Before i start Typing, I know there is a thread over Here on Swap FAQ, but this is a thread on different tips to get done with your swap easier,.
I would also Like to have other's people experiences on different problem they ran into and how they solved them so we can make it easier on the n00bs
Here is what i would do if i could do the swap all over again:
-If you dont have good tools, please get at least a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 3/8" drive socket set.I lost alot of my 3/8" sockets so i had to use my 1/4" ratchet/socket set
3/8" would make unbolting everything out of the engine WAY easier.
-There are two seals were the axles connect to the tranny.Get them BEFORE you even pull the axles out, because if you are like me, you will rip them tryind to get the axles loose.Reason i say get them now is because advance auto doesnt have them and you will most likely have to wait for the dealer to order them.I think i paid like $9 but they held my swap back 1 week.
-Every time you unbolt a bolt, screw it back on the thread so you dont loose them(common sense
)
-For F22b DOHC swap: (dont know if it aplies to h22)if yo are planning on using A/C,swap your A/C bracket from you f22a to your f22b when its out of the car.I'm the dumbass that forgat about it.When its in the car its a bitch.
-(f22b Dohc)if you are planning on keep P/S, use the f22a P/S braket and pump.Only 2 bolts will bolt up, and you have two add washers on the bottome one,to "even" it out.(i'll get pix soon)
-P/S Belt:if you are using the f22a bracket on the f22B head,youy will need a belt 2" bigger.The stock one is too small and it wont fit for shit.Advance auto will most likely carry them. EDIT:try to get a 1.75" instead, 2" and the pump hose will hit the hood.
-Please do research on external/internal coil modifications(to long for me to start typing what needs to be done)
-If the engine is JDM,the fuel line will most likely connect on the opposite side of teh fuel rail as to your USDM motor,Swap out your old fuel rail to your new engine.
-Fuel injectors-Hers what held me up for another 3 days.2 of my f22b injectors were clogged.Just use your f22a6 ones since you know the fuckers worked when you pulled them out of the car.
-Always have the battery keep charging when you are trying to start the car but it wont fire.Week batteries can keep a car from starting.
-Don't forget the ground wire under the thermostat housing
-make sure you remove the side engine mount and transmission mount OUT of the engine and tranny.Yes, my dumbass didnt and it made taking the engine out a complete bitch.
-If you plan on getting an after market flywheel, make sure the fuckers have timing marks on them.I love my 12lbs XTD, but no timing marks+new dizzy=timing not perfect.I heard ACT includes timiong marks.
-The throttle cable will most likely be tight.Heres how we modified the bracket.
We just drilled two holes more to the right.
Thats all i can think of right now.I'm sure i can think of more later.Please include your own thoughts/tips on your personal swaps.I'll try to get more pix.
Remember, All of my tips are from an f22b DOHC swap.Some of them might not be true for an h22 swap.
ILBB
I would also Like to have other's people experiences on different problem they ran into and how they solved them so we can make it easier on the n00bs
Here is what i would do if i could do the swap all over again:
-If you dont have good tools, please get at least a 3/8" drive ratchet and a 3/8" drive socket set.I lost alot of my 3/8" sockets so i had to use my 1/4" ratchet/socket set
3/8" would make unbolting everything out of the engine WAY easier.-There are two seals were the axles connect to the tranny.Get them BEFORE you even pull the axles out, because if you are like me, you will rip them tryind to get the axles loose.Reason i say get them now is because advance auto doesnt have them and you will most likely have to wait for the dealer to order them.I think i paid like $9 but they held my swap back 1 week.
-Every time you unbolt a bolt, screw it back on the thread so you dont loose them(common sense
)-For F22b DOHC swap: (dont know if it aplies to h22)if yo are planning on using A/C,swap your A/C bracket from you f22a to your f22b when its out of the car.I'm the dumbass that forgat about it.When its in the car its a bitch.
-(f22b Dohc)if you are planning on keep P/S, use the f22a P/S braket and pump.Only 2 bolts will bolt up, and you have two add washers on the bottome one,to "even" it out.(i'll get pix soon)
-P/S Belt:if you are using the f22a bracket on the f22B head,youy will need a belt 2" bigger.The stock one is too small and it wont fit for shit.Advance auto will most likely carry them. EDIT:try to get a 1.75" instead, 2" and the pump hose will hit the hood.
-Please do research on external/internal coil modifications(to long for me to start typing what needs to be done)
-If the engine is JDM,the fuel line will most likely connect on the opposite side of teh fuel rail as to your USDM motor,Swap out your old fuel rail to your new engine.
-Fuel injectors-Hers what held me up for another 3 days.2 of my f22b injectors were clogged.Just use your f22a6 ones since you know the fuckers worked when you pulled them out of the car.
-Always have the battery keep charging when you are trying to start the car but it wont fire.Week batteries can keep a car from starting.
-Don't forget the ground wire under the thermostat housing
-make sure you remove the side engine mount and transmission mount OUT of the engine and tranny.Yes, my dumbass didnt and it made taking the engine out a complete bitch.
-If you plan on getting an after market flywheel, make sure the fuckers have timing marks on them.I love my 12lbs XTD, but no timing marks+new dizzy=timing not perfect.I heard ACT includes timiong marks.
-The throttle cable will most likely be tight.Heres how we modified the bracket.
We just drilled two holes more to the right.
Thats all i can think of right now.I'm sure i can think of more later.Please include your own thoughts/tips on your personal swaps.I'll try to get more pix.
Remember, All of my tips are from an f22b DOHC swap.Some of them might not be true for an h22 swap.
ILBB
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