f23a1 motor where f22b2 was...yes, ive searched..
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f23a1 motor where f22b2 was...yes, ive searched..
hello all...i have a 1997 accord lx (with the stock f22b2, non-vtec motor/ auto trans), and recently picked up a f23a1 sohc vtec motor from a 1998 accord ex for super cheap. since my car is obd2, and the f23a1 is obd2, will the motor just swap in? what do i have to do to hook-up vtec, where it wasnt before? ive searched countless times, but all i can come up with is people with obd1 cars looking to add a f23...anyone point me in the right direction? how about swapping the head from the f23a1 onto my f22b2 block to add vtec? any help would be appreciated...
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Hi. I'm doin the same swap in my 97 accord. Did it work and did you have an problems with the ecu. Did everything bolt and connect easily.
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Re: f23a1 motor where f22b2 was...yes, ive searched..
an f23 is a bigger engine and will have different engine mounts and different intake a f22b1 vtec will be almost bot in as it is just a vtec f22b2
to add vtec u need to add an oil line to the valve cover look into frankenstine acura integra engines for ideas on adding vtec to non vtec engines
to add vtec u need to add an oil line to the valve cover look into frankenstine acura integra engines for ideas on adding vtec to non vtec engines
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well first you have a non vtec engine and ecu. second youll need a vtec ecu and custom mounts. you will have to wire up vtec once you get the ecu
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Like I mentioned above, likely only wiring for VTEC would be needed. No oil lines or anything... just a few wires and a compatible ECU.
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Re: f23a1 motor where f22b2 was...yes, ive searched..
hello all...i have a 1997 accord lx (with the stock f22b2, non-vtec motor/ auto trans), and recently picked up a f23a1 sohc vtec motor from a 1998 accord ex for super cheap. since my car is obd2, and the f23a1 is obd2, will the motor just swap in? what do i have to do to hook-up vtec, where it wasnt before? ive searched countless times, but all i can come up with is people with obd1 cars looking to add a f23...anyone point me in the right direction? how about swapping the head from the f23a1 onto my f22b2 block to add vtec? any help would be appreciated...
http://www.hondaaccordforum.com/foru...gen-5-a-47757/
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Re: f23a1 motor where f22b2 was...yes, ive searched..
an f23 is a bigger engine and will have different engine mounts and different intake a f22b1 vtec will be almost bot in as it is just a vtec f22b2
to add vtec u need to add an oil line to the valve cover look into frankenstine acura integra engines for ideas on adding vtec to non vtec engines
to add vtec u need to add an oil line to the valve cover look into frankenstine acura integra engines for ideas on adding vtec to non vtec engines
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Re: f23a1 motor where f22b2 was...yes, ive searched..
F/H series engines are of the same family. Biggest difference is most F series are SOHC, and all H series are DOHC. Dimensionally the blocks are the same externally, with the exception of the SH-ATTS block.
Most of the needed changes have been documented in the FAQ at the top of the page.
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Re: f23a1 motor where f22b2 was...yes, ive searched..
Hi guys
so I have a 97 Honda accord coupe so its obd2
3 years ago my f22b2 dead so I swap with the jdm f23a
so I'm running everything from f22
dizzy, fuel rail, tranny, full intake manifold
so I'm decided to run wiring for vtec
What stuff do I need to make vtec work
I know I have to run wiring from vtec solenoid
To ecu and oil pressure switch
can I used a f22b1 ecu I have auto tranny??
I'm using the f22 thermostat neck so I have the thermoswitch b
For other guys
I'm using all my f22b2 motor mounts I just swap the driver side braket from f22 to f23 bolt on right
so I have a 97 Honda accord coupe so its obd2
3 years ago my f22b2 dead so I swap with the jdm f23a
so I'm running everything from f22
dizzy, fuel rail, tranny, full intake manifold
so I'm decided to run wiring for vtec
What stuff do I need to make vtec work
I know I have to run wiring from vtec solenoid
To ecu and oil pressure switch
can I used a f22b1 ecu I have auto tranny??
I'm using the f22 thermostat neck so I have the thermoswitch b
For other guys
I'm using all my f22b2 motor mounts I just swap the driver side braket from f22 to f23 bolt on right
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