Block

[JDMjunkie]

Does anyone know how much a H22a block would cost, thats in good shape? I might consider building a motor but i havent really looked into it yet.

[deevergote]

It depends on the condition, where you get it from, and how lucky you are

If you want to build it from the ground up, and you're in no hurry, look for one with damage. Spend maybe $200, maybe less, on a block with damaged cylinder walls. Then spend about $1000 or so to get it sleeved. $1200 isn't bad for a sleeved H22 block. Then get yourself a head with some damage as well (possibly from the same person as the block). Send it out to someplace for some work... another $1200 should get you a performance P&P, valve job, and a nice valvetrain. There, you've spent $2400 so far... I paid that much for my stock motor.
Now, get the crank balanced, get some aftermarket rods and pistons, and you have a fully built motor. All that added up will cost you less than the $4000 I paid for my motor and installation, and you'd kick my ass in a race


Actually... MrHonda was selling a damaged full H22 for $500. It would probably be $300 or so for him to ship it. If he still has it, I would check it out. Find the thread in classifieds and PM him (since you can't post yet).

[roostaccord91]

here you go my friend. i posted this in another thread under perfomance-swaps etc. and got some info. i cant remember the thread but ill just give you the link so you can go straight there and do some lookin. some of the members said they were a good shop and great buys from them. they are based out of virginia i think it was. so they are local imports for cheaper shipping.

and i think you could have posted this in the perfomance forum. prolly would have been easier and faster for replies.

heres the link by the way.

http://www.japaneseengineimport.com/eng/home.htm

enjoy!!

[JDMjunkie]

Thanks for the help and info, i'm gonna check into that site and see what they have. I would have posted this in performance but i can only post in beginners topics right now

[deevergote]

Either way... "where can I buy" threads are often better in off topic anyway... it's not really a performance question, IMO.

Be sure to research the company, however. As I said in the thread roostaccord91 mentioned, unless you KNOW an engine seller to be good, you could be getting a cheap/expensive paperweight.

[JDMjunkie]

i think i'm just going to buy a bare block and build from there, if you know anyone with a bare block thats in good shape lmk thanks

[deevergote]

It won't be easy to find a bare block in good shape... people rarely rip H22s apart unless they've been damaged.

[JDMjunkie]

well i guess i'll have to look around. i wanna build up a block with type-s pistons. i want a project to do, ive never built a engine before but ive ripped them down before in school, so i wanna do something thatll be fun and a learning experience

[deevergote]

Sounds good. It's always nice to learn before you HAVE to learn! Most of my learning experiences have been when something broke.

[JDMjunkie]

haha i know what you mean