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JDM Engines - 3/31/2007 3:36:32 PM    existentialexit   Posts: 1 Joined: 3/31/2007 Status: offline Hello. I have a 1993 Accord EX, 5-speed, all stock. I'm the second owner but the one before me was good to it-- regular maintenance, oil changes every 3k miles, non-aggressive/intensive driving... etc. The body, despite enduring 14 salt-filled Jersey winters, is in pretty good shape (save for that usual Honda rust near the back fender). The engine, however, is a concern of mine. It's partly because of the mileage, I just hit 293k today actually. Ever since I got this car around 11k ago, I've been thinking of replacing the engine and transmission with an aftermarket one, most likely the JDM H22a. I haven't been sure how to go about it though. I've looked at a few engine-and-transmission auctions on eBay but I don't really know enough about engines to tell whether or not I'd be getting burned. I'm only 18 and kind of a broke-ass, I'd like for this car to last me through college if it makes it because I see myself not being able to afford another one at pretty much any time during the next five years. Any insight you guys have would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Post #: 1

RE: JDM Engines - 3/31/2007 4:24:23 PM    live2rice Posts: 3459 Joined: 10/18/2006 From: Keene, NH/New Haven, CT Status: offline i've never been sure about buying engines on ebay.  there are quite a few online retailers, like www.passwordjdm.com that have a pretty good rep.  But if i were you i would try to find a prelude that got in a accident and the owner is junking that way you know exactly how many miles are on it, and you know that it runs.  most online places dont say much for details other then 30-50k miles and it has been compression and leak tested.   _____________________________ quote: ORIGINAL: hondadude I would not put a fram filter on a lawnmower engine... 1997 Fiji Blue Pearl CD7 1995 Sage Green Metallic CD5 (in reply to existentialexit) Post #: 2

RE: JDM Engines - 4/2/2007 10:41:07 PM    LinX Posts: 70 Joined: 10/27/2005 Status: offline Listen the first thing you need to do is become a member of cb7tuner.com They have all the info for your ride. Take it from me, you'll be glad you did. _____________________________ I have a Ferrari........diecast metal model that is. :) (in reply to live2rice) Post #: 3

RE: JDM Engines - 4/2/2007 11:51:18 PM    03Sleeper   Posts: 1941 Joined: 6/15/2006 Status: offline @live2rice umm...you can't import JDM engines into the US without a DoT or SAE investigation....right? < Message edited by 03Sleeper -- 4/2/2007 11:52:01 PM > _____________________________ 2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 107000 Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar (in reply to LinX) Post #: 4

RE: JDM Engines - 4/3/2007 1:35:09 AM    LinX Posts: 70 Joined: 10/27/2005 Status: offline Do you mean import personally? You can buy a motor straight from japan and have it here in the US. You'd have to make sure it passes smog though and for some states like where I live (CA) there is BAR exam which is even tougher. They are the authority when it comes to legal swaps. _____________________________ I have a Ferrari........diecast metal model that is. :) (in reply to 03Sleeper) Post #: 5

RE: JDM Engines - 4/3/2007 10:56:09 AM    03Sleeper   Posts: 1941 Joined: 6/15/2006 Status: offline Yeah but the DoT and SAE are a real pain in the a$$ _____________________________ 2003 Accord LX Sedan I4| 5AT 107000 Injen SRI w/ AEM Dryflow| DCSports Ceramic Headers| DENSO IK20 Sparks| CF Front Strut Bar| Pioneer TSG950M 6x9s| Alpine SPS17C2 6.5"| C-Tek Slotted/Drilled Rotors | Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar (in reply to LinX) Post #: 6

RE: JDM Engines - 4/3/2007 12:49:46 PM    Shadow1992 Posts: 332 Joined: 1/10/2007 Status: offline Definitely check out www.cb7tuner.com   HAF is a great site, I love it, but cb7 is specific only to the 4 gen accords, so it's info base is more complete for specific work you need to do to your car. _____________________________ 1992 Accord EX massively modifed H22A 2.5L stroker kit GT35R turbo @ 24psi 459 whp 404 ft-lbs torque (in reply to 03Sleeper) Post #: 7

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