f22b2nonvtec head or f23vtec head on f22a1 block (stock so far)

[92wip4dr]

what can i expect from this and is it a bolt up easy job?? do i need to do any modifications to either the head or block or is it not worth it i also have a f23vtec head but i been told thats not a good choice to put on the f22a1 block please help cant find the threads on this topic..

[92accordkidd]

None of it is worth doing You wouldnt gain nothing check this thread out http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=88154 use the search button next time not that hard to do

[92wip4dr]

ha i already have that post in my bookmarks im just gonna do that for now then swap an h22 head later

[CB7uner]

Be careful bro I heard that the G22 swap causes lots of problems...

[92accordkidd]

ha i already have that post in my bookmarks im just gonna do that for now then swap an h22 head later

The h22 head ports doesn't match up with your f22 block you just wasting your time and money u better off just doing a full h22 swap I think u need to do alil more research before u do anything

[SOHC-FTW]

People need to do actually research on the f23 ( Research everything really) it's not a bad head design the usdm f22b isn't to great.

[deevergote]

VTEC on the intake ports only is enough to make me want to stay away.


OP, don't waste your time and money with a headswap. The simple fact that you had to make this thread tells me that you don't know enough to make it work reliably, and there's nothing the internet is going to tell you to make you learn otherwise. Try it if it's a project that you don't mind blowing up... but otherwise, it's not worth it.
Plus, the gains will be MAYBE 5-15hp. Tops. Not worth the increased reliability risk. If you want an engine that will fail soon after you modify it, at least get some real gains. Slap a turbo on that stock block and blow it up in style.

[92wip4dr]

so swaping the motor is way easier than replacing heads i know so i guess ill just get a h22a and it should just bolt and plug up hopefuly

[illinois_erik]

*nods*

[Jarrett]

And with that comment you've made it clear that you still have yet to read anything other than the responses in this thread. But I guess if the responses here have been enough to steer you away from a headswap then it has been beneficial.

[92wip4dr]

thanks ill do the research for the full swap i was just trying to see if a head was really worth it and i know everyone on here does this kinda sutff all the time so i ask first then research from there just trying to do some elimination easier thanks again

[wed3k]

ive done the h23 head swap and it made more power but i had consumption issues, even had the head resurfaced (which actually got me hired in a machine shop lol)

i eventually tore the head back off and put it back to stock. my friends liked the way it accelerated.