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f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/15/2008 11:09:20 PM   
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I was wondering is it a good idea to swap out my stock engine (97accord lx sohc) not sure what engine it is f22 i think for a F20b dohc engine? is it a common swap or a bad idea?
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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/16/2008 5:04:39 AM   
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Great idea.

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/16/2008 5:31:11 AM   
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amazing idea, i think you will find 100s of other people have had the same idea and posted 100s of threads about it

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/16/2008 8:30:21 AM   
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oh cool thanks think i''ll go for it. sorry i tried serching for other post on it but i failed guess i suck at serching

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 3:43:19 PM   
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i was wondering i cant find any parts for the engine is it compatable with any other i hear its pretty close to the H22

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 4:22:22 PM   
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yes, pretty much all parts(bolt ons) are interchangeable with h22

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 6:50:26 PM   
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IC  man wish i knew more about engines cuz im gonna buy it off a guy and iono what to really look for  =P

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 6:56:31 PM   
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most important thing to look for is if it is leaking oil

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 7:06:04 PM   
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ok but what does that mean if its leakign oil? im total car noob

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 7:19:17 PM   
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it means some gasket is going to need to be replaced.  esp a big deal when its a head gasket.  

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 7:29:14 PM   
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alright cool Thanks alot for the help. i been reading alot and guess im sure i wanna do this. They say all my stock parts would still work with this  engine /axel and such... tho im lost when it talks about obd1/2 =[

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 8:28:35 PM   
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Head gasket sets runs you at least 300+. 

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/20/2008 10:35:04 PM   
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Naw too Fat..you been shopping at NAPA again..i think only they have a head gasket for that kind of money..Advance or AutoZone...much less costly..and there FelPro...

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 7/21/2008 9:05:59 AM   
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Head gasket for $300? Where are you shopping for parts?

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RE: f20b DOHC Vtec - 8/9/2008 3:33:25 PM   
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Alright so i got my f20b  and i was wondering what ecu would i need because mine is non vtec so what one would work?

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