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Old 06-23-2010, 09:27 AM
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Default 1988 Accord hatch LS/Vtec, Type R brakes, Full suspension

Previously I had an 86 Accord hatch with all this on it. The car was wrecked in the rear, so I am swapping everything to the new body. The suspension, and brake were easy, but the engine harness is different from 86 to 88 so I am working on that right now. I am hoping to make this swap look like it came from the factory that way. This time keeping A/C and Cruise, but no P/S. So here are the pics!

Here is the original hatch






Started swapping running gear





And the new swap in progress





Semi cleaned the engine bay, and installed the mounts. Had to move the brake lines up, the rear mount rest right on them.








It's in






Mocking up intake, and breather box. Need to make a front mount as well. Then need to install the compressor.


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i like it i want to see more.
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its nice to see something different every now and then. looks interesting
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WOW that gave me a chubbie! Very nice
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Thanks everybody, Ill update as I get the cars wiring done. Can't wait to start driving this car again!
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cool swap man, can't wait to see it done.
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Cool project, in for more!
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what is it about this generation accord that everyone loves? its deffinantly different and hope it all works out for ya.
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Nice project. I wonder what the curb weight on those chases are.
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Very interesting swap. I was waiting for someone to do a swap into the older accords since I read about it. Keep up the good work. Props
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Default Re: 1988 Accord hatch LS/Vtec, Type R brakes, Full suspension

Originally Posted by prelude182
what is it about this generation accord that everyone loves? its deffinantly different and hope it all works out for ya.
They are awesome LOL!

Originally Posted by Lou_EM1
Nice project. I wonder what the curb weight on those chases are.
LXi Hatchback (MT) 2498lbs - with the original cast iron 2 liter engine. The B-series seems to be a little lighter.

Originally Posted by stuff215
Very interesting swap. I was waiting for someone to do a swap into the older accords since I read about it. Keep up the good work. Props
Actually there a whole forum devoted to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation accord. There is all kinds of swaps on there. Its www.3geez.com if your interested.
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