I had a 95' ex that I was going to try a mini swap with does anyone have any suggestions on what to put in a 88' dx auto. What motor/auto tranny would work best? what suspension? what all is needed. this is going to be my new daily driver/winter beater. any suggestions would be greatful. the current motor is dead.

Pickd up car for cost of title!!

 

Any B-series engine...check out http://www.3geez.com for more info.

 

I checked out 3geez. Lots of info, but im looking more at JDM F22b1, at least I think thats the code. any info on this particular set up.

 

A b16 would be the easiest and the cheapest to mod into a 3rd gen...from what I have heard, haven't done any research to back this up 100% but off the 3geez site they all recommend a b series due to swappability (is that a word) and power is decent too, that car is light and a light engine with decent hp and tq is , good luck

 

What all is needed for the b16? axles? shift linkage? Intermediate shafts? ECU?
motor mounts? and what is a goin rate for a complete b16?

 

Should be it......and b16B is 2000 and about 300 for shipping for an almost brand new one with all parts needed http://www.total-boost.com/ind...s.htm

 

Have fun with a DX accord. The DX accords are carbed. You will need to do an EFI conversion (BIG UNDERTAKING to say the least). You also need the engine, tranny, mounts, a wiring harness from place racing and any other small odds and ends. Grand total? $5000.00-$6000.00.

You definitely need to do some research if you are planning on a F series engine. That engine is pointless to swap in. I am not even going to explain why, but the HP rating is the same, the mount points arent even close and it would be a gigantic headache. You need to look at B series engines only. Read 3geez.com A LOT. You're on the wrong track.

3rd gens are super expensive to make fast, period.

Nate.

 

Oh yeah...I forgot about the fact that certain 3rd gens were carbed...good luck finding an engine.

 

Yea just went down to my grams, where the car is sitting and it is indeed carb'd. , might just can the project altogether now, more work/money then im willing to spend for an automatic and for the car in general, being that it doesn't run and I got it for free, I might donate it.