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I have a '93 Honda Del Sol with a D15 and want to swap an H22 in its place. I know I will need mounts, harness, '94+ axles, linkage, and ECU to make the swap work, but is that all? Or will I have to do anything with the suspension? I have heard yes and no from several different sources and would like to hear from the pros. I currently am running Ractive coilovers that lower the body a few inches and it's not the smoothest ride now (which was expected), but I'm concerned about the weight of the H22. Thanks.
John
Hi John, first off, you need to ask yourself what transmission and computer you're going to be using. This will play a huge role in the parts list for your swap. A popular choice is a B-series transmission and a chipped obd1 ECU. Here at Rywire.com we specialize in custom wire harnesses for your swap. We will use your engine harness that matches your car and modify it using pieces of the h22a harness to give you a painless plug-and-play wiring harness. Whether you decide on an H22 or a B-series transmission, you'll need a custom mount kit. Next, if you do choose an H transmission, you'll need custom-made axles for your application. These can be ordered from Hasport performance (www.hasport.com). If you decide on a B-series transmission, you can use any B-series axles as long as you match the half shaft. For the computer, the best bet would be to use the ECU that is currently in the Del Sol, and have it chipped and tuned with an H22a map. With the added weight of the H22, a good quality suspension is always a big plus not only for ride comfort, but also for safety.
Hey guys, how's it going? I have been reading your magazine for about a year now since I bought my '92 Si. I'm getting ready to put a B16a into it once I get back from Iraq. But I was wondering if you guys had any good ideas about how to get around 450hp out of that engine. I will still need to keep it a daily driver until I can get a new car. So what kind of parts should I consider and where would be a good place to get those?
Adam
Well first of all Adam, a B16a is not going to be the best bet for that kind of power. If you wanted to get to 450, starting out with a 1.8L or greater would be a good start. You'll need a built engine and turbo kit installed. That's not to say that you can't hit big numbers on the B16, or even a single cam, but to make it easier, a built, turbo, B18c is where it's at (if you want to stay B series). I suggest sending the block to Golden Eagle for a nice sleeve job, and full bottom end build. Then find a good machine shop to clean up the head and add some cams and valve train work. Then you'll need to find a quality turbo kit like Full Race or Peak boost. Lastly, a nice engine management by Hondata or AEM will give you full programmability over your engine. I'm not going to lie, this process will cost you an arm and a leg, but you will have your goals met, and the reliability you need on a daily driven car.
I am in Afghanistan for the third time and I'm tired of having a slow ass car! I'm a soldier and I need a faster car so I was wondering exactly how much it would cost and how possible it would be to put a RB20 inside of a 2000 Civic Si. I would have to make it rear- or all-wheel drive and a lot of other work. But how much would it take to make the conversion and what would I need? If you could e-mail me back or find someone who can do it that would be great.
Thank you,
U.S. soldier