i got a nice looking accord gen5(?) (96) it is in great condition, and i want to put a H22a in it (or a h23/vtec) but it is automatic, does anyone know what the prices would be to do a manual conversion?

and does anyone have the dynos on a H23/vtec yet? everyone is saying that it isnt worth it at all, but i have yet to see any numbers, i guess they are just not impressive enough to post.

thx guys

(HTFD CT)

 

<whispers> use the search feature

 

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damn guys calm down...but use the search button, lol. i heard it wasnt really worth it but since u are doing a engine swap, it will be easier.

 

Were not saying that we arent going to help you but, this topic has been covered a bazillion times. Look under the prelude forum they talk alot about the H22 swap.

 

I just am looking for exact opinions in condesed form covering all subjects, i find alot of people saying "dont go h23/vtec" and alot going dont do the h22 swap if you're going to run boost, it's not worth it, just boost the f22"

but then again the question of the auto/manual comes up, i dont know, thanks anyway

<whispers> i've searched before.......

 

First off h23 vtec is going to cost your wether you due a h23 block with the h22 head or if you get the European h23 vtec. Which is rare and hard to get parts for. I personally went with the straight jdm h22a . THis engine place down here had the true h23 vtec but I went twith the h22. It has less horsepower than the h22 zI believe but a tad more torque. As for dynos , I can't help you there but in my best opinion you should just go h22a.

 

I've heard that the H22 engine isnt the best engine to turbo because of the cylinder walls not being strong enough....something like that

I've heard people getting the H23Block and slapping an H22a head and turn it into a frankenstein swap.
I recall reading on a site some dude with a prelude did that frankenstein hybrid and he just ended up with so many problems cause he started to boost it. i wish i had the link.

Matter of fact on eBay someone is selling a EuroR H23a Accord..Front end clip though.

 

Yeah if you want to boost a h22 safely be prepared to spend some money on building the engine up. Resleeving stuff like that. I figuire to get my car turboed I have to spend at least 1500-2000 just getting the engine strong enough. THen another 3900 for the turbo and install and standalone. That is alot of money but I am sure that it wil be well worth it as long as it is done properly.

 

i knew i'd have to resleeve it anyway to get good forged istons in there (possibly JE 9:1 comp pistons for boosting) but i'm wondering if a stright H23 with boost will work better than a h22 with boost (due to the fact the block is slightly larger and stronger)

keep in mind that i want to run about 300hp crank with at least 200 ft-lbs of torque, and i'm not a nitrous user....

could i bore out a h22 to a larger displacement and sleeve it thicker maybe? possibly even increasing the final bore to 89mm+? would that help at all? (i do understand this costs alot of money)