She picked up this Ex sometime in 2009 for $1500 with 160k abused miles, it drove fine everything worked and the AC blew cold. The only downside was I know the car was jiggled multiply times to the point any Honda key would open/start it, but nothing an Autolock(I swear by those things) won't fix at the time. Unfortunately the f22 and the auto transmission got sketchy after two years. So she funded the HMO(swear by them too) engine and trans combo, I paid/did the rest.
These pictures are right before and after the swap.
Over time I would picked up tail lights, oem floor mats, not rusted or welded stock Ex cat back exhaust, 91 oem armrest, various interior pieces, wagon brackets+calipers, and re-keyed it all the way down to glove box with an oem Honda primary key, done relatively cheap all from the junkyard (minus the key, got it from the dealership).
I installed the HMO swap in two days thankfully no CEL, along with the H23 timing tensioner conversion, and then had the PS brazed a little later. I really wanted to use the stock header but the flex pipe was blown, so I ended up using an Ebay header I had laying around. I debated on using the proper TCU, but didn't because it would lose the shift lock button and that kind of defeats using the Autolock. A couple weeks after the swap the stock fuel pump gave up, so I put in a Walbro pump. Over time I've had to replace an AC line, constant velocity axles, the whole rack and pinion w/ all 4 tie rods, radiator + fans, and A LOT of bushings. I also acquired some EBC GD Accord wagon front rotors. Everything works and almost looks factory stock to this day.
Its current condition I just notice makes me cringe, you'll notice the brake cleaner cap on the PS reservoir, the alternator wires scare me, that person who replaced the alternator had the hood fly up at 40 on him.......
Poor car.
Her only complaint is 91 octane, and 20 mpg because she goes slow(less than 30mph) and short distances (less than 1/4 to 3 miles). but it does get 30~ mpg on the interstate. I certain with the right TCU it would help her mpg and drastically change the way she drives.
I had a lot planned for her, but she left my hands less than two years ago, a solid car that has yet to get them stranded. She did need a brake line, battery + terminals, and a alternator in the meantime. Whenever she's done with her I'll have first dibs. No matter what happens it was an awesome experience.
These pictures are right before and after the swap.
Over time I would picked up tail lights, oem floor mats, not rusted or welded stock Ex cat back exhaust, 91 oem armrest, various interior pieces, wagon brackets+calipers, and re-keyed it all the way down to glove box with an oem Honda primary key, done relatively cheap all from the junkyard (minus the key, got it from the dealership).
I installed the HMO swap in two days thankfully no CEL, along with the H23 timing tensioner conversion, and then had the PS brazed a little later. I really wanted to use the stock header but the flex pipe was blown, so I ended up using an Ebay header I had laying around. I debated on using the proper TCU, but didn't because it would lose the shift lock button and that kind of defeats using the Autolock. A couple weeks after the swap the stock fuel pump gave up, so I put in a Walbro pump. Over time I've had to replace an AC line, constant velocity axles, the whole rack and pinion w/ all 4 tie rods, radiator + fans, and A LOT of bushings. I also acquired some EBC GD Accord wagon front rotors. Everything works and almost looks factory stock to this day.
Its current condition I just notice makes me cringe, you'll notice the brake cleaner cap on the PS reservoir, the alternator wires scare me, that person who replaced the alternator had the hood fly up at 40 on him.......
Poor car.
Her only complaint is 91 octane, and 20 mpg because she goes slow(less than 30mph) and short distances (less than 1/4 to 3 miles). but it does get 30~ mpg on the interstate. I certain with the right TCU it would help her mpg and drastically change the way she drives.
I had a lot planned for her, but she left my hands less than two years ago, a solid car that has yet to get them stranded. She did need a brake line, battery + terminals, and a alternator in the meantime. Whenever she's done with her I'll have first dibs. No matter what happens it was an awesome experience.
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