From 1991 to 2002, a Japanese company produced the 2.2-liter Honda H22A engine, which was used in sports versions of the Accord model and the well-liked Prelude coupe. There were two versions of the motor available: one with a black cover that was less powerful and another with a red cover that was more powerful.
The H22 engine is a part of the “H” series of motors that Honda Motor produced between 1991 and 2001. Although the family has many similarities to the “F” series, they are undoubtedly better designed and have different dynamics, force, and power. The top-end Honda vehicles were supposed to have their engines installed. Almost no issues arise during operation when motors “run out” of 250,000 kilometers. It’s true that low-cost tuning isn’t offered here because the designers have done everything they could.
The H23A is an internal combustion engine that is part of the H-series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Honda Accord 5 (CD) in 1993 – 1997;
- Honda Accord 6 (CG) in 1997 – 2002;
- Honda Prelude 4 (BA8) in 1991 – 1996;
- Honda Prelude 5 (BB) in 1996 – 2001.
Specifications
| Production years | 1991-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 2157 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 185 – 200 (Black top: H22A, H22A1 – H22A5) 200 – 220 (Red top: H22A, H22A7, H22A8) |
| Torque output, Nm | 205 – 215 (Black top: H22A, H22A1 – H22A5) 210 – 220 (Red top: H22A, H22A7, H22A8) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.7 |
| Compression ratio | 10 – 11 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | VTEC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Prelude 1998) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 7.7 9.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 165 |
Disadvantages of the Honda H22A engine
Although these engines are highly dependable, their increasing oil consumption is a common complaint.
Additionally, oil tends to leak from plugs, gaskets, seals, and pressure sensors.
Electrical problems can occasionally cause the car to react poorly to the gas pedal.
Antifreeze leaks here are typically caused by another burst tube.
Every 40,000 kilometers, the valves will need to be adjusted because there are no hydraulic lifters.
H22A Engine Repair Parts List
| Full name of the part | Part code |
| Piston without rings Honda H22A 1d87.0+0.50 (13010-P13-A00) Teikin (Piston with pin, without piston rings) | 38156 0.50 |
| Piston without rings Honda H22A4 d87.0 STD (13010-P5M-A00/13101P5M-A00) Teikin (Piston with pin, without piston rings) | 38157 STD |
| Piston rings Honda H22B d87.0 STD 1.2–1.2–2.8 4 cylinders TP | 32389-STD |
| Piston without rings Honda H22A1 d87.0 STD (13010-P13-A00) Teikin (Piston with pin, without piston rings) | 38156 STD |
| BELT TIMING BELT | TB354 |
| Toothed belt 112×240 Honda Contitech | CT1001 |
| Toothed belt 70×160 Honda Accord 2.0-2.2 16V Contitech | CT 800 |
| Timing repair kit | CT1001K1 |
| Complete set of gaskets | GV340 |
| Upper gasket set | DV340 |
| Head gasket | BV340 |
| Valve cover gasket | JN900 |
| Gasket, exhaust pipe | 70-52303-00 |
| Valve stem inlet | PB355 |
| Oil scraper cap, outlet | PB356 |
| Water pump | 50 005 091 |
| Basic liners Honda F18/F20/F22, H22A 16V 93- NDC (set) | MS-2213GP STD |
| Basic liners Honda F20A/F22B/H23A Taiho | M459H-STD |
| Semi-rings persistent Honda F20A/F22B/H23A Taiho | T459A-STD |
| Semi-rings persistent | TW-2213A STD |
| Oil filter h=103.0 Honda KS Original /10 | 50 013 146 |
| Fuel filter Honda Accord 1.8i-2.2i 16V, Civic 1.5i-1.8i 16V KS | 50 013 824 |