My new toy, 90 EX soon to be H22

[Strifecore]

I've been away from this site for quite some time as my first 91 LX has been gone. Previously I bought a 94 lude with JDM H22A. The body went and i was stuck with this great engine, so i found this beautiful 1990 EX CB7 for $350 and I'm back in business. Any of you guys want to throw me suggestions, I'm all ears.

Pictures to come, I'm on my phone right now.

Update 11/2: The lude was sold, as I had no room to do the swap, I am on a angled driveway with rocks. Going with plan B: Build up the current F22A6 in there and slap in a tiny 1.8 turbo for fast spooling. Low PSI on mostly stock block for now, hopefully the quick spooling will allow more lower end power, as these cars are lacking in that department.

Yes these pictures were taken in the rain, paint is actually a lot more faded.

[CyborgGT]

Suggestions?

If you're just looking for a simple, fun car, sounds like you've got it. Get after the reliability. If you're taking this car into "project car" territory, go far with it and take it places no one has with this chassis. This site's full of simple "builds" following the same formula, most stopping at about two-thirds, if that. CB Accords are barely on the radar even when you narrow the import community down to just Honda.

Welcome back

[NaSJohnny]

May as well use the motor since you got it! H22 in a CB7 sounds awesome.

[deevergote]

Welcome back!

The H22A feels right at home in the CB7. It even looks like it should've been there from the factory! Even better, a healthy H22A should be just as reliable as the stock F22A. An H22A swapped CB7 won't be the fastest thing on the road, but it'll surely be a blast to drive. I've never driven a Prelude, so I don't know how they compare... but there's a certain magic in a potent engine hiding under the hood of an unassuming car.
The CB7 was also Honda's first step toward making the Accord more of an entry-level luxury vehicle, rather than the sporty big brother to the Civic (as it was in the 3rd generation). Adding an H22A results in a car that offers both respectable performance and luxury... especially if your bargain car has a nice interior.

[Strifecore]

Welcome back!

The H22A feels right at home in the CB7. It even looks like it should've been there from the factory! Even better, a healthy H22A should be just as reliable as the stock F22A. An H22A swapped CB7 won't be the fastest thing on the road, but it'll surely be a blast to drive. I've never driven a Prelude, so I don't know how they compare... but there's a certain magic in a potent engine hiding under the hood of an unassuming car.
The CB7 was also Honda's first step toward making the Accord more of an entry-level luxury vehicle, rather than the sporty big brother to the Civic (as it was in the 3rd generation). Adding an H22A results in a car that offers both respectable performance and luxury... especially if your bargain car has a nice interior.

Unfortunately I sold the Prelude, had to get it out of my driveway and i got a decent deal for it. Looking to build up the current F22A6, probably turbo it. I just want close to the power my lude had.

[Strifecore]

CB Accords are barely on the radar even when you narrow the import community down to just Honda.

You are correct there sir, I went to a car meetup in Boston this past Sunday and there was only one mostly stock CB in a 10 story parking garage filled with cars. Most I saw were built turbo Civics and WRX's. Couple nice Supra's too.

[deevergote]

If you go turbo, throw forged pistons in that engine. It won't last long if you don't! A turbo F22A is plenty potent, though. Forged internals, a good tune, and a decently sized turbo can make more power than you'll ever be able to fully utilize on public roads.

[Strifecore]

Now does anybody know what's up with the tan interior/black dash? I've heard some are multi colored like that. I mean I love it cause OCD people have heart attacks, but what's the deal with it?

[Strifecore]

If you go turbo, throw forged pistons in that engine. It won't last long if you don't! A turbo F22A is plenty potent, though. Forged internals, a good tune, and a decently sized turbo can make more power than you'll ever be able to fully utilize on public roads.

That's all I need to know, thanks I heard the piston rings are what fail. And the walls maybe? Or was that the H22 that had weak walls?

[Fleetw00d]

Now does anybody know what's up with the tan interior/black dash? I've heard some are multi colored like that. I mean I love it cause OCD people have heart attacks, but what's the deal with it?

Black dash was standard with the tan interior (like my 90 LX). I think a tan dash would cause too much reflection on the inside of the windshield during the day.

[deevergote]

That's all I need to know, thanks I heard the piston rings are what fail. And the walls maybe? Or was that the H22 that had weak walls?

Ring lands are what fail. That's why you need forged pistons. Nothing has weak cylinder walls. You probably heard that about the h22, which has FRM cylinder liners, but that's a myth perpetuated by ignorance.
The f22a has an open deck block, however. That can prove to be a weak point after the pistons have been addressed. It should handle up to 350-400whp without a problem. Beyond that, it can be risky. I wouldn't go over 400whp without resleeving. At that point, though, traction will be limited anyway.

[Strifecore]

Ring lands are what fail. That's why you need forged pistons. Nothing has weak cylinder walls. You probably heard that about the h22, which has FRM cylinder liners, but that's a myth perpetuated by ignorance.
The f22a has an open deck block, however. That can prove to be a weak point after the pistons have been addressed. It should handle up to 350-400whp without a problem. Beyond that, it can be risky. I wouldn't go over 400whp without resleeving. At that point, though, traction will be limited anyway.

I do have a Limited Slip Diff I'm going to be putting in, but I don't plan to go far past 200 anyways. I just want close to what I had in the H22.

[deevergote]

What LSD do you have for it?

[Strifecore]

What LSD do you have for it?

Just an OBX but we're talking it apart, smoothing down the inside and changing out the internals for stronger components.

[Strifecore]

http://rbryant.freeshell.org/obx_washers.htm

Just following tutorials like this one, I was told it's worth it for longevity.