New timing belt shouldn't make the car run any better. Just prevents the catastrophic crashing of valves & pistons.

Valve lash adjustment & general tune-up made the difference in driving.

I'm pretty sure there's a DIY for timing belt in the DIY section.

 

https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...lt+replacement

 

If anyone is looking for a good video to do a timing belt job, go to ericthecarguy.com and check out his video. Its 90 mins long and is very well put together with clear video images and explanations on what everything is, how it works, tools needed, etc.