I am new here 'cause I recently picked up an '87 Accord Hatch at a police auction for US$540.00. Anyway it needs a new tranny (it is automatic currently) and I immediately started researching engine swaps. I have concluded that despite the consistent punks I have seen here on the f22, it is the best budget-tech go fast choice. Here's why:
The ppl who say it is a waste of time are just thinking in terms of stock hp, not potential hp. The f22 is a perfect choice for anyone planning on more than mild boost because it is basically an h22 with boost-friendly 8.8:1 compression already installed. Also, it is minus the VTEC head, both of which are bad for N/A cars, but perfect for 15+ pounds of boost (I'm not KaMiKaZeE for nothing, after all.) To make an h22 see these levels reliably would take an expensive boost prep engine rework to lower the compression to a boostable level and ensure the VTEC switch doesn't detonate the engine. The F22B1 would actually be a good drive as you save project since even in it's N/A form its 145hp are a substantial increase over our anemic stock engines. Also, according to one of my sources there are several f22's doing quite well in the pro drag comps. It does take a bit more to install than your average b16 because of the mount locations, however it can be done, most machine shops will make you the neccesary mounts for around $200, and for the great performance potential it is well worth it I say. Thoughts? Questions? Comments? Flames?
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