Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B?
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (TokyoZero)
True a frien of mine got one , say if you likem get it. Some people say it will make the front end too heavy but my friends car feels fine and has power up the ***
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (turbocivic4)
Probably because of the amount of err...customization that goes along with it, like mount kits, etc. Probably people are intimidated by all this. Also, I'm guessing that PS and AC will have to go. Something I'm not willing to give up. One more thing, an H22A Civic lowered more than 1.5" will scrape and dent a header.
I'd like one though.
I'd like one though.
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (TokyoZero)
never meant for it, just like supra tail lights and chevy 350 swaps, i think youget the point
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (R you serious)
Well the A/C and power steering can be retained. We offer a A/C bracket that will allow you to run it. I believe there is alot of misinformation about H22as. They are great swaps and they are affordable. Its always funny to me that the people that don't have H22a always seem to know so much about them and not recommend them. I rarely see people with H22a swaps complain.
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (prospeed)
Its always funny to me that the people that don't have H22a always seem to know so much about them and not recommend them. I rarely see people with H22a swaps complain.
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (prospeed)
i rarely see h22 civics at autox though too..
it all depends on what u r gonna do..
if i was into drag only..then by all means..why not got h22, but id rather have a lighter block up front then having to bother with stiffer than average spring rates and the like. but im into autox not drag, so like i said before, what works for others doesnt work for everything.
my friend has a h22 EG, car is a f*ckin ripper!!!..nuff said. hes into drag so
edit: BTW i think Newman had decent results with the h22 Eg from what i read on h-t.
[Modified by JaeOne3345, 12:34 AM 12/18/2002]
it all depends on what u r gonna do..
if i was into drag only..then by all means..why not got h22, but id rather have a lighter block up front then having to bother with stiffer than average spring rates and the like. but im into autox not drag, so like i said before, what works for others doesnt work for everything.
my friend has a h22 EG, car is a f*ckin ripper!!!..nuff said. hes into drag so
edit: BTW i think Newman had decent results with the h22 Eg from what i read on h-t.
[Modified by JaeOne3345, 12:34 AM 12/18/2002]
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (prospeed)
H22 swaps are bad ***. I was close to going with one but I chose not to. Why?
- B series is a more straight forward swap. Well documented.
- Stronger aftermarket for B series
- A lot of interchangeable parts amongst the b engines
- Traction issues
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- B series is a more straight forward swap. Well documented.
- Stronger aftermarket for B series
- A lot of interchangeable parts amongst the b engines
- Traction issues
-Rod
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (RK)
H22 swaps are bad ***. I was close to going with one but I chose not to. Why?
- B series is a more straight forward swap. Well documented.
- Stronger aftermarket for B series
- A lot of interchangeable parts amongst the b engines
- Traction issues
-Rod
- B series is a more straight forward swap. Well documented.
- Stronger aftermarket for B series
- A lot of interchangeable parts amongst the b engines
- Traction issues
-Rod
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (SlowazzGSR)
Very good topic and most people choose to be ignorant on the subject. Before anything I will list the cons, as there are a few, if you even consider them cons...
1. Axles. Now, you can use 91 Integra axles, but they are pretty squished in there and you'll probably end up breaking a few. Or, you can opt for some custom ones good for 500+ ponies, but it'll set you back 500 bucks.
2. Weight. Now come on, there's not that much weight.
3. Wiring. It's not hard. My bros' running a chipped P28 and it's working out great.
4. Mounts. Yeah it's not a direct bolt in, but who cares. Pay a little more for mounts, but you also got torque to fall in love with. And if you're going to race, you'll end up getting better mounts as well. And mounts that are available usually have a lifetime warranty-enough said.
5. The shifter assembly. Now this is the ONLY thing I HATE about the swap. Rod shifter assemblies are the greatest. I just don't seem to get along good with the cable type.
Now, there's not that many bad things about the swap. True, you may think, "Man, I'll have CRAZY understeer". Build your suspension according to the engine and you'll be just as good as a B18 swap. My brother has a built H22 in his hatch for boost- not boosted yet. got Weisco 8.8 to 1 slugs and all. Even with such LOW compression, I utterly SPANKED my friend with his B16 while I had 2 people in my car. Imagine it with 15 pounds for a 125 shot.
They are cheap to come buy, but you will need to do some modification. Don't plan on dropping a B or D series back in as you will need to weld in some of the H22 mounts. A B series swap is a lazy man's swap and most won't admit it. It's easy. An H22 done right with the correct parts, will have GREAT results. Like someone said before, it depends on the driving. They'll be fine for auto crossing, just know your car. It's all about driver in auto-x. I've seen some stock 91 Soob sedans beat out Type R's.
1. Axles. Now, you can use 91 Integra axles, but they are pretty squished in there and you'll probably end up breaking a few. Or, you can opt for some custom ones good for 500+ ponies, but it'll set you back 500 bucks.
2. Weight. Now come on, there's not that much weight.
3. Wiring. It's not hard. My bros' running a chipped P28 and it's working out great.
4. Mounts. Yeah it's not a direct bolt in, but who cares. Pay a little more for mounts, but you also got torque to fall in love with. And if you're going to race, you'll end up getting better mounts as well. And mounts that are available usually have a lifetime warranty-enough said.
5. The shifter assembly. Now this is the ONLY thing I HATE about the swap. Rod shifter assemblies are the greatest. I just don't seem to get along good with the cable type.
Now, there's not that many bad things about the swap. True, you may think, "Man, I'll have CRAZY understeer". Build your suspension according to the engine and you'll be just as good as a B18 swap. My brother has a built H22 in his hatch for boost- not boosted yet. got Weisco 8.8 to 1 slugs and all. Even with such LOW compression, I utterly SPANKED my friend with his B16 while I had 2 people in my car. Imagine it with 15 pounds for a 125 shot.
They are cheap to come buy, but you will need to do some modification. Don't plan on dropping a B or D series back in as you will need to weld in some of the H22 mounts. A B series swap is a lazy man's swap and most won't admit it. It's easy. An H22 done right with the correct parts, will have GREAT results. Like someone said before, it depends on the driving. They'll be fine for auto crossing, just know your car. It's all about driver in auto-x. I've seen some stock 91 Soob sedans beat out Type R's.
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (Emerica)
bigger means harder to fit in the motor bay..and the extra power is off set with about 300 extra lbs.<< this is a guess
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (deepnite)
bigger means harder to fit in the motor bay..and the extra power is off set with about 300 extra lbs.<< this is a guess
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (4g4me)
thats preference, andy hope who races TCRA road racing, went from a d16a6 to a b16a in his track crx and when i talked to him, he said he was feelin the change in weight spread and its def noticeable,
its all in how much it bothers you, or if you even care. to some people it matters more then others
its all in how much it bothers you, or if you even care. to some people it matters more then others
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (Emerica)
A B series swap is a lazy man's swap and most won't admit it. It's easy.
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (4g4me)
Guessed wrong.....70 more lbs than a Bseries......its like a 6 year old sitting on your hood, with aftermarket suspension, you will never know
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (proclassracer)
Guessed wrong.....70 more lbs than a Bseries......its like a 6 year old sitting on your hood, with aftermarket suspension, you will never know
Hahahaahah ...you must grow em big in LA. Id hate to see the parents off this beast.
Hahahaahah ...you must grow em big in LA. Id hate to see the parents off this beast.
i heard that the h22 can't handle continuous high rpm's... for instance lapping at a track, and there seems to be so much aftermarket supprt for the b series, i doubt you couldnt make a boosted gsr swap perform as well as a boosted h22.
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (CRX-T)
doesnt the B and D block tilt foward and the H block tilt back in their native cars? I thought that's what made the additional 70 lbs such a big deal, as the CG wasn't located in the optimal locations anymore.
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (girliecivic)
Its always funny to me that the people that don't have H22a always seem to know so much about them and not recommend them. I rarely see people with H22a swaps complain.
that's so true, because i haven't seen anyone with it complain yet.
that's so true, because i haven't seen anyone with it complain yet.
IMO an h22 swap is kick ***
Unfortunately very illegal here so I can't do it
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Re: Why are H22 swaps uncommon/unpopular compared to say a B18C or B16B? (94hondaLS)
The broken axle thing is from either cheap axles components or bad mount kits that don't position the motor properly and causes the axles to bind. We never have any axles problems. Alot of people do seem to have that problem.