F20B SWAP
 

I HAVE A 96 CIVIC COUPE, IM THINKING ABOUT PUTTING A 2000 ACCORD F20B ENGINE INTO IT .

I NEED SOME ADVICE
WOULD I HAVE AS MUCH PROBLEMS AS THE H22a

HELP

RE: F20B SWAP
 

wrong section buddy.

RE: F20B SWAP
 

The swap itself is basically the same as doing an H22 swap. The engine is lighter but it still has the same angle difference, and it has a bit less torque. They're a bitch to find for a reasonable price though (expect to pay $3,000+ to get it all done), but you'd be one of but a few who had one, so that's almost reward enough.

That said, it's still a better motor than the H22. The block and sleeves are cast, and the rod/stroke ratio is more ideal for high revs and boost than the H22. Apparently you can run 12-15 psi on them with nothing more than new rods, even with the stock 11:1 CR. The rods seem to be the weakest point when it comes to boosting. The two people I do know who have them say the VTEC kicks in harder on that engine than any other. You can also use a lot of aftermarket parts for H22's on them (clutch, flywheel, headers, valvetrain, etc.). If you've got the money, go for it.

RE: F20B SWAP
 

thanks for your advice i really appreciate it,
one last thing,
i've heard that people make alot of mistakes when swapping and i'm trying to avoid that.

can u help me put together a basic shopping list of the parts and accessories that i will need to complete the swap.


ill appreciate it man

RE: F20B SWAP
 

Sorry to dig this out of the dirt but the prices seem to have come down... pretty motors they are.