need help on h22 swap!!

[93ACCORDBOY]

i have a 4 door 93 accord and i have over $1200 and want to get a H swap. which h22 do i buy? obd1? and can i use stock tranny? and if i get a tranny swap which tranny do i buy? my f22 is a non vtec so do i buy a vtec computer and wires? do i have to change my suspension for the h22? what all do i need in order to successfully put my h22 in? if u want to look at my car. i have it posted in the images thread. all help will be much appreciated!!!

[crusto2k3]

read this: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=126672

then ask some questions

[deevergote]

OBD1
Stock tranny works, H22 tranny is better
OBD1 P13 ECU (the H22 ECU)
Use your stock wiring, add 4 wires


Follow the link above, and read other threads in the Swaps forum. This is covered in detail numerous times on this site.

[93ACCORDBOY]

thanks man i appreciate it

[cb7pr]

its going to take alot more than 1200 to complete the swap

[deevergote]

It'll take $1200 for a good engine from a reliable importer (you can get them for less, but the cheaper you go, the higher the risk is.)

And yes... you'll need fluids, tools, and wire at the very least... Preferably, you should replace the spark plugs, cap, rotor, plug wires, timing belt, water pump, rear main seal... be prepared to replace any other seals and gaskets that may be worn (it's an old engine... rubber parts exposed to petroleum for 16 years will wear...) and even the clutch, so you don't have to do it again anytime soon.

In addition to that, you might want to replace your mounts, axles, coolant hoses, various sensors...


$1200 will get the engine in your hands. To do it right, plan on spending $3000 at least. If you halfass it, it'll be more of a hassle and expense when something does give out (for example... a snapped timing belt or failed water pump can destroy your motor)

[cb7pr]

It'll take $1200 for a good engine from a reliable importer (you can get them for less, but the cheaper you go, the higher the risk is.)

And yes... you'll need fluids, tools, and wire at the very least... Preferably, you should replace the spark plugs, cap, rotor, plug wires, timing belt, water pump, rear main seal... be prepared to replace any other seals and gaskets that may be worn (it's an old engine... rubber parts exposed to petroleum for 16 years will wear...) and even the clutch, so you don't have to do it again anytime soon.

In addition to that, you might want to replace your mounts, axles, coolant hoses, various sensors...


$1200 will get the engine in your hands. To do it right, plan on spending $3000 at least. If you halfass it, it'll be more of a hassle and expense when something does give out (for example... a snapped timing belt or failed water pump can destroy your motor)

im near 4k as we speak, and it isnt even running yet.

[lownslow]

yea it dose take money but its all in how you do it and what you want done to it. i have like 4.500 in my swap and i dont even have the motor in yet. thats just the things that i go to put on the motor and car. but when its finally finished it will be worth every penny

[deevergote]

I paid nearly $5000 just to get my H22 in back in 2003. I had a shop do it, because everyone told me it was too hard to do myself (no cb7tuner back then!)... and the shop idiots overcharged me. They did NOTHING, other than do a halfass job of getting it in and running. I'm still fixing thier shitty work.

When doing a major modification to your car, ALWAYS estimate the bare minimum that it will cost to do the job... then double it... and that's a rough idea of what it'll take to do it right!

[93ACCORDBOY]

I paid nearly $5000 just to get my H22 in back in 2003. I had a shop do it, because everyone told me it was too hard to do myself (no cb7tuner back then!)... and the shop idiots overcharged me. They did NOTHING, other than do a halfass job of getting it in and running. I'm still fixing thier shitty work.

When doing a major modification to your car, ALWAYS estimate the bare minimum that it will cost to do the job... then double it... and that's a rough idea of what it'll take to do it right!

well i have a shop that 1 of my buddies run and ill get the swap and the labor for free. i just want to know what i have to get to have the car running and not breaking down on me

[deevergote]

Then read the thread linked above... and follow the things I suggested.