Non-VTEC to VTEC

**HondaGee** · 22-03-2013 09:01 PM

Hey guys,

Ive just bought an automatic 92 prelude si with the H23a1 engine and im deciding to do an engine conversion (remaining automatic dont want to go manual due to personal reasons). I would like to ask what are your guys suggestions of what vtec engine i should consider to put it on my prelude (i was thinking the H22A4 for some reason :s) and how much will it cost for the labour. PLEASE NEED HELP HEHE

Thank you all

**EKVTIR-T** · 22-03-2013 09:04 PM

just make h23 frankenstein man

http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=510617

**HondaGee** · 22-03-2013 09:15 PM

your saying that but wouldnt it be cheaper just to buy the h22a engine :L, and would it even have the same power output as the h22a?

**Daveho1** · 23-03-2013 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by HondaGee

Hey guys i dont want to go manual due to personal reasons

**HondaGee** · 23-03-2013 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Daveho1

Hahahaha not that I can't drive it don't get me wrong haha just saying

**dc2r-0636** · 23-03-2013 08:57 AM

Save your money, don't bother changing motors, coz u will jump in an drive it and be like
Wow is the all?

**HondaGee** · 23-03-2013 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by dc2r-0636

Save your money, don't bother changing motors, coz u will jump in an drive it and be like
Wow is the all?

Hmm I think ill go with what you said man sounds logical... Thanks a lot

**SAKI** · 23-03-2013 04:07 PM

vtec conversion for 4th gen prelude = sell your car and buy a vtir 4th gen.

**Jasemas** · 23-03-2013 05:49 PM

Why not a H22a head on the H23 block
H23 VTEC?

**SAKI** · 24-03-2013 11:52 AM

Because the OP wants to pay someone labour to do it for him. The H23 vtec swap would be ok if he could do the work himself, but no way is it worth paying someone..

**infurNOS** · 24-03-2013 11:48 PM

IMO, Waste of time and money if you are going to keep auto trans.

But it is your car and if your heart is set, go for gold! H22a is an amazing motor if matched with a decent transmission.