Accord-Ing To This GuyHow come you guys don't feature any CD6 Accords? I see just as many Accords rollin' around as I do Civics. There's gotta be JDM Accords out there. Maybe if you guys featured more Accords, more people will appreciate them. One other thing, can you convert the 4-lugs to 5-lugs? Thanks guys.Matt
We get letters all the time from members of small sub-factions of the Honda community (such as D-series guys, A-series guys, first-gen CRX/third-gen Civic guys, Accord guys, etc.) asking for more feature coverage on their preferred car/motor. Let's set the record straight here guys. We don't have CD6 Accord owners filling up our e-mail boxes with submissions, we definitely don't see too many on the show circuit, and there are even less on the race circuit. We don't build feature cars, you do. If there are hot CD6 Accords out there that are up to par with the Civics, Integras, RSXs, S2000s, and NSXs more frequently, show them to us. We want to see them. The same goes for D-series guys, EA-chassis guys, S600 guys or whatever.
For your five-lug swap, pull everything off of a fifth-gen prelude or a first-gen Odyssey and swap it over. Make sure to include the whole knuckle assembly and all brake components. The only things you'll re-use in the brake system are the lines.
Such A BoreA while back, I purchased a B16 throttle body that was ported to match my D16Y8 intake manifold. The problem is that on most throttle bodies, the MAP sensor is located directly above the bore. In my case, the throttle body does not have a space for the MAP sensor. I have asked around and most people tell me I have a weird B16 throttle body from the '88-'91, and that the MAP sensors are located on the firewall instead. If that is the case, will I be able to still use the B16 throttle body for my civic? Or, will I have to scrap it and look for a D16Z6/D16Y8 TB?Thanks!Byron
First of all, we're wondering how your B16 throttle body has been ported for an intake manifold whose 56mm bore is 2mm smaller than its own. But that is the least of your worries right now. All OBD0 (88-91) Honda MAP sensors were located on the firewall. If you were really intent on running this throttle body you could just connect a vacuum line between the throttle body and the MAP sensor, zip tie it somewhere and call it a day. The thing is, after all the hassle, you're only gaining 2mm in bore diameter. Your best bet would probably be to track down a B18B throttle body, which has a 60mm bore rather than the B16's 58. It also doesn't have a fast-idle valve attached to it and the map sensor is in a more conventional location. Not to mention you can usually pick one up on eBay or in classified forums for $25-50.
Just Overnight Them From Japan, Right?Hey can you please tell me where I can find a JDM backseat for my 91 CRX Si? I have been looking everywhere for almost 3 months now and have not found one yet.Sid
Finding JDM parts can be a hassle sometimes. For a lot of us, the hassle is what makes the JDM parts worthwhile. If the parts were more readily available, would they still be as appealing to us? Anything can be had with the right amount of money and persistence. If you're really intent on finding those back seats it'll happen. Contact the guys over at ICBmotorsport.com, or somebody from Password:JDM, or JHPUSA. These guys import JDM loot for a living. They'll be able to track down what you're looking for if you really want it bad enough and can convince them that you're serious about the purchase and you're not just blowing smoke. It may take a couple weeks or 6 months, but you'll have your JDM swag in your hands eventually, and the longer it takes the more you'll appreciate it when it gets there.
D.I.Y. GuyWhen I read you guys were cracking open the head of an S2K I got really excited. I must admit I am a little disappointed that I didn't get to see how the valvetrain is actually installed. Is it possible to do it yourself or do you have to send it to cylinder head shop? Are there special tools that are too expensive? I'm a firm believer in doing it yourself, but some things need to be outsourced (like sleeving). Is this one of those things?Greg Pantelides
Valvetrain components are something that can be installed on your own-if you know your way around a Honda motor pretty well. It is not a job for a beginner but it is by no means a job reserved for professionals. Basically, the only special tool you'll need is a spring compressor. A spring compressor is a tool that has a couple of little prongs that latch onto the coils of the spring and a large bolt that compresses the spring. A shop magnet helps keep track of the valve keepers when removing or installing them. The rest is pretty straightforward. If you're confident in your automotive skills enough to attempt the job, grab a Haynes manual for reference and have at it. You can do it, we believe in you, seriously.
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