H23A VTEC
In 1998 Honda produced a rare VTEC version of the H23 engine for use in Japan only. It is essentially an H23 block with an H22 head. The power is on par with a typical H22 engine, but with a lower redline. It does, however, have a few more foot-pounds of torque than the H22.
Specifications
- Bore × Stroke: 87.0 mm × 95.0 mm (3.43 in × 3.74 in)
- Displacement: 2,258 cc (137.8 cu in)
- Valve Configuration: DOHC, 16 valves, VTEC
- Type: In-line 4 cylinder, aluminum block and head
- Compression ratio: 10.6:1
- Max output : 200 PS (197 hp/147 kW) @ 6800 rpm
- Max torque : 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 5300 rpm
- Redline: 7000 rpm
H23A VTEC
- Found in the Japanese 1998-2002 Accord Wagon SiR (CH9). It produces 200 PS (197 hp/147 kW) & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) and comes with a "blue top".
- Found in the Japanese 1998-2002 Accord Wagon AWD (CL2). It produces 200 PS (197 hp/147 kW) & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) and comes with a "blue top".