Despirately Thinking of H22a Swap!

[shaddr3]

Ok this has been bugging me for weeks now. I have a new B16a swap that was put into my 89 Crx Si right before I bought it. It has only had 3k miles put on it from when its been imported. I dont know, I just have this itch for a H22a swap in my crx. I saw 2point2's H22a swap @ honda-tech.com and it looks nice as hell. Even better was when I saw CharleyCRX's H22a swap, insprired by 2point2, but he even turbo'ed it. Thats the perfect setup, and yes he got it to fit. So I need a job as school is ending now. I have no idea about the mounts, I have to make my custom mounts, from research. This is going to be a hard and long project, but in the end would be worth it. Someone I know from crxtech.com , his brother had a Crx with an H22a and he said he did 12.8 stock but only had Type S cams in it. Crazy! Imagine that turboed? So when I pull out my B16, I could sell that off, not sure about the price though. I dont know where i'm going to buy the motor, passwordjdm.com probably. Any input or suggestions? I'm looking up more and more every day, researching and have PLENTY of bookmarked sites .

[CivicSpoon]

Don't turbo the h22 if you put it in. My buddy turbo'd his 94 4dr h22 and he regrets not just doing all motor. Especially since you have such a light ass car, I'd just go with some high comp pistons and cams; but that's just my opinion.

[PunkAlex]

yeah i read the whole thread oh HT about 2point2's swap....he might still have the cardboard measures of hte mounts he made, you could ask him.

Why not turbo? even with a minor boost application (like 8-10 psi) hed be making close to 300hp. Although that might not be that much in a 3000 lb prelude, in a crx, that mug would be in 11's w/o problem (except some nice traction problems ha ha)

[lilol89crx]

there is a turbo h22 here in a crx. hes running mid 7 sec passes on the 1/8th. this is also his daily driver. hes the fastest street drivin honda at farmington dragway.

[shaddr3]

im jealous

[KoRnSaQ]

You can find mounts for the h22 swap, a couple of places make em

[PunkAlex]

Ive heard that hasport was workin on them, did they get them out yet?

[shaddr3]

Ahh really? Thats good then, that makes my life feel alot better, honestly. So this swap isnt about the money, its about the time and patience, and I have TOO much of that already. Im still researching, I want to turbo the H22a, dont care about handling, as the money for a B18 isnt worth it.

[Hilikus Funkin]

yeah surprisingly the h22 isnt too expensive. I think i saw it for like $2,800 for the whole swap (engine, tranny, ecu, wiring harness)

[shaddr3]

Hydraulic transmission
LSD
Complete Swap
Includes motor, tranny, clutch/flywheel, axles, ecu, shift linkage, all attached components, starter, alternator, sensor, t.body, JDM wire loom, distributor
Standard startup warranty applies
Blue valve cover (pictured) not included. Comes with a black cover.

Thats $2500 or $2200 without the LSD. Thats from password JDM, so the engine, mounts, hmmm. Man do I want this bad.

[Hilikus Funkin]

i say go for it dude. I wish i had a B16 in my car when i bought it, but if you really want it, go for the h22

[shaddr3]

I dont know how much I could get for my current B16a though. Someone I know at school wants a B16 I heard, well from the last I talked to him he wanted a ZC, but then I guess he heard I have a B16 so he wants one too. I might talk to him and see if he can get some $$ so I can use some of that to go towards my swap.

[SiZ]

H22 is going to be a lot of work, but would be worth it if you get it done.

I know Paul (2point2) has been working on that swap for a long time man and there's more to come .. Just be sure you really know what you're doing. 2point2's swap is good because he spent a lot of time and prepwork to do it wasn't just a throw in in a week thing.

Do it, it would be hella fast but make sure you're good first.

[rhschaef]

good luck! i am starting an h23 crx swap soon and need mounts, axles, crossmember any info on where to find them would be appreciated.

[CRX VTEC TURBO]

if you are gonna go with the H22 i wouldn't stop there. Go for the whole deal if you're gonna do that, including (especially) turbo. when your putting your engine in make sure u try and leave yourself some room for your turbo and such, it will help out in the long run...or just try and do the entire thing at one time.