Originally Posted by mccort
I am new to the import modification world and recommended to visit your site. I've already build a 5.0L Mustang w/ nitrous(11.64@131mph). But after a few smart ass words from some buddies at the track I'm now interested in a new project car. A V8 is easy to make fast, however I'm impressed w/ the power you all are getting out of motors half the size. So, I'm looking for ideas and I need all of your help. I need to prove a point to some Ford guys...PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Donor Car: 1990 Honda Accord EX (F22A4 2.2L) Auto Trans.
Goal: Want the car to appear stock(on the outside, they'll just have to wonder what's under the hood) and sound as quiet as possible, but I don't want it to run like a stock Accord.
1) Can I rebuild the existing motor w/ the same tricks as a V8?(higher compression, valve machining, cam, etc...)
2) Should I swap motors?(open to swaps that will drop right in)
3) I've been told that it is possible to swap the existing motor for a Prelude motor with out changing wiring or engine mounts, is this true?
4) Is nitrous a wise power adder for a Honda motor?
First of all welcome.
It's going to take some decent power to make that car fast, had you started with a lighter car it would be easier.
IMO your best bet is to keep the motor you have, sleeve it, and build it(rods pistons) then boost it. The h22 (prelude) is a simple drop in and it makes more power then the stock motor but it's limited in power production in stock form due to the factory pistons. If you have the money the best option would be to swap to a h22, sleeve it build it and turbo it.
If you went with the stock motor built you could easily make 400+whp. That should be enough to make your car quick.
I don't know much about n20 so I cant povide much info for you there. I prefer turbo's over any other method of power production.
As far as making an all motor high compression motor, IMO it's not worth the money. If you have the budget you can get some decent power out of honda motors N/A but it takes a light car to run low E.T's.
You don't get the gains in a 4 cylinder like you do in a v-8. Most honda motors are already what you would consider high compression (the accord is an exception i believe your motor is about 8.5:1) My motor stock is 10.2:1 compression, add 13psi or so and thats my car...
Build your motor, piece together a nice turbo set-up and you should be ready to run some decent times. What kind of budget are you working with?