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Here you see me unbloting the downpipe from my DC Sports Header. This is when you were wishing that you had car lift and
a DRY place to work.
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First lets go over some terms.....
USDM=United States Domestic Market
JDM= Japanese Domestic Market
VTEC=Honda's
version of a Variable Valve timing system
H22A=Honda's 2.2L VTEC engine
ECU=Engine management system/computer
So
you want to know about the swap....
Lets begin. First thing you do is order yourself a Helm's manual (www.helminc.com).
If you have a 92 S or SI and want to swap in a VTEC, I would get a 1993 Honda Prelude All manual from Helm. Any other Gen,
just get the year that corresponds with yours.
Next, decide if you want to use your stock tranny, SI or a VTEC tranny.
I decided to go with my stock (S model) tranny to save on money. Generally you can get a complete swap including engine,
tranny, wiring harness, and ECU for $3000 from a junk yard. If you use your stock tranny, dont worry about breaking it.
Honda makes great products, and it will last with your new engine. My stock tranny has held up well. I have 145k on it with
out any problems. Axles are not a concern either. You can use your stock ones with your stock tranny. I'm not sure if you
need to have SI axles with an SI tranny, and the same goes for the VTEC tranny.
Next I would start pricing engines.
I picked my engine up from Foreign Engines in Lynnwood WA (800-552-9889) for $1500 including tax, shipping was free because
I live 15 mins away from the shop. I ordered it on Wednesday and it was deliverd the next morning.
Next you want
to pick up a new clutch. I went with an ACT (Advanced Clutch Technologies) found at TSR (Team Speed Racing?) in Seattle.
I went with a heavy duty pressure plate (rated for I believe 270hp) and a street disc. It came with a new throw out bearing
as well.
After getting your new clutch, time to line up some tools. I was lucky that my dad had all of the necessary
sockets and wrenches. All I had to do was borrow the engine lift from my friend, and rent a pickle fork and a flywheel holder
from the rental shop. Then you're headed to the auto parts store to pick up all of the necessary fluids (oil, coolant, and
some 10w 30 for the tranny....some people use Redline or genuine Honda tranny fluid....its all your choice.) While you're
there, pick up a clutch alignment tool too. This will be handy when installing your clutch.
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