For Sale: 89 Accord DX

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Dec 6, 2006 | 03:21 AM

AccordDX89

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From: York, PA, USA

89 Accord, CLEAN, B16A SWAP, ITR cams, suspension, more, CHEAP!

Well guys, it's time for me to sell my car. I have kind of lost the interest in "tuning" my car. Due to the fact that it hasn't run properly in a long time, it's not bringing me any joy anymore. It just sits. I have also just bought a house and would definitely appreciate the extra money. I will list modifications, known problems, extra parts, show pics, and list the asking price. I've put a lot of time, money, and sweat into this car. I've loved owning the car, just kind of lost the desire due to starting a life, etc.

Basic info
I bought the car on September 10, 2001. It had 159,000 miles on it. Currently, there are slightly over 203,000 miles on the body. The car was involved in 2 accidents while I owned it. The first was just body damage which I fixed and had the entire car painted at Maaco. This was 2002. The paint is still glossy and is sticking rather well for a Maaco job. There are a few nicks, etc. but that's mostly it (more on that later). About 2 years after that, I wrecked head on into a brick pillar at about 10-15 mph. I busted up the bumper, hood, radiator, and pushed the radiator back slightly. This was repaired by a body shop and looks pretty good. The hood is slightly misaligned but it was like that the day I bought it. It can probably be straightened out, I just never took the time to do it. This past winter while my car was parked at my mom's, someone, whether doing construction on her shed or the snow plow guy, rubbed up against the driver side and put a pretty lengthy dent in the side. It starts at the gas door and runs about halfway up the to the door. The paint at the gas door is chipped down to the old coat of paint so there's no exposed metal but i never touched it up. It's not peeling at the moment but should be addressed. I got an estimate to fix the damage of $700 and something dollars. Other than that, the body is pretty straight, just the typical rust at the rear wheel wells which for it's age is not that bad. I've seen newer Hondas with more rust.

Modifications

Engine 
Fuel Injection Conversion from Accord LX-i
1st Gen JDM B16A engine swap
DC Sports 4-2-1 Header
Catco High Flow Cat
3" Short Ram Intake
Generic Air Filter that came with intake
ACT Streetlite 12.5 lb. Flywheel
ACT Street Clutch
Accel 8.5 mm Spark Plug Wires
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Cat-Back exhaust (Pacesetter piping, Dynomax Super Turbo muffler, & 3 1/2" Bosal tip)
B&M Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
B&M Fuel Pressure Gauge
Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge
Place Racing Mounts, Harness, Driver Side Axle
New Passenger Side Axle from a 1G Integra, slightly short, you'll need to watch for when it pulls apart
I rebuilt the head last summer with all new Honda gaskets and seals
I rebuilt the block this past April with Topline rings and gaskets, but Honda bearings (clearances were checked at .0015"), there are currently about 70 miles since I rebuilt the block so the rings aren't even fully seated yet
1998 Acura Integra Type R cams

Suspension
Sprint Springs (2.25" drop)
Koni Red Struts Up Front
Revalved Bilstein Struts Out Back (300 compression/100 rebound, I think)
2G Prelude Front Upper Control Arms
LX-i Front Sway Bar
Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings
DC Sports Front Strut Bar

Appearance 
Repaint by Maaco
Typical Honda rust "mod"
Shaved emblems except "H" on trunk (paint on hood is cracked where emblem was)
HID look H4 Sealed Beam Headlight Conversion
16x7 Konig Elans mounted on 205/45/16 Toyo Proxes 4
Clear Bumper Lights

Audio
Kenwood AM/FM/CD Player (probably will replace with a cheapo Pioneer)
Infinity 2 way 6 1/2" front speakers
Kenwood 3 way 6 1/2" rear speakers
Miscellaneous
Power Window Conversion from Accord LX-i
Power Mirror Conversion from Accord LX-i
Push Button Heater Controls from Accord LX-i
Fold Down Rear Seat from Accord LX-i
All seats and carpet were replaced with LX-i units (better quality materials)

Known Problems
The oil pressure gauge continues to read way too low. Since my bearing clearances were checked at .0015", I am leaning toward an inaccurate reading on the gauge or a dying oil pump. I have an extra gauge that I borrowed to check with but have never found the time to do so. I also have an extra oil pump to try out as well. I would suggest trailoring the car to reduce any damage that may be caused by driving it. One of the front lower control arms is bent, however the radius rod on that side was shimmed to get the caster back to normal. I have replacement control arms but have never installed them. The car needs an alignment due to the fact I've had the suspension apart several times since the last one and pulls to the left slightly. One of the shifter bushings is totally deteriorated so there is a lot of slop in the shifter. A new bushing should clear that up no problem. I also believe the trunk has a slight leak to it. I've found it wet on a few occasions but never tracked down where it might be coming from.

Extra Parts
2 B16 blocks
2 B16 cranks (scored main journals)
1 set of B16 pistons with rods
1 set of B16A3 cams (Del Sol VTEC)
1 set of JDM B16 cams (Civic SiR)
1 N1 Civic Type R pulley
Crimestopper Alarm with door lock actuators (never installed)
SE-i rear disk brake conversion with proportioning valve (never installed)
1 set of 13" Honda wheels with bald tires
1 set of 14" steel wheels with almost new tires
Brembo brake rotors for 88-89 LX-i front brakes (will not fit on current front knuckles)
Axxis Metal Masters brake pads for 88-89 LX-i front brakes (will not fit on current front knuckles)
I'm sure there's more but I don't remember right now

I am asking $3700 for this car and all the extra parts. However, I am flexible. Everything 3G Accord related will go with it. I have several repair manuals, etc. as well. I absolutely will not part this car out. If you don't want it the way it is, move along to the next for sale thread. I do not need to sell the car but like I said before the money would be nice.

EDIT - Since I'm a spirited guy, I'll make a special Christmas sale. $3000 will take it.

Modified by AccordDX89 at 10:18 PM 12/18/2006