Turbo or H22A? $3k to spend

**accordBOI** · 10-08-2005 06:26 PM

what would be better value for money, considering i got bout 3K to spend and dont wanna change any internalzz (if turboing). + i was wondering whether i can just put a H22a dohc head on f22b bottom end???
also... if i go ahead with an engine swap, do i need to change to a H22a gearbox??

**Blew_lude** · 10-08-2005 06:31 PM

u need alot more then 3k if u want to do niether!

**accordBOI** · 10-08-2005 06:38 PM

not really, if i need maybe another 1000, but dats it, kos i got quate for turbo, $3800 (i install it)

**tRipitaka** · 10-08-2005 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by accordBOI

what would be better value for money, considering i got bout 3K to spend and dont wanna change any internalzz (if turboing). + i was wondering whether i can just put a H22a dohc head on f22b bottom end???
also... if i go ahead with an engine swap, do i need to change to a H22a gearbox??

turbo-ing will give u best bang for buck..
3 grand will not be enough for either conversion or turbo..

i'm not sure, but i don't think u can just bolt on a h-series on an f-series, as with any other series..

and yes, u will need to change to a h22a gearbox..

**accordBOI** · 10-08-2005 06:57 PM

thanks

**poid** · 10-08-2005 07:22 PM

you dont need to change to a h22a box if you cant afford it, the F and H series boxes are interchangable. The h22a is prolly a better bet for 3k, i am assuming that the turbo kit wont have the best fuel management

**j-specAccord** · 10-08-2005 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by tRipitaka

turbo-ing will give u best bang for buck..
3 grand will not be enough for either conversion or turbo..

i'm not sure, but i don't think u can just bolt on a h-series on an f-series, as with any other series..

and yes, u will need to change to a h22a gearbox..

yo, you can do a conversion for 3k or under i did my H22A conversion myself and only spent 3k all up.
my opinion is spend the dosh on a half cut and get it converted to H22a, being a twin cam it has a hell of a lot more potential and you wont regret it once you feel the VTEC pull bro.
think of it as this; the swap will give you a 70-80hp increase and more oppotunitys to gain hp elsewhere, the turbo0 conversion on your F may increase power levels slightly more than the swap but that will be its peak.

GO THE H22 I SAY... mine pulled a 14.636 stock
(good time with the F also mine did a 16.09, with 2.25inch exhaust when i had it)

**accordBOI** · 10-08-2005 07:36 PM

thanks alot guys , great help! i am considering going ahead with the H22A conversion, however im not sure if i can find the 200HP type, i might have to stick with the aussia h22a..
btw j-specAccord, u pulled a 16.09 with the F22b1 engine?? what mods?? auto / manual? im goin to run mine as is (2.25 cat back + CAI) on friday i was thinking more like 16.6???