I'm now considering fixing the SI vtec with the blown motor. The owner said he ran the oil low. If this is the case, how hard of a fix do you think it would be? I'm going to have a mechanic check it out this week but i was hoping for a little feedback so i know a little more going in.

 

if it was run low on oil, chances are the bearing are shot... and possibly the oil pump might have taken a dump. if you are rebuilding, have the crank inspected carefully, and do the routine stuff like new water pump, oil pump and pick up tube, and a fresh hone. new main bearings and rod bearing and make sure to check your clearances. honda has very tight clearances so be precise.

 

hmmm sounds like serious coin

 

jdm h22a longblocks from hmotorsonline go for 1400 shipped to ya door.. if you've got the tranny and ecu from the si vtec, you are set

 

just get a h23 and swap it in cheap i might have one for like 600 running 75k

 

why downgrade? lol just playin

 

lol i didn't even read that it said vtec lol, just the si part always forget that its a si vtec lol

 

well actually i already have a H23 from a car i totaled b4 but i really wish i could get the vtec running.

 

take the h23 block.. put the h22 head on it... read the FAQ'S