SOHC to DOHC conversion

[Luke.machin]

I have a F18B2 SOHC engine in my accord 1.8 vtec and i have heard that you can convert some engines over to the DOHC was wondering if this was possible with mine and if so what series would i need?

Thanks Luke.

 

[skhell]

Don't know if it's possible, but I guess it would be much easier and cheap to install swap your engine with the one from an Accord TypeR.

 

[luvmyaccord]

Just buy a type r. It's as easy as that. Next time I see you I'll take you for a quick spin, and you'll see why you should.

 

[Luke.machin]

was just wondering if it was possible to do, yeah i need to get one! just trying to get rid of mine!

 

[luvmyaccord]

Apparently it is possible to do as the blocks are pretty much the same, but there's a lot of work involved. As the H22 has a bigger bore, stroke, different compression etc. So as far as i'[m aware the head won't go straight on.

 

[Knightmare]

I was going to say don't bother with a head swap, just not worth it. Either put a H22 in there or buy a Type R....

Paul

 

[adrenalinas]

I would go for prelude h22a5 engine. as it is cheaper and found more often. it is obd2 also, so just plug and play like h22a7.

 

[Shiny]

There is an ATR on the owners forum for £1600 with some tasty mods.

When you can get the real thing for that sort of money, no point in engine swapping unless your car is an absolute head turner.

 

[Luke.machin]

I would go for prelude h22a5 engine. as it is cheaper and found more often. it is obd2 also, so just plug and play like h22a7.

so would i have to change the wiring loom with this engine?

 

[luvmyaccord]

When doing an engine conversion, the best idea when you get the donor engine, is to get the engine, gearbox, loom and ecu as a package. Have a look at Joshes thread about the conversion mate.