Best Engines for Honda Accord 1988

[mehboob89]

Hello Pakwheelers,

I own a Honda Accord 1988. I want to replace the engine with an automatic tranmission.

Please suggest me the best engines with prices that are great FIT for the wight of car and with good fuel economy.

Right now, i have the original engine that was installed from the factory. I dont have any experience when it comes to engines or automotive work.

Appreciate the suggestions guys. Thanks in advance,

[aj.aquiline]

@mehboob89 are you still having 88 with you?

[mehboob89]

YES I still the car and plan to keep it

[xenerking]

original engine is most suitable...period!

[mehboob89]

Yes I agree, original engine is most suitable. Mine is original but its old. Runs okay thou. I want the automatic engine.

[xenerking]

try to find auto box for ur accord, but many things need to be changed, better to find a donor half cut with intact autobox n tcu

[mehboob89]

Do you think it would be good idea to for engine over hauling instead of new engine.

2nd question is, if i was to change engine. What engines would you suggest with automatic transmission?

[aj.aquiline]

@mehboob89 I have read a lot, nerds like it the way it is. Overhauling is never a good option here in case of A16, very old engine and parts are not easily available.

here on PW, theads are available on swaps.

are u lahore based?

[mehboob89]

I am such a dummy when it comes to this kinda stuff. LOL.

Not sure what type I have. A16 or something else. What do you suggest? I plan to keep the car, lets say for next 5 years or so.

[mehboob89]

I am Faisalabad based

[aj.aquiline]

share pics of your car

[aj.aquiline]

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[aj.aquiline]

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[Xulfiqar]

For bolt on fitting, you are in bad luck as that model accord has a very unique design and Honda never made any other car with similar design.

meaning - to fit bolt to bolt, you need engines from same accords
A16 - small single carb engine which you have.
A18 - single or dual carb
A20 - single carb or EFI
B20 - EFI - but this engine is extremely rare to see in Pakistan,

All the above engines only fit this model Accord. The transmissions are unique too and only fit this model accord. unlike D engines which were in Civics, Integras, CRX etc, or later F engines which were in Accords and Preludes.

If you pop open the bonnet you will notice the engine room is very narrow compared to later model civics or integras. Meaning if you want to shoehorn of those in there, you will need to cut a lot of metal which will weaken the car a lot.

[mehboob89]

I don't really time and energy for this kinda headache. I love Honda Accords and I guess i'll keep driving what I have for now.

Thanks for the information guys. Highly appreciated it.

Anyone share numbers where I can order body parts via phone or whatsapp? I know a guy who shipped few parts but he doesn't have other parts that I need.

I am looking for tail lights, bumbers (front and back) and front side indicator (turn signals) and AC compressor

[aj.aquiline]

@Xulfiqar Assalam o Allaikum Sir

Accept my greetings - I hope things are well. I am not a geek but trying to learn things and in each and every thread I see you. may I ask ask if you are employee of pakwheels? I mean I am amazed for the passion and commitment I see in YOU.

Best,
Ahmed J. Ansari