A Well the Corolla SR5 isn't bad if you don't mind not having any power. The GTS model is definitely the way to go. You can definitely do a 4AG swap into an SR5, but the requirements include quite a bit of GTS parts. So if you don't mind spending a lot of time and money to find those GTS parts that every SR5 owner is already looking for, then go ahead. We'd just recommend holding out for a GTS.
Q Your mag is the best and I've been reading since I was 16, so six years. In one of the old mags (March '07, I think) you show an RB25/26 swap into an S13 but I can't find it. I wanted to know if anyone had a DVD out or anything like that because everybody's story is different about the swap. The downpipes, intercooler piping and oil pan but I can't find all the problems and solutions and I really want to do this swap. I know a company called Full Race makes a swap to keep the AWD, but its really pricey and I don't think I would want to keep the AWD (even though that would be sick).
John Crossett
Joppatowne, MD
A You're correct. With the help of Syko Performance, we did the RB26DETT swap in a S13 in our March issue of 2007. For back issues of any Source Interlink Media magazine, go to www.simbackissues.com. Syko Performance does sell the RB mount kit, as well as a DVD install video, incase you want to check out what's involved before you buy an engine. Check them out at www.sykoperformance.com.
Q Been a Super Street reader for over 10 years now and have never been let down, keep it up. I'm in the market for a new car to build and being a Honda guy (previously owning a Datsun 280ZX), that's pretty much where my focus is. I have been really interested in an '86-89 Accord LX-i Hatchback for the last couple years now and have wanted to work with one since it's not exactly a commonly tuned car (I have a thing for flip up headlamps and it's a Honda so double kudos). I'm not sure what kind of engine setup I should go with. I want the car to be clean and still in it's old school character, but still fun to drive and with enough fine tuning to make it noticeably faster than stock. Also, does that model Accord have a JDM variation, and if so, where could I acquire parts from it? Thanks a lot for the help and if you guys keep rockin, I'll put in another 10 years to Super Street.
Clifford Russell
Detroit, MI
A Of course, our oddball car lover Charles, has something for flip-up headlights as well. For most of us, it just looks like those headlights will reduce your speed by 5mph due to aero drag when turned on. Japan had the 2-door coupe and the 4-door sedan like the US. But they did not get the Accord hatchback that the US got. Instead they had the Accord Aero Deck hatchback. We can't remember ever featuring any Accord of that generation but we'd love to. Although Place Racing B-series mounts are no longer available, Innovative Mounts (www.innovativemounts.com) has just released their new B-series mount kit for the '86-89 Accord.
Q I have a B16A2 that I'm going to throw in a 1990 Civic hatch. I am eventually going to boost it so I was wondering what would I have to upgrade in this engine to be able to run up to about 10 pounds of boost? Also what would be a good tranny to go with? As far as I know, the engine, is stock aside from lightweight pulleys and has about 76,000 kilometers on it.
Darcy Miller
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