i have a 91 accord lx...this engine is a f22a1 and i was wondering if i could but a vtec head in it with out swapping the entire engine??? is it possible??
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Depends what head you were planning on swapping in.
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Yes it is possible. you should not exceed the year 98 and you should stay single cam, its easier. You must use the same intake, heads, cam gear and distributor that comes with the vtec head. Also, you must swap ECUs too! And some extra wiring is required!
But its not bad, especially if you get all this at a local junkyard... You can do it have fun!
Last edited by marshallbuz; 11-08-2008, 08:27 PM.
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A full engine swap is much easier and much more reliable than a head swap.
The F22B1 head (SOHC VTEC Accord engine) is garbage, and is actually a downgrade from your F22A head.
The H22A head won't give you anywhere near H22 performance on an F22A block. The compression is notably lower in the F22A, and the internals aren't made to rev as high as the H22A does. You MIGHT gain 15 usable horsepower from an H22A head swap. For the cost of it, you could have your F22A head ported and polished, and make much more power.
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Originally posted by deevergote. View PostA full engine swap is much easier and much more reliable than a head swap.
The F22B1 head (SOHC VTEC Accord engine) is garbage, and is actually a downgrade from your F22A head.
The H22A head won't give you anywhere near H22 performance on an F22A block. The compression is notably lower in the F22A, and the internals aren't made to rev as high as the H22A does. You MIGHT gain 15 usable horsepower from an H22A head swap. For the cost of it, you could have your F22A head ported and polished, and make much more power.
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People hear VTEC and assume it's an upgrade. People learn that VTEC is all in the head, and they want to swap. People don't bother learning about the motor that's already in their car... and they end up making a big mistake!
Before you think about upgrading anything... look at the work of Bisimoto. And, to a lesser extent (and a more streetable extent), look to HondaFan81. The F22A has a TON of potential.
The H22A does as well, of course... look at 2point6.
Headswaps... leave that to the B series guys.
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