a6 to an a1

[mikeys92cb7]

I am putting an a1 into my 92 ex because I got the motor cheap. What do I need to do about the ecu? Do I use the pt6 or use the p12. I know the butterfly valves in plenum are controlled by the pt6, but is there any way to control them with the p12? I'm keeping the plenum and intake mani but not the head off of a6. I'm new here so forgive me if I'm asking a stupid question. All the stuff ive seen is the opposite. A1 to A6.

[92accordkidd]

keep the camshaft and intake manifold and put it into the a1 to make it a6 and u could use the pt6 (f22a6) ecu and your car will run just fine

[mikeys92cb7]

Thanx dude. I got my mechanic bringing the old motor back so I guess ill pull off the a6 head and swap them out.

[92accordkidd]

thats perfect goodluck on the swap and hope everything goes well for u

[steelbluesleepR]

Thanx dude. I got my mechanic bringing the old motor back so I guess ill pull off the a6 head and swap them out.

Theres no need to swap the heads, just the cam and intake manifold.

[RyanD]

Theres no need to swap the heads, just the cam and intake manifold.

agreed. half the work

[mikeys92cb7]

Aren't the springs different off the a6? And how hard ks it to pull just the cam? I'm a novice as a mechanic! Ive been working kn kitchens since I was 16. Not on cars... lol

[deevergote]

It's not difficult. i suggest getting a manual for the procedure and torque specs.

[mikeys92cb7]

It cant hurt to give it a shot! I'm still waiting on the dude to finish the motor swap so as soon as I get car and motor back I'm gonna start.

[92accordkidd]

im kinda confused are u doing the swap or someone else doing the swap?

[BreckAConner]

I have a p12 in my accord now with a a4 I wonder if that's why it doesn't accelerate right now. I used to have a a1 before my car got totaled, but I had no choice but to switch from a1 to a4. Question is why are you switching from a6 to a1? I thought a6 had a little more pep to it..

[mikeys92cb7]

I have a mechanic doing the swap for me. I'm gonna try and swap the cam myself. I'm going from the a6 to the a1 because I found motor cheap. Also i couldn't find an a6 with low miles. The a1 has 110k. Once I get the cam in I'm going back to the pt6 that was originally in it. I'm keeping intake mani and plenum as well

[deevergote]

I have a p12 in my accord now with a a4 I wonder if that's why it doesn't accelerate right now. I used to have a a1 before my car got totaled, but I had no choice but to switch from a1 to a4. Question is why are you switching from a6 to a1? I thought a6 had a little more pep to it..

The P12 is appropriate for an F22A4 (which is essentially an F22A1 with a better exhaust manifold.)
Let's not sneak your own problems into this thread, however. Stick to the question at hand, and ONLY the question at hand.

[mikeys92cb7]

So my mechanic got the motor in and its rums great but it seems that the head gasket is fried! How hard is it to change the gasket? Again I'm a novice as a mechanic...

[deevergote]

My rule of thumb is this: if you have to ask "how hard", it's too hard.

www.helminc.com
Go there, and get the manual for your car. All the steps and specs will be there. Following that will be much easier and more effective than posts on a forum.