i was going to convert my 97 accord 2 door se from auto tranny to 5 speed tranny and then get the h22 swap. i understand the parts list to be as follows:
1. 5 speed transmission (F22, F23, H22, H23)
2. 5 speed starter (90-02 Accord 92-02 Prelude)
3. 5 speed shifter assembly w/ shifter cables (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
4. 5 speed drivers side axle (97 accord, but from 5-spd version)
5. 5 speed intermediate shaft (97 accord, but from 5-spd version)
6. 5 speed clutch pedal assembly (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
7. 5 speed brake pedal arm (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
8. Clutch master cylinder w/ reservoir (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
9. Clutch line from Clutch master cylinder to clutch dampener (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
10. Clutch dampener assembly (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
11. Clutch line from Clutch dampener to 5 speed tranny (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
12. Clutch line from 5 speed tranny to slave cylinder (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
13. Slave cylinder (90-97 Accord 92-96 Prelude)
14. Clutch (90-02 Accord 92-01 Prelude)
15. Flywheel (90-02 Accord 92-01 Prelude)
16. 5 speed mount (97 Accord, 5-spd version)
17. 5 speed mount bracket]
so when looking at the list i got to thinking should i just wait and save to get the h22 swap and do it all at once because i should get all the parts need to do the tranny conversion from buying the h22a engine right. Also was i've heard that the only way the h22 swap is legal is if you get the same year or newer motor is this correct if so will i be able to pass emissions with an older motor or can i make the swap legal without the same year motor.

 

yes, do it all at once.

you can always pay off the smog station