FIRST UPDATE ON LegeNd-SX

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car2n

Discussion Starter · Jul 5, 2008 (Edited)

FIRST UPDATE ON LegeNd-SX (NSX to legend engine swap)

:thumbsup: 04/july/2008 UPDATE
I thank everyone in this forum for their support words about this special and difficult project.

I will try to do my best to keep you updated about any progress done, but anyone that has being interested in the idea of doing a NSX engine swap in any Legend knows that yes all Honda c series engines (c27a1, c27a4, c30a and c32) are very similar and that maybe some are swappable with a lot of MAJOR changes, lots a custom work, lots of money and spare time to do the work…well I hope I will able to do it.

Today I took some preliminary dimensions of both engines mounts and mount locations, and yes there are discrepancies on size and locations, but this can be fixed by creating custom mount brackets on the G1.

Second obstacle I see right away is the transmission linkage facing wrong way and this has to be fix ether by creating custom linkage or by reversing the operation of the gear switching arms on the trany but I still need to do a lot more research on this if not possible will need different trany will see…

Yes C30 bigger, taller, and wider… will fit G1 engine bay? Yes because I remove all these accessories that are not necessary in a drag car and there is more room that the normal stock G1…

If anyone knows anything about switching or inverting the direction of the linkage on manual transmission or knows some or shop that might be able to help with work please let me know I will appreciate the help…

I will update later…

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KAHruzer

· #2 · Jul 5, 2008

Guess I missed the start of the project. Saw the delivery of the NSX but wasn't aware then the intent was to pull the engine to put into a Legend. Boy, that sucker will run. Thought you were going to fix the NSX.

Very interested in the project. Hope you post pics all along the way. In fact, I'd encourage moderators to provide your own area to log it sequentially.

Good luck. Will be lookin' in.
Cost is bound to be extrodinary. Heck, the engine (with car remainder) was almost $12k by itself.

Do you have a sponser?

cfprezskid

· #3 · Jul 5, 2008

KAHruzer said:
Guess I missed the start of the project. Saw the delivery of the NSX but wasn't aware then the intent was to pull the engine to put into a Legend. Boy, that sucker will run. Thought you were going to fix the NSX.

Very interested in the project. Hope you post pics all along the way. In fact, I'd encourage moderators to provide your own area to log it sequentially.

Good luck. Will be lookin' in.
Cost is bound to be extrodinary. Heck, the engine (with car remainder) was almost $12k by itself.

Do you have a sponser?

there are some places around here in rainy washington that might be willing to sponsor! i can go check and see and get back to you car2n??

that way it would not cost you an arm and a leg?

car2n

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 10, 2008 (Edited)

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07/09/08- Engine is ready to be removed from NSX all wire connection, hoses, brackets and supports removed... update later...

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car2n

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 10, 2008

If you want to know more about this project you can check this link...
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f2/pics-g1-sedan-skeleton-prepared-cage-custom-engine-mounts-nsx-engine-124841/

sam o nela

· #6 · Jul 10, 2008

Oh awesome! :bigok:

Dreams94coup

· #7 · Jul 10, 2008

OH WOW#:hitit: .... usually when someone talks about putting a nsx motor in a legend i tend to see this :flame:..... but imma put this because i hope that you are successful in your project :thumbsup:

Keep up the good work. I'm sure you son nothing but proud that you have taken this challeging project in his memory.

guyad

· #8 · Jul 10, 2008

Damn..that shits gonna be sick

Akurit

· #9 · Jul 11, 2008

this is gonna be raw cuz thats just effin insane i love it i cant wait

car2n

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 12, 2008

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07/11/08-Engine finaly out!!! Sorry but this kind of project is kind of slow is just like that...

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LSATYD

· #11 · Jul 12, 2008

hotness! and i like the car in ur sigs paint job it looks hot as hell!

sam o nela

· #12 · Jul 12, 2008

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

Awesome man!! You gonna keep the Supercharger?

Telion

· #13 · Jul 12, 2008

oh wow! this is going to be exciting

very exciting! when I saw the SC I smiled joyfully.

car2n

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jul 12, 2008

Yes SC will stay but will required custom scooped hood...

cfprezskid

· #15 · Jul 12, 2008

^^ thats nothing.. you have the hardest part becoming reality!

legend89chopped

· #16 · Jul 12, 2008

Good luck with that shifter linkage.

If you actually pull this off, well, I'll be shocked.

AckraMan

· #17 · Jul 12, 2008

DAMN THAT gonna be crazy nsx motor on a legend

jago

· #18 · Jul 12, 2008

i think the shifter linkage will be fine. may only need an extra pivot.

good luck with the project, looks very nice, so $10k is not that bad a price for an engine for one of those then.

samblaze

· #19 · Jul 12, 2008

So what exactly would making a custom shift linkage, if possible, involve from a design standpoint I wonder...

OP while this is a daunting task, I'm glad to see someone actually stepping up to the plate and giving it a (documented) attempt, GL with the project!! Thread subscribed.

car2n

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jul 13, 2008

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Yes, linkage will be a problem but it will be possible... there is some other swaps that they had about the same situation and they end up with a good setup...

here is a pic of fwd to mid engine swap custom linkage...

and this one of civic with fwd NSX swap using NSX linkage and shifter and something custom at the tranny...

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