Swap in a coupe?
04-05-2003, 01:32 PM
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Swap in a coupe?
Has anyone made a hybrid with a coupe or is everyone here hardcore HB fans. I know the HB is lighter but I can get the coupe at a really good price and money is a factor right now. College + crappy part time job = little money. I would imagine there wouldnt be anything different about doing the swap in a coupe but I would hate to find that out half way through.
04-05-2003, 01:52 PM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (CarlCarlson)
Yeah, actually, putting the motor in a coupe is a lot different than putting a motor into a hatch.
1. Wiring is a lot different. Basically, you need to go pin by pin at the ecu. For some reason, Honda had the bright idea to use specific ecus for the coupes.
2. The mounts are also different. If you were to use stock mounts, you'd need to install the motor backwards for it to work correctly. You need to find the engine mounts from a 87 Honda Accord in order for it to work correctly. It should bolt in fine after that.
3. The distributor and injectors need to be replaced on the motor to that of a 00 MDX. They are the only ones that are compatible with the coupe's wiring harness. Once again, pure hond genius.
That should be it I believe.
1. Wiring is a lot different. Basically, you need to go pin by pin at the ecu. For some reason, Honda had the bright idea to use specific ecus for the coupes.
2. The mounts are also different. If you were to use stock mounts, you'd need to install the motor backwards for it to work correctly. You need to find the engine mounts from a 87 Honda Accord in order for it to work correctly. It should bolt in fine after that.
3. The distributor and injectors need to be replaced on the motor to that of a 00 MDX. They are the only ones that are compatible with the coupe's wiring harness. Once again, pure hond genius.
That should be it I believe.
04-05-2003, 02:02 PM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (fowler)
LOL...Thanks for the info...could you imagine my embarassment when i put the engine in backwards. Your advice should save me a lot of time. Thanks again. Good thing I own an 89 accord right now...now all I have to do is rip off an MDX and ill be set.
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04-06-2003, 01:39 AM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (CarlCarlson)
I have a GSR motor in my coupe. As for wiring, I did not have to change any pinouts. The swap was plug and play. I just had to lengthen a couple of connectors-the O2 and VTEC solenoid wires.
Edit:
I just read this reply in full-Ha Ha! I hope the newb gets the joke.
[Modified by b19coupe, 3:44 AM 4/6/2003]
Edit:
Yeah, actually, putting the motor in a coupe is a lot different than putting a motor into a hatch.
1. Wiring is a lot different. Basically, you need to go pin by pin at the ecu. For some reason, Honda had the bright idea to use specific ecus for the coupes.
2. The mounts are also different. If you were to use stock mounts, you'd need to install the motor backwards for it to work correctly. You need to find the engine mounts from a 87 Honda Accord in order for it to work correctly. It should bolt in fine after that.
3. The distributor and injectors need to be replaced on the motor to that of a 00 MDX. They are the only ones that are compatible with the coupe's wiring harness. Once again, pure hond genius.
That should be it I believe.
1. Wiring is a lot different. Basically, you need to go pin by pin at the ecu. For some reason, Honda had the bright idea to use specific ecus for the coupes.
2. The mounts are also different. If you were to use stock mounts, you'd need to install the motor backwards for it to work correctly. You need to find the engine mounts from a 87 Honda Accord in order for it to work correctly. It should bolt in fine after that.
3. The distributor and injectors need to be replaced on the motor to that of a 00 MDX. They are the only ones that are compatible with the coupe's wiring harness. Once again, pure hond genius.
That should be it I believe.
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04-06-2003, 08:02 PM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (fowler)
I understood your post was a joke. As for my follow up post my sarcasm can get pretty bad at times...I was told by an ex-gf that it is my only emotion...
04-07-2003, 04:28 PM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (fowler)
Yeah, actually, putting the motor in a coupe is a lot different than putting a motor into a hatch.
1. Wiring is a lot different. Basically, you need to go pin by pin at the ecu. For some reason, Honda had the bright idea to use specific ecus for the coupes.
2. The mounts are also different. If you were to use stock mounts, you'd need to install the motor backwards for it to work correctly. You need to find the engine mounts from a 87 Honda Accord in order for it to work correctly. It should bolt in fine after that.
3. The distributor and injectors need to be replaced on the motor to that of a 00 MDX. They are the only ones that are compatible with the coupe's wiring harness. Once again, pure hond genius.
That should be it I believe.
1. Wiring is a lot different. Basically, you need to go pin by pin at the ecu. For some reason, Honda had the bright idea to use specific ecus for the coupes.
2. The mounts are also different. If you were to use stock mounts, you'd need to install the motor backwards for it to work correctly. You need to find the engine mounts from a 87 Honda Accord in order for it to work correctly. It should bolt in fine after that.
3. The distributor and injectors need to be replaced on the motor to that of a 00 MDX. They are the only ones that are compatible with the coupe's wiring harness. Once again, pure hond genius.
That should be it I believe.
then i saw mdx and backwards and realized.
04-07-2003, 06:16 PM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (fowler)
My original post was a joke.
But yeah, there are certain wires that you will ned to extend.
But yeah, there are certain wires that you will ned to extend.
damnit.
04-07-2003, 06:27 PM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (VTECVillain)
Same here when I first read this a few days ago.
04-07-2003, 07:42 PM
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Re: Swap in a coupe? (JV)
Dude! No one bought those cam gears. So, now she has to carry her pee around in a bag.
Oh well
edit: Woo woo, I got 1000 posts
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Oh well
edit: Woo woo, I got 1000 posts
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