Does your H22 feel kind of gutless in the lower rpms, (1-4.5k)? Mine is an auto ss and I know how Honda autos are, but I just would like to know how your stock engines feel. My VTEC kicks really hard but if I don't shift at redline then it drops below VTEC and feels gutless again.

Stats: Auto SS, 136k, engine sounds good, burns only maybe 1 qt per 3k miles. I don't know how long it has been since the plugs, wires, cap and rotor have been replaced, but everything looks fine. I run 91 octane since it's hard to find anything higher here. I have ran fuel injector cleaner also.

Just want to know what experiences you guys have had with your H22s.


*edit* I don't know how long it's been on the tune up since I just bought it about 4 months ago.

 

Well no, my h22 runs fine, and dandy. It could use more low end power say from 1-3k, but thats only for launching.

Mines of course is a manual.

But sluggish, nah, not mine.

 

yeah, i think h22's are plenty peppy, only about 1-3k while the tires catch is a bit slow reacting.. but anything above that and its nice. I DD between 1-2500 RPM and its a steady ride. (dont wanna wake up the neighbors w/ my lovely 3" N1)

 

Not at all. Mine feels really peppy actually. I love going through the gears fast just using my downlow power.

 

Well it looks like I may be in need of a tune-up. Thanks for the responses guys.

 

Lower Rmps Runs Good but no kick From Vtec But Been Dogged 180,000 miles by prev owner and me but still drive good to school and bck

 

Depends what your used to, honestly I went from an H23 to a JDM H22 in my lude, and I can tell the low end torque isn't quite there! I am also running with my IAB's open all the time, so that may contribute to my problem.

 

Yea if I pull the vacuum line off the IABs I can definitely notice a drop in bottom end on my H23A1, so I would assume it would be even worse on a stock H22.