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lude4lifeh22 · 03-11-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Asiankid06

Thank you for everyone's input. I have decided to keep my h23 and rebuild it. Just to get the car running all I need is a head gasket. I'm also replacing the water pump and timing belt just for precautionary measures. I'm def putting in a full exhaust, intake, and i might do some valve and cam work. The only thing that I'm worried about is the head, I'm not too sure if it's warped. Is there an easy way to tell without taking it to the shop? A stock h23 has 170 hp and a stock h22 has 220 hp. I feel that it would be most cost effective for me if i were to just fix the h23. 50 hp difference? No Problem. easy compensation. Any suggestions with this idea?

stock h22 does not have 220hp. Only the s-spec h22 came with that much hp. Stock h22 was usually noted between 190-200hp depending on the year etc.

And 50hp is not easy to get. Basic bolt ons will give 10-15hp tuned at best. Only serious internal mods will bring hp gains in the 30 to 50 range.

Asiankid06 · 03-11-2011, 10:19 PM

Thank you on the clarity lude4life. Even w/ exhaust and all that good stuff I'll only be gaining 10-15 hp? I was thinking skunk2 cams. Would this be a good gain?