Possible?

[JL LGT]

Okay...I'm not the mechanical guru like some around here...but I've been pondering the idea (w/ some research) of doing a head swap on my 97 Accord SE. It's stock right now...F22B2 non Vtec w/ AT.

I was wondering if anyone out there w/ the proper Honda knowledge (Tobi & the like) could give me their input on this?

I'd like to (if possible) purchase a F22A head (Vtec), have it P&P w/ a 3 angle VJ AND have .020 ~ .030 (if possible) milled off. I'd also like to get the the IM plenum & runners honed out, P&P for max flow & have it port matched to a H23 throttle body. All this w/ the proper hardware necessary to do the Vtec x-over of course. (ecu, wiring & what not)

Is this a worthwhile venture? Would it be best to stick w/ a non Vtec F22A head to avoid complication? I'm looking for better throttle response and a few extra ponies for a more enjoyable DD w/out killing my transmission like forced induction would more than likely do. I'm also trying to keep it under or around 1K$. I can find most of the hardware on a few different forums I'm a member of. I just haven't checked on the machine work...as I wasn't sure if this was even feasible yet.

Any input or advice is greatly appreciated! :Beer:

[HONDA GHANDI]

P&P, 3 angle and mill will cost you around $500 in machine work. Labor to do the work would be another $400-500 easily. It is possible and I have seen it done but the car was less than impressive. I would spend my money on suspension or stereo on an A/T accord IMHO.

[JL LGT]

I have a stereo and my suspension isn't bad. Not the best...but not horrible!

I had planned on pulling the head off myself, then taking it to the machine shop. A friend of mine was going to help/show me on honing the IM & port matching it to the H23 throttle body.

As far as being impressive....cmon now...you drive an overall impressive car! I drive....an Accord maing! It's not even on the same continent (120hp?) as impressive! HaHa

So...even if I used the F22B2 head & IM (on the car now)....having that work done wouldn't be worth the time huh? Bummer.

[ryanman]

There is only one, err two fixes for an auto accord when doing mods......













#1 drive it off a cliff
















#2 see #1

[JL LGT]

LoL....I'm beginning to concur Ryanman!

Oh yeah...damn that sig! That isht isn't fair maing! Eva...mmmmmmm! ;HeY;

[ryanman]

Or you could always get some NAWSSS.

[HONDA GHANDI]

I have a stereo and my suspension isn't bad. Not the best...but not horrible!

I had planned on pulling the head off myself, then taking it to the machine shop. A friend of mine was going to help/show me on honing the IM & port matching it to the H23 throttle body.

As far as being impressive....cmon now...you drive an overall impressive car! I drive....an Accord maing! It's not even on the same continent (120hp?) as impressive! HaHa

So...even if I used the F22B2 head & IM (on the car now)....having that work done wouldn't be worth the time huh? Bummer.


I drive accords every day. And I wasnt impressed with this one. The guy didnt like it either after the work was all done. He saved up and did an H swap and boosted it a year later.

[JL LGT]

Not a fan of it. It's a preference thing.

Okay...then how about this question gents!

What kind of car would you guys suggest I get. Here are the stipulations though: I stand 6'3 and would have to be able to sit straight up without my head hitting the ceiling of the car. I'm also a big motherfu*#er! So I'd need shoulder room! If possible...something w/ a telscoping steering wheel as I'm seriously tired of my knees hitting the friggin steering wheel when I shift! I'm not rich either...so none of that BMW (Break My Wallet) isht either. Something I can work on...as I'm learning as I go here.

Hit me with what ya suggest!

[HONDA GHANDI]

1973 Caddilac El Dorado. Pimp shit.

[ryanman]

S2000

[HONDA GHANDI]

Nah, hes too tall. Im only 5'11" and I just barely fit. It was just comfortable with the seat all the way back.

[ryanman]

/smartass

[JL LGT]

73 caddy...S2000? That's it?

I can't fit in the S2000...and wouldn't pay for a caddy. This is disconcerting.

[myshtern]

Audi A4
Volvo 850 (turbo model ofcourse)

[JL LGT]

Doesn't the A4 have several electrical & suspension problems?

[ryanman]

Don't all Audi's have problems? lol

[JL LGT]

That's just from what I've read. I have no personal experience with them.

I'm still considering the 02' IS300. It's roomy enough for my big azz, and from what I've researched...it has potential.

[myshtern]

Volvo 850 > IS300

[saabracr]

Saab 9000 Aero > Volvo 850

[JL LGT]

Not a fan of Saab or Volvo. Save for the S80.

[i drive crap]

64 continential... black... big white walls... rear suicide doors! Gansta!

[ryanman]

:werd:

[kevino002]

The new TL

[JL LGT]

04 STi! Nuff said.

[Brent L]

the 90-1 accord heds are sick if i was going to build accord motor it'd be with that hed
nsx valves custom web cam and big stroke bottem end with some lude slugs...
there are current ones making over 200 whp...