Is The H23 A Good Engine?

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The H23 is a good motor

, but I think it's primarily because it's an H22. You can bring the H23 to H22 power levels with very little work, but I think from the standpoint of “what motor to get” the H22 is a much better foundation.

Is the H23 VTEC?

The H23 was

an increased-stroke, non-VTEC version of the H22

, used in Japan, North America, and Europe.

What Honda has the H23 engine?

The

H23A VTEC

was installed in JDM

Honda

Accord Wagon AWD, where it reached 190 HP @ 6,800 rpm, and the torque of 221 Nm at 5,300 rpm. The same

motor

was installed in JDM Accord Wagon SiR, but its power was boosted to 200 HP @ 6,800 rpm with the torque of 221 Nm @ 5,300 rpm.

Are H series engines reliable?

Honda H-Series: Known Problems

Like many other Honda four cylinders at the time, the H

-Series is pretty reliable engine assuming you maintain it correctly

. There are, of course, some relatively common issues that many owners have reported online.

Is the H23 better than H22?

Having the same horsepower rating as the H22A engine but it has a lower redline because it has a longer stroke than H22A. H23A DOHC VTEC has 87mm x 95mm (bore and stroke)and the H22A DOHC VTEC has 87mm x 90.7mm (bore and stroke).

What year Prelude is the best?

  • 1978 Honda Prelude. This was the very first generation of Preludes ever made, and even then, it had such a sleek and cool quality to it. …
  • 1982 Honda Prelude. …
  • 1990 Limited Edition Honda Prelude Si States. …
  • 1994 Honda Prelude. …
  • 1997 Honda Prelude Type S.

Can you turbo a VTEC?

VTEC TURBO Fuel Efficient Under Any Condition

The VTEC TURBO engine produces more torque than the 2.4L naturally-aspirated engine, thanks to its turbo. The VTEC TURBO allows a small, 1.5L engine to perform as well as a 2.4L engine.

How much boost can a h22a handle?

Re: how much boost on a h22 handle

Sure, you can handle

8 pounds

.

How much HP does a K24 have?

Honda K24: Tuning Potential

The stock power output for the engine can reach

205 HP.

With the addition of a turbocharger that power increases to 400HP+. Other performance parts can increase the engine's power potential to the upper 200s and even 300 HP.

Can you turbo a stock H22A?

h22a is slightly higher compression than h22a4, but still

okay as long

as you have at least premium fuel and a good tune using hondata, neptune, or as others will say ectune, crome, uberdata.

Are K24 engines good?

This may be a bit repetitive, but the K24

is truly an excellent, reliable engine

. It spans a long period of time and is found in many different Honda and Acura models. The 3 most common problems include front main seal oil leaks, exhaust cam galling, and timing chain tensioner failure.

Are H22A reliable?

The

motors are very reliable if treated properly

.

How much power can a prelude handle?

How much power can a H22A handle?

536whp

on the stock internals, daily driven. A good tune can make up for anything.

What does VTEC stand for?

The VTEC (

Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control

) system uses separate camshaft profiles for low and high-end performance, and the engine computer selects between profiles.

Are preludes reliable?


Hondas have a reputation for reliability

, and generally the Prelude is no exception. However, the automatic gearbox has caused some problems. Those fitted to the 2.2-litre engine suffered the most, with complete failures not uncommon.

Why was the Prelude discontinued?

Why did Honda stop making the Prelude? Unfortunately, as Honda's premium alter ego Acura gained in popularity,

the Prelude's semi-lofty price tag cut sales significantly toward the end of the fifth-generation

.

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