Fifth Generation Honda Accord

Basics

• The car User: Eric is currently driving
• Supposedly very reliable + part availability is huge, could be worth reverse engineering the "why" behind both of those points
• Also quite heavily used in, and modified for, racing
• Thus lots of parts / aftermarket kits are available
  • Also thus there should be good documentation on it's "anatomy", maybe even approaching *almost* OS levels? (Of course not tooling, but maybe part + assembly level?)

Misc Mods

Ignition System

• "Hondata Ignition Coil Pack Retrofit (CPR) Kit for Honda Accord" Replaces the traditional, Distributor based Spark Ignition system with a Distributorless Ignition System
• Eliminates the Wasted Spark and also allows for Cylinder Deactivation and if combined with other features such as Camless Valves can allow for Multiple Cycle Engines

Start-Stop System Addition

• Larger Battery
  • And maybe a Battery Conditioner ?
• Alternator improvement
  • Are most Brushed Motors
  • Any way to change that to improve durability?
• Potential addition of a Block Heater / Oil Heater / Insulated Catch Can to keep oil temp at optimal temp preventing restart wear
  • May be unnecessary due to modern Synthetic Lubricating Oil working fine?
• A "Drive Accord" Forum Post on This Topic

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Fifth Generation Honda Accord