Honda bseries accord civic crx del sol prelude rebuild and. An engine swap sounds fun, and to be honest the higher torque of the h23a1 isnt fun to me. The first of the b series engines cracks our top 10 best honda engine swaps list, the b18c5 is the best possible factory engine from this era. This was the only 4th generation prelude that had an obdii engine computer. Swaps swap shop racing honda prelude engine swap alright so ive had my beloved 93 prelude for a few years as a daily, but the h23a1 is pretty worn and needs some maintenance. Help support me and become a patreon, would mean the world. Bolt this engine in if you dont want to tune or modify the engine any further, and youve got yourself a potent combination of small engine displacement and a sky high rev limiter. The honda prelude is a sports car which was produced by japanese car manufacturer honda from 1978 until 2001. When it comes to their personal transportation, todays youth have shunned the large, heavy performance cars of their parents generation and instead embrace what has become known as the sport compact smaller. Using the b series transmission allows h swapped hondas to enjoy the wide range of b series. It includes vital information on electrics, fit, and drivetrain compatibility, design considerations, stepbystep instruction, and costs. This honda kseries engine swap howto book provides excellent coverage for the following years, makes and models. Complete reference material for hondaacura engines, transmissions, ecus, and so forth.
Detailed features and specs for the used 1992 honda prelude including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Im new to this site and have liked what i have seen. Since then, the ultimate h22 swap guide has been used by beginners, shop. Honda tuning has a great article documenting each and every kseries engine. How to swap 19842003 honda engines del sol crx civic accord prelude integra cl fits. Currently, there is 1funryd performance, who makes swap mounts for both the h22 and b18b series.
The book explains variations between the different bseries designations and elaborates upon the features that make this engine family such a tremendous and reliable design. After you read the table of contents from the introduction to the special bonus section, you will have a firm. Heres the list of engines that were possible for my car. In japan and europe, some accords came with hseries engines from the factory. This book will give you a rundown of what youll need to get more engine into your honda. It includes vital information on electrics, fit and drive train compatibility, design considerations, stepbystep instruction, and costs. In 97, honda incorporated a theft deterrent immobilizer system that makes using 9799 ecus much more difficult. I would like to know if a 1991 f22 will fit, and if it will hook up to my ecu. It features cast iron block and aluminum sohc head design with three valves per cylinder for a total of 12 valves.
As the book demonstrates, to swap a kseries engine only requires. How to convert a honda prelude from obd2 distributor to obd1 distributor using the jumper harness. Introduced in 1982, with the secondgeneration honda prelude. We got a bunch of stuff done and actually took it for a short rip around the parking lot. Honda engine swap guide book k20, k24 series engines book. If you are looking to get a complete engine for your honda prelude, the process might feel somewhat overwhelming. When i do get the engine i plan on going turbo and use it for draging. Honda bseries engines are some of the most popular for enthusiasts to swap, and.
In this honda engine swaps howto book, author aaron bonk gives you a complete rundown of what youll need in order to swap your honda engine. Early on, the common swap was an h22 in a secondgen crx. How to swap k series engines into honda accord 199019911997 prelude 1992. Probably a bseries engine swap, and a few more sets of wheels. Honda kseries k20, k24 swap guide part 1 speed academy.
My question is, i have a 92 honda prelude with a f22 motor in it. The leastexpensive 2001 honda prelude is the 2001 honda prelude 2dr coupe 2. Diy engine harness restoration subscribe for almost daily content, its free. Gone are the easy bolt in and swap guides, because most of this engine build will require some serious planning and engine work. Powered by an original el1 engine, this 1stgen prelude features a custom rear. This allows a hightorque, performanceoriented swap without the extra work and cost of a k series swap. Rywire obd2 to obd1 distributor swap honda prelude obd1 dizzy swap harness from rywire. Your engine pretty much dictates the way that your car will perform and how much power it will have on the road.
Honda engine swaps jdm usdm civic accord and honda civic hatchback, honda. This makes the 96 ecu a very desirable ecu for h22a swaps into obd ii accords. This sa276 manual provides everything you need to successfully swap a kseries engine, giving your beloved honda new life. These preludes had a very powerful performance motor called h22a which was dohc vtec engine. Buy your used honda prelude motorsengines from us and save time and money. Honda prelude engine harness wiring diagram to exu pinout. The black sheep of the honda engine family has enjoyed a recent revival of sorts, as the h series swap in a civic has found new life with the h2b transmission conversions.
Honda engine swaps the photos in this edition are black and white. The twodoor coupe was loosely derived from the honda accord and spanned five generations. The honda a series inlinefourfourcylinder engine is used in 1980s honda accord and prelude models. However, you will also need ecu, wiring harness, shift cables, axles, trans, and the basic swap parts. Articles not necessarily pertaining to swaps or forced induction. Suspension, brakes, engine building, general howtos and so forth. We take things oldschool with mathieu carons 1982 honda prelude. A simple guide of doing an engine swap car throttle. A complete swap, including the engine, transmission, ecu and any applicable aftermarket engine mounts and axles can set you back as little as. How to rebuild honda bseries engines by jason siu books. Including destination charge, it arrives with a manufacturers suggested retail price msrp of about. The mill you see in the photo above is a k20a2 from an 03 acura rsx types. The h22 swap guide can and will save you time and money by avoiding unnecessary mistakes.
From computer to wiring to emissions, this diy manual covers it all, and in each chapter, aaron explains in both plain language and with plenty of closeup photos, to help you through the engine. The h22 was, and still is, a popular engine in the world of honda swaps. The first book of its kind, how to rebuild the honda bseries engineshows exactly how to rebuild the everpopular honda bseries engine. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read honda kseries engine swaps. Engine swap depot boosting performance through creative surgery. It is also coming out of a automatic and going to be bolted to my 5 speed. One of the best possible combinations of cost and horsepower, the g23 engine swap in a honda civic is not for everyone. Honda engine swaps book great price, free shipping. All prices are installed please call for details 626 2614052.
Covers, in detail, swaps for honda civic, accord, and prelude as well as the acura integra. This unique twinengine 2000 honda prelude was built in 2009 by a team of mechanical engineers for a senior project at oregon institute of technology. The h22 swap guide is a great resource for anyone that is new to engine swaps like myself. Want to know if there are any engine swaps to a newer motor, and how hard is the swap. There are some important factors to take into consideration before you make a purchase. How to swap 19842003 honda engines del sol crx civic accord prelude. This is a frankenstein of honda engines, made up of several different honda engine components. No other engine will bolt up to this car unfortunately.
Some of the engine mounts are the same, but thats really about it. He gave me my first issue of honda tuning magazine, and i was hooked, my first honda was a 93 integra, which i still have, and i love it. Ultimate h22 swap guide over 14 years of refinement. More recently, the h2b swap has become popular, mating a h series engine to a b series transmission. I decided to go with the k20 over the k24 since i wanted the extra revs for the track versus more torque that the k24 provides. It includes vital information on electrics, fit and drive train compatibility.
Ultimate h22 swap guide over 14 years of refinement, simply the. The prelude was used by honda to introduce the japanese honda retail sales chain honda verno, with the international release of the model following shortly after. Although the original prelude made a modest 72 horsepower and 94 ft. Im not a rabid fanboy, but i swayed a few rwd only guys with this car, since most havent experienced a front wheel drive with better coilovers, thicker swaybars, good sticky tyres and a high tech electronic diff when it worked. The seller sponsored the project and with his team.