Mmmm High CR DOHC VTEC motors stock + forced induction = 80% of guys saying “I should have built my motor.”
An H22A is an amazing motor as it comes from the factory. A more viable and naturally aspirated way to go about it would to be port and polish the head, buy some ARP insurance (head and main studs and rod bolts) and do stage 2 cams with new valve springs and retainers. That with a decent tune should give you a RELIABLE 205-215 whp. Granted a turbo set up can give you 600 plus, but keep in mind, with FWD, usable power is much more to your benefit then tire spinning numbers that most these turbo cars fetch.
Dont buy a complete kit, you can build one for 2200 or less. Just put it together piece by peice. Make sure that you dont run no more then 7-8 psi and getting the motor tuned asap is an absolute MUST.
Alright, the last thing you want to do it buy a used turbo kit. You dont know how hard it has been run so you dont know if its going to fail on you and cause some real serious damage.
I have had lots of experience around Honda’s and I would say “No” to the turbo kit on your H22 Accord. Stick with NA. Instead of spending your 2200 on a turbo..take that money and buy your self some cams and a stronger valvetrain. Then use what’s left over for some other bolt-on power.
A used one on Ebay Motors or Craigslist, but otherwise, YOU ARE DREAMING. Bolt-on turbos require engine modifications so you will not blow a head gasket. You should have started with this in mind and built the engine to turbo specs.
ebay. because the part can be checked for you and is bound by a legal document. not craigslist unless you’re going to meet in person.
I used to own a 96 honda. GOOD LUCk on finding a turbo kit, even with the swap. They are pretty rare even with the swap. You’re much better off trying to find a belt driven supercharger instead.
Or better yet, realize that your car is going to eventually end up in somebody’s junk yard or impound yard with the racing you are planning, and just enjoy your car as-is.
2 Fast and 2 Furious is make believe.