should I buy a new engine?

[DunKrS]

as stated b4 by several others, it'd be kinda smart to get another engine to build while u pimp the 200K+ f22 around, but not one that's gonna run u 800 bones. if you wanna boost, at minimum i'd install forged rods & pistons. not to mention a good tune.

Agreed! It's a lot easier to work on something while you still have a good solid mode of transportation. Being without a ride can force you to make quick/cheap shortcuts to hurry the project along. Try doing an engine swap in a 95 integra, with a 93 engine, and $50 budget, basically in the middle of the woods... =S That was a shameful swap, I was not proud to tell anyone I helped with. My friend came back to me telling me about all the leaks and everything. all I could do was shrug and say, "on that kinda budget, what did you expect?"

[foamypirate]

Just an fyi, The stock F22 can handle boost better than the stock H22 due to FRM on the h22. The F22 cast iron is more efficient than the FRM.

Just for the record, that is 100% complete bullshit.

The cast iron sleeves in the F22 aren't "more efficient" than FRM sleeves. They aren't stronger, they aren't better, they don't make more power.

The ONLY reason people like cast iron sleeves over FRM is:

FRM is hard to work with
FRM sleeved motors requires special forged pistons due to expansion rates; cast iron sleeves can take any run of the mill forged piston made to the proper specs (no special coating required).

[wed3k]

lower c/r from the factory as well.