darockstar

hey i have friends that have gotten the h22 swap n the motor jus doesnt run hard??? what are some of the things 2 look for when getting a h22 swap.....i jus wanna get a good h22 that runs hard......i was thinkin about getting a h22a4 jus b cuz i know that the motor is kinda recent but i cant find 1 and there expensive PLEASE HELP

SteveoBA8

"Runs Hard"

1GPlusSH

I'd find a reputable place online. When you get the motor, get someone that knows what to look for to check it out before the installation. I would always get compression numbers.

BB6racer

people think getting a newer motor will mean that it will have less miles. if you get an imported jdm motor you can get most obd-1 motors for a pretty good price. i would say get a h22 with the same obd as your car.

its always better if you can physically be there to check out the motor before you buy it. if there is a motor importer near you, then go to them and check out what they have. having the motor in front of you will let you inspect the motor that you will actually be purchasing. and it always helps to have someone with you that knows what a good motor looks like.

darockstar

i know a lil about cars but how can i tell if the motors good jus by looking.....do h22 have the yr. the motor was built on it???

darockstar

what are good compression #s......most shops laugh when u ask them that tho???

SteveoBA8

https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

1GPlusSH

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you won't know just by looking at it if it's any good. you can get the number off of it and get the year from honda, but that still doesn't help you with knowing if it's any good.

Missing Gears

year is stamped on the head.

hmotorsonline

CGags13

usually the only obd2 h22's (h22a4) that you can find have about the same miles as a h22a1 (obd1) from japan. so its not really worth going through the obd2 conversion because theres really never a difference in milage.... most of the japanese engines have anywhere from 25k to 50k on them. a reputable importer should know the exact milage...id be wary of buying any engine without first checking it out yourself or having a trusted friend/mechanic look at it.

my recomendation is Japan Direct in Raleigh, NC..my friend's dad runs it and has been in the engine business for a LONG time..he personally goes to Japan every few months and picks out each engine he buys.. it takes him two weeks of going through warehouses to find good engines to bring back..every engine my brother and I have bought has come from him and we are never disapointed..they also keep alot of h22's in stock and can help you out with any swap questions...their website is http://www.usedengine.com