1980 civic and a20a1

[buzzbomber88lx]

I was wondering. I am getting a 1980 civic 2dr. with the 1.5L. I have a a20a1 short block and head out of my 1988 accord lx. will the intake manifold off of the 1.5 work on the a20a1 when I swap it in or will I have to get another a20a1 intake? and will I be able to put the 5spd out of that accord into the car when it is an automatic? Help me out man.

[ShEaNy]

lol ive never seen a 80 civic ever.....i dont think the manifold will fit...but someone else better answer ...im not to sure..

[blind34_1]

that would be a bastardized swap...first of all, I've never heard of anyone using accord engine components in a swap, and I'm pretty sure there is zero aftermarket support for A series engines. It sounds to me you'd have better luck swapping something into the accord.

What would be really awesome is if you were to put a powerful engine into that 80 civic...the ultimate sleeper. You'd have to talk to someone to fabricate you some mounts, shift linkage, etc. etc. your talking about a lot of money.

[ShEaNy]

yea like a B series engine custom mounted in there...that would take lots of cash like blind said...but it would be MAD fast...:cool:

[buzzbomber88lx]

The reason I'm doing the swap is because the 1.5 and the 2spd. auto are anemic! the 1.5 pushes 68hp:no: and the 2spd auto is self explanatory. My a20a1 that came out of my accord pushes 98hp(carbed) so it will give it a little more push and go especially with the 5spd. I was just wondering if it would work and all. And while I'm at it...seany_91accord do you have a pass. side headlight lens for a 90-93 accord? I need one for my moms 92 wagon. anyways... if you want to know what a 1980 civic looks like heres a pic. And the reason I don't put any mods on the accord is because it's in pieces because I am parting it out on 3geez.com.
-Ryan

[ShEaNy]

well i dont think it will work....and i dont have any lights either i sold my stock ones....i just have my clear corners and bumpers and my own headlamps..sorry

[buzzbomber88lx]

I should be able to get the motor to swap in and the 5spd. but I don't know if the intake will fit onto the a20