EG/DC H22A Mounts ESP build thread

[ESP.net]

I thought I would do a detailed write up of my 5 spd 95 DC Integra with the In's and Out's of installing the H22A motor with the H22A transmission with keeping the passenger side chassis bracket (modifying). I get a lot of questions on this swap with this certain kit and thought I would share the information as I go along with my swap.

95 Acura Inegra LS ABS
91 JDM H22A Engine and Trans NoN LSD
ESP EG/DC H22A motor mount kit
ESP EG/DC H22A Front Torque Mount Kit Traction Bar System


Use the factory passenger side Pilot Hole that all EG/DC's have as the new through bolt location 1/2" drill bit will do the job



Coming out from the chassis on the rear ear 2" is where to make the cut so the shifter assembly will clear. You can leave the front ear alone.



Finished result



Rear engine mount in and Prelude 5 spd H22/H23 rear bracket. Accord (F series) 5 spd rear bracket won't work it's different. Easier to install both as a unit. But goes in like butter.



Firewall Clearance. No issues here with the Stock Manifold. Fuel Filter needs to be either relocated or carefully bent down under the Air Intake Pipe.



Here is a picture of the driver side clearance between the shock tower and valve cover atleast 1/2". No issues of the mount it self hitting the chassis bracket.



This is to show the power steering clearance about 1/8" between belt and chassis with factory H22A bracket. Using a 3 ribbed belt in 40" length is needed rather then the factory 4 ribbed belt. Yes it's a tight squeeze. Modifying the lines excepting the H22A PS pump is needed. AC will also work with the factory brackets and possibly needing to modify the lines.



Another picture of the Power Steering installed. Headlight clearance is plenty.



Sitting level and straight in the bay. Engine sits back much like in the Prelude chassis.



Ground Clearance with factory springs and shocks.



I will discuss axle solutions soon... as well as installing our EG/DC Front Torque Mount Kit Traction Bar System




Modified by ESP.net at 6:06 PM 9/17/2007

[shad0wslay3r]

now do one for the DA

[locash]

Looks like an even crappier knockoff of the old HCP kit, whats the point, there are plenty of more professional options already out there..

[Alchemist]

Didnt you get banned?

[ESP.net]

Originally Posted by locash

Looks like an even crappier knockoff of the old HCP kit, whats the point, there are plenty of more professional options already out there..

The mounts are rough cut if you didn't notice... you wouldn't believe the issues I have had with similar kits. So we made something FROM SCRATCH that will have no issues and for that.... it's about time... As far as crappy I haven't had a mount fail on us ever...


Modified by ESP.net at 11:03 AM 9/18/2007

[2point2]

I would personally pay the extra money for billet aluminum mounts in this situation.

[h22chilton]

Originally Posted by 2point2

I would personally pay the extra money for billet aluminum mounts in this situation.

x2


evolution mounts FTW!!

[EG_H2B]

Originally Posted by ESP.net

The mounts are rough cut if you didn't notice... you wouldn't believe the issues I have had with similar kits. So we made something FROM SCRATCH that will have no issues and for that.... it's about time... As far as crappy I haven't had a mount fail on us ever...


Modified by ESP.net at 11:03 AM 9/18/2007

You have had too many issues or you could not afford a real kit so you tried to make your own?

[ESP.net]

Originally Posted by EG_H2B

You have had too many issues or you could not afford a real kit so you tried to make your own?

I'll ignore the second part yes in the past with customers cars we have had issues with kits that use the factory tranny bracket.

I'll have my engine back in the car with finished pictures by the end of the week.

[ESP.net]

Engines in I'll have pictures up shortly. I opted to put in a new timing belt and H23 Manual Tensioner conversion.

Axles/Midshaft:

90-93 Acura Integra driver side axle
90-93 Acura Integra passenger side axle with Accord Inner Joint

90-93 Honda Accord Ex or Lx midshaft

Rywire.com plug and play DC H22A harness RULES! Thanks Peter and Ryan!

[EG_H2B]

Originally Posted by ESP.net

Engines in I'll have pictures up shortly. I opted to put in a new timing belt and H23 Manual Tensioner conversion.

Axles/Midshaft:

90-93 Acura Integra driver side axle
90-93 Acura Integra passenger side axle with Accord Inner Joint

90-93 Honda Accord Ex or Lx midshaft

Rywire.com plug and play DC H22A harness RULES! Thanks Peter and Ryan!

NOBODY CARES

I thought this guy was banned

[ESP.net]

347 hits someone cares please don't post in this thread with comments like that...

[HondaCivicSiR1]

Originally Posted by EG_H2B

NOBODY CARES

I thought this guy was banned

whats your deal?i mean did this guy sell you something you weren't happy with?i don't understand why you are being so rude and asking "wasn't he banned"?anyways i'm interested to see the finish product

[alterdcreations]

i thinking about this swap...keep up the good work esp
what with the hood clearence

[ESP.net]

I'll have some pix of it tom. completed. Swap came out just as clean as my H22 Crx. I'll be firing it up tom. morning.

[ESP.net]

As I promised here are the pictures. After replacing the coil it fired up. Runs good and quiet with the stock header and integra exhaust for now. Only thing keepin me from driving it is my SS clutch line kit, I'll have it on Friday Thanks Janer Performance! Hood clearance is about an inch and half at highest point. The H22A engine/trans are large even in the EG/DC bay. I used a Prelude Shifter assembly and cables. A buddy gave it to me with the short shifter mechanism already on it. The power steering line is a custom Integra one with 5" added in length and also has the Prelude fitting added on the pump side. I got it done with AN fittings for a little less then $100. Most brake shops or hydralic shops should be able to do the job.

Engine bay...paint is Rio Red same color as my Rex...



Power steering working nicely with the 3 ribbed belt...




ESP EG/DC H22A Traction Bar System with Front Torque Mount Kit...




Traction Bar is hiding...







I like this picture so I thought I'd post it when I was building it... 2 cars powered by the H22... if anyone has some matching wheels on my Rex hit me up so I can make them twins haha







Modified by ESP.net at 9:02 PM 10/4/2007

[88ED8]

Originally Posted by ESP.net

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more pics of the CRX

[ESP.net]

Originally Posted by 88ED8

more pics of the CRX

Here is 2 pix of the Crx I took about 6 months ago no more talk about the CRX tho

[ESP.net]

I drove the car up and down the street yesterday a few times no axle issues...nottin...drives nice...first honda with power steering makes it nice...


I put the Euro R/Type S valve cover on... learn something new every day I didn't know there was a difference between the Euro R and Type S valve cover but there is...a boss comes off the front of the Euro R valve cover where as the Type S doesn't have it.

[DCFIVER]

nice.