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Old 08-15-2006, 01:12 PM
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Default 83 Lude, what are my options???

I am a n00b to Honda's hence the question. I picked up an '83 Prelude to be a dedicated
pure stock track car. It currently has the stock engine which I belive is the 1.8L with the dual carbs. I would like to upgrade to a Fuel Injected power plant that will fit in the stock mounting points and work easily with the stock 5MT trans.

Can someone tell me what my options are as far as a direct swap? What engine models can I consider?

Thanks in advance for your help.


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Old 08-15-2006, 02:41 PM
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Default Re: 83 Lude, what are my options??? (kastkc)

Options? Haha.

Unfortunately, you're screwed. Leave it as is and run it in the demolition derby.

That being said, the Accord used the same motor in those early years, and there was nothing injected that would bolt right up.
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So what needs to be changed for it to work? Engine mounts? Trans?
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Default Re: 83 Lude, what are my options??? (kastkc)

a20a3 (86-88 injected accord engine) might bolt in.
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drive it back and forth to work and save to buy something newer not to shot you down but i dont see many options to go fast but im no expert
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Yeah, driving it on the street is not an option. It has no title and it's completly stripped with a full cage. I'll look into that Accord engine though. Thanks.
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