G22 swap?

[6stringfreak14]

Hey getting a h22a vtec head, solenoid, ecu, and harness and I'm wondering if it will bolt on to my f22a4 sohc motor? will i have to bore out the cylinder walls and all that will it even work with my motor? I know it works for an f23 but obviously i dont have that.

[deevergote]

It will work with blocked off oil passages. You will be left with a low-compression VTEC engine, with a bottom end that really isn't safe to rev as high as the head would like. Basically, you'd safely get about 1000 RPM of VTEC.

Will it work, yes. Is it worth it? No.

[6stringfreak14]

So get high compression pistons?

[deevergote]

Do what you want.

And an H head and F block do not make a G series engine. The G series came in the Inspire/Vigor/TL.

[Tippey764]

So get high compression pistons?

So get the right block?

[6stringfreak14]

Do what you want.

And an H head and F block do not make a G series engine. The G series came in the Inspire/Vigor/TL.

yes ik that the it doesnt make a g series it just make a g22 a custom engine.

[deevergote]

No, it makes an F/H hybrid engine. It does not make it a Ganything.

That's like saying "if I combine a Honda and a Toyota, I must get a Nissan!"

No.




I curse the dumb fuck that popularized the "G22" and "G23" shit.

[Reignstarz]

waait so it's bad to get an h head on an f block?

Damn I really wanted vtec and wanted to keep my f block =[

[redline4life]

I dont think its bad, but remember the F block is low compression so your not going to get that performance your looking for...

[JoshM]

waait so it's bad to get an h head on an f block?

Damn I really wanted vtec and wanted to keep my f block =[

I wouldn't consider it a "bad" idea, I'd consider it a "risky" idea. Most people try to do it the cheapest/easiest way, and end up blowing something up. If you have the time/dedication to research prior to the swap, and take your time with it, you'll be fine.

Is there a certain reason you're wanting to keep the F-block? Unless you're getting a hell of a deal on the H22 head, just stick with your F22.


You'll have a low compression H22. It'll put down numbers close to non-VTEC H23 numbers.

[deevergote]

Low compression and a motor that will rev safely to 1000 RPM lower than an H22.

It'd put out H23 horsepower if you're lucky... and considerably less torque.




If you want VTEC, get a full H22, or an F20B. VTEC is about optimizing airflow... and a low-compression, low-redline motor is NOT going to do that for you.

[BIGsnorlax]

No, it makes an F/H hybrid engine. It does not make it a Ganything.

That's like saying "if I combine a Honda and a Toyota, I must get a Nissan!"

No.




I curse the dumb fuck that popularized the "G22" and "G23" shit.

X2

Its like nobody has even heard of the ALREADY MADE ACTUAL G SERIES 5 cylinder engines honda made, would love to get one though... be a crazy build (expensive as hell with all custom stuff)

but enough that, as others stated it is not worth it. and im about 99% sure it WONT put down h23 numbers just because of that head. Power from the H22 comes from a different bore and stroke/ fuel mapping/ DOHC/ timing/ higher compression/ different intake and exhausts as well. theres more im sure obvioously, but understand putting the head on will do practically nothing, unless serious engine building will be taking place as well....

[pninja82]

dnt feel bad! i thought bout that swap too. i say go with a full h22 or turbo!

[6stringfreak14]

yeah well i was originally gonna get the full h22 swap-h23 motor with h22 tranny and h22 vtec head-but then i heard about how this G22 swap is supposed to be much more faster and i did some research and figured i'd save money and put much more power out.
but wtf guess i'll just save the rest of my money and get that full swap