H22 into 2.3 CL?

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03-19-2003, 01:13 PM

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H22 into 2.3 CL?

what are the possibilities of swapping this engine into the Acura 2.3CL with the F23 engine? The car is auto, so i know i need an auto ecu, what about wiring? motor mount issues? any changes? i have friend who just picked up a beat up CL thats leaking oil so he wants some info on the swap so we can do it. I've done plenty of civic/crx swaps but never this one, i think it should be fun though, thanks for any advice.

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03-19-2003, 06:44 PM

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Re: H22 into 2.3 CL? (yebabee)

That would be one COOL swap

I'm sure it is possible. Maybe check with Hasport or others for information?!?!

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03-20-2003, 06:02 AM

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Re: H22 into 2.3 CL? (Hondaaccordvtec)

would there be much power increase?

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03-20-2003, 07:04 AM

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Re: H22 into 2.3 CL? (redlineh22a)

put a single cam. its lighter

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03-20-2003, 07:43 AM

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Re: H22 into 2.3 CL? (viet boi 83)

The 2.3 CL is a Accord so the tech would be the same. Pretty cool idea doing the swap in a plush CL but I owuld consider doing a auto to manual swap while your at it.

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03-20-2003, 10:05 AM

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Re: H22 into 2.3 CL? (nsxmatt)

http://www.acuracl.com
It is a pretty good site. Like as said above it is the same as swapping a H22 into a accord. I do beleave that you can use the stock mounts, and do the manual swap!! Much better tranny!!
Don't let swaps scare you take your time, they are not that hard! The first swap i did was a H22 in a 96 civic... Started and ran like a champ, with a little help from H-T!