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titewhiteaccord · 12-04-2003, 07:07 AM

I am thinking of getting an h22a motor for my 96 accord non vtec. I was woundering if it was possible to but in the h22a in my car even tho its not a vtec right now?

dohcvtec_accord · 12-04-2003, 09:34 AM

If your car isn't equipped with VTEC right now, it means you have to add two extra wires when doing the swap.

Jason90accord · 12-04-2003, 09:42 PM

What two wires do you need ?

dohcvtec_accord · 12-04-2003, 11:36 PM

For VTEC, you need the VTEC solenoid and pressure switch wires.

tab · 12-06-2003, 02:22 AM

for VTEC you need two, but you still have to add the knock and IAB wires. This should be pinned. It's probably in the FAQ, definitely around if you search. I wish I would have wrote up a how to, but I was too new when I did it. I've learned so much more since then......

90h22accord · 12-22-2003, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by tab@Dec 6 2003, 02:22 AM
for VTEC you need two, but you still have to add the knock and IAB wires. This should be pinned. It's probably in the FAQ, definitely around if you search. I wish I would have wrote up a how to, but I was too new when I did it. I've learned so much more since then......

yea i had to add the 2 vtec wires and the knock sensor but i jus left out the IAB. Is there even a differnce if u add the iab or not? I heard you get more low end torque with the IAB off but less high end hp and with the IAB on you get vice versa. I wonder if its tru...

dohcvtec_accord · 12-23-2003, 09:24 AM

No, the IAB gives you the best of both worlds. It allows for low-end torque (long intake runners) and high-end power (short runners). If you don't use the IAB's, you're missing out on some top-end power.

90h22accord · 12-24-2003, 01:05 PM

oh really? hmm.. well i think i should connect my iab then
but damn dat would mean more labor time and adding another wire... im lazy lol

12-04-2003, 09:34 AM	#2
dohcvtec_accord WRX Sellout Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The left lane Age: 32 Posts: 8,498 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2002 WRB Impreza WRX Rep Power: 99	If your car isn't equipped with VTEC right now, it means you have to add two extra wires when doing the swap. __________________ This space left intentionally blank.

12-04-2003, 11:36 PM	#4
dohcvtec_accord WRX Sellout Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The left lane Age: 32 Posts: 8,498 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2002 WRB Impreza WRX Rep Power: 99	For VTEC, you need the VTEC solenoid and pressure switch wires. __________________ This space left intentionally blank.

12-06-2003, 02:22 AM	#5
tab Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Washington State Posts: 3,736 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 03 Avalanche Rep Power: 51	for VTEC you need two, but you still have to add the knock and IAB wires. This should be pinned. It's probably in the FAQ, definitely around if you search. I wish I would have wrote up a how to, but I was too new when I did it. I've learned so much more since then...... __________________ -------------------- -------------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche Leather, Moonroof, Z71, tow package, bose+six disc, nice. 1992 Accord EX (sold to good friends) JDM H22A H22A Auto Tranny w/LSD I/H/E -- All stainless w/2.5 inch Catback 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado Project car, 455 ci front wheel drive, nasty.

12-23-2003, 09:24 AM	#7
dohcvtec_accord WRX Sellout Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The left lane Age: 32 Posts: 8,498 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2002 WRB Impreza WRX Rep Power: 99	No, the IAB gives you the best of both worlds. It allows for low-end torque (long intake runners) and high-end power (short runners). If you don't use the IAB's, you're missing out on some top-end power. __________________ This space left intentionally blank.

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12-04-2003, 07:07 AM	#1
titewhiteaccord Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	I am thinking of getting an h22a motor for my 96 accord non vtec. I was woundering if it was possible to but in the h22a in my car even tho its not a vtec right now?

12-04-2003, 09:42 PM	#3
Jason90accord Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	What two wires do you need ?

12-24-2003, 01:05 PM	#8
90h22accord Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	oh really? hmm.. well i think i should connect my iab then but damn dat would mean more labor time and adding another wire... im lazy lol

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