i checked over the forum rules before starting this, so if its out of place feel free to relocate it and let know. anywho. i picked up a 97 se coupe a few months back, and was just planning on getting rid of it because....well i just was. i wasnt impressed with it or anything. and it was an automatic. well, then i ran across this:

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/f...nda_accord_lx/

it may be a k-swap but it made me want to keep my car alot, and i figured i would do a typical h swap because money is an object sadly.

the car has a few bugs here and there, a window reg, dd lock messes up and etc.

but i figured the first route would be to get a manual tranny in it. ill most likely go with hasport for the harness and mounts for the h, and try to pick up a h tranny eventually.

i dont know that it will see boost or not, i havent decided on a power goal yet. but i do want mine to resemble the green one above as much as possible.

well here are a few pictures of it.




it does have exhaust leaks, and ive never been disappointed with ebay parts really,so expect to see a few ebay parts here and there. im most likely going to focus on exterior parts and the little things and piece together the major stuff as i go. ive learned its best to take your time and not rush it. if anyone has any suggestions or tips for me, let me know!

 

Keep it non ricey and you'll be just fine. No ebay parts though, 90% of everything on ebay is junk.

 

i used few ebay parts on other hondas ive had, and with the research ive been doing for the hswap i think im going to avoid them really. more than likely going to go with hasport to avoid any issues with mounts or wiring. i heard they have sub harnesses for this swap but i really havent bothered looking on their site yet. im just trying to get the gameplan together for the swap right now. well, the transmission swap first at least.

 

For sure. lol

When I swapped mine it felt like an entirely new car. What are your power goals?