Whats needed in puting a H22 into a SI (h23) body?
11-23-2005, 06:12 AM
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Whats needed in puting a H22 into a SI (h23) body?
I found a h22 that was in a 4th gen.. has the ECU and the motor, and I'm thinking of buying it soon.. but what is needed for this swap?
what would you rate it on a scale of 1-10th?
1 being very simple
10 being very hard. just take it to a shop
also a shop quoted me a 400 to do the whole swap.. what do you think?
what would you rate it on a scale of 1-10th?
1 being very simple
10 being very hard. just take it to a shop
also a shop quoted me a 400 to do the whole swap.. what do you think?
11-23-2005, 02:13 PM
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400 definately sounds really good...but if you have all the tools, do it yourself you'll learn as you do...from 1-10 i would say it's 0. because it's straigh forward if you have machanic experience.
11-25-2005, 02:45 PM
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The engine, ECU, and a little wire to make the VTEC work is all you need to do the swap. I suggest changing the timing belt and water pump while the engine is out of the car.
11-28-2005, 12:45 PM
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I agree with Legit, but for 400 you can't beat that, it cost me 900 for my replacement F22B, it would also be a good time to check out the clutch if it's a manual, you might want to upgrade the clutch now, it will save you money in the future
12-27-2005, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2legit2quit
The engine, ECU, and a little wire to make the VTEC work is all you need to do the swap. I suggest changing the timing belt and water pump while the engine is out of the car.
12-27-2005, 07:49 PM
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What about axles and motor mounts? Shouldn't he get aftermarket/h22 ones? Or do the h23 mounts/axles work? I figure with more power those two things would need to be upgraded.
12-28-2005, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by prelood
What about axles and motor mounts? Shouldn't he get aftermarket/h22 ones? Or do the h23 mounts/axles work? I figure with more power those two things would need to be upgraded.
12-28-2005, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mybluelude
ENERGY SUSPENSION MAKES SOME INSERTS FOR THE MOTOR MOUNTS THAT STIFFINS THEM UP CONSIDERABLY! I HAVE THEM INSTALLED ON MINE.
12-30-2005, 03:16 AM
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If it is a usd motor you need a need to hook up the vtec solenoid and convert the internal coil to external. Very simple. Everything bolts right up. On the other hand, if it is a jdm you have to extend the fuel line and extend the harness about 8 inches.