I need to buy a head gasket set for my 96 Accord 2.2L Vtec (F22B1 engine). One Fel-Pro set FPG HS9958PT2 is $184 and is listed for a 4 door model. The other set FPG HS9958PT1 is $250 and is listed for the 2 door. Both kits list the F22B1 as the engine designation. Of course I have the 2 door model. Is there really a difference between the sets?


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what i have found with most of the sets available online and from the autoparts stores (after market stuff) is that they include all variations of gaskets for the particular engine family/series. the head gasket is interchangable between the VTEC model and non-VTEC model (the only two options for that model no matter how many doors or what trim level), though the valve cover, intake and exhaust manifold gaskets are not.

if you see your engine code number you should be good to go. if you get it and it doesn't match, then it's the sellers fault.

 

Ok, please excuse my stupidity - I'm learning. If the engine is a F22B1 - It could have a different valve cover, exhaust manifold gasket etc.... depending if its a sedan or a coupe. My assumption would be that if its a F22B1 engine, doesn't matter what model it went in - the engine would be the same. In short are you saying the two different sets may have different gaskets in them based on 2 or 4 door.

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I'll save you some confusion

http://tasauto.com/Product/Browse.aspx?d=299&p=2

Part #2806109 (OEM - F22B2) $257
Part #6347898 (F22B2) $124
Part #189959 (F22B2) $189

Part #2806110 (OEM - F22B1) $178

 

And my apologies for causing any. I take my own experience for granted sometimes.

there are two engines, F22B1 (VTEC) and F22B2 (non-VTEC). EX trim, both 4dr and 2dr came with the B1, everything else I believe has the B2. head gaskets should interchange between B1 and B2, but valve covers and manifolds are different in shape.

i hope that makes things a little more clear.