This is a list of the complete cost of all the items I had to purchase to do the H22A1 swap into my 1992 Honda Accord EX. Keep in mind that some of these parts are Honda OEM parts. I wanted to go w/ quality parts to be assured things would work correctly. The reason things are so out of order is because they were listed as I purchased them. Let me know if you have any questions. Also, I'm not responsible for you buying any of these parts and them not working/looking the way you want, nor am I responsible for you screwing up your car because you didn't buy something I forgot to list. Enjoy!!!
Motor Swap Costs:
92-96 Prelude Helms Manual-free from cb7tuner member (don't pay for this) Accord Wiring harness (for the extra pins needed)$5.00 via cb7tuner member.
Apexi VAFC version one-$150 from importatlanta.com member
heat shrink tubing $1.50 from Lowes
jdm h22a w/ lsd-$2461 from Pacific Engine Company in Chamblee-Tucker, GA
stainless steel header from megan racing-$175.00
shipped stainless steel high flow cat, or resonated test pipe, from megan racing-$90.95 shipped
apexi world sport 1 catback-$400
aem short ram intake(polished)-$115.00
auto to manual tensioner conversion parts from majestic-about $130.00 shipped
exedy (daikin) stock replacement clutch kit from clutch city online-$119.00 shipped
Mobil one synthetic 10w-30 oil and filter-$40.00
auto wire (18 AWG) from radio shack and solder-$5.00
replacement tools for ones broken various ways- about $30.00
replacement rotor cap, button, plug wires, plugs-$75.00(ngk on plugs and wires, wells on cap/button)
water pump new-$60.00
oem timing belt and tranny fluid from honda dealer-$80.00
balance belt and a/c/alt. belt-$25.00(if going w/o power steering, get a 43 1/2" w/ four groove.)
refurb axles w/ lifetime warranty-$130.00
dot 3 brake fluid to brake and clutch cylinders-$5.00
replacement hoses for heater/vacuum, and hose fittings, connectors-$15.00
battery box and connectors/wiring to move battery to trunk, making room for lude short ram-$30.00
mechanix gloves(recommended to save hands from cuts/stabs)-$20.00
antifreeze(50/50)-$7.00
good elec. tape-$8.00($4.00 a roll)
plastic loom to replace old loom on harness-$8.00
tranny fluid spout-$2.00 from wal-mart
fluid tray(generic for pourin all old fluids into)-$3.00 misc.
bolts I lost-$5.00 from pull-a-part
It's amazing, but this all comes out to $4195.50!!! Take into account that I did purchase some items that you wouldn't need such as the VAFC and test pipe, but I would still plan on spending no less than $3700 for the swap period. The worst misconception that most people have when they come into this swap is that it is going to cost them the 2400 dollars that the engine cost, plus a max of 200-300 dollars more. I honestly believe that it's impossible to only spend that much more if you want to do it right. It will cost more, but will be worth it in the long run. I did buy these things at different times, which is definitely what I would recommend you do to make it easier on you during the swap. It may seem that spending this amount of money is a waste in a car that is 10+ years old, but look at it this way. You're getting speed and reliability out of a car that has very cheap insurance, cheap tags, and looks great!
Motor Swap Costs:
92-96 Prelude Helms Manual-free from cb7tuner member (don't pay for this) Accord Wiring harness (for the extra pins needed)$5.00 via cb7tuner member.
Apexi VAFC version one-$150 from importatlanta.com member
heat shrink tubing $1.50 from Lowes
jdm h22a w/ lsd-$2461 from Pacific Engine Company in Chamblee-Tucker, GA
stainless steel header from megan racing-$175.00
shipped stainless steel high flow cat, or resonated test pipe, from megan racing-$90.95 shipped
apexi world sport 1 catback-$400
aem short ram intake(polished)-$115.00
auto to manual tensioner conversion parts from majestic-about $130.00 shipped
exedy (daikin) stock replacement clutch kit from clutch city online-$119.00 shipped
Mobil one synthetic 10w-30 oil and filter-$40.00
auto wire (18 AWG) from radio shack and solder-$5.00
replacement tools for ones broken various ways- about $30.00
replacement rotor cap, button, plug wires, plugs-$75.00(ngk on plugs and wires, wells on cap/button)
water pump new-$60.00
oem timing belt and tranny fluid from honda dealer-$80.00
balance belt and a/c/alt. belt-$25.00(if going w/o power steering, get a 43 1/2" w/ four groove.)
refurb axles w/ lifetime warranty-$130.00
dot 3 brake fluid to brake and clutch cylinders-$5.00
replacement hoses for heater/vacuum, and hose fittings, connectors-$15.00
battery box and connectors/wiring to move battery to trunk, making room for lude short ram-$30.00
mechanix gloves(recommended to save hands from cuts/stabs)-$20.00
antifreeze(50/50)-$7.00
good elec. tape-$8.00($4.00 a roll)
plastic loom to replace old loom on harness-$8.00
tranny fluid spout-$2.00 from wal-mart
fluid tray(generic for pourin all old fluids into)-$3.00 misc.
bolts I lost-$5.00 from pull-a-part
It's amazing, but this all comes out to $4195.50!!! Take into account that I did purchase some items that you wouldn't need such as the VAFC and test pipe, but I would still plan on spending no less than $3700 for the swap period. The worst misconception that most people have when they come into this swap is that it is going to cost them the 2400 dollars that the engine cost, plus a max of 200-300 dollars more. I honestly believe that it's impossible to only spend that much more if you want to do it right. It will cost more, but will be worth it in the long run. I did buy these things at different times, which is definitely what I would recommend you do to make it easier on you during the swap. It may seem that spending this amount of money is a waste in a car that is 10+ years old, but look at it this way. You're getting speed and reliability out of a car that has very cheap insurance, cheap tags, and looks great!
for adding them in. all that fluid can get pretty expensive at times.
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