JDM H22A Euro-R and H22A Euro Type-R Swap into Accord CD5? Legal? Can it be imported?

Hi all, I'm new to this site. Moved to OZ few months ago and bought a 96 Accord as a temporary car but I fell in love with it. I am now making plans for it and you will hear a lot from me from now on.

I'm thinking about engine swap and found out about the H22A Euro-R (JDM) and the H22A Euro Type-R (Europe).

Can I import any of these two engine to Australia? I mean if I pay for it and arranged the shipment would it be allowed in Australia?

Is this swap legal in Australia? I know the H22A (australian) swap is legal but what about the JDM and the European engines?

Thanks

any engine made for a specific model is allowed without compliance.

An engine not made for you specific model will need to be complied by an engineer for safety reasons.

You can put any engine in a car aslong as it fits in the engine bay as long as it pasts compliance so you may need to upgrade a few things like brakes etc

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Originally Posted by accordinho

Hi all, I'm new to this site. Moved to OZ few months ago and bought a 96 Accord as a temporary car but I fell in love with it. I am now making plans for it and you will hear a lot from me from now on.

I'm thinking about engine swap and found out about the H22A Euro-R (JDM) and the H22A Euro Type-R (Europe).

Can I import any of these two engine to Australia? I mean if I pay for it and arranged the shipment would it be allowed in Australia?

Is this swap legal in Australia? I know the H22A (australian) swap is legal but what about the JDM and the European engines?

Thanks

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depending on state.. an engine number swap with the local road authorities will be all you need

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Originally Posted by lilthug

depending on state.. an engine number swap with the local road authorities will be all you need

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Does this apply to Australia or Canada? I'm in NSW Australia. I read that a JDM engine swap can be illegal in Canada but I don't know about Australia.

Welcome abourd OzHonda accordinho.

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Originally Posted by accordinho

Does this apply to Australia or Canada? I'm in NSW Australia. I read that a JDM engine swap can be illegal in Canada but I don't know about Australia.

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i was talking about aussie rules there mate..



also canada seems to have pretty relaxed rules

i saw j series ek daily driven with half the engine sticking out of the bonnet

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Originally Posted by Bludger

Welcome abourd OzHonda accordinho.

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Thanks mate.

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Originally Posted by lilthug

i was talking about aussie rules there mate..



also canada seems to have pretty relaxed rules

i saw j series ek daily driven with half the engine sticking out of the bonnet

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Thanks mate. I may start planning to import one from abroad. Low mileage engines are a lot cheaper from europe or Japan than in Australia

Jdm h22a in accord is fine, that's what I have
All you need to do is to get blue slip inspection and change the engine number with rta

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Originally Posted by accordinho

Thanks mate. I may start planning to import one from abroad. Low mileage engines are a lot cheaper from europe or Japan than in Australia

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be wary of "low mileage"

most imported cars have had the clocks wound back

and it would be hard to chase down history


either way u should be setting aside money to refresh the engine b4 putting it into the car

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Originally Posted by lilthug

be wary of "low mileage"

most imported cars have had the clocks wound back

and it would be hard to chase down history


either way u should be setting aside money to refresh the engine b4 putting it into the car

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+1
gotta be careful.
Should change all belts/seals prior to installation. remove clutch, inspect flywheel etc.

most importantly i would get the new motor compression tested. Proffesional import places will c/check their motors before they sell them

oh and welcome abourd!!

welcome abourd broz

if you are in melb, i have an accord wreck with a jdm h22a, ~155xxxkms on the motor and 18xxxxkms on the chasis, engine still works with a/c and power steering, you can take it off my hands for 2.5k ono. more details pm me. car always runs on 98 premium and motul oil. its not thrashed, and im not lying, coz i had my car for fitment, so was worried about potholes and all on the road.

If you want an engine from a CH1 ATR have a look on www.accordr.org alot of them are being broken since they are worth more as parts than complete vehicles.

http://www.accordr.org/index.php?/fo...breakers-yard/

Also since the weak pound atm they are fairly well priced.