Waiving the right to remain silent, "Phreightrain25" <phreightrain25
@yahoo.com> said:
> I blew a head gasket in my 93' Honda Accord (10th Anniversary Edition)
> and now I want a new engine. The engine that I have now has over
> 200,000 miles and I just think its time for something new. I want to
> put an Acura engine in my Honda that will give my car more power than
> it previously had. Can someone tell me what Acura Engine is most
> compatible for my car and what's the best way to find one?
Maybe you'd be better off just locating a lower mileage Acura..?

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Well, the thing is, I want to make it my project. Plus I've been told
that it can't be done. Its a challange that I want to take on. I want
to put an Acura Engine in it. So all opinions are welcome. Any more
suggestions on what type of Acura Engine is most compatible with a 93'
Honda Accord (10th Anniversary Edition)? Thanks.
> I blew a head gasket in my 93' Honda Accord (10th Anniversary Edition)
> and now I want a new engine. The engine that I have now has over
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> Phreightrain25
Michael Pardee - 22 Aug 2006 13:47 GMT
> Well, the thing is, I want to make it my project. Plus I've been told
> that it can't be done. Its a challange that I want to take on. I want
> to put an Acura Engine in it. So all opinions are welcome. Any more
> suggestions on what type of Acura Engine is most compatible with a 93'
> Honda Accord (10th Anniversary Edition)? Thanks.
It isn't impossible. As the song goes, "all it takes is money." That isn't a
bad dream, but do research the issues thoroughly before plunking down the
bucks. You could end up with a $15K 1993 Honda that performs like a '93
Honda. Once you know how much you are willing to spend for increments of
power (say, $1000 for each ten horsepower) you will have a clearer idea of
where you are headed. The tough part is the first increment, where you could
put down a few thousand to get to where you started.
Mike
>> I blew a head gasket in my 93' Honda Accord (10th Anniversary Edition)
>> and now I want a new engine. The engine that I have now has over
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>> Phreightrain25
TeGGeR® - 23 Aug 2006 00:34 GMT
> Well, the thing is, I want to make it my project. Plus I've been told
> that it can't be done. Its a challange that I want to take on. I want
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>> it previously had. Can someone tell me what Acura Engine is most
>> compatible for my car and what's the best way to find one?
Why not try fitting the 2.7 V6 engine and transaxle from a '95 and up
Accord? That might be the easiest.
Secondarily the 3.2 V6 from an Acura TL might fit with some fabrication.
The TL is Accord-based.

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ACAR - 29 Aug 2006 12:49 GMT
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> Secondarily the 3.2 V6 from an Acura TL might fit with some fabrication.
> The TL is Accord-based.
prior to the TL, Acura sold the Accord-based Vigor. It had a 5
cylinder.
but I have to agree with others, pouring $$ into a '93 Accord is just
throwing money into the toilet. a quick search on AutoTrader located a
1994 Acura Legend L 5-speed sedan with only 104K miles for an asking
price of $7K (leaving LOTS of negotiating room).