97accord

ok so i recently bought a 97 accord se and and it has a f22b2 non vtec motor i was wondering if it is possible to use the head off of a f22b1 vtec motor

BrutalB83

Yes, it is possible. You'll also need the F22B1's ECU if you want the VTEC to work. You'll have to do a slight bit of wiring in order to make it functional as well, but nothing too complicated.

Oh, and good work on starting your own thread in the appropriate forum!

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97accord

lol thx im actually trying to make my honda all naturally aspirated and i was wondering if u guys could give me some good tips

97accord

i actually attend an automotive college and im getting my my block bored out and my head done for a really cheap price from 1 of my teachers so im taking the opportunity to my advantage do u guys think its the smart thing to do

BrutalB83

Well, there aren't a whole lot of after-market parts out there for the F-series unfortunately. They do make them, but they're very expensive. Check out F22 Parts or Bisimoto Engineering for all kinds of F22 parts. Like I said though, they're not cheap at all.

The F-series engines are actually pretty decent for boost in stock trim though, so a turbo setup might be something to consider...

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*98-01 Conversion (Front/Rear Bumpers & "Mesh" Alloys)

YBLEGAL

Search, and research!

General overview:
Increase compression, enhance flow, enhance volumetric efficiency, optimize everything.

Glad you figured it out too!

Static vs. Effective Compression

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97accord

yea i read in other forms and magazines that the f series is the best to turbo but would u say i would be better of doing a h22 swap and then make that all naturally aspirated.

97accord

or what engine for a honda would be best to work with.

YBLEGAL

Yes for natural aspiration a DOHC motor would be better.

And yes the F22 is great for boost.

If it were me, boost the F22 or swap to H22.

And on second thought if your wanting to bore out your F22 block, well you'd want to sleeve it if anything, for boost.

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BrutalB83

Yeah the H22 is probably a better N/A motor. How much power are you looking to make here?

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*Megan Strut Braces & H-Brace
*98-01 Conversion (Front/Rear Bumpers & "Mesh" Alloys)

YBLEGAL

All this time asking questions when you could be reading; and this is the basics of motor technology and isn't even specific to Honda. Take your time.

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97accord

no i get what u are trying to tell me but i dont want to turbo charge my motor

YBLEGAL

Your such a noob I want you to justify to me why you want to avoid turbo so bad.

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97accord

i am taking my time im looking to make 275-300 to wheels

97accord

just for the simple fact every 1 has their hondas turbo'd so i want to go the other way and not turbo it.

YBLEGAL

...Turbo.

...Unless you have like 8,000 AT THE BARE MINIMUM to make that kinda power...but at least that's doable with the H.

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97accord

all my buddy have their hondas turbo'd yea they run good and strong but its no challenge

97accord

can i ask y do u recommend me to turbo my car

YBLEGAL

Haven't you heard or seen the JDM inspired slogan, "N/A is best!"???

Everyone goes turbo because that's the best thing to do with small displacement motors. Atleast the H22 is semi big for an inline four. And guess what....every Honda came from the factory naturally aspirated, so get over the crowd or path choosing thing to be popular in society. Do what's logicly best to suit the needs of your driving.

If it was me, drag racing I'd boost the hell out of the F. Auto-x, NA all day.

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97accord

and no it wont take 8 grand to make that power u are way off.

97accord

im not going to use it to drag its going to be a street car.

YBLEGAL

If you want 300 hp, and money is an issue because like you said the only reason your doing this is because of the discounts you'll be getting, then turbo is the most efficient, lesser maintenanced, and cheaper route to take. End of story there.

If you want a challenge, see how much power you can get reliably... like a scientist.

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