Hello everyone. I need some help. I'm a hobbyist engine builder, but I've only built carbed V8 horsepower. Well now I find myself in a new world with a little four cylinder engine. I have a 1997 Accord EX F22B1 VTEC - 5 speed. I'd like to do a swap with one that will give me more hp than the F22B1. I just dont know enough about Honda engines so I'd like to hear what some of you would recommend me using ...keeping these things in mind:
-I don't want to spend thousands
-I don't want to make any structual modifictions to the car(willing to make minor ones ..maybe)
-I would like to keep the same tranny, but if not possible then I'll deal with it.
From my research so far it seems that just about any JDM engine could be put in anything with enough work and mods. Please don't misunderstand me, I'm willing to do the work and pay for what I need to do it right. I am fully aware that I need to get an engine with the ECU and harness. What I am mainly concerned about is the engine mounting to the car, trans mounting to engine, and any other mods. Any advise from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again.
-I don't want to spend thousands
-I don't want to make any structual modifictions to the car(willing to make minor ones ..maybe)
-I would like to keep the same tranny, but if not possible then I'll deal with it.
From my research so far it seems that just about any JDM engine could be put in anything with enough work and mods. Please don't misunderstand me, I'm willing to do the work and pay for what I need to do it right. I am fully aware that I need to get an engine with the ECU and harness. What I am mainly concerned about is the engine mounting to the car, trans mounting to engine, and any other mods. Any advise from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again.