F22B...F22B Vtec head?

[CB7lx91]

Backround:

I know the F22b's are made in a sohc vtec, and a dohc non vtec. I have a f22a1 motor and I have no money to do the h22 swap, so I decided to look into the F22b head swap.

My questions:

Which swap would benefit me more? I heard it is a pain to wire the vtec into a non vtec car. But I want a dohc head.

Please help!!

[That1guyN8]

Go with the jdm f22b (dohc non vtec). It's a direct swap on the f22a blocks.

[NAiL05]

VTEC is easy to wire up its just the custom work you have to do to the b1 head that makes it not worth it. As mentioned your better off with a DOHC non vtec f22b if not h23 head.

[CB7lx91]

Alright thanks guys - you said or h23...what is the difference between the f22b dohc head and the h23 dohc?

[NAiL05]

They are basically the same if I recall. The main difference is the block. Ones a 2.2 and the otheres a 2.3 but heads should be the same.

[CB7lx91]

Alright thanks Nail,
But is there more parts out there for the f22b as opposed to the h23? or visa versa?

I also heard that there will be significant different in power, how much is usually gained?

[NAiL05]

Well f22b/h23 both share similarities and most of there parts are interchangeable. As for power gains its quite a bit if I remember. Im not sure the exact figures but prob around 130 whp if not more. But you can ask the other people doing the frank motor swap. I would recommend you get a chipped p06 alsos with this setup.

[d112crzy]

Alright thanks Nail,
But is there more parts out there for the f22b as opposed to the h23? or visa versa?

I also heard that there will be significant different in power, how much is usually gained?

f22b dohc and h23 heads are the same. so if there are parts for the h23, they will fit the f22b dohc head.

yes, there is a significant amount of power increase, especially if going from the measly f22a1. even if you dont have the proper ecu, it will be good enough to beat a f22a6 with ease.

resurfacing the head then milling it some is a great idea. try to get the most out of it while the head is off. this way, it will be closely similar to the jdm f22b dohc engine.

if you dont do anything to the head, the combination wont be as good as an h23 or f22b dohc because of compression. the compression still stays the same(8.8).

there are numerous threads on this topic and a few DIY's on this headswap, search.

[CB7lx91]

What's a chipped p06?

[NAiL05]

A p06 that is chipped lol. But its a 92-95 civic lx ecu that is chipped to run on your setup. It will help you out with tuning and get the max out of your car. Jose knows hes a tuner. but I think Wikked made like 133whp on his h23 head setup before he blew it I think could be wrong.

[CB7lx91]

sounds good to me. Would I just buy a 92-95 civic lx ecu, and have someone "chip" it?

What is exactly done when it is "chipped"?

[d112crzy]

click the link thats in my sig.

[NAiL05]

click the link thats in my sig.

He knows chipping should read his sig very helpful. And if you want someone to help you chip he can prob help you out. But read the sig first lots of helpful info in there.

[CB7lx91]

Would it be more beneficial if I were to chip it myself? It is a hell of a lot cheaper