Lately I've been daydreaming about swapping a Honda/Acura 3.5 V6 in my Accord

Kinja'd!!! "TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
11/07/2016 at 12:07 • Filed to: None

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So just right now I looked it up on craigslist.

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Probably has the same mounting points since Hondas are always interchangeable.

It may be a stupid idea to put a new engine in my DD, but...

It’s a stupid idea.


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Kinja'd!!! DutchieDC2R > TheHondaBro
11/07/2016 at 12:13

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I wouldnt be so sure about the mounting points. If the engine is already available for your car, then sure. But often, you’d need swap mounts (like when swapping a K-series in a Civic/Integra etc).


Kinja'd!!! TheHondaBro > DutchieDC2R
11/07/2016 at 12:18

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My reasoning was also because both are J-series engines. You’re probably right though.


Kinja'd!!! jimz > TheHondaBro
11/07/2016 at 12:32

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honestly the wiring and electronics would probably be the biggest ball-ache. the mechanical parts would probably be easy; if you had a same-year donor car you could likely just take the whole engine/trans/cradle/crossmember and swap it over.


Kinja'd!!! JRapp: now as good as new again > TheHondaBro
11/07/2016 at 13:45

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If you’re looking at the J-series, why not go with the 3.7L? Surely bigger is better?


Kinja'd!!! Tatanko > TheHondaBro
11/07/2016 at 14:07

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Loved, loved, loved that engine in my Accord Coupe. Had it along with the 6-speed manual and it was an absolutely joy to use every day.