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looking for some definitions for engine names/abbreviations

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    looking for some definitions for engine names/abbreviations

    I was shopping around for a newer engine and trans for my 92 accord ex. I come across a few possible choices but got into the selling lingo and I didn't know what they meant. I say the abbreviation (SiR or sir) I tried to search it but no luck. My phones search gives me basic search info. Also, does the valve cover color make a difference? I saw selling points saying " this is a great running red top h22 whatever . Please enlighten me! Thanks my friends !
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    They should have engine codes like H22A, H23, F22B and so on.

    The SIR,Type R and so on means what kind of car it came from most of the time. (Accord type R)

    JDM, EDM, USDM is where it came from or what market its from.

    JDM= Japanese Domestic Market

    EDM= European Domestic Market

    USDM= United States Domestic Market

    DOHC= Double Over Head Cam

    SOHC= Single Over Head Cam

    And VTEC= VTEC.

    Redtop, Bluetop and Blacktop dont mean much. The engine code is what you need. But if they only describe the engine as Redtop, Blacktop or whatever, a google seach will tell you what the engine code is.

    Honda engine codes tell you alot of what you need to know about the engine in just a few letters or numbers.

    For instance H22A. H= H series engine. 22= 2.2L. A and/or whatever number or letter is next= is most of the time what version it is. Its identifies the diffrence from one H22A from another. (H22A1, H22A, H22A4)

    When your searching for an engine go type the complete engine code into wikipedia.

    All of this info is on here but I felt like typing a little.

    Here is the H series engine list.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_H_Engine

    F series
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_F_engine

    And K series
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine

    Before you even consider or decide on doing and engine swap I suggest you read ALOT on here about swaps aswell as familiarize yourself with some of the info in those Wiki links. That will require alot of searching. I hope I answered your question.




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      Answer greatly appreciated! That did answer my question completely ! I was unsure of the whole color of the valve cover thing because in my industry some engines are identified by "top" color" ie red top Cummins as it's is the twin cam isx. I plan to read a lot I hate cobble jobs, I don't do it at work so I won't do it to my car. Granite engines have the same basic principles I am a total noob to the Honda scene . Tractors and combines are a whole different ball game.

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        There's a "sticky" thread in the Swaps section that lists pretty much every major engine option for our cars.






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          Found it! Thanks guys! The hard part will be choosing what engine and trans I want. The swap shouldn't be to bad once I have the necessary parts.

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            To be honest... the H22A is the most sensible option. Affordable, common, well-supported in the aftermarket (both upgrades and replacement parts), relatively easy to swap in, and it's OBD1 (so no crazy engine management solutions are necessary.)
            Everything else is "to be different", usually... but most people won't know, and the majority that do know won't care.

            If you're considering turbo, stick with the F22A.






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