Calling all K-swapped CB7 owners, i need swap advice

[gloryaccordy]

But you don't get the satisfaction of beating someone with a newer car in a supposed POS.

Does it really count when you have their engine

9k would buy a primo 7th gen. Hell 9k you could by a 7th gen V6-6

[jdm92_accorn]

9k for a bone stock 7th gen that runs the same times as a stock cb7.........then spend 7-9k building it. that to me is 18k that still isnt faster than 9k, lol.

[XCRN]

You can't persuade a true enthusiast to move on.

[MrTShoff]

You can't persuade a true enthusiast to move on.

This is all.

[gloryaccordy]

9k for a bone stock 7th gen that runs the same times as a stock cb7.........then spend 7-9k building it. that to me is 18k that still isnt faster than 9k, lol.

No way you can get a 7th gen for like 5-6K

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...rice=7000&mmt=[HONDA[ACCORD[]][]]&modelCode1=ACCORD&searchRadius=300&showcaseOwnerI d=565766&startYear=2003&transmissionCode=MAN&trans missionCodes=MAN&Log=0&showcaseOwnerId=565766&capt ureSearch=true&showToolbar=true&Log=0

Put the rest into the build, you will have a newer, more comfy, not much slower and def way less complicated car

Keep in mind a 7th gen coupe is only like 100lb more than a CB too

I would split the difference and go H... or just get a 7th gen... but 10K for 20HP, no A/C + P/S on a daily driver................

[jdm92_accorn]

it'd be 9k for 10 more mpg at 55whp+ more. my cb7 weighs 2700lbs with full interior, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, 6speaker stereo, cruise control and a/c all still in tact and functioning with full hushmat treatment(sound deadening). a 7th gen with all of those options is 3000lbs with all the same and a gutted trunk. thats more like 300lbs heavier. now you're talking about buying a 7th gen coupe which is 7k to start around here for a 2004 EX coupe, i have yet to see an LX locally, those are 3100lbs+ BTW, then to do a K20A2 head swap i will have to change my harness, intake manifold, ecu, get kpro, dont need a header for the swap but for more power i will, better mounts, a tsx 6spd, full exhaust system, still need the cams and because it has the weakest k-series bottom end and the pistons wont work, i still have to build the bottom end. so like i said before why would i want to spend more money to go slower?

[XCRN]

It sounds like you have the funds to do this, so have you considered something more wild like a J swap. I know your engine build skills are good but I do not know about your fabbing skills.

[jdm92_accorn]

My fab skills are novice at best, lol. Not much of a welder. I can cut and bolt together all day.

[gloryaccordy]

it'd be 9k for 10 more mpg at 55whp+ more. my cb7 weighs 2700lbs with full interior, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, 6speaker stereo, cruise control and a/c all still in tact and functioning with full hushmat treatment(sound deadening). a 7th gen with all of those options is 3000lbs with all the same and a gutted trunk. thats more like 300lbs heavier. now you're talking about buying a 7th gen coupe which is 7k to start around here for a 2004 EX coupe, i have yet to see an LX locally, those are 3100lbs+ BTW, then to do a K20A2 head swap i will have to change my harness, intake manifold, ecu, get kpro, dont need a header for the swap but for more power i will, better mounts, a tsx 6spd, full exhaust system, still need the cams and because it has the weakest k-series bottom end and the pistons wont work, i still have to build the bottom end. so like i said before why would i want to spend more money to go slower?

You don't need the A2 head to make monster power from the K. I cant find the dyno now but I've seen people make ~240WHP from A1/A3 heads. I'm seeing 2 LX coupes in NC for under 7K. If you are going to do a big build you still need Kpro, RBC mani, header and new pistons. TSX rods are $90/each.

Plus Im pretty sure you can't have P/S & A/C with a K in the CB. So if this is gonna be a DD it's gonna be kind of miserable. IDK I think sticking with the F/H is a better move for the CB but w/e I'm not gonna keep arguing. But you could def hit your power goals from the F/H for $10K easy

[XCRN]

Well there is PRCB's manual rack DIY that I hear is not bad, still trying to find the balls to do this.

[jdm92_accorn]

If you're going into the motor, why use stock used rods? As far as using the a1/a3 head you might as well keep the stock head. But going that route I might as well stick f-series mileage vs power if I don't use the a2 head. P/S is one line needed, A/C is the same way, custom lines. The whole deal is the mpg, reliability, low maintenance and ..... the power. $10k in the engine only, the f-series would be almost in the 300whp range.

[toycar]

$10k in the engine only, the f-series would be almost in the 300whp range.

$10k and only 300whp?




WHHHAT? What are you yammering about now? $10k for 300whp from the f22?


No way. Thats way too much money for such mediocre results. $5k going turbo = way more useable power than that at half the cost.


Seriously. $10k? What?!! For what?

[jdm92_accorn]

i meant n/a for n/a. boost wise 10k is 600-800whp on an f22. yammering....this guy, lol. i love how everybody is all about boost. guess i should jump on the band wagon and go boost too.

[toycar]

i meant n/a for n/a. boost wise 10k is 600-800whp on an f22. yammering....this guy, lol. i love how everybody is all about boost. guess i should jump on the band wagon and go boost too.

Sorry if yammering was/is offensive.


Common talk for me. Lol



I have always been 100% turbo guy. N/A interests me, but hearing numbers like 10k for 300whp always have and always will turn me off.

[jdm92_accorn]

I'm not offended, I took it in as joking. I do agree 10k for 300whp sounds really bad but look at 98vtec's prelude. 11.8's with 300whp vs NWaccord who runs 11.3's with a lighter car and 640whp+. Double the power to drop half a second doesn't sound appealing either, lol.