Traditionally a Toyota guy, we don't have a high volume of Honda swaps coming through my shop. This H22 was an exception to the rule. For one, the H22 swap into a '99 Civic is a pretty serious swap, it's not like doing a B-series or something. Even the wiring is pretty difficult, which isn't the case for a lot of Honda swaps. I decided that the H22 was enough of a challenge for me to take on, and I've got to say, one the project was finished, I certainly can see why people love VTEC :)

Dropping out the stock engine

Wiring up the H22:

Installing a new timing belt is always a good idea when you are doing a swap

There's NO way that's going to fit!

What do you know!

First startup:

 

Looming up all of the wiring:

Some modifications need to be made for the cable-type shifter linkage

Ready to ride! Just need to clean up that engine bay :)

A discussion of this swap can be found here