Hello to all.
I have a question.
How feasible is it to swap a 1997 Integra engine and trans into a 1993 Accord?
Is it basic?
My son owns both cars. Accord has the miss after warm issue. He totaled the Integra. Should I do the head job or is the swap an upgrade?
Integra ran very good.
Thank your in advance.
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Putting the smaller Integra engine is not the best route.
Sell the Integra/part it out. Look into what the miss is on the Accord. If you want to do an engine swap, a more appropriate engine would be the Prelude H22 engine/transmission.

 

Agreed, normally them acura parts are pretty sought after. The miss on the accord might be something simple.

 

THANK YOU!!!! I thought the engine in the Intergra was better. It is for sell!
LOL
I will look into the number 2 cylinder "dying" after engine is warm.
I have rebuilt the VTEC valve. I will look into the sticking rod thingy on the rockers I have read about.
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hmmmm vtec valve? have you checked compression, spark plug gap, spark? 90-93 accords do not have vtec solenoids unless it has been swapped. this integra you speak of, is it gsr , type r? like said its is highly sought after in the civic world.

 

I checked compression cold was about 100-110 I think (it has been awhile)
I let it run until this miss came. Checked Compression and it was about 25 -35 I think.
The car is a 9/93 Accord.
I have swapped injectors, changed wires etc.
My next move was to have the head rebuilt for fear of a bent valve sticking open when warm.
I only know the Integra is a 2 door. It is my youngest sons car.
Ran very well.

 

compression on f motors should run about 175 psi. that seems to be your problem. if you could leakdown test that cylinder that would definitely give you a better idea of where you are losing compression.

 

Thank you.
I believe the exhaust valve is hanging open. I may go rent the tester today and start the process. Argh. I retired from working on cars other than race cars.
But for my Kids, I have to come out of retirement. LOL

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