help on a single vtech head swap on a A1

[LiTo23co]

Aiight so i just got a single vtech head from a 95 accord. im pretty sure that i would have to change the ecu into the 95 ecu but i would have to change the car to an obd2?? because i have no clue on that. also would i have to run a wire from the vtech solenoid to the ecu? I can see that the rest pretty much aligns up. I also just got a turbo from a saab that came with a waste gate. ive never done a turbo install, but i would def need some help.. is there any one out in central jersey that could guide me through??? I would really appreciate the help.. Thanks guys

[NAiL05]

No such thing as vtech unless you like phones.

[rexload]

Yes you will need the ECU,
You will not need to convert to OBDII
There is a write-up somewhere on here about how to do single cam vtec head swap
However, do not expect a big increase in power. Most people on here will tell you that this swap is a waste of time.
A turbo install is pretty involved that requires a lot of knowledge on engine performance and how an ECU works, also with a saab turbo you will have some welding/fabrication to do.

[deevergote]

95 is OBD1. You'll be fine there.
You will need the ECU, as said.

The swap is a waste of money. For what? MAYBE 5hp (you won't get it all) and "vtech"? Do you even know what vtec is? Or how the vtec system on the SOHC F series is different... and not intended for performance at all? OR that the F22B port design is awful for performance purposes compared to the F22A head that you're about to discard?

Turbo is also much easier on an F22A. Additionally, you don't have to worry about your frankenstein motor failing on you when you boost... You only have to worry about your turbo system blowing up your motor!




Don't do it. The F22B1 (vtec... not vtech...) head is worthless.

[LiTo23co]

Ok so the best thing to do is to just do the turbo set up and forget about the single "VTEC" head?

[Camurai]

Ok so the best thing to do is to just do the turbo set up and forget about the single "VTEC" head?

Yes. If you're planning on going turbo, you'll actually choke the engine's performance potential by swapping on an F22B1 head. Stick with the F22A1 head, save yourself a shitload of work and reap the benefits of a high-flow port design.