# 1995 Civic H22 swap

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129>\
**Category:** Builds\
**Created:** [March 20, 2008, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129 "2008-03-20T16:40:31Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Ltahoe04](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Ltahoe04](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ltahoe04)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/1 "2008-03-20T16:40:31Z")

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My Project car: 1995 Honda civic DX

![http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509662_4653.jpg](http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509662_4653.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509622_4043.jpg](http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509622_4043.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509623_4448.jpg](http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509623_4448.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509663_5053.jpg](http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509663_5053.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509664_5473.jpg](http://photos-083.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v129/99/81/642406083/n642406083_509664_5473.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v200/99/81/642406083/n642406083_944985_8165.jpg](http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v200/99/81/642406083/n642406083_944985_8165.jpg)

Modifications:

-H22A JDM Prelude motor  
-Weight Reduction (no heat, ac, ps, pw, pl, mirrors, sound deadening, tar)  
-fully tucked wire loom for engine bay  
-relocated overflow bottle  
-rear mounted battery  
-Skunk2 coilovers  
-Brembo Brakes (front), 11" Willwood kit should be arriving soon.  
-lower/upper rear control arms  
-strut braces both front and rear  
-Rear drum swap to disc brakes, EBC rotors and pads  
-Polyeurethan bushings, all of them.

![http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v200/99/81/642406083/n642406083_944986_9292.jpg](http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v200/99/81/642406083/n642406083_944986_9292.jpg)

Interior: Stock apperence, hidden oil pressure gauge

![http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v197/99/81/642406083/n642406083_1018438_3850.jpg](http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v197/99/81/642406083/n642406083_1018438_3850.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v197/99/81/642406083/n642406083_1018430_2412.jpg](http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v197/99/81/642406083/n642406083_1018430_2412.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v197/99/81/642406083/n642406083_1018431_2963.jpg](http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v197/99/81/642406083/n642406083_1018431_2963.jpg)  
 ![http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v200/99/81/642406083/n642406083_944988_2580.jpg](http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v200/99/81/642406083/n642406083_944988_2580.jpg)

_STOCK_ Prelude H22A Motor  
-ACT Stage 2 clutch, and lightweight flywheel  
-Aluminum Integra radiator with custom mounts and pusher fan  
-powder coated intake, cam cover, brackets and polished alternator  
-Megan racing Headers with heat wraps  
-2.5" custom exhaust

Quarter Mile: 14.0 at 100 MPH (slicks are needed)

Project made possible by:  
[Inlineperformance](http://www.inlineperformance.net): 1809 Altamont Ave, Schenectady NY (518-357-4100)

- Special thanks to those who continue to help me build the project, your hard work is much appreciated.

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/2 "2008-03-20T16:45:33Z")

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just a question concerning the engine bay… why the black bay on a red car? and particular reason. turbo and some new wheels and your money.

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**Author:** ![DB2\_GS-R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a87d85/32.png) [@DB2\_GS-R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DB2_GS-R)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/3 "2008-03-20T18:31:51Z")

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sweet ride man ;D

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**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/4 "2008-03-20T19:07:30Z")

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Looking great!

A true project.

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/5 "2008-03-20T19:19:21Z")

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who did your paint, how much was it, and where do i sign up?

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**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/6 "2008-03-20T19:57:34Z")

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lookin good. i think i gotta do a 3.5L V6 swap to be different now.

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**Author:** ![That\_Blue\_DA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@That\_Blue\_DA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/That_Blue_DA)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/7 "2008-03-20T20:50:39Z")

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Sweet! another car with MR7s haha :thumb

BTW not being sarcastic :banana

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**Author:** ![SlackJ94](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slackj94/32/6325_2.png) [@SlackJ94](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SlackJ94)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/8 "2008-03-21T08:04:02Z")

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> [@Swifty](#):
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> lookin good. i think i gotta do a 3.5L V6 swap to be different now.

Nah, Don’t have to go that far yet. Get an F23 bottom end and match it up to your H22 head first!

Swap looks good, nice little project.

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**Author:** ![bootlegcivic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bootlegcivic/32/6277_2.png) [@bootlegcivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bootlegcivic)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/9 "2008-03-21T08:13:18Z")

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> [@bennyfizzle](#):
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> who did your paint, how much was it, and where do i sign up?

Also would like to know

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**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/10 "2008-03-21T16:37:15Z")

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A friend of the shop did it…dosnt do it for a living just as a favor

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**Author:** ![That\_Blue\_DA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@That\_Blue\_DA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/That_Blue_DA)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/11 "2008-03-21T19:09:14Z")

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> [@91 teg b16a1](#):
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> A friend of the shop did it…dosnt do it for a living just as a favor

When your motor is built back to OEM, you should take the DA out so we can go for it :banana

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**Author:** ![That\_Blue\_DA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@That\_Blue\_DA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/That_Blue_DA)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/12 "2008-03-21T19:09:46Z")

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:highjack my bad

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**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/13 "2008-03-21T19:15:19Z")

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100mph trap is MOVIN! clean car. get a set of si tails, rota slips and call it a day. mr7’s are so played out, but if ya liek em, then du w3rk

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**Author:** ![DB2\_GS-R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a87d85/32.png) [@DB2\_GS-R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DB2_GS-R)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/14 "2008-03-21T20:10:54Z")

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> [@tdi\_logik](#):
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> 100mph trap is MOVIN! clean car. get a set of si tails, rota slips and call it a day. mr7’s are so played out, but if ya liek em, then du w3rk

the slips are just as played out…

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**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/15 "2008-03-21T20:54:54Z")

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> [@That Blue DA](#):
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> When your motor is built back to OEM, you should take the DA out so we can go for it :banana

what do you mean no turbo???

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**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/16 "2008-03-21T21:06:28Z")

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> [@db2 gs-r](#):
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> the slips are just as played out…

yea, but there classics… kinda like bbs RC’s or RS’s or Aristos played out but look soo good

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**Author:** ![That\_Blue\_DA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@That\_Blue\_DA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/That_Blue_DA)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/17 "2008-03-21T21:16:08Z")

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Kinda like the $1 menu… so cheap but so delicious :crackup

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/18 "2008-03-21T21:44:29Z")

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> [@91 teg b16a1](#):
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> A friend of the shop did it…dosnt do it for a living just as a favor

Ok so how much would another favor set someone back?

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**Author:** ![91teg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91teg/32/6304_2.png) [@91teg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91teg)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2008, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/19 "2008-03-21T21:48:24Z")

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um idk if hell even wanna do it…he works fulltime for GE or something

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**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2008, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1995-civic-h22-swap/236129/20 "2008-03-22T09:22:26Z")

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> [@That Blue DA](#):
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> Kinda like the $1 menu… so cheap but so delicious :crackup

haha, too bad rc’s rs’s are big money :lol

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