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  1. 12-19-2007, 10:24 AM #1
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    Default Engine Buying 101

    I'm out lookin for engines to go in a 91 Accord EX. I'm no expert mechanic so how do I know I'm not buying another bad motor from someone if it's not in the car? I really need to know bcuz I can't afford another bad engine. Will a F22 from a 94-97 drop right w/no probs?
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  2. 12-19-2007, 10:29 AM #2
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    best bet is to buy one from a reputable engine importer.

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    How much time do u hv for the car to be down? Perfect op to get a perfomance bump. ORRR if it's a clean EX shell (5spd) then perfect time to sell to me.
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  4. 12-19-2007, 11:41 AM #4
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    Nadauto, they are in Norcross, Ga and they are a great company.
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    it's a black 2dr EX coupe. 5spd. I don't have much time for it to be down. And I don't plan on bumping up the performance since I won't keeping it long. I got another ride I'm working on as well, but I need the honda back on the road since it's the cheapest to fix. I may be selling it as a shell as well if I get a good enough offer.
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  6. 12-19-2007, 02:02 PM #6
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    I got my d17a2 from lkq for $400. 42,000 miles.
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    I doubt this will be any help to you, but since we're talking about the same car...

    There's a 93 accord sitting in my garage right now with a dead engine. the issue is one of the pistons, the rod's bent in an almost comical way. Anyway, some parts of it are still good, but we're talking about putting a prelude engine in it so they would have to go anyway. But the head, the transmission (granted it has a lot of miles on it) and some other stuff is fine....So if you need parts let me know...i might have something.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick
    I got my d17a2 from lkq for $400. 42,000 miles.
    lol, put a d-series in an accord?

    You can get a H22 VTEC w/ transmission for around $1,800...then need conversion mounts and axles, header, modify exhaust, etc...
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  9. 12-19-2007, 05:04 PM #9
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    NADauto FTW. We have bought many engines from NAD. All of them have been fantastic.
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    Jarco is good, or JHot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick
    I got my d17a2 from lkq for $400. 42,000 miles.
    what is lkq?
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    ^^LKQ Automotive. a bunch of junk yards all over the states.
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    Ask them to do a compression test, and make sure you do a leak down within the warranty period (no warranty? walk away quickly).

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