I searched for it but i couldn't find anything. I've heard some1 say that the H22 has thin cylinder walls and therefore not good for boost. My friend (and i really) are considering some major civic builds. I told him we should both get GSR swaps. I have my dad's '94 Civic LX sedan and my friend is gonna buy one (i think a EG hatch). He says that the H22 would be best but i said that the GSR is a better option. We were thinking to boost the crap out of it. Its gonna be a long term project (2-3 years) so its not gonna happen overnight. But i wanted to know if the H22 can hold up with high boost or would the GSR be the better option.

 

if its going to be an all out build, either one will need to be sleeved, but i would still rather have the GSR. then again, a sleeved H22 could be pretty slick too.

 

How much do u think labor will run to have the block sleeved and have the new pistons, rods, and crank (2k for the internals i estimate) installed. I rough estimated about 5k to have the swap done with the built motor in my civic (auto). But its a rough estimate and i think its a little on the low side.

 

honda crankshafts are forged..........no need to replace.

 

yeah, the cranks have been known to be reliable for 800 horses and up. a VERY well-known shop here quoted me a grand for labor to sleeve one, sleeves run about 5-800 bucks, then add in your pistons and rods and ARP bolts. that 5k is a bit light is you consider my swap cost me around 36-3800 to get into my car. thats with a new water pump, timing belt, and clutch and flywheel. i would plan on 6-7k, with a little extra for small things that will come up. i guess i should point out that most shops will be a couple hundred less for the sleeve install, but thats the only quote ive gotten, since its the only shop in the area i would let work on my motor.

 

THis guy i know has a hook up at a shop and said he could get me a discount on the labor and maybe even the parts but since i don't have the cash right up to get the swap i haven't said anything about it yet.