H-series
H22A
H22A DOHC VTEC (Prelude)
Displacement
2.2L (2157cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
185-220 PS depending on version (USDM H22A1 190 hp; JDM Euro R 220 PS)
Torque
206-222 N⋅m
Compression
10.0-11.0:1
Bore × Stroke
87.0mm x 90.7mm
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI
OBD
OBD1
Redline
8700-9100 rpm
Years
1992-2001
Factory Fitment
Prelude VTEC/Type S (BB1/BB4/BB6/BB8), Accord Euro R (CL1); Prelude Si VTEC/SiR/Type-S (BB4-BB8); Accord SiR (CD6, CF2); Accord/Torneo Euro-R (CL1)
Notes
The torque-rich big brother of the B-series. Common swap into Accords, Preludes and (with mounts and care) EF/EG Civics; heavier and taller than a B-series.
Swaps using the H22A
Guides mentioning the H22A
Difficult
2-3 days
JDM B18C (Integra Type R) Engine Swap into an EG Civic
Moderate
2-3 hours
S2000 Steering Wheel Install into a 5th Gen Prelude (SRS Airbag Wheel Swap)
Moderate
3-4 hours
Installing an S2000 Engine Start Button in a 5th-Gen Honda Prelude
Moderate
3-4 hours
OEM Acura TL HID (D2R) Conversion for JDM H4H Headlamps
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
3 weeks (including engine bay respray and certification)
H22A Prelude Engine Swap into an EG Civic
Expert
4-6 days (can be split into stages)
Honda Prelude JDM Digital Climate Control (DCC) Conversion
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
8-12 hours (plus paint and sealant cure time)
Honda Fit (GK) Halogen-to-Projector Headlight Retrofit
Easy
30-45 minutes
Honda Fit Adhesive Door Sill Cover Installation
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit
Expert
2-3 weeks (vehicle off the road)
Honda H22 Complete Engine Build for Forced Induction (Turbo/Supercharger)