I am looking for some info on motor swaps for my 2.2CL. I just want to build a quick daily and right now the 2.2 SOHC VTEC with auto just isnt cutting it. I was wondering about doing maybe a b18 block with a b16 head and turbo would get the job done. is this something that would swap into the car easily? also i really want to swap in a 5 spd so i thinking along the lines of a prelude tranny. i know a couple local guys that have said good things about the prelude tranny being strong stock for stock vs other honda trannies. just give me the specifics, i would like to build a fast daily but be able to keep the gas mileage and i know nothing about honda performance.

 

H22 would definitely be the easiest and most cost-effective.

 

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my gf has a 97 2.2CL ..i think its fun for daily driving..and its classy..wood grain ..

 

sorry to bump in but is there any threads here on HT about earl model CL's? my comp is gay and wont load right or somethin, any help would be good. now back on topic....H22 CL =

 

<FONT SIZE="6">h22</FONT>

best bang for what you are l@@king for.

 

h duece all the way

 

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You can easily build a high torque H22A for very little money relative to building other motors, and it will Dynojet in the 220 HP range. I would not recommend going too radical with the H22A, and I would not recommend any kind of B18 because (1)your car is kind of big for a Honda and (2)you are saddled with an automatic.

If you're willing to do a complete swap to five speed, you can go a little more radical on the H22A, but you're still better off with the high torque H22A than you'd ever be with any B motor.

 

AND... If I'm not mistaken, the early CL's were based on the 1994-1997 ACCORD, not the Civic.

The H-Series is a more logical choice if you must do some sort of swap.

 

the h22 is a bolt in motor swap. it would be easy to swap in a 5spd go with the h22

 

dont meant to thread jack, but, wat year h22 axles would fit in a 97 cl?

 

H22, or F20B is your best bet.