Make me quicker !!!!!!

Is there any cheap (free) way I can make my 1989 Honda Accord LX (carb, auto trans) faster? It just doesn't have the acceleration I'm looking for. Again, I must stress cheap (close to free). Wondering if anyone has any 'tricks of the trade' they'd like to share.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!!!

It just dose'nt work like that. If you want performance, you'll have to pay for it.

if you are looking for cheap shit....try ebay and their ghetto computer upgrade chips....they are like 10 bucks...but good luck getting any performance outta them. like darkaccord said...if you want real performance, you gots to pay

Here is a tip.

Never put free and horsepower in the same sentance.

Originally posted by Options
Here is a tip.

Never put free and horsepower in the same sentance.

What about "I just bought my new i/h/e setup for about $700 to free up some horsepower." :owned:

J/K I agree with his statement. Theres nothing free about performance. The only "free" things you can do to improve your Accord's performance is take out the catalytic (sp) converter for a 1hp gain, take the cover off your airbox for a .5hp gain, and remove your spare tire and backseat to lose some weight.

Keep in mind this all must be done yourself in order to be free. And it aint worth the time. I used to drive my dad's 89 accord 5spd. 0-60 in 12.....minutes. Its no fun, but if you want that 3G to start spankin 93 Maximas, then you're gonna have to work for it.

BTW how much hp does that engine put out stock? I never really knew. Did it use a D series?

actually there is a way...

1. before you go to bed, open your hood.
2. leave it that way all night.
3. if you do steps 1 and 2 correctly the HP fairy will come visit you.
:greddy2: :gay:
she might leave u a clue too...

I think we scared the noob away. Maybe we shouldn't be so mean.


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NAH:loser::flipa: :chair: :slap: :nutkick: :twak: :evillol: :bananasmi

ahh yes the age old question of free hp, i remember a magazine did a article on this an this is what tehy said
1. take hood an trunk lid off
2. take all doors an windows off car
3. remove all seats (except drivers)
4. remove front and rear dash panels an middle consoles
5. remove all shit outta trunk, lining, all that bootychatta
6. remove air con an all other useless parts in car
7. cross ur fingers an stick your thumb up your ass an like the other guy said wait for the hp fairy

sAvE gAs RiDe A sNoWbOaRdEr!!

Is that supposed to say ride a "snowboard" or "snowboardER"?:confused: Riding a snowboarder is not something along my lines of fun:greddy2: Unless its a female snowboarder:bigthumb:

Just wondering. I know nothing about the act of snowboarding

it's supposed to say exactly what it says. and nobody asked you if it was something along your lines of fun so f-off. and lets not get started on profiles.. ok?

Wow. I asked a question, I made no accusations. Calm your happy ass down. Maybe you had a typo, just tryna understand (even though you explained nothing:confused: ).

I am interested as to what you have to say about my profile. Especially seeing as how I commented on your signature, NOT your profile.

signature/profile u know what i meant....

okay. I still dont see whats wrong with it:confused:

Whoa there. Let's remember where we all started shall we and on whose shoulders we're all standing on.

:wink:

Well FAB4 (like the name. it calls to mind a 4 member band that were revolutionary musically)

First thing is to lighten the car like it has been mentioned. You can't pay anyone or spend any money in order to accomplish this or else it won't be as you requested "FREE".

Open up your cars ability to breathe in. Clean the engine (by hand). Grab a rag and start cleaning. You may have to remove some items in order to get them clean. Remove extra dirt from components because they don't help in your engines heat to dissipate. Now when I say clean I mean surface accumulation of oil, grime and dirt. With that stuff caked on engine heat isn't easily dissipated as I said earlier.

But for all intents and purposes, yes you're gonna have to spend some money. Carbed, there's some great parts for carbed Hondas but you'll have to spend. Change out hoses are small areas, maintain consistent upkeep, oil, trans fluid and tune ups. I don't really know where else to go with no $. How 'bout to the nearest intersection with a cardboard sign?:tongue:

Not being smart/flaming/etc, but whose shoulders do we stand on? I've never heard that expression before.

No malice on this board. AF is a place of peace and understanding. Special Blend and I are having a gentlemanly exchange of words and ideas. Isn't that right special?

Its all good in the neighborhood. Its hard to be too mad at a guy when you'll probably never see him in life.

Understandable with the friendly banter if it's understood.

The figure of speech is analogous to "getting a better view" at something but relying on someone elses shoulders. Their knowledge handed down to you and so the handing down continues. You receive from others that have received from others who may have been the ones that originally made the discovery.

My comment was suggestive in nature. It was only to not frustrate a new comer. Joking or ribbing works better with those you're familiar with. Okay, I'm getting down from the pulpit. I wasn't suppose to be up here without permission.

You should've passed the collection plate first.

Originally posted by 00accord44
You should've passed the collection plate first.


LOL!:icon16:

Does anyone know the answer to my question? I don't feel like internet searching. I want the answer handed to me on a silver platter.

What series engine (D or ZC) did the 3geez have and what was the output? Anybody??? I'm curious?

*serves the silver platter* :biggrin:

I have an '88 Accord LX 5-speed. I believe the power output is 120hp. Mine is an A20A1 carbeurated engine. The JDM models were a lot different though. I believe they came with a B20A or B18A. Here's a couple links on them:

http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=86

http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82

Aaah. The A series engine. I forgot about thee.

Muchos Gracias Plastic_Fork San!:cheers:

For the next act of servitude, I require one of you to wash my automobile for the summer rain has tarnished her impecable image.:bigthumb:



1995 Honda Del Sol DOHC VTEC
Mods: Washed:bigthumb:

:spit:

crazy man crazy:dogpile: :cheers:

So what can you do if you have money?

I am getting my Accord Type R on Wednesday and I am looking for some pointers..

I have had 4 Audi TTs before now, I I know all there is to know about modding a turbo engine in that car.. but the Honda is a completely new beast to me..

.. please point me in the right direction :)


Martin

The US spec 3g's came with an A series as mentioned above, most of the JDM cars came with the same engine, either injected or crabed (Twin or single) but there were some rare B20a powered models that were pushing 150hp, sort of an early version of the Euro R/SiR/Type R model that showed up with the 5th gen accord. Bascily they lighten the accord chassis and stick the fastest current generation prelude engine they can find in.


But the only way to make a carb'd 3g accord faster is to either drive it off a clif, or sell it and buy a faster car.