So basically I over-revved on the highway recently and did something major to my motor. There’s a ton of pressure in the VC and it taps pretty loud once it’s warmed up. I’m pretty sure it’s block related. So if I’m going to rebuild this motor I wanna build it for power but still be reliable, so I’m looking to stay N/A. I’m looking for advice on what my best options would be. I don’t have a specific hp number but the motor originally did 225/whp after an Evans Tuning tune. So I’m interested in buying or building a custom block to match the head I already have. I’m not looking to spend over $4,000 or so. Here’s my current set up that I’ve been running for 7+ years.



Car
-97 Honda Accord LX
-OBD2-OBD1 Conversion Harness

ECU
-Hondata S300 P28 ECU

Motor
-94 JDM H22a motor
-Stock Block
-Evans Tuning Stage 2 Head w/ 5 Angle Valve Job
-Skunk2 Pro Series Valve Springs
-Skunk2 Titanium Retainers
-Skunk2 Pro Series Valves (Standard size)
-Skunk2 Pro Series Stage 1 Camshafts
-Skunk2 Tuner Series Adjustable Cam Gears
-H23 Manual Tensioner Conversion
-Euro-r Crank Pulley

Exhaust
-Authentic Hytech Tri-Y Header
-2.5” Kteller Exhaust Piping & gutted Tenzo-R catalytic converter
-Hytech twin loop muffler

Air
-Euro-R Intake Manifold with Maxbore to 65mm
-04 S2000 Throttle Body with Maxbore 65mm to 70mm taper (No idle screw)
-3.5" Intake Tubing (The length of a cold air intake)
-3.5" BPI Flowstack
-3.5" K&N Air Filter (Large Cone Style)
-Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket

Ignition
-Optima yellowtop Battery
-NGK OEM Blue Spark Plug Wires
-NGK Iridium Spark Plugs, Part# ZFR6FIX-11

Fuel
-450cc DSM Blue Top Injectors
-Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
-AEM Fuel Rail
-AEM Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator

Transmission
-LSD H22 Transmission
-Exedy stage 1 Clutch
-Competition Clutch Lightweight Flywheel

I still have to do the compression test but haven’t had time yet so I might be getting a little ahead of myself but could someone possibly recommend a few reputable shops that I could send my block to? I looked online and found a few but they don’t list much info. I’m from PA and close to Evans Tuning but I’m not sure if they build motors anymore. I can’t find much on their site but it might be bc I’m on mobile.

Thanks for the reply. Yes this is my DD and I need it to be reliable and also run off pump gas. I’ve done swaps before and I usually do all my own work but when I get into upgrading internals it’s all fairly new to me. I’ve just started my research and like many things, there are tons of options and everyone has a different opinion on what’s best. So I’m just looking to take a little bit from everyone and go from there.