This is my little write-up of my F23/H22 build. I am building this motor for my 91' Civic HB. This car is NOT my daily driver, it is used merely for drag racing as well as some street action.

I will try and keep the thread updated as much as possible. Here's the breakdown:

CAR: 1991 Civic DX HB
ENGINE: F23A bottom end / H22A Head
TRANNY: JDM B16A S1

I am using 87mm K20 pistons and the 97mm crank which will yield 2306cc.

I am going to begin the building phase soon, I will be setting the motor in the car for mock-up before the block goes to my machinist. I will provide further information and pics later.

Patiently awaiting...



Modified by jdm_ef9 at 7:36 AM 3/18/2008

 

Nice planned build . . .

 

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Thanks... always a good thing to plan and do your homework when building something to this extent.

 

Got a complete F23A longblock for $100. Here is the block(before bead blasting):


MMMMM.... 55mm mains:


Picked up a complete H22A4 longblock for $200 - just had a bad crank. Here is the head:

 

should be good when done dude!

 

nice!!

 

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x2

 

excellent choice. was seroiusly thinking going this route.

 

i like what i see so far. subscribed!!

 

the shell is nice as hell from what i can see. really clean engine bay at least. what are your plans for cams

 

thanks for all of the comment guys!

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i will be running approx 12.5:1cr and pro3 cams.

some of my parts are staring to arrive... i will get pics up soon!

also, the engine is getting mocked up tonight and i plan to drop it in to see what the clearance is like. stay tuned!

 

was really close to doing the same setup but changed my mind last minute u gonna do anything else to the block. GL

 

is it safe for a piston travelling in a clockwise direction to be put into a motor working in the opposite direction?? custom cp pistons only ran me 600$ for an H22(89mm, 12.5 static cr. for 54 cc chambers)

definitely subscribed for this build up keep us posted comrade

 

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definitely subscribed for this build up keep us posted comrade </TD></TR></TABLE>

safe.... i would say yes.
oem reliable.... not so much but you cant really expect that when building something like this.

i worked with jeff from blueprint and got a set of trick wisecos.

 

Nice build. I am going to emulate this setup when if you put down over 250

 

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Thanks

Well, it wasnt easy but the engine is in(temporarily)! There are a few mods to the chassis I have to make before it goes in for good. I snapped a few teaser pics:



Hood clearance

 

time to get the grinder and zip wheels out...lol that thing will look like a beast in that chassis

 

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yes it will

 

hahaha...

 

block/head are off to the machine shop in the morning!

 

Im gonna be following this build.

 

Interested in what work was require to run the K pistons in the F23.

 

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Really all depends on what you are doing... With the K20 and F23 having the same compression height it makes for a fairly simple swap. If you plan on running a high cr or high lift cams then a little more work is required with the pistons.

 

have you made a choice on a header yet?