Originally Posted by lingerbw
I wouldn't think it would be expensive... but how much more work is it to get the block out? I know I'd have to take the tranny off (it's manual). Keep in mind I'm working in my driveway with hand tools
... and I don't have an engine lift. Can two people lift the block out of the engine compartment after all that other stuff is off (head, internals, tranny)?
BTW, 400 grit is the correct stone, yes? IIRC, that is what the Helms manual calls for.
as far as the stone goes...do what the helms says lol
i didnt have the balls to hone my own block. but i did leave my helms at the machine shop for the guy to reference. when i picked up my block the guy was very fascinated with the overall design and asked what the safe red line was, i told him i wouldn't take it past 8500 on a stock head. keep in mind he also had my crank and he was equally impressed with that work of art. it was also the first time he had ever honed (or seen) an FRM lined block.
he also hadnt seen or worked on many honda 4 cylinders and never a DOHC VTEC motor
i was able to carry my bare h22a1 block around in my arms
it took me and my friend busting our asses to carry the blown h23a1 fully loaded short block from my garage to the back of my brothers wagon. 170 pounds doesnt sound heavy but then UPS wouldnt take it because it was over 150lbs lol.
so we had to lug it back and i pulled the pistons and oil pan.
that put it at about 145-150 ish and i was able to ship it to the guy who wanted the shortblock with the pistons and pan separate.
i also had to tell UPS it was a piece of furniture because they wouldnt ship the motor
i borrowed a lift from my neighbor the "first" time
if i were you i wouldn't worry about honing the block unless there is noticeable marring of the cylinder walls.
just make sure you break the rings in correctly.
Originally Posted by qtiger
Got any comparative photos of F22 and H22 rods?
when i put my h22a1 together i was suprised by how thin the h22a rods were. ive never worked with f22b1 rods. but comparing to my blown h23a1 and its rods. the pistons and rods were very similiar between the 2 engines.
~boom