i was wondering if it would be possible to swap the head of my si to a vtec...................what would this cost for the head and labor.........or is it easy enough for a beginner to install?

 

do a search for lsvtec

 

I have also been looking into this swap. I'm not sure of the parts prices but it does not seem as if it would be a very easy job for a beginner to install. This thread has some useful information though. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=510617 Hope this helps. good luck

 

look in the essential links at the top of the forums.

Hybrid Engines - The Frankensteins
F23A Block/H22A1 Head (Accord SOHC VTEC/Prelude DOHC VTEC) by SamIam26
Additional F23/H23 Info by prelittlelude
H23A Block/H22A Head (Prelude DOHC Non-VTEC/Prelude DOHC VTEC)
F20B Destroking Hybrid by satan_srv
F22B2 Block/H22A Head (Accord SOHC VTEC/Prelude DOHC VTEC) by prelittlelude
F23A Block/H23a Head (Accord SOHC VTEC/Prelude DOHC non-VTEC) by PirateMcFred

I know they are not linked just go to the links page. I am not going to do all the work for you.

 

wow the insanity

basically a h22 swap is cheaper and better

 

you will need the entire h22 top end, from the head to wiring harness to intake mani and exhaust. basically the only thing that would be left from the h23 is the bottom end.

 

depending on if your car is wired for Vtec or not the wiring harness might not be needed ......

definitely need the rest just like prelittlelude said