I have a 96' accord lx , 2.2 non v-tec 5 spd , what would i have to do to have a v-tec 2.2 , would i have to get a whole new engine and ecu, or is there just some parts i could change out to make my current 2.2 a v-tec , thanks

 

Why don't you just do an engine swap for the 2.2 vtec version of your engine..i think that'll save you some headache

 

yea, i am kinda new to the honda thing, and was not sure what the difference between 2.2 v-tec and non v-tec was, if it was easy to make mine a v-tec or if it would be easier to just swap them out, so would i need a new computer for the vtec engine, or do i just need the vtec engine?

 

Swap the head, new ecu (96-97 accord EX or 97-98 Acura CL 5psd), new headstuds, new timing gear, new headgasket. Done.

You're looking for a head off the F22B1 or F23a1/a4

 

thanks blk , i was thinking i could just change out some parts, so i could go to my local junkyard , buy a 96 vtec head , grab the bolts for it , take off the timing gear from the same car , grab the ecu out of it and buy a new head gasket, and thats it, how mechanically inclined do you think one would need to be to do this swap, i have changed oil, flushed trans fluids, changed cv axles, changed fuel pumps that were in gas tank , etc. could i do this without too much trouble???

 

In my opinion it would hardly be worth the measly 15 extra horsepower you would get if you actually succeeded at doing the work BCK advised. You would be better off peicing together a turbo over time (best way to do it to save a ton of $)to gain some real power.

 

well i priced the head and computer at a local salvage yard, roughly 225 for the both of them, add another say 30 for the head gasket kit, so i'd be looking at around 255 if i could do it myself. i think 255 is reasonable for a 15 hp gain, as far as a turbo goes, that would definatly take alot of time on my budget, but that is a good idea as well, i'm not sure what i'll do, but thanks for everyones opinions.
jon

 

youll need to be Very mechanically inclined to take on and successfully complete this project. also your going to need a comprehensive set of quality tools, starting with the wrench for the crank pulley/ harmonic balancer, and a good torque wrench. good luck

 

what do you think a good mechanic would charge to do this job, roughly ball park figure