Just started searching for H22A long blocks. Is this a good deal (see link)? This isn't the same engine they put in the SH, is it? I need to avoid the SH. If you think I can find a better deal, where?

http://www.jdmtigerjapanese.com/hond...-only-97.html#

 

It looks like a good deal, but I noticed something wrong in their description. It says the redline for the engine is 8200, when it's like 7200 or 7400 or something like that. It's probably only a typo, I'm just a bit paranoid about ordering things online.
But from what I understand from others, it's usually a gamble on if you'll get a good or crappy engine from that place. Hmotors seems to be the most trusted. More expensive, but worth the extra money. I spent a little extra at a reputable local performance shop for mine, that's another option if you want to look around locally.
And why do you need to avoid the SH? I thought it has the same engine as the base model

 

^No, you cannot bolt a half shaft to a SH block, the holes wont line up, only the ATTS can't bolt up to it.

 

^ exactly. The SH came with ATTS. Not a big deal unless you want to put on a b-tranny, which i want to do. It isn't impossible to put b-trans on the SH, but its a hassle i.e. i think you'd have to shave off the back of the block, modify H2B kit, etc.

 

So i found this on hmotorsonline...a little confusing, "97-98 Spec"??? anyone familiar with this engine...is it jdm or usdm? http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30029

 

JDM

BTW I've heard bad things about tiger from some local people, they say you're lucky if the motor you get starts.