HOW TO: H22 Swap guide for HONDA ACCORDS

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[@Wrenchlife604]

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[@kevin_ninja_jones2363]

Have you done a 1991 accord swap if so could you link me the video I've had my for 11 years thanks

[@akeillewis7515]

Thinking about this same swap at the moment. And this vid answered most of my questions quite easily and clearly. Good work!

[@FronkG]

Wish I was this knowledgeable in wrenching cars as you.

[@justonlance2536]

Just bought my son a 1999 accord with the f23a1 and is bad and I was undecided on what swap to do your video made my mind up on how cheap and easy this was thank you.

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

Put another F23 into it for now then do research. Im in the same process rn

[@jonathanfarias4399]

I remember doing the swap a long time ago my car has California emissions managed to get everything work but had to build the whole H22 wire harness buy one wire at a time even managed to get the air condition system to work it was a fun little car wish I never sold it still dream about it

[@Wrenchlife604]

Salute for wiring your own harness. Takes some skills and patience to do that.

[@jonathanfarias4399]

@@Wrenchlife604 yes it is what I am good at building harnesses especially that the car was California emissions and have a lot more ended up with no check engine light and running wonderful anybody needs a harness I am very good at it all I have to do is go to the junkyard and get to harnesses and deepen them all and use brand new spools of wire

[@suprawack]

#boosted401 mzr I plan on purchasing a H22 and putting it in my 6th gen, i would love to purchase a harness from you!

[@marcelinochavez8529]

#boosted401 mzr can build one for. A civic

[@zechneo4338]

You should consider starting up a business 😉

[@bamf6396]

this is at least my third time watching this for the distributor wiring, and I’m bound to watch it again when I make actually wire it in.

[@anthonygoudey4549]

Very useful, I'm about to swap a H22A8 in my CG, I have the full Prelude so can take everything. Thank you very much for sharing your infos

[@ANDRIY_H]

Back in 2007 when i swapped a 97 JDM H22a typeS SH into my 98 accord i had to move a wire from crank positioning sensor to distributor plug. Also the SH did not have a halfshaft. It was a seperate unit that used ATF. And it was a manual trans.

[@HoMiE327]

This takes me back... way back! I had a cg3 same color too with a4 swap with rare p13_a12 stock ecu

[@CHodeslol]

Great vid, you've got me inspired. 6th gens are wildly underrated but they're actually pretty badass and can look great when done right. I absolutely love my CG6 and have wanted to build it up for a while but the selection of aftermarket internals is pretty sparse and the F23 isn't nearly as receptive to power being thrown at it.

[@cencoastmotors]

but what about putting in sleeves the f23 can take alot more horses no?

[@514aam]

​@@cencoastmotorswith an oil cooler, good radiator, rods/pistons you could turbo it to about 250hp quite reliably. Still nothing like NA.

[@Teggymania]

Considering doing a poor man's Accord Euro R or poor man's RSX with my first car, all these swap videos are pretty tempting.

[@Wrenchlife604]

good plan!

[@cg_roy8114]

Blessing me right now definitely will be coming back to this video

[@jesseray8433]

It's cool to see another guy thats into Hondas and old school American metal. Is that a Mercury? Good job on the video, more informative than most talking about this subject.

[@Wrenchlife604]

thanks! yah its a mercury. 1966 parklane

[@zechneo4338]

You did a great job. I haven't don't the swap to a cg but I've done it to cb7 and cd5 accords. You touched on everything. I wanted to watch a video that would pin point any difference between swapping a cg6 and the older style. This was great I got it now lol 👍🏾

[@danielroldan2104]

Still a great diy video. Very informative used it to swap a h22a1 out of a 94 prelude into a 98 accord. Thanks again for the time you took to make this cideo

[@jimmysway3240]

I’m about to do that same swap to my 02 any tips?

[@danielroldan2104]

@@jimmysway3240 just follow the info supplied he is spot on

[@terrymillard1006]

Thanks for the video i been thinking about swapping my 98 accord with a k24 or a h22

[@williambonilla8109]

I'mma swap my motor for a h22 they rock!

[@christianandfriends2464]

very informative.... hopefully I can DIY the swapping soon

[@chrisprice6129]

Also prelude throttle cable dose work that's what I used

[@btrdangerdan2010]

I'm all for keeping my 1998 Accord original with the F23A1 vtec stock engine, but if it craps out on me I have a pipe dream of swapping an H motor in my daily if I could afford it. Hoping California emissions don't give me headaches

[@joshuarodriguez979]

I got a 98 Honda Accord with a 98 Honda prelude h22

[@willnicholas4474]

Extremely informative video, thank you sir! Have you by chance ever done an H22 swap and retained the Accord auto trans? I'm thinking it would be easiest to swap in a H22 auto trans with the H22 engine since i'll need the ecu to recognize both the engine and trans.

[@Wrenchlife604]

Havnt done an autoswap one yet. But best would to find a automatic non imobilized prelude and use the engine trans and ecu from it. Thats just my guess tho

[@willnicholas4474]

I forgot all about the immobilizer, do you happen to know what years are non-immobilized?

[@Wrenchlife604]

@@willnicholas4474 pre 1997 i believe.

[@AdinSLaboy]

Great video matter of facts I think its the only one

[@evoson5229]

This video is super helpful and deserves a comment, like and suscribe!

[@chrisprice6129]

Wish u did this before I did my swap bro would of saved me some time.... that was me that msged u and had bent pins lol

[@coryreitman6544]

great vid man! super helpful!

[@Kc902]

Also do you have a link to the wiring schematics? I have not been able to find one anywhere.. I also have the accord/prelude service manual and it doesn't help with the engine harness

[@HomebrewSubaru]

The clipboard and again at the end lol. That’s awesome info on your swap man. Good detail, I think you clarified everything. Does it vtak tho?

[@Wrenchlife604]

boii does she ever vtak

[@brandoncarroll9966]

Great vid thanks. 98 accord sedan with h22a4

[@Wrenchlife604]

Sleeper sedan. Nice 👍

[@stevenjames3356]

It be easier to swap the head in my opinion plus g23 are pretty cool to

[@horaciovega2492]

Your bad ass dude 💪🏾

[@gorbdonfreeming]

This could help me with an h22 swap in my ua5 tl. Same. Chassis as the 98-02 accords.

[@xChoChoSSx]

#CornerBalancedOG checking in great content man keep it up!

[@rickyjohnson974]

Here's the big question I have the accord trans p2a5 with the h22a4 what clutch do I need to order 🤔 it's not completely out yet but it does chatter a bit when taking off

[@Wrenchlife604]

I used my accord clutch and flywheel on my h22. My h22 was out of a automatic prelude.

[@rickyjohnson974]

@@Wrenchlife604 so a 97 Accord clutch and flywheel I'm doing both thank you

[@radamesjralicea]

So I’m trying to do my swap on my accord 01 sedan. but I’m going a different route... the h22a4 (I want to leave it obd2) motor with the auto trans from the f23. I just wanted to see if there’s anything I need to know before I do it. Also the any wiring need to be done which ecu will help fix the immobilizer

[@connorwile8684]

Video very helpful almost done my swap now ! Should I be okay to fire it on my stock Ecu ?

[@Wrenchlife604]

You "should" be able to fire it up on stock ECU. I wouldn't drive it . But to fire it up in the garage. It should be fine. I've started d series civics with b18 integra ecus before

[@rosyskyler185]

So are your cv axles equal length or is one longer with out the half shaft ?

[@bryannguyen4882]

Thanks bro

[@stefanabelsson8944]

Hi! Awesome and helpful video, just wondering one thing. didn't hear you clearly in the video, blue tachometer from distributor..where should I attach it? I am using a obd2b-obd1 converter in accord 6th gen

[@Wrenchlife604]

You dont need to hook it up. Factory gauge tach will work withought it.

[@Donyce19]

You are a life saver, thank you! Trying to do a G23. Is there anyway to use the obd2b distributor from the prelude though?

[@Wrenchlife604]

yah. thats what im using in this video. using a obd2 external coil found on the usdm 97+ preludes. dont know if the jdm ones are internal or external coil.

[@yhung_pharoh]

So this would work on a 97 accord lx automatic if I had the h22a4 ecu

[@the__black__box]

what about A/C compressor and power steering, i want to keep those, can u make a vid about what needs to be done to them for the swap? thanks

[@Wrenchlife604]

Manjoyt Kang no idea to tell you the truth. I would try and use the f23 ac compressor and f23 pump on the h series block if possible. Power steering shouldn't be that hard if you use a h22 pump. The pressure line might need to be custom made by a hydraulic shop. The return line is low pressure so you can use auto parts store line and clamps

[@rickyjohnson974]

@@Wrenchlife604 I believe my swap has the stock Accord power steering pump I'm new to Hondas 😂

[@kovu21gaming68]

Is it possible to turbo a 6 cylinder without moving the battery? I see that a lot of ppl are using the 4 cylinder but I’d like to keep the 6 cylinder if possible

[@alexcarson9638]

I’m in Canada Ontario NIAGARA “the falls” I’m selling my 02 accord has v6 3.0L it’s very good Moyer condition thousand dollars obo I figured i sell it to anyone or scrap it cuz it’s a great motor so one of you Honda guys might want it??? It’s silver great paint.. it was great body a deer ran into my quarter panel I can’t afford to fix it idk i love it it’s such nice car I should just fix it up and keep it

[@Pex9876]

What transmission u used

[@monsterenergyninja2692]

Hey we have the exact same accord but it has traxxas On the hood

[@Kc902]

Other then the distributor did you have to change any wires on other sensors? I have sensors on mine that don't reach anywhere. Did you have to extend some wires around the throttle body?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Only had to rewire the distributor. Thats it. Follow the video and its straight forward. Works with h22a4. If u uave an obd1 h22 it may be diffrent

[@Kc902]

@@Wrenchlife604 yea mines a h22a I had a a4 before but it blew up..

[@DiscordCriminal]

I got a 97 Accord lx. The 2.2l engine is clapped out 0 psi on cylinder 2 and 3. Dies at idle with ac on lol. I got a bent valve. Thinking about H22A swapping it. Do you have any idea how much money it costs for parts not including the engine ?

[@SpaceGotIt]

hey man i’ve been wondering if you ever thought about wiring in the temp sensor to the two pin connector (red/wht) and (grn/blk for ground) and just using the red/wht wire to tell you coolant temp ? i’m about to try it this weekend, just wondered if anyone else has done it

[@SpaceGotIt]

the connector is from f23 coolant temp

[@Wrenchlife604]

Let me know if it works out for you.

[@dukecitysavage9422]

I'm trying to covert an obd2b to obd1 chipped ecu on the stock f23a1 engine but when I plug the Ecu in, the Transmission dont want to go into gear its a automatic transmission i tried 2 different Ecus as well would you kno how to make a automatic transmission on the Accord think its a Manual transmission so that I could tune it

[@Wrenchlife604]

The transmission controller is built into the ecu. So u need an auto ecu to operate an automaitc trans. Sorry i dont know much more on the subject. I never dealt with automatic hondas before

[@maxslab8774]

Did you hook up the crank position sensor? I have the exact swap setup and my crank position sensor cable on the accord harness is too short

[@Wrenchlife604]

Yah shure did. It should clip it no problem. Length works fine

[@PetaLucien]

Hey, so for my 97 CL… which H series do I get? Easiest to get running ?

[@homelee4853]

Hello, I have placed a Euro R H22a on my CG5 and everything has been installed. The vehicle is operating normally, but the engine speed and speedometer are not accurate. Have you encountered such a situation?

[@Wrenchlife604]

did u use the factory accord transmission or the euro R transmission? check the vehcile speed sensor or the gauge cluster

[@mandogiron7434]

I could use some help, swap a 2000 honda accord Dx with a h22a. I have a p28 with the jumper but it won't start.

[@Wrenchlife604]

check if you are getting fuel and spark. also with your p28 ECU did u have it chipped and tuned to run a h22 ?

[@gabrielroman9697]

Let’s say I wanna swap my 2.3l engine with a j35a3? How difficulty you think that would be?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Alot more difficult. Need engine wiring trans. And subframe plus a whole lot of other stuff

[@boiled4safety]

damn i wanna swap my moms accord now

[@4thgenlude397]

You drive your mom's car around 😂 get your own shit n swap it

[@danielp1511]

I hope she notices and appreciates.

[@cjrecord23]

Or use the single cam coolant sensor

[@diegogardner4916]

How does ur Honda go 240 which car is that

[@esmokebaby]

I have a stock 01 accorde sedan ex 4cyl what engine and trans is the easyest swap (less modifying with computers wiring ect.) That will give me better acceleration and still git me good gas mileg

[@Wrenchlife604]

If its manual the h22 trans will mate up to the factory 4 cylinder and should help with acceleration. The f23 factory 4 cyl isnt all that bad of an engine

[@esmokebaby]

@@Wrenchlife604 ok cool iam probly gona do that first as my trans who ever had car last ctacked it putting on a bolt for the mount

[@esmokebaby]

@@Wrenchlife604 then if lucky find a f20b

[@carlj5969]

I have a 97 accord coupe with a 95 jdm h22a and a 95 accord ex transmission. I dont think i would do the swap again. I would go with a k series next time

[@Wrenchlife604]

CarlJ k is the way

[@ElCulitoRacing]

This might be a dumb question but nothing was mentioned about transmission. Does the h22 bolt up to the 99 accord f23 transmission? Thank you great vid.

[@ElCulitoRacing]

Wrench life 604 ah thank you.

[@ketchinbodys]

I have h22 auto trans on my f23a1 did the swap myself and it works great!!

[@popcornbutter9781]

Link for the bracket?

[@Wrenchlife604]

linked it in the very bottom of the description

[@popcornbutter9781]

Thanks man

[@carlanthonym]

Great video 👍🏽. Are you positive about the older year ecu swap for the temp gauge? Please get back to me ASAP thanks !

[@Wrenchlife604]

Not positive. But thats what ive been hearing

[@carlanthonym]

No problem, Thanks bro 🙏

[@numberpirate]

OBD2a was up until 2004 then OBD2b was 2005 and after I believe.

[@TheAutisticTrucker]

Besides the obd2 adapter, would this work for an h series swap to a 94 accord?

[@accordh2b78]

I have a cb7 (91 accord) what’s the best H swap for my car?

[@Wrenchlife604]

I like the jdm h23 vtec. Id go that route if i where to do it all over again

[@oliver.pocket]

Id like to do a swap on a 92 accord with a 5 speed and turbo it.

[@paothao1975]

Do that actually work taking off tht little belt were the timing belt at

[@nelsonjimenez1483]

Thanks 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔰

[@S550_Jalen]

I have an automatic 98 Accord Coupe. The F23 motor has 300k miles on it. I really want to swap it to manual and swap it with an H22A. Is it worth the money? Or should i go K? Also would I be able to pull off an H2B setup?

[@Wrenchlife604]

You wont be able to pull off the h2b because b series trannys are rod linkage and accords use cable linkage. And im not too shure if k swaps are even avaliabe for this gen accord chassis.

[@odeaneking4755]

What engine mounts do need ?

[@AlexSanchez-mh8kz]

Is this the same process for a type s or euro r?

[@antoniokrvavac5754]

Does anyone know can i fit F23a7 head on f20b5 engine?

[@potardo9851]

Do you think it would be about the same process for a 1994 obd1 Accord lx?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Would be very similar

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

So what's wrong with the F23 motor?....is it worth modifying it?....I got a 99 Honda Accord 5 speed,I only bought it for 250$s just because it was so cheap and it runs good.

[@Wrenchlife604]

the f23 isnt bad. and exhaust and cheap header realy wakes them up. plenty of torque. good engine to daily

[@jairog.3607]

Quick question for the temp gauge just did a jdm h22a on a friends 2000 accord but temp doesnt work .. is it possible to make it work with the original engine temp sensor or do we have to get aftermarket gauge like the one shown?

[@Wrenchlife604]

You might be able to use an older cluster . I just used an afterm3 gauge because it was easier

[@jairog.3607]

@@Wrenchlife604 ok ill speak with him if not ill just tell him to get that small gauge

[@sonic10718]

I'm going to put a K20 in my 1998 Honda Accord Sedan

[@ArkArmy90]

I was wondering when someone would try this

[@remi2317]

How'd it go lol

[@thatguybrian9781]

i have the same plugs on my accord with external coil

[@thatguybrian9781]

my mount is a welded on body mount

[@vtec-city3419]

Wiring up the dizzy, does it wire up the same if I use a internal distributor? Itll be a obd1 distributor I'll be using also

[@Wrenchlife604]

Wirings gonna be different. You gonna be using a obd1 h22 engine aswell?

[@vtec-city3419]

@@Wrenchlife604 yes jdm h22a obd1 engine.

[@Wrenchlife604]

Yah not to familiar with jdm h22. But wiring is gonna be diffrent

[@michaelcervantes268]

For the IACV valve the harness on the accord has three wires, how did you wire it up into two wire ? Did you have to move any pins around at the ecu?

[@Wrenchlife604]

You need just the 2 pin prelude iacv connector off the prelude harness and mate it to your accord harness. I talk about what to do in the video. No need to repin or depin any connectors or ecu pins

[@michaelcervantes268]

@@Wrenchlife604 ok so just cut out the ground and connect the other two wires with the harness? I have the obd2b to obd1 conversion harness, It might just be my ecu that’s messed up, I have a euro r swap and they have it on the rear of the intake. Thanks for your help!

[@Wrenchlife604]

Is the euro r iacv a 2 wire or 3 wire? I havnt had any experiande with the euro r h22.

[@michaelcervantes268]

@@Wrenchlife604 it’s a 3 wire but I got a adapter plate from rosko racing which allows me to use a two wire iacv

[@numberpirate]

Prelude Pronounced Pray-Lude.

[@alexscaggs5608]

So I'm dumb here I have a f23 the one like ulev engine(accord) I want to swap a manual transmission Into it do I have to get a accord manual trans or will most honda trans bolt in

[@Wrenchlife604]

F series accord or h series prelude transmission will work . I have a video on my channel search accord transmission. Showing how to install a prelude trans

[@tazdelossantos209]

Would u know how to swap a h22a euro r in a 00 accord

[@ronnieecken8825]

Whats the part # for the h series adapter mount?

[@mando719ad]

Does obd2 preludes have a rectifier? Im about to do an JDM h23a swap in my 00 Accord.

[@Wrenchlife604]

Im unshure what a rectifier is?

[@orlandomorales6565]

Got a 91 accord wagon I am working in a swap h22 with the lsd transmission it came with the mid shaft on it what axles I can use they told me the accord axles won5 fit

[@Wrenchlife604]

no idea i havnt done a 1991. maybe someone in the comments can help ?

[@Rattle_canned_restorations]

What about the crank sensor wiring?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Crank sensor plugs right up in the same location if you use h22a4. The jdm one or h22a1 require modofication to the crank sensor harness

[@backyardbuildz2657]

I have a 97 h22a4 with harness and ecu from car can i just drip evrrything in my 97 accord or do i have to get a diff ecu?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Id run a diffrent ecu.

[@needtresser]

I have the same car h22 obd1, and i cant find the ecu jumper to ajust the timing

[@Wrenchlife604]

needtresser you dont need to jump the connector to adjust the timing. That shits fake news

[@ScuffedGarage_]

How many payments are left on your hoody mang?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Its a garage hoody. Shits cold outside.

[@ScuffedGarage_]

Wrench life 604 great vid btw

[@robertbrolo486]

@@Wrenchlife604 Don't buy a Ford. Buy a Honda accord.

[@robertbrolo486]

@@Wrenchlife604 Ww go Honda Accord.Com

[@gurjindersingh199]

Are you located in BC ? I live in BC too I saw your kanjo build ! :D I'm kinda into the same stuff bro building a kanjo Civic

[@Wrenchlife604]

Yah from vancouver area. What's done to ur civic so far?

[@gurjindersingh199]

Wrench life 604 I just bought the car a month ago I will be doing a kanjo style build, fully gutted, cage, and suspension work, stitch welding the chassis along with a LS vtec high compression build with Yamaha R6 itb's it's going to be lit. I also have a mk4 alh TDI I daily

[@mattmatt112389]

What size wheel and tire is that

[@fwdpapi]

What is that intro song?? I need it please

[@SN0WMAN801]

Hey man so I have a 98 and I’m h swapping with a obd1 internal coil. How would I go about the wired for that one

[@Wrenchlife604]

i havnt done it . but i know the crank sensor wires have to be routed to it. the obd2 h22 has a crank sensor close to the crank pulley inside the timing cover. the obd1 h22a1 has the crank sensor built into the distributor.

[@SN0WMAN801]

@@Wrenchlife604 sorry I didn’t clarify , so it’s a obd1 h22a engine with obd1 internal coil dizzy. I’m trying to use the haress exactly like yours with the 4 pin

[@Wrenchlife604]

@@SN0WMAN801 the obd1 distributor needs more then 4 wires going to it. the way i did it in the video. wont work for you

[@SN0WMAN801]

@@Wrenchlife604 if I were to do it with an external coil distributor . Do you know what car I would be able to get it off of ?

[@Wrenchlife604]

@@SN0WMAN801 97-01 prlude. you will also need the coil. if you have a obd1 dizzy and wiring connector to it. you can make it work. i just havnt done it. so i cant realy help

[@douglasfunes4198]

What harness did you use original honda prelude? accord? or h23a? And which intake manifold is from h23a blue top? Or H22? Thanks

[@Wrenchlife604]

Intake manifold is h22a4 stock. The harness i covered in the video. Its the stock accord harness with the prelude distributor and coil connectors , soldered in

[@jayblack9242]

Hey I got a 1999 Honda Accord I want to put a H22 what all do I have to do

[@douglasfunes4198]

@@Wrenchlife604 will that help me get through smog? I live in California and I want it for my daily. I have a 5th prelude ECU with no immobilizer, but I have wiring problems. I don't know if, as you have, yours, is it good for my swap? help me please, I ask you

[@Wrenchlife604]

No idea. We dont have smog here. Good luck

[@SharkNewGeneration]

i wanna put H22 on my accord 95 Manual :/ how i can do that is that hard?

[@mikeyjimenez6054]

I have the 01 v6 cg6 and I want to swap an h22, will this be the same process or different since I have the v6 subframe?

[@Wrenchlife604]

I believe its gonna be diffrent cuz the v6 use a diffrent subframe. You are better off keeping the v6 in there and manual swapping it

[@mikeyjimenez6054]

@@Wrenchlife604 There’s not really any manual swaps for the j30a1 😳

[@nelson4660]

hello I have a question where can I buy the engine mount i have 2000 honda accord sedan with H22A1 thanks someone who has the Link to buy the engine support

[@Wrenchlife604]

www.swapshopracing.com/contents/en-us/p8497_Innovative_Mounts_98-02_Accord_H22_Conversion_Driverside_Sub_Bracket.html

[@ThePwak007]

I have a 94 prelude Si with the h24 non vtec. Could I swap in an h22 with vtec if I had the transmission and engine? Or do I need a new wiring harness?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Think you mean h23 non vtec? Yah the h22 will drop right in. You need an engine and ecu. You can use your stock harness and add vtec wires and i think you might need to rewire the distributor too. Pretty well documented swap on prelude forums. Start there

[@ThePwak007]

Wrench life 604 must be h23 because I'm not finding much on h24. Thanks a bunch

[@douglasfunes4198]

What do you do with the key immobilizer? using an obd1 ECU i need you help

[@Wrenchlife604]

Im using and obd1 ecu aswell. You don't need to do anything with the immobilizer. Factory key works fine.

[@douglasfunes4198]

@@Wrenchlife604 Thanks for your help. I didn't think you would answer me, much less quickly. My English is bad I don't understand much of what you say in the video, that you use to assemble the bracket well on the driver's side in listening to what needs to be adjusted a little. thanks again