Engine Swap Questions????

[hondachic]

I have a 97 Accord SE. Ok, the problem is that I have the F22B2 engine. Just above where that is stamped, are the letters HA. I think that is so funny, and it's about right!
Anyway, I have found an H22A motor and everything to go with it. Everything! Tranny,starter,ECU,you name it. I am new to this import stuff, as far as an engine swap anyway, so I am wondering what I would be getting myself into by swapping. It sounds simple enough considering everything I think I would need, would be with the new motor. But nothing is ever simple , so I want to hear the details from someone who has done it. What all will I need to expect? Extras, surprises and whatever else you can think of.

[bckwld03]

hey i'm just finishing up the swap, and some things you will need that dont come with the swap are: power steering hose off a prelude, driver side engine mount off a prelude. if its jdm then you will need to use your accord harness and add some wires to it. lemme know if ya need anymore help.

[wagsaccordsir]

H22A?! Ah yes great choice! JDM! What year may I ask? This will depend on how hard or difficult this swap actually is.. I did this swap in my Accord and she runs like a champ. We are running 14.2 n/a, just think when I boost it and throw a bottle on it. Oh yea!! Anyways, hit me up through email and I can help you with any questions you may have, I have a shit load of info that I can pass along to you!. Anywas I figured I would post some pics of my Accord and the first three are from the day after the swap to now, which is about an 8 month period. Enjoy and don't forget to email me. [email protected]

[wagsaccordsir]

Here are a few more!!

[bckwld03]

love the color, car is looking sharp, makes me wish i had money lol

[hondachic]

Hey Wags!!! and bckwld!!!
Well I am not sure what year the motor is. All I know is what the shop told me that it is 93-00 and that it has less than 40K on it. So that's a big time gap. I have a little more cash saving left to do before I buy it. Hopefully not much longer. These 135hp are killing me. Let me ask you this. What year do I need to be looking for? Because if I can find one that will be close to a direct fit, trust me I'll look! By the way, I love your car! Blue is my fave! Mine is silver so I intend on keeping it that color for less cash outflow reasons. Probably blue accents under the hood along with blue and silver to the interior. I don't plan on showing it. It is just for my enjoyment. Great job. Thanks for your replies.