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Any advice for a J30A engine swap?

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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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Default Any advice for a J30A engine swap?

I already have a 2000 Accord SE. All stock except for a few cosmetics on the outside. I'm considering a J30A engine swap....does anyone have any experience with installation, modifications, or performance results with this particular swap? I already know that I'll have to replace the transmission, axles, and computer. I just need to know about the pros and cons...
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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Default Re: Any advice for a J30A engine swap? (bigleaguer34)

I hear our firewall (on the I4's may not allow clearance w/o major modification, I may be wrong.) Never ever ever heard of this being done, only many inquiries.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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Default Re: Any advice for a J30A engine swap? (6th Gen)

im not sure if the 6th gen's 4 cyl engine bay will allow for a j engine, but i know the 5th gen I4's cannont recieve the C27 w/o lots of modification.....redneckdave should be able to answer your question for sure
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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Default Re: Any advice for a J30A engine swap? (fw190bvi)

i heard the only difference is the subframe... (again, this is just hearsay)

problem is, there's not a damn thing in the engine bay that doesn't need to be moved. the accessories and all associated components (battery, abs, abs lines, a/c, power steering, etc.) for the V6 are on opposite sides. in other words, it's a CRAP load of work.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Default Re: Any advice for a J30A engine swap? (bigleaguer34)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigleaguer34 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I already have a 2000 Accord SE. All stock except for a few cosmetics on the outside. I'm considering a J30A engine swap....does anyone have any experience with installation, modifications, or performance results with this particular swap? I already know that I'll have to replace the transmission, axles, and computer. I just need to know about the pros and cons...</TD></TR></TABLE>

ibetitwouldbecheapertotradeyourcarinfora2000V6acco rdratherthanswappingmotors
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Default Re: Any advice for a J30A engine swap? (KGAccord)

I can get the parts dirt cheap almost brand new, and labor isnt really that big of a deal. Thanks for spreading the word.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 01:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KGAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ibetitwouldbecheapertotradeyourcarin fora2000V6accordratherthanswappingmotors</TD></TR></TABLE>

damn you and your space bar
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