ok i have the 96 accord lx and its auto. i cant go manual because of a pinch nerve in my leg. So i am keeping it auto. I ve already looked into a LevelTen build up kit for the tranny. I am going to keep mine. I am about to make a payment on it but want to make sure before i write my check..it has 30105 miles on it. Its a 1998, h22a4 i get: motor, distrubtor, intake, COMPLETE harness uncut, front motor mounts.. I can pick up a V-AFVC and do alittle wiring for the vtec, ill have to find an auto ecu and install it.. right?? no other parts.. and the 98 will fit.. right
thanks
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That's an OBD II motor, and your '96 is probably OBD II as well. I'm not sure how the H22A4 OBD II hybrid conversions go, 'cause there's the "immobilizer" on that ECU. I converted to OBD I, which was pretty expensive. The only non-OBD II H22A automatic ECU you can get is JDM. I think BigJames would be the authority on this subject.

 

The gearing of yer Accord auto will be too tall, so a H23 would be a better choice. The easiest way to use a 97+ motor is a 96 ECU.

If it's not to late look for a 96+ JDM H22 auto or a 92-95, but you'll need to convert to OBDI.

 

So will i just need to pick up a 96 H22 Auto ECU and i ll be ok.. why not the 98 auto ecu.. if thats the engine i am useing.. Oh to the other guy.. yeah mine is OBD2 and so is this engine.

IF i still cant then i can use a GTR or another ECU that is auto and vtec right?

 

GTR? I hope you mean GSR.

Axles anyone?

 

sorry yeah GSR

 

the 97+ have the immobilizer, so many people use the 96. I forgot and now remember that OBDII cars have the tranny controller with the ECU. Mine is separate cause I'm OBDI.

I guess get a 97+SS ECU and see if they can get around it.

 

Yes, you'll need a '96 JDM H22 auto ECU, since the '96 is OBD II and has the tranny controler built into the main ECU. Not to put a damper on things, but these ECU's are pretty rare. The other option you have is to convert to OBD I.

BigJames here knows a ton on the subject, and there is also a guy named Wadzii that can help you out. He used to have a '96 hybrid auto that he converted to OBD I. He'll tell you the conversion was a pain in the ***, but he can also tell you how it's done and what problems you might encounter. He's a member here, but you're more likely to find him on http://www.hondasociety.com/board in the Accord hybrid forum. Good luck

 

I found this, and it might help you out a little.
http://www.hondaprelude.com/webboard...CHILD_ID=51276

 

u are in luck!!...my 97 accord uses the 99 lude ecu!! in that sense, its possible, the only prob is I dont exactly know how! I had mine sent to the US, they just had to reprogram it and take out the factory immobilizer!..only a guess!!