$500 h22a

[TuneAccordingly]

Ok my friends boy is selling a jap spec h22a to me for $500. Now here's the deal....its n pieces but luks good as far as I knw. The only problem is that the piston rings are worn/broken so I have to replace that. So basically its an h22a block w/ crank, pistons and rods, and complete head w/intake manifold. He also has the waterpump all for $500. Is this a good deal?

[HardInThePaint]

Who knows until you slap it all back together and see what it do. I'm not really an engine guy but considering the H22 usually costs way more that that I suppose that would be a good deal if you know what you're doing. And you might not want to use the word "jap" cuz some find that offensive. I know you were prolly just abbreviating but peoples are sensitive.

[JDM P3DRO]

yo get that

if i was you i would pick that up and if u dont i will

[TuneAccordingly]

Ok cool im going to lock in that deal asap, and thanks for the heads up on "jap" I never knew anyone would take that offensive. By any chance do you know of any reasons someone would take that offensively, if you don't mind me asking?

[XcluziveAZN]

since it is in pieces might as well But better Rod and Piston and Bored it and etc. For Turbo H22 application :P

[Joey GT-R]

I agree while you have it in pieces might as well keep it that way and build; either grab a set of Mahle pistons and Eagle rods or if you have the cash re-sleeve and maybe go with CP or JE pistons and Eagle rods. Put it back together and you would have an awesome turbo motor. But even though he says only the rings are bad I wouldn't trust those pistons too much either. Go on ebay and just buy the replacements or get the type-s package for a nice bump in power if you're in a hurry to drop it in. If you factor in the price and do the work yourself you would have a poorman's H22 type-s for regular H22 money.


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[TuneAccordingly]

I agree while you have it in pieces might as well keep it that way and build; either grab a set of Mahle pistons and Eagle rods or if you have the cash re-sleeve and maybe go with CP or JE pistons and Eagle rods. Put it back together and you would have an awesome turbo motor. But even though he says only the rings are bad I wouldn't trust those pistons too much either. Go on ebay and just buy the replacements or get the type-s package for a nice bump in power if you're in a hurry to drop it in. If you factor in the price and do the work yourself you would have a poorman's H22 type-s for regular H22 money.

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Yea I was looking @ that type-s package and was thinking of jus gettin that and staying n/a but it says it can withstand 350+whp. Does anyone know exactly where it'll max out?

[bruno8747]

I'd leave it. A motor in pieces is always missing parts. Those little missing parts always add up to more than just buying a complete engine. If you do not have spare parts laying around or don't have the know how to put it together then just spend the extra little bit and get a full engine.

[dksix]

With the rings being worn or broken could there be damage to the FMR liners in the cylinders ? If a ring let go while the engine was running it would be possible that it scared the cylinder walls and resleeving might be a must . I don't know that much about engines , but a damaged cylinder repair could cost upwards of $1000 if the block had to be resleeved .

[blazenem]

I'd leave it. A motor in pieces is always missing parts. Those little missing parts always add up to more than just buying a complete engine. If you do not have spare parts laying around or don't have the know how to put it together then just spend the extra little bit and get a full engine.

i agree

[TuneAccordingly]

With the rings being worn or broken could there be damage to the FMR liners in the cylinders ? If a ring let go while the engine was running it would be possible that it scared the cylinder walls and resleeving might be a must . I don't know that much about engines , but a damaged cylinder repair could cost upwards of $1000 if the block had to be resleeved .

Well I checked out the sleeves and I didn't see any scaring is there any sure way or almost sure way to know if the block and head is good? Are there any key things I should double check for?

[dksix]

Well I checked out the sleeves and I didn't see any scaring is there any sure way or almost sure way to know if the block and head is good? Are there any key things I should double check for?

It may not be an option for you , but I always take on to an engine shop and have the cylinders checked/measured to make sure they are true cylinders ( round and straight up the walls ) and pressure checked to ensure there is no cracks . The engine shop I use charges 40 dollars for this service which includes a hot dip cleaning , but I think prices vary greatly by area and I'm partners in a shop and we do use him often so we may be getting a little bit of a price break due to the volume of work we have done .

[TuneAccordingly]

It may not be an option for you , but I always take on to an engine shop and have the cylinders checked/measured to make sure they are true cylinders ( round and straight up the walls ) and pressure checked to ensure there is no cracks . The engine shop I use charges 40 dollars for this service which includes a hot dip cleaning , but I think prices vary greatly by area and I'm partners in a shop and we do use him often so we may be getting a little bit of a price break due to the volume of work we have done .

Ok thanks I'll check in to that