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My name is Jake. I Finally registered as a member, woohoo. I have been visiting this forum daily for the last 2 months. You guys are just great. I would like to share with you some pictures of my CL. and I have some questions that i couldn't really find definate answers to them.
The link to my ride is : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2964331
Now i really want make some major modfications to the Engine, but i read so many discussions here about engines that confused that hell out of me. What is the best engine to swap? h22a4? what kind of turbo goes with it for the best results? what additional parts do i need to do the swap?
I also want to put a short shifter but i couldn't find any for a CL, but i have seen pictures here of CL's with short shifters. Any ideas?
Also there are some items on eBay that i though maybe its a good idea with you guys before i go ahead and buy them :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...238561338&rd=1
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWA:VRI
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=001
and Finally:
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/v10-100.asp#
I would really appreciate any help.
you guys ROCK
thanks
The link to my ride is : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2964331
Now i really want make some major modfications to the Engine, but i read so many discussions here about engines that confused that hell out of me. What is the best engine to swap? h22a4? what kind of turbo goes with it for the best results? what additional parts do i need to do the swap?
I also want to put a short shifter but i couldn't find any for a CL, but i have seen pictures here of CL's with short shifters. Any ideas?
Also there are some items on eBay that i though maybe its a good idea with you guys before i go ahead and buy them :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...238561338&rd=1
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWA:VRI
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=001
and Finally:
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/v10-100.asp#
I would really appreciate any help.
you guys ROCK
thanks
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as far as the short shifter goes, the prelude shifter works as one, it is a lot short, but its not gonna actually reduce the throw, just the shift nob length
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Well, i'm not very experienced with these things, thats why i wanted to consult with you guys. Now i understand that those things on eBay are crap, but how about the Venom?
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Originally Posted by Jabuhanna
Well, i'm not very experienced with these things, thats why i wanted to consult with you guys. Now i understand that those things on eBay are crap, but how about the Venom?
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if you do a search for "venom" in the thread titles theres over 70 threads about it
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PSPEC short shifter is good stuff, i have one. makes the throws shorter for sure.
i see in your cardomain page you have headers and an intake. aside from a VFAC and an upgraded cam and an exhaust, thats about it for our engine.
if you do the H22 swap.... search first.... a billion threads on it
i see in your cardomain page you have headers and an intake. aside from a VFAC and an upgraded cam and an exhaust, thats about it for our engine.
if you do the H22 swap.... search first.... a billion threads on it
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Originally Posted by JStoops
PSPEC short shifter is good stuff, i have one. makes the throws shorter for sure.
i see in your cardomain page you have headers and an intake. aside from a VFAC and an upgraded cam and an exhaust, thats about it for our engine.
if you do the H22 swap.... search first.... a billion threads on it
i see in your cardomain page you have headers and an intake. aside from a VFAC and an upgraded cam and an exhaust, thats about it for our engine.
if you do the H22 swap.... search first.... a billion threads on it
I'm not sure what a VFAC is.
I'm considering the H22a4 swap seriously, I'm just waiting to get done with finals at school and start working on it.
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VFAC basically plugs in and lets you adjust when vtec kicks in, also can tune a/f but for our tiny SOHC engine, it's not a great bang for buck imho.
i've been considering the h22 swap as well if my wrx falls through
i've been considering the h22 swap as well if my wrx falls through
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Car looks pretty good, nice and clean. As everyone else said, dont buy any of that ebay crap, none of it works. I'd say don't buy any more performance parts till u can get your swap, cuz it'll be a waste of money if you do. Well anything besides exhaust. VAFC = Vtec, Air and Fuel Controller. It will help with your H22 way more than ur F22.
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Originally Posted by Jabuhanna
Thanks man,, I already have an exhaust .
I'm not sure what a VFAC is.
I'm considering the H22a4 swap seriously, I'm just waiting to get done with finals at school and start working on it.
I'm not sure what a VFAC is.
I'm considering the H22a4 swap seriously, I'm just waiting to get done with finals at school and start working on it.
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Originally Posted by AznX TL
thats because he spelled it wrong its apexi vafc, you might as well get the vafc neo though.
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lol oh ok. with the ebay ones you also gotta factor in shipping, i just went on honda tech and looked on there, they have alot of good parts for cheap on there.
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Originally Posted by spencer_homer
as far as the short shifter goes, the prelude shifter works as one, it is a lot short, but its not gonna actually reduce the throw, just the shift nob length
Originally Posted by Jabuhanna
Thanks man,, I already have an exhaust .
I'm not sure what a VFAC is.
I'm considering the H22a4 swap seriously, I'm just waiting to get done with finals at school and start working on it.
I'm not sure what a VFAC is.
I'm considering the H22a4 swap seriously, I'm just waiting to get done with finals at school and start working on it.
2) Forget swapping the h22a4. It's the USDM 5th gen prelude motor. Due to immobilizers in all 5th gen ludes, you'll need to get a new key programmed at the dealer. Plus the engine itself is expesnsive since its coming out of ludes sold in the US. go for a JDM H22a, from a reputeable seller.
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Originally Posted by Dicorp
hmm. my preludes shifter is has a much shorter throw than the CL did...and its shorter in length.
1) VAFC is a waste of money. I have one in my lude. I tried playing with it, it made the car slugish and vtec was weak. the menu is unintuitive. i'd say it's a gimmick more than anything...looks nice on your dash.
2) Forget swapping the h22a4. It's the USDM 5th gen prelude motor. Due to immobilizers in all 5th gen ludes, you'll need to get a new key programmed at the dealer. Plus the engine itself is expesnsive since its coming out of ludes sold in the US. go for a JDM H22a, from a reputeable seller.
1) VAFC is a waste of money. I have one in my lude. I tried playing with it, it made the car slugish and vtec was weak. the menu is unintuitive. i'd say it's a gimmick more than anything...looks nice on your dash.
2) Forget swapping the h22a4. It's the USDM 5th gen prelude motor. Due to immobilizers in all 5th gen ludes, you'll need to get a new key programmed at the dealer. Plus the engine itself is expesnsive since its coming out of ludes sold in the US. go for a JDM H22a, from a reputeable seller.
The H22a1 and the H22a are the USDM and JDM, respectively, H22's that are usually swapped in
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Originally Posted by klepto
everything was looking good until I clicked on those ebay links
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Originally Posted by Jabuhanna
which one is better?? any experience?
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Originally Posted by Dicorp
hmm. my preludes shifter is has a much shorter throw than the CL did...and its shorter in length.
1) VAFC is a waste of money. I have one in my lude. I tried playing with it, it made the car slugish and vtec was weak. the menu is unintuitive. i'd say it's a gimmick more than anything...looks nice on your dash.
2) Forget swapping the h22a4. It's the USDM 5th gen prelude motor. Due to immobilizers in all 5th gen ludes, you'll need to get a new key programmed at the dealer. Plus the engine itself is expesnsive since its coming out of ludes sold in the US. go for a JDM H22a, from a reputeable seller.
1) VAFC is a waste of money. I have one in my lude. I tried playing with it, it made the car slugish and vtec was weak. the menu is unintuitive. i'd say it's a gimmick more than anything...looks nice on your dash.
2) Forget swapping the h22a4. It's the USDM 5th gen prelude motor. Due to immobilizers in all 5th gen ludes, you'll need to get a new key programmed at the dealer. Plus the engine itself is expesnsive since its coming out of ludes sold in the US. go for a JDM H22a, from a reputeable seller.
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vafc's are meant to be used with a tune, and to accent engine mods, what do you have to the lude engine?
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