has this swap ever been done? is it even possible? what about the tranny? aren't the v6 accords all auto's? would there be anyway to harness the power of the v6 without going auto, or buying a newer accord?

 

hmmm...well...i dunno about the 6th gens but as for the 5th gens the nose and body is longer in the front to fit in the extra two cylinders...so the answer to your question is probably not...and yes all v6 transmissions are autos and yes you can put a custom fit manual transmission in your existing car but it's a real pain in the ***...but it would be less money to just buy a v6 and work with the auto!


[Modified by nickh2k1, 9:14 PM 4/13/2002]

 

aahh i see, well that's all i wanted to know, im not gonna bother doing it if its going to costs thousands in fabrication, not worth it to me, i was just wondering cause i would love to harness the top end of a 6 cyl! oh well

 

hey man...you could seriously still go for it...just because the manual conversion is a bitch doesn't mean that it can't be done...this is a motor that is rarely worked on and this is somewhat due to the lack of aftermarket support...but if you are willing to put in time and custom pieces then you should definitely buy a v6 and tune that biatch!...just my thoughts anyways...i would if i had the cash flow...but i don't!

 

if you have the 6th gen dont get the 6th gen accord V6 go ahead and go with the bad boy CL Type S motor. I wish I could do it but it isnt a direct bolt up so

 

that motor won't fit right under that hood...it's a lot of custom work to get that on in there right!

 

Are you sure from what I have seen the 3.0 in my car and the Cl type s engines look alot alike. They do have the same block after all.

[edit] hit enter too fast. I know for a fact the engine mounts dont line up right tho.


[Modified by CmptchAV6, 12:58 AM 4/14/2002]

 

Yeah i want to get one bad! a v6 turbo would be a beast! But my funds aren't that good. Maybe just seeing someone else do the swap would be enough satifaction for me

 

not worth the time/effort/$$...SOHC V6? plus- someone did a manual conversion and ended up losing VTEC for some reason...just get the new CL-S with 6 speed...save the $$ and spend it on modding the CL-S...

 

Actually they fixed the problem with the loosing of vtec. something they did tricked the ECU into thinking that it was in a gear other than park

 

If you want more power, then just get the H22 or H23. This will be much cheaper in the long hall, and there is much much more potential for these engines.

 

he is right if you look at a TL or CL 3.2 type S the intake manifold is taller and it is too tall for an 6th gen accord without a hood that has like a cowl in it

 

The C32 has NO aftermarket. The H series does. That should do it right there.
Edit: Or is it J32?


[Modified by Wont be beat, 10:16 PM 4/15/2002]

 

this is incorrect...due to the fact that there are two more cylinders in the v6 engines, they have more potential than the h series...it's all about how much custom time and effort you want to put into this engine...if you can come up with a custom turbo setup it will be way more powerful than a turbo h23...there is more torque in the v6, therefore more power in general!...

 

See so it can be done. You can just cut the hood framing under the hood and that will give you an extra inch or so in areas you might need it. Besides you could always make a custom hood with it and it shouldnt be too hard to do.

 

If I am not mistaken the C32 is the DOHC V6 in the NSX. I know for a fact that the Accord V6 the CL and TL both standard and Type S versions the MDX the Pilot and the Oddesy all have J series engines in them.