Well i've been trying to find the best full engine rebuild kits for the h22a.. and i'm unsure who to go with.. i wanted honda oem.. but daym there expensive.. and i need everything since i'm building the engine from scratch since the block just got golden eagle sleeves...
and since its goin into my 3rd gen prelude.. i want to stay within stock specs on the rebuild so i can hopefully pass smog... and the ref.. unless anybody knows of what aftermarket parts would still be fine...
So far these are the only two kits i could find but i don't kno how the quality is..
http://www.rpmmachine.com/engine-rebuild-kits-honda.shtml
Major Engine Kit: contains complete gasket set, set of pistons and rings, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers, timing belt, balance shaft bearings (if applicable), and a set of expansion plugs (does not contain camshaft, timing kit or oil pump). Pistons & Rings: Std., .020, .040. Bearings: Std., 10, 20, 30.
Gold Engine Kit: (Major kit as above) with oil pump
Re-Ring Kit: contains complete gasket set, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers (if applicable) and a ring set. Rings: Std., .020, .040.
2.2L 93/96 Prelude Vtec
H22A1 16 valve DOHC
Fuel Inj.
Major Kit -
EKH28M
$397.68
Gold Kit -
EKH28G
$543.74(93/95)
EKH28BG
$543.74(96)
Re-ring Kit -
EKH28R
$279.29
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http://www.rpmrons.com/Hondakits1.html#2.2
EKM = MAIN ENGINE KIT contains complete gasket set, set of pistons and premium rings, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers (if applicable), timing belt, balance shaft bearings (if applicable), and a set of expansion plugs. (does not contain: camshaft, timing kit or oil pump)
EKR = RE-RING KIT contains complete gasket set, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers (if applicable) and a premium ring set.
Prelude VTEC 1993-96 2157cc H22A1 engine
2.2L F.I. 16-valve DOHC 4 main kit EKH28M $517.05
2.2L F.I. 16-valve DOHC 4 re-ring kit EKH28R $377.04
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I've checked hondaautomotiveparts.com and i can't figure out exactly what parts i need.. and seem a whole lot more expensive...
the plan is i'm gonna pick up the block and head from afterburners in vegas.. the issue is i want his help to either put the crank and pistons and piston rings in.. what else can i do while still having the block and head separate? i kno i can't get the valve springs and retainers on unless the head is on the block so any ideas u guys have would help a lot.
and since its goin into my 3rd gen prelude.. i want to stay within stock specs on the rebuild so i can hopefully pass smog... and the ref.. unless anybody knows of what aftermarket parts would still be fine...
So far these are the only two kits i could find but i don't kno how the quality is..
http://www.rpmmachine.com/engine-rebuild-kits-honda.shtml
Major Engine Kit: contains complete gasket set, set of pistons and rings, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers, timing belt, balance shaft bearings (if applicable), and a set of expansion plugs (does not contain camshaft, timing kit or oil pump). Pistons & Rings: Std., .020, .040. Bearings: Std., 10, 20, 30.
Gold Engine Kit: (Major kit as above) with oil pump
Re-Ring Kit: contains complete gasket set, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers (if applicable) and a ring set. Rings: Std., .020, .040.
2.2L 93/96 Prelude Vtec
H22A1 16 valve DOHC
Fuel Inj.
Major Kit -
EKH28M
$397.68
Gold Kit -
EKH28G
$543.74(93/95)
EKH28BG
$543.74(96)
Re-ring Kit -
EKH28R
$279.29
---------------------------------------------------------
http://www.rpmrons.com/Hondakits1.html#2.2
EKM = MAIN ENGINE KIT contains complete gasket set, set of pistons and premium rings, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers (if applicable), timing belt, balance shaft bearings (if applicable), and a set of expansion plugs. (does not contain: camshaft, timing kit or oil pump)
EKR = RE-RING KIT contains complete gasket set, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers (if applicable) and a premium ring set.
Prelude VTEC 1993-96 2157cc H22A1 engine
2.2L F.I. 16-valve DOHC 4 main kit EKH28M $517.05
2.2L F.I. 16-valve DOHC 4 re-ring kit EKH28R $377.04
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I've checked hondaautomotiveparts.com and i can't figure out exactly what parts i need.. and seem a whole lot more expensive...
the plan is i'm gonna pick up the block and head from afterburners in vegas.. the issue is i want his help to either put the crank and pistons and piston rings in.. what else can i do while still having the block and head separate? i kno i can't get the valve springs and retainers on unless the head is on the block so any ideas u guys have would help a lot.