Hey guys!

I own a Honda Accord 1997 SE with a F22A Non-Vtec blown motor.

I recently purchased a JDM F23 2.3l VTEC (JDM dealer said they don't use letter after the "F23" in Japan where this motor originated in) at a very reasonable price that I would use as a swap for my blown F22a.

Background: I am a computer geek and NO mechanic by any means, but I can follow directions very well. My dad is the mechanic that will be doing the swap with my technical help and research.

What do I need?

If it were that easy... I have done a fair amount of research before buying the F23 and know it can be done. Many would say why not upgrade to H22??? Simple answer = family car, not willing to invest that much, and the F23 was fairly priced.

Here are the parts that I have ordered and am going to change over from F22A to JDM F23:

+ 1 Timing Belt (112 round teeth)
+ 1 Balance Shaft Belt ( 70 teeth)
+ 1 Tensioner (Bearing assembly - made in Japan)
+ 1 Idler (made in Japan)
+ 1 Camshaft Seal
+ 1 Crankshaft Seal
+ 1 Water Pump
1998 1999 HONDA ACCORD ENGINE WIRING HARNESS
1998 Honda Accord Computer ECU (after further research this is going back b/c it seems my current system in OB1 and 98 to 02 F23 is OB2 and Dizzy will not work amongst other things)
97 front and rear motor mounts
Liquids: Tranny, motor oil, radiator fluid etc.

So here are my questions before I get out of my budget which is really low:

My dad is ready to do the swap this weekend and I don't doubt his talent but he has never done a swap like this and I am in full control of the parts i.e. money. I have many junk yards near me so parts for a Honda* will not be a problem, but what parts do I need?

It seems that I could use a 95 accord P0A ECU to get the VTEC working and CEL not showing, but will it fit my 98 harness or my 97 F22 harness?

Am I missing anything? Remember, this is not my field of expertise; any advice would be greatly appreciated.

All I really would like to know is what do I bring over from the F22 to F23 and what parts am I currently missing?

PS: Any "how too's or step by step would be greatly appreciated".

Thanks!

 

Ok i find myself doing the same exact motor swap fix it I'm looking to put in af23a intoa 1990 Honda Accord 5 speed I have the wiring harness ECU the motor and trans will the motor mounts line up the same and does it matter that 1 car is OBD 1 and the other id obd2 dors it matter if so what's the difference and will it work

 

And sorry for the misspelled words this speak and text thing is not quite accurate to clear things up since I've gotten a few emails I have a 1999 Honda Accord f 23 a and I'm trying to install it into a 1990 Honda Accord body I have the wiring harness for the motor the ECU will the motor mount lineup or will I have to change the location of them also 1 is obd1 and the other is obd2 what is the difference between the 2 and will the engine still work since I have the computer that goes with the newer engine