What's up guys, I'm new to the board and I am trying to do some research before starting a new project. I've worked on honda's in the past but it was only on the j-block and c-block V6's so I am obviously not familiar with the various 4cylinder honda engines.

My intentions are to build an engine that I can swap into a 4th. gen. accord (90-93). I would like to start with an empty block and do a complete build for use with a turbo. At first I thought of the H22, but I then found out that the H22 is not suitable for boost because it has aluminum cylinder walls and would need to be sleeved. Someone suggested the f23 as being a good candidate for boost, but if I'm not mistaken isn't the f23 a SOHC motor?

So my questions are... Which block should I use? Are internals easier/cheaper to get for any particular block? Which block will yield the greatest torque output?

My goal is to have an engine that is reliable enough to be used as a daily driver and produce no less than 300fwhp.

I know that some of you guys live and breath this stuff, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

u can use that F23 block with a h22 head
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1046336

in that write up he uses a h23 (non vtec head) but u can manage to put a h22 head

 

civicstar, I appreciate your response. the f23 w/h22 head is definitely an option I will continue research.

After a quick glance over that write up it looks like that guy used OEM pistons, rods, etc. Are there any aftermarket internals available for the f23?
Also, as far as bottom end strength, how does the f23 bottom end compare to the h22's bottom end?

I apologize if these are noobish questions, I'm just trying to get educated as quickly as I can.


Modified by crick at 9:28 PM 4/12/2007


Modified by crick at 9:29 PM 4/12/2007