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4th gen 2.3 vs 2.2
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:14 pm
by nickyboy
A local bloke is selling a 93 2.3 car, but i'm guessing the 2.2 is a much better engine?
It's a UK car, and i'm going to see a JDM BB1 this weekend, with no chance of seeing the 2.3 until next week. My heart is saying 2.2 ftw?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:18 pm
by Donald
2.3 VTEC?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:21 pm
by A1ex
I have a spare h22 head kicking around, if your feeling adveturous you can make a h23 vtec
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:27 pm
by nickyboy
Standard vs standard.
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:28 pm
by bennyboy
People will tell you that its still a great drive, and it is, but in your heart you will probably always wish you'd bought the VTEC. Especially since the difference in cost is so small (comparatively) these days.
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:35 pm
by Merlin
I wouldnt even bother contemplating the 2.3. The spares for the 2.2 are far more common. As said you'd see (or hear) the 2.2 and wish you had bought one in the first place
VTEC is where its at
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:39 pm
by nickyboy
You've read my mind guys, I just wanted conformation I guess
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:44 pm
by indigolemon
I've had two H23 ludes, and both times I've swapped an H22 in. Says it all really ...
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:46 pm
by rob quilter
I never really understood why Honda bothered with a 2.3
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:50 pm
by judderod
Me neither. Same or worse MPG, less power, maybe a tiny bit more torque down low. Meh.