Chris’ 1986 Honda Accord Hatchback

The Story:

I have been working on this car for 10 years now. What started out as a project to build a ‘low boost’ accord running a few pounds of boost has eventually escalated into a decade long project. The car looks a lot different than it did when I first took ownership.

The history of this accord will be retold in blog posts, but this page will be my attempt at a ‘current’ snapshot of the cars status. As I complete the car, this page will be updated.

A lot of time, effort, and money has been spent on this project. Many parts have been purchased, removed, swapped out. What you will see here is a list of the parts on the car as it sits now. Although I hope to eventually chronicle all of the phases that the accord has gone through over the years.

The Build:

Block:

• Bored .050
• Diamond Custom pistons 8.46:1 CR and Total Seal ring set with chrome steel top rings
• Eagle H-Beam Rods (from LS Integra)
• ARP rod bolts, and main studs
• Baffled oil pan (modified to keep oil in the bottom)
• High flow Toga oil pump
• King tri-metal bearings all around
• Balanced bottom end (from crank pully to clutch – to 8000RPM safe)
• Lightened OEM flywheel (16.5 lbs)
• Spec Stage 3 Clutch (6 puck, sprung, 259 ft/lbs)

Head:

• 70mm > 68mm tapered BBK throttle body
• AEBS B16 intake manifold (bored from 65mm to 68mm to mate to TB)
• Ported head to intake manifold
• OEM sized forged valves
• Titanium valve retainers
• Titanium locks
• High compression valve springs (8500 rpm capable)
• Delta 282 Cam
• 5-angle valve grind
• Ported and polished head
• Polished exhaust ports
• Golden Eagle 440 Adjust-tru adjustable cam gear
• Cometic custom .050 thick copper head gasket
• ARP head studs

OEM Motor parts:

• Not many left

Misc:

• AEM adjustable fuel pressure regulator
• Autometer 2 1/16 Phantom – Voltage gauge (trust me, useful – I have weird electrical ‘issues’)
• Autometer 2 1/16 Phantom – Water temp gauge
• Autometer 2 1/16 Phantom – Oil Pressure gauge
• Autometer 2 1/16 Phantom – A/F gauge (will be replaced with WBo2)
• Autometer 2 1/16 Phantom – Boost / Vac gauge
• Autometer 2 1/16 Phantom – Pyrometer gauge
• Electromotive TecGT Standalone Engine Management System
• Electromotive Direct Ignition Coil Pack
• 3-bar GM MAP sensor
• Walbro 255 lph fuel pump

Turbo Parts:

• Garret T3/T4 57 trim, stage 3 wheel. .63 turbine, .60 compressor – brand new 🙂
• Custom ZHU Zephabrication Turbo Manifold
• HKS SSQV BOV
• Tial 38mm external wastegate
• Stealthmode oil feed and return lines
• 30x6x2.5 FMIC
• 2.5″ downpipe
• 750cc Seimens Fuel Injectors