My CC1 Accord

[CC1_Coupe]

[qtipvenom]

Frost White coupe , very clean.

[CC1_Coupe]

Hello everyone!

Exciting times here for me;

I've purchased an ESP Auto to Manual Transmission Mount, it's been shipped out today.

I've managed to source a complete CB3 Accord with an H22a, which I'm in the process of swapping into the CC1 Coupe.

The engine is on around 70kMiles, and based on the 80 Mile trip to get it home performs nicely. The CB3 also had on it;

VIS Racing OEM Style Carbon Bonnet
Unbranded front strut bar
Apexi RSM Rev Speed Meter
Longlife 2.5" Stainless Exhaust system (straight through)
Omni Power adjustable coilovers
Horrid Bucket seats with harnesses

As well as a few trim pieces I needed, and of course lot's more spare parts for the collection.

I've spent 3 evenings on the car so far, around 10 hours. As I type this, the H22a is ready for removal, with all fluids drained and looms disconnected. I picked up an engine crane last night, so after work this evening I should have the H out and ready for paint.

Once that's done, the final stripping of the CB3 will happen, and I'll get the shell picked up and scrapped. Sunday evening will be spent cleaning and painting the H, and from Monday I will start removing the F22a3.

If you've read my thread, you'll know this is now the second engine swap I've attempted, and I have to say it's much easier the second time round! Having access to all the necessary tools helps alot, and of course having plenty of support from friends.

I'll get some pictures up soon, though the CB3 is nothing special to look at, with some very "choice" modifications to it's appearance.... Luckily, it was the heart I was interested in, and the £500 price tag couldn't be ignored!

Tom.

[ferenza]

Nice!
Cant wait to see the new swap. Ive always loved your cb

[CC1_Coupe]

So, progress update:

Here's the Donor vehicle:



It's a '91 CB3 Sedan.

We set about removing parts I wanted to keep or sell, and preparing the engine for removal.

From monday morning, with the help of some very good friends, we started the swap over into my coupe. It was all very straightforward, with minimal tricky bolts to contend with!

I had some minor amounts of wiring to tackle, to hook up the VTEC into my existing loom.

Here's some pictures























AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND it's in:::




Been on a few test drives, it pulls hard into VTEC, all working with no issues as yet!

I'm a happy boy

Tom.

[92accord ex]

looking real good man nice job on the swap

[CC1_Coupe]

ESP tranny mount conversion arrived today. Very impressed, fitment is perfect.

Made a big difference, no more wobble!!

[marcusv8thunder]

You found a CB with a H in it, that alone is amazing feat! Good effort on the swap though, hope every works ok.

[CC1_Coupe]

Thanks man!

Yeh, it came up quite locally to me and very unexpectedly. I didn't really have a choice but to buy it!

[CC1_Coupe]

Getting there!

[10thAnnivCB7]

Can't wait to see how you clean the engine up.

[islandhopper]

Always loved the dedication you have to this build and the quality of the work. Keep it up!! It's gonna be a screamer when you're done with the swap.

[cb3frompoland]

What are your feelings about H with comparision to f22a3? Is it a huge diffrense in power? Or maybe just at the top end when V-TEC engages?

[wildBill83]

What are your feelings about H with comparision to f22a3? Is it a huge diffrense in power? Or maybe just at the top end when V-TEC engages?

Huge difference in power indeed.
H22A = 185 - 220 HP
F22A3 = 150 HP

[CC1_Coupe]

Yeh massive difference. Mines the JDM H22a, so 217bhp.

Compared to the F, it's in a different world!