ITB setup with single injectors in the TBs, but I'm afraid this might ruin the Spirit of the car. I have seen bike carbs on some engines but all vids I have seen have ran bad tuning which leads me to think that this might be a poor match up. In addition I'm still going back and forth with what block and head combo I should use. I have seen several mentions of the A20 on the site and I think im leaning this direction. Do the A20's have any of the Valve stem guide issues as seen with the some D Series? Also Shift 2 came out yesterday. Major improvment from the last game. If they keep this up they are going to put the heat on GT and Forza.

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  5. 03-30-2011, 07:59 AM #5
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    Re: My Old 85'

    I couldn't help much with the engine selection, but PICS of said car

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  6. 03-30-2011, 08:00 AM #6
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    Re: My Old 85'

    I'd recommend the A20 with EFI. Fuel line routing causes slight ass pain, but nothing really too hard.
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    Re: My Old 85'

    Yep, A20 EFI, cheap and easy way to make an extra 40-50hp.
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    Re: My Old 85'

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  9. 03-31-2011, 11:36 AM #9
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    Re: My Old 85'

    Quote Originally Posted by Hazwan View Post
    I couldn't help much with the engine selection, but PICS of said car




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  10. 03-31-2011, 12:26 PM #10
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    Re: My Old 85'

    Oh man. Makes me miss driving the 84. I need to get her back on the road again!!
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  11. 04-01-2011, 05:16 AM #11
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    Re: My Old 85'

    A20a3 sounds like my best bet overall. Since I dont have to run emissions in my state I can net that extra 10 HP making this almost a +40 HP swap. So the search begins.
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  12. 04-03-2011, 11:36 PM #12
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    Re: My Old 85'

    yeah a well tuned a20 can make up to 140hp with bolt ons

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