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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 12:17 PM
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I have a 95 Honda Accord with a 2.2l 4 cyl non vtec f22b2 engine and I was wondering if any engine parts or a swap would fit from a 2004 chevy classic with a 2.2l 4 cyl ecotec l61.
 
Old Feb 26, 2024 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Hayhay
I have a 95 Honda Accord with a 2.2l 4 cyl non vtec f22b2 engine and I was wondering if any engine parts or a swap would fit from a 2004 chevy classic with a 2.2l 4 cyl ecotec l61.
I would say it is a pretty good bet there isn't a single part which would swap between those engines. A swap of the entire engine and transmission, while technically possible, would be hugely cost prohibitive.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 12:48 PM
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I would say it is a pretty good bet there isn't a single part which would swap between those engines. A swap of the entire engine and transmission, while technically possible, would be hugely cost prohibitive.
I mean they look pretty much identical. I might would have to make some modifications but i wouldnt mind.
 
Old Feb 26, 2024 | 02:23 PM
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I mean they look pretty much identical. I might would have to make some modifications but i wouldnt mind.
I'm not sure what looks have to do with it, from that perspective, pretty much all DOHC I4 engines look pretty similar. Among the many issues I can see with such a swap are:
  • If I am not mistaken, the engines rotate in opposite directions
  • The engine in the Honda is most likely on the left side of the car with the transmission on the right; the Chevy is reversed, so you'll need to swap the transmission as well.
  • There would be exactly zero off-the-shelf parts to mount the engine and plug in the various wiring harnesses and sensors.
  • The ECUs will be dramatically different
  • The fuel pressure requirements are most likely very different
  • The plumbing of the intake and exhaust systems will need to be fully custom
  • Clearance issues for brake boosters, steering rack, suspension components may be an issue
  • You'll need to have custom CV axles fabricated.

Long story short, this is a very bad idea. Sorry, I know this isn't what you want to hear.
 
Old Mar 10, 2024 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by shipo
I'm not sure what looks have to do with it, from that perspective, pretty much all DOHC I4 engines look pretty similar. Among the many issues I can see with such a swap are:
  • If I am not mistaken, the engines rotate in opposite directions
  • The engine in the Honda is most likely on the left side of the car with the transmission on the right; the Chevy is reversed, so you'll need to swap the transmission as well.
  • There would be exactly zero off-the-shelf parts to mount the engine and plug in the various wiring harnesses and sensors.
  • The ECUs will be dramatically different
  • The fuel pressure requirements are most likely very different
  • The plumbing of the intake and exhaust systems will need to be fully custom
  • Clearance issues for brake boosters, steering rack, suspension components may be an issue
  • You'll need to have custom CV axles fabricated.

Long story short, this is a very bad idea. Sorry, I know this isn't what you want to hear.
You're right, it may still be possible but i dont want to lose my manual trans. Thank you all for helping, ima still ponder and try to find out which parts are interchangeable though.
 
Old Mar 10, 2024 | 12:14 PM
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You're right, it may still be possible but i dont want to lose my manual trans. Thank you all for helping, ima still ponder and try to find out which parts are interchangeable though.
Sorry @Hayhay, it is definitely NOT possible to swap in the Chevy engine and keep your transmission. Why? Because as previously mentioned, the engine spins in the wrong direction. If you do somehow manage to mate the Chevy engine to your Honda transmission, then you will end up with a vehicle with 1-forward gear and 5-reverses gears. You really need to give this idea up, it is a non-starter.
 
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Sorry @Hayhay, it is definitely NOT possible to swap in the Chevy engine and keep your transmission. Why? Because as previously mentioned, the engine spins in the wrong direction. If you do somehow manage to mate the Chevy engine to your Honda transmission, then you will end up with a vehicle with 1-forward gear and 5-reverses gears. You really need to give this idea up, it is a non-starter.
Yes I know this, as i said in my last message i didnt want to get rid of the manual trans which meant i wasn't putting the chevy motor in. If I did put it in i would have to transfer the automatic trans in the accord too, which is possible with some modifications. What I meant by interchangeable parts was pistons or just anything that I could save money on. Just little things here and there would make a ton of difference. Even if nothing would fit, I wouldn't be mad because at least I tried to incorporate another engine parts onto my car. I can't learn if I don't ever try.

If that message was in any kind of way rude, I am sorry, i wasnt trying to but it does sound that way when i reread it.
 
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