H-series
H22A4
H22A4 DOHC VTEC
Displacement
2.2L (2157 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 7000 rpm
Torque
212 N⋅m at 5250 rpm
Compression
10.0:1
Bore × Stroke
87.0 mm x 90.7 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC 16-valve
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI
OBD
OBD1
Years
1997-1998
Factory Fitment
Prelude Base/Type-SH (5th gen, USA/Canada); Prelude VTi-R/VTi-R ATTS (Australia)
Notes
Fifth-generation USDM Prelude engine; the Type-SH pairs it with the ATTS torque-vectoring front differential.
Swaps using the H22A4
Guides mentioning the H22A4
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
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
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
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)
Expert
10-20 hours over multiple sessions
Building a DIY Equal-Length Tubular Turbo Manifold for Honda D-Series
Difficult
4-6 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) LED Taillight and Rear Fog Light Retrofit
Difficult
3-4 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) HomeLink and Ambient Light Retrofit Using an Acura TSX Overhead Console
Moderate
4-6 hours (plus sealant cure time)
DIY Amber City Lights in Honda Headlight Housings
Easy
20-30 minutes
Acura RDX (Gen1 Tech/Navi): USA Spec ACUxl iPod/iPhone Interface Install
Expert
Full weekend (installation plus supporting modifications)
Honda Prelude H22 Jackson Racing Supercharger (JRSC): Preparation and Installation