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H22A
Found in the Japanese 5th gen Prelude SiR S-Spec and Type-S (BB6). It produces 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 7,200 rpm & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 6,500 rpm and comes with a "red top".
Found in the Japanese 6th gen Accord/Torneo Euro-R (CL1). It produces 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 7,200 rpm & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 6,500 rpm and comes with a "red top".
H23A VTEC
Found in the Japanese 1998-2002 Accord Wagon SiR (CH9). It produces 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) and comes with a "blue top".
Found in the Japanese 1998-2002 Accord Wagon AWD (CL2). It produces 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) and comes with a "blue top".
Found in the Japanese 5th gen Prelude SiR S-Spec and Type-S (BB6). It produces 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 7,200 rpm & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 6,500 rpm and comes with a "red top".
Found in the Japanese 6th gen Accord/Torneo Euro-R (CL1). It produces 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 7,200 rpm & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 6,500 rpm and comes with a "red top".
H23A VTEC
Found in the Japanese 1998-2002 Accord Wagon SiR (CH9). It produces 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) and comes with a "blue top".
Found in the Japanese 1998-2002 Accord Wagon AWD (CL2). It produces 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) and comes with a "blue top".
Also, price wise?.... If I decide with the bluetop will I need to get CF's rear and front axles since it is AWD?... This is harder than I thought.. I with I could test drive both options....in the USA....
Oh fyi this car won't get boosted it will be a DD but I want to keep her 4 EVER...
Any input thank you.
Grrrrrr ... : I'm so frustrated about making the right choice!!!!
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Aftermarket support is same as h22. Just buy the longblock and grab a tranny from a prelude ( m2a4, m2s4, m2b4) or accord if u want the better gas milage. They will all mate to any of those motors. Just gotta find the one that suites ur needs.
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the H22a is more practical. the h23 vtec iis a rare motor, although i have never had the heads and blocks to compare side by side, i would say that you would be happier with an h22a and the lsd transmission that comes with it. you can hold the power and grab the raod with this setup.
its is more practical to get the h22a because of the availability of parts. honda in the us will have a problem matching parts unless you have a comprehensive parts list for the motor if it were ever to break...
its is more practical to get the h22a because of the availability of parts. honda in the us will have a problem matching parts unless you have a comprehensive parts list for the motor if it were ever to break...
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Are your swaps OBD I or OBD II?
I was thinking to stay OBD II for safety/security reasons but I heard to do this u need to find one with the red learning key, matching immobilizer box under the dash and the complete ignition switch (plus the wiring between the ignition switch and the immobilzer box). Any input?
I was thinking to stay OBD II for safety/security reasons but I heard to do this u need to find one with the red learning key, matching immobilizer box under the dash and the complete ignition switch (plus the wiring between the ignition switch and the immobilzer box). Any input?
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Are your swaps OBD I or OBD II?
I was thinking to stay OBD II for safety/security reasons but I heard to do this u need to find one with the red learning key, matching immobilizer box under the dash and the complete ignition switch (plus the wiring between the ignition switch and the immobilzer box). Any input?
I was thinking to stay OBD II for safety/security reasons but I heard to do this u need to find one with the red learning key, matching immobilizer box under the dash and the complete ignition switch (plus the wiring between the ignition switch and the immobilzer box). Any input?
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Also I believe the following rules apply:
- Cannot swap an older motor into a newer car (so a 95 motor can't go in a 96, or 00 motor in a 01)
- Cannot swap JDM motors because of the lack of VIN plates (will be treated as a stolen motor)
And that immobilizer is not something I'd be relying on for security..... You need to read the swap guides in this section and the Prelude section.
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Also I believe the following rules apply:
- Cannot swap an older motor into a newer car (so a 95 motor can't go in a 96, or 00 motor in a 01)
- Cannot swap JDM motors because of the lack of VIN plates (will be treated as a stolen motor)
And that immobilizer is not something I'd be relying on for security..... You need to read the swap guides in this section and the Prelude section.
- Cannot swap an older motor into a newer car (so a 95 motor can't go in a 96, or 00 motor in a 01)
- Cannot swap JDM motors because of the lack of VIN plates (will be treated as a stolen motor)
And that immobilizer is not something I'd be relying on for security..... You need to read the swap guides in this section and the Prelude section.
immobilizers are good tools if installed properly, kill switches and aftermarket alarms are always helpful.
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I just bar'd my jdm h22a. They normally don't accept jdm motors. But the tech called the main office and gave the go ahead. So I guess it all depends.
I just bar'd my jdm h22a. They normally don't accept jdm motors. But the tech called the main office and gave the go ahead. So I guess it all depends.
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Emissions is a funny thing, Pre 95 cars can have a check engine light come on while driving, but not with stored codes where it is on from the start. 96 and up cars have to have a properly working obd2 data link to the ecu (which means that you will have to have an obd2 wiring, therefore an obd2 motor).
Ga state law on this matter (no i dont know about other states at the moment) is that you have to show proof of ownership, whether it has a vin tag or not (i believe it wasnt until 99 that vin tags were used on the motors themselves). i would believe that all states are this way, but yet again not completely sure.
immobilizers are good tools if installed properly, kill switches and aftermarket alarms are always helpful.
Cause for alarm
Ga state law on this matter (no i dont know about other states at the moment) is that you have to show proof of ownership, whether it has a vin tag or not (i believe it wasnt until 99 that vin tags were used on the motors themselves). i would believe that all states are this way, but yet again not completely sure.
immobilizers are good tools if installed properly, kill switches and aftermarket alarms are always helpful.
Cause for alarm
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And the immobilizer he is referring to is not what you are referencing. The stock ones are based on the key/vin/ecu and can be easily bypassed.
Also vin tags were on at least all 94 + Accord motors
*edit2* And to add on again, keep forgetting stuff, OBDI will store codes at startup - not sure where you're thinking it won't - my H22A that was OBDI (in my OBDII chassis) stored the knock sensor just fine. You can use the SCS service connector to flash the code on the CEL light.
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i just swapped an JDM H23 into my 98 CL. Easiest swap in the world, and you can use ALL the stock mounts with out really changing ****. I also kept my CL OBD2B and am using a JDM PCB ecu with a SFC. Anyone who tells you that the H23 Vtec is harder then any other H series is bullshitting. If using a JDM ecu , you will loose the function of your DLC so emmisions testing will not happen. But, you can physcially de-sodder the immobilizer chip of your original ecu and transplant it into a USDM prelude ECU
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I'm in the middle of putting an H23VTEC in my CL. Get a PCB ECU like crx_91si said and it will be easiest way to get the engine running correctly. Good luck with the swap.
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i just swapped an JDM H23 into my 98 CL. Easiest swap in the world, and you can use ALL the stock mounts with out really changing ****. I also kept my CL OBD2B and am using a JDM PCB ecu with a SFC. Anyone who tells you that the H23 Vtec is harder then any other H series is bullshitting. If using a JDM ecu , you will loose the function of your DLC so emmisions testing will not happen. But, you can physcially de-sodder the immobilizer chip of your original ecu and transplant it into a USDM prelude ECU
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hey honda fans, this is a freekin couincidence, my F23 took a **** and i was almost done puting all my seals on my rebuilt h22. so i had a chioce to fix my sohc head or just hurry up and do my swap before i planed. but now the only thing i am worried about is keeping it obd2, concidering that i need to see a state reff to fix an exhaust ticket that is just in a few days. the prolem is that immobilizer. i want to know if anyone has personaly swaped the chip or done other ways to get around it. i was told to get the system flashed at a honda dealer along with a new key. please help me out here! Thanx!
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Not disputing, but i dont deal with h/f usdm motors enough to see vin tags. i know my b16 has one, bbut it is a 2000 model.
its not that it cant store codes, its that it will not get passed with the check engine light on from the start up. sorry for the confusion.
so you can add sensor connectivity to the ecu? i never connected my knock sensor.
so you can add sensor connectivity to the ecu? i never connected my knock sensor.
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Not disputing, but i dont deal with h/f usdm motors enough to see vin tags. i know my b16 has one, bbut it is a 2000 model.
its not that it cant store codes, its that it will not get passed with the check engine light on from the start up. sorry for the confusion.
so you can add sensor connectivity to the ecu? i never connected my knock sensor.
its not that it cant store codes, its that it will not get passed with the check engine light on from the start up. sorry for the confusion.
so you can add sensor connectivity to the ecu? i never connected my knock sensor.
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hey i have a 98 accord 4cld, 2.3l vtec, i would appreciate more hp, wat would be easier, work on the same engine or do a complete swap? wat would i swap inn? n e help or comments would be greatly appreciated.....thx!
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Depends on your budget. Like I said before, I love my H22a and it was very easy to swap. Hardest part for me was getting the transmission back on the block since I used my accord transmission.
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I live on the east coast now.. Maryland.. I like the Type S but $$$$ so i'll stick to the practical H22A. That should keep me happy until I "run" into some money for the H23. Thanks all for the input
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More than likely the H23 has a lower redline due to it's 95mm stroke, vs the H22's 90.7mm stroke.
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