hello all here on HT i recently wrecked my cd5 accord. its beyond repair since this is the second time it has been in a wreck, so with that said im thinking about pulling my mild built f22 and dropping it in a late 80s or early 90s crx. whats yalls thoughts on doing something like this is it worth it or should i just part out the engine and scrap the twisted accord shell? you tell me what you would do in my shoes thanks mike

 

if you can find a CRX with a b series swap and instal the engine it as an H2b it might be pretty cool. IDK what kind of power your f22 is putting down though… nor do i know your goals…. might just be a waste of time and money. Its hard to tell without more info. I'm gonna guess that it won't be worth it performance wise… However it will be a unique swap so there are some bonus points… Like I said it all depends on your goals.

 

mild bottle baby bisi top end and stage 3 cam BC-h22-110mm stroker crank 12.5:1bisi pistons/rods 275 shot

 

I replied to the other thread on this... but i'll say again. Do it! Do it!

 

The F-series is just as easy as an H series. The same adapter plate is used to run a B-series trans.

The F22B with a B16 cable trans in an 88-91 CRX is a cheap and effective swap. It won't be a waste of time and money. It's just as easy as a B-series swap. I would go with the F20B accord motor that makes 200 HP over the 150 HP F22B if you could get it, but I see you already have the F22B. It will be fun. Lots of torque.

Go for it.

 

I have a cb7 sitting with a f22a3. I did research a while back and all my finding said that hammering would have to be done in order for it to fit. Does anyone a have any old threads that say otherwise. It would be nice since I have everything I need except the motor mounts to sit it into an ef sedan.

 

The hammering is probably to get AC compressor and possibly alt pulley clearance. I did a swap like this years back and it wasn't that much hammering really, just a bit of clearance to change a belt and a little more for movement.
If i'm not mistaken, you can get a F22A6 computer and dual path intake to get 15 more HP. The A6 had a GSR style intake with a valve for higher rpm airflow.

 

I think I read once that you can maybe use a smaller Alt belt. A smaller mr2 alt just popped into my head and hasport should work on an ac adapter bracket to move the ac pump up or down.

I couldn't imagine myself taking a hammer to it especially after looking so long for one without frame damage.

A6 also have larger valves so it would be better to just swap the head

 

Okay I read the other thread, and considering the details of the build, go for it. It would be unique and a lot of fun in the CRX.

 

well the only thing on the engine is a alt so shouldnt be no beating

 

The alternator hits the inside of the engine bay. You need to hammer a decent sized circle out. It's in every B-series swap write up. The F22 DOHC is bigger than a D15 SOHC, just remember that.

 

The harmonic balancer will also need more room for the H2b to fit in the EF. I used a a hammer on the frame, and also used a single pulley H series harmonic balancer with the inside machined down about 1/8 an inch. You can also run an s2000 single pulley which has a smaller diameter and might fit a little better. I was able to run the H series alternator and bracket by just pounding some room, and cutting a little from the headlight bracket area. However if you use the ESP upper alternator bracket wit the original CRX D series alternator you will have a lot more clearance. I eventually did this and I am happy with the result. Also, you are going to need an aftermarket traction bar so you can have enough clearance for the H2b… trust me on that. I went with the ESP also, and have ZERO complaints. It is really solid and fit like a glove. They will cut you a deal if you get them both at the same time. Check my build thread, and if you run into any snags with the H2B EF swap, feel free to hit me up.
Someone was talking about A/C with the swap. I looked at this with mine as well. Don't let anyone tell you it cannot be done, but be aware that it will be quite the endeavor. So much so that I put this part of the project on hold. It can be done, but will require some creativity, time, and fabrication.
Also I thought you were talking about the single cam F22… Is that correct?

 

its the little single cam that cant make power lol not trying to spend a lot of money on it so i was goin to pull the engine/trans from the accord and drop it in the crx hopefuly without a lot of beating involved. but from what you are saying there will be a little

 

I have never done a straight H swap in a CRX, so I cannot tell you how much clearance there is, for all I know it might even have more clearance than the H2b (I really have no idea).
If you go H2b it will be tight, but very doable. Don't be afraid of using the sledgehammer. Its not a big deal and nothing to be afraid of. If you do as I recommend and machine the single pulley harmonic balancer or use the s2000 harmonic balancer along with the ESP upper alternator bracket with the D series alternator there really will not be much at all. That alternator set up will probably clear with zero beating, and the crank pulley won't be too bad. I have the QSD kit so that is what I am basing everything off of.
The single cam f22 is a great engine, and since yours is already built, you know what it can do. I think Hush built a 300 HP N/A one… which is remarkable by any stretch. Anyway good luck.

 

Done both of these swaps (h2b and f20b) in my ef's.. go to my profile and look at my previous threads. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.

 

Oh! The F22 SOHC, dang! My bad, I was thinking of the F20B DOHC I guess. That was just simply my mistake. Still, it is quite large. It isn't a 'native' motor so it will take some custom work, such as beating with a sledge.