best engine for 92 accord...

i have heard of several setups...

b18c5
h22
h23
h22 block/ h23 head
stock f22 block/ f20b head
f20b
f22

all jdm unless otherwise stated...

which would be the best setup power wise and also best cost wise?

 

i wasnt aware that you could easily put a b-series motor into an accord, I know for a civic it is a simple swap, but not the accord.
h23 = dohc non-vtec (no point)
No power in the f-series unless you boost

I say H22, assuming that you can easily do an H22 swap in the 4th gen accord like you can in the fifth...

here is a breakdown of the motors you posted...

B18C5 1.8 16V DOHC VTEC PGM-FI 1797 195hp@7800rpm 130tq@7600rpm 98-01 Integra Type-R

H22 2.2 16V DOHC VTEC PGM-FI 2157 190hp@6800rpm 152tq@5500rpm 94-97 Accord SiR

H23 2.3 16V DOHC PGM-FI 2259 160hp@5800rpm 156tq@4500rpm 93-95 Prelude Type-S

F22 2.2 16V DOHC PGM-FI 2156 160hp@6000rpm 148tq@5000rpm 92-96 Prelude Si

F20B 2.0 16V DOHC VTEC PGM-FI 1955 149 kW 90-93 Accord Si-R

 

3rd gen can accept the Bseries easily. Not the 4th, but H22 swaps are easier in 4th gens, than 5th gens. You can use all Prelude mounts and brackets, and everything will bolt up perfectly.

As to the motor possiblities, I will list off...


B18C5 - why?

H22A - good choice. I speak from personal experience.

H23A - ummm... you must love torque and hate Hp.

H22block/H23head - I think you have it backwards. H23 heads are weak.

F22block/F20Chead - This is where the F and H families get confusing. The heads are not 100% interchangable. several mods must be done for a H22 head to fit on the SOHC F22 block. The H23 head will work, but not the H22. The F20B is basically a H22A-typeS motor with less displacement. It was destroked to 2.0 liters. it makes it VERY rev happy (like 9K, with the manual ECU), but you loose torque. Makes the most HP of any stock Hseries motor, even though it was named for a Fseries. I REALLY can go on, but there's TONS of info that I have learned recently as to F and H series engines.

F20B - already covered.

F22 - SOHC, great for boost. DOHC, nice motor, but don't expect miracles. It's like 40hp over what you have now.

 

see this is where i'm keeping out of this... [i'm not going any of these routes, w00t F22B1/H22A1 monster ]

 

wow nice...how much that engine ran you? and whats it put down to the wheels?

 

i don't know yet, it's not even built...

however there will be a write up on it and pics and a dyno sheet once it's done [sometime in june]

 

ah kk...damn you!! lol...i wish i had enough for a bigger engine and a turbo for my del sol lol

 

this is an OLD thread...but if i were to do anything now to an accord that year id probably do a g23 conversion to the motor

 

can you elaborate?

 

basically you keep the f23 block and you put a h23 head on it. heres a guys build price sheet for an EF hatch and a link to more in depth information

The Bare Bones G23
Parts You'll Need To Build One On The Cheap
200+ WHP

F23A COMPLETE SHORT BLOCK (USED) BLOCK, RODS, CRANK,
OIL PAN, OIL AND WATER PUMP, CRANK TIMING COG AND PULLEY,
EXTERNAL WATER LINES, SENSORS, ETC. $200
H22A COMPLETE HEAD (USED)ASSEMBLED HEAD AND VALVE COVER,
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THROTTLE BODY, DISTRIBUTOR,
FUEL RAIL AND LINES, SENSORS, HEADER, ETC. $300
H22A CRANKSHAFT TIMING COG (USED) $25
H22A TIMING BELT (NEW) $50
H22A HEAD STUDS (NEW) $50
H22A HEAD GASKET (NEW) $50
K20A OEM PISTONS, JDM OR USDM TYPE-S (USED) $100
H22A P13 ECU (USED) $75
B-SERIES TRANSMISSION OF CHOICE (USED) $300
STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS FOR OIL DRAIN BLOCKING (NEW) $1
B-SERIES CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL (USED) $100
H22 WATER PUMP (USED) $10
K20 PISTON RINGS, ACL F23 BEARINGS, OE H22A GASKET SET (NEW) $200
DA INTEGRA AXLES (USED) $50
FABRICATION (MOUNTS, LINKAGE, INTAKE, EXHAUST) $300
TOTAL $1,811

http://importtuner.automotive.com/99179/impp-0902-k24-vtec-vs-g23-vtec-tech-knowledge/index.html

 

What would you recomend for a fith gen accord for an easier swap, a B18C5 (if it can be done) or a hybrid f22 block with a h23 head ?