Hi everybody I'm looking forward to contributing to this forum. I've been trolling for weeks but I screwed up my authorization so I couldn't post until now. In the meantime I've been working on my new 86 Accord Hatch.
A little about myself. I'm no stranger to modifying cars... I've had an 81 VW Scirocco "S", A datsun 280ZX-R, three S5 FC's, An SP-RX3, A 1st Gen RX7, a MKIII Supra, my 5 series BMW and now my Honda.
I was working at a speed shop for a few years but now I am starting my own web-based business. I am an HPDE Driving Instructor at my local track as well as a drifting coach/judge. I also competed in some rally-x and auto-x events but I am most passionate about touge. I rented a house in one of the best driving-canyons around here for that reason.
So this is my Accord. It was abandoned in a lot for 10 years after it rear-ended someone. It was free.
Here are some pics of the first week of disassembly:![]()
I looks better now but I don't have my cell phone camera anymore so more pics are pending. BTW I am curious if these stats are accurate? I was trying to compare these accords to other Honda's of the same era.
1986-1989 Accord CA1/2/3/4/5/6 (3rd gen)
Wheelbase: 102.4 in
Length: 174.8 in
Width: 66.7 in
Height: 52.6 in
Curb weight: 2454 lbs in 86 < *edit* thanks Turabaka
Engine:
A20A3 110 hp @ 5500 rpm & 114 ft·lbs @ 4500 rpm, 6200 redline, 12v SOHC FI
120 hp@ 5500 rpm & 122 ft·lbs @ 4000 rpm, 12v SOHC FI <88-89
Hp-to-weight: 23.3 <> 20.45*
Tq-to-weight: 21.52 <> 20.11*
1986-1989 Teggy AV, DA1-DA3 (1st gen)
Wheelbase: 96.5 in
Length: 168.7 in
Width: 65.6 in
Height: 50.8 in
Curb weight: 2313-2355 lbs
Engine: D16A1 113 bhp @ 6250 & 99 ft-lbs @ 5500, 16v DOHC FI "browntop"
120 bhp @ 6250 & 101 ft-lbs @ 5500, 16v DOHC FI "blacktop" <88-89
Hp-to-weight: 20.8 <> 19.2
Tq-to-weight: 23.7 <> 22.9
1990-1993 Teggy DA5-DA9, DB1-DB2 (2nd gen)
Wheelbase: 100.4 in
Length: 172.8 in
Width: 67.4 in
Height: 52.2 in
Curb weight: 2544-2628 lbs
Engine:
B16A1 148 bhp @ 7600 rpm111ftlbs@7000,8200redline,16v DOHC FI VTEC
B17A1 160 hp @ 7600 rpm & 118 ft·lbs @ 7000 rpm, 7500redline?16v DOHC FI VTEC
B18A1 130 bhp @ 6000 rpm & 121 ft·lbs @ 5000 rpm, 7200 redline,16v DOHC FI
B18A1 140 bhp @ 6300 rpm & 126 ft·lbs @ 5000 rpm, 16v DOHC FI <92-93
1993-01 Teggy DC4 [LS, RS, GS] or a DC2 [GS-R] (3rd gen)
Wheelbase: 101.2 in
Length: 172.4 in
Width: 67.3 in
Height: 52.6 in
Curb weight: 2529-2667 lbs
Engine:
B18B1 142 hp @ 6300 rpm & 127 ft·lbs @ 5200 rpm, 6800 redline, 16v DOHCFI
B18C1 170 hp @ 7100 rpm & 128 ft·lbs @ 6200 rpm,16v DOHC FI VTEC
B18C5 195 hp @ 8200 rpm & 130 ft·lbs @ 7500 rpm, 16v DOHC FI VTEC
1983-87 Prelude AB, BA1/2/3/6, BB (2nd gen)
Wheelbase: 96.5 in
Length: 172.2 in
Width: 66.5 in
Height: 51 in
Curb weight: 2306-2954 lbs
Engine: A18A 110 hp @ 5800 rpm & 112 ft·lbf @ 3500 rpm, 12V SOHC, Carbed
2.0 S B20A3 104 hp @ 5800 rpm & 111 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm, 12V SOHC, Carbed
2.0Si B20A5 135 hp @ 6200 rpm & 127 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm, 16V DOHC FI
Hp-to-weight: 24.4 <> 17
Tq-to-weight: 26.6 <> 18.1
1988-1991 Prelude BA3/4/5/7 (3rd gen)
Wheelbase: 101 in
Length: 175.6 in
Width: 67.3 in
Height: 51 in
Curb weight: 2337-2954 lbs
Engine:
2.0 S B20A3 104 hp @ 5800 rpm & 111 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm, 12V SOHC, Carbed
2.0 Si B20A5 135 hp @ 6200 rpm & 127 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm, 16V DOHC FI
Si B21A1 140 hp @ 5800 rpm & 135 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm, 16v DOHC FI <90-91
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