okay question i have a stock 96 accord lx non vtec pretty sure i am OBD2,and was wondering if this motor is fairly easy install?Also wasnt the 1996 accord EX a vtec model (so in theory i can put an EX ecu in my lx and run a the motor below?) without too much of a headache?


JDM 94-97 Honda Accord LX DX F22B 2.2L SOHC VTEC Engine F22B1 F22B2

 

Yes the B1 was standard in the EX.
Yes you can install it into the LX.
Yes you can use the correct PCM for the B1 in your LX.
You will need to change/add wiring(or change harness) for the VTEC operation.

 

cool ty i will post pics when im doing swap should be starting it in a few weeks

 

If you are going to go threw the trouble of doing a Swap why not go the F23 route? Or if your budget is a bit larger, an H22 would be a great swap? Both of these engines are pretty much plug and play with your chassis. The H22 requiring slight mount modifications and a hard to find ECU. But a custom tuned ECU is easy enough to find.

Just putting that out there in case you want more power!

 

okay so after some looking around i think im going to go the h22 route,does anyone know a link to a step by step swap guide in a 96 accord?and maybe a prats list if possible please and ty in advance

 

https://honda-tech.com/honda-accord-...d-faq-1664547/

 

Look up building a G22 or G23...

from what i read, it can be done for just a little more then a h22 swap and with a lot more power

Search and you will see

 

The cheaper budget G22/23 hybrid builds rarely work out. The ones that do end up being reliable. Also end up being more expensive then an H22 swap with cams and a header.

The builds that you see where a G23 makes more power than an H22 are not cheap. I have see some people list them at around $1,800 for 200-220whp. That is the parts only cost, without labour or machine shop costs. So the only way to make it cheaper is if you can hone the block and do all the engine building yourself. And you still only end up with the same WHP as a stock H22A7. Buying used parts to save money doesn't always work in the long run. Some of those used parts will require some re-conditioning $$$$.

Just putting that out there!

 

i checked the accord FAQ ant the H22A Swap into a 5th Gen link dosent work is there another good write up with parts list and instructions?

 

Let me Google that for you! Click Here!

 

I genuinely don't know how people find out about these things and keep bringing them up.

I know of like *one* guy that did it and posted on here.

The H22 is infinitely cheaper and was actually designed to work that way instead of some cobbled together mismatch of parts.