what happens when there are no more JDM H22s? - Honda Prelude Forum

VTEC Shore Lude · 12-03-2002, 10:35 PM

when do u think they are gonna run out?

4bidden · 12-03-2002, 10:37 PM

Not TOOOO soon because you still see some 91's and 92's coming over. I wouldn't worry about running out quite yet

Absolut · 12-04-2002, 09:20 AM

The price will go way up until the market can no longer bear the price and then you just wont be able to get anymore.

Satan_SRV · 12-04-2002, 09:23 AM

If you think about it. Honda probably sold an assload more preludes in Japan than here...

And you think there's a big demand for H22a swaps becuase you are in the scene. I mean really they are not selling 1000's of h22a engines a month or anything close to that

VTEC Shore Lude · 12-04-2002, 10:44 AM

thanks

Lonely Driver · 12-04-2002, 10:52 AM

By then, they will be obsolete and cars powered by fuelcells will be all the rage

Preyluder · 12-04-2002, 07:40 PM

Yeah, this has been bugging me too. I'll eventually get a J-spec h22, but I don't them to run out before I have the money.

Padge · 12-04-2002, 10:07 PM

they best not run out anytime soon! ive gotta get one.

SLICK96 · 12-04-2002, 10:12 PM

I'm glad I wasn't the only paranoid JDM whore on this board... I've often wondered the same thing, myself. I think we'll be alright for a long while, though.

J

Red4WS · 12-04-2002, 10:29 PM

The way i see it, if or when they do run out they are just going to take old used ones and rebuild them like they do with every other late model engine...Here in california Kragen sells rebuilt late model engines.

kennethmina · 12-05-2002, 12:01 AM

Hahaha... seems like I am not the only person who is worried about this issue.

Yeah, I think it will be run out within 2-3 years coz ebay has them almost everyday. eventually it will be out.

PreludeRacer023 · 12-05-2002, 10:05 PM

they wont run out anytime soon at all...think how many cars the H22a comes in....all the ludes in japan...accord SiRs, youve also got the accord type R, they type S, all the JDM ludes in europe, and austrailia, new zealand, thats a whole lot of ludes....i wouldnt even sweat it...

jpprelude · 12-06-2002, 10:11 PM

I was wondering the same thing, but not just with H22s. It seem like everyone is going through B-Series motors like oil filters.I know Toyota still makes new 2JZ-GTE motors even though the Supra has been out of production here for over 4 years.

[SUB[EX] · 12-07-2002, 01:56 AM

Well, if you build it they will come, haha
If there is enough demand for it im sure someone will be making sure there are plenty of engines. I got a 92 H22a. But i also got a 94 so the engine years are totally mixed. Im glad i got mine b4 they ran out. I think i will never get rid of this one. If it blows it will be time for Sleeves and low compression Pistons, well then you know what comes next. haha

xMrM02x · 12-07-2002, 02:09 AM

Ha, I thought i was the only one that thought this!

Preyluder · 12-07-2002, 10:27 AM

Supras are still made in Japan, that's why there's such an abundance of 2JZs'.

jpprelude · 12-07-2002, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by Preyluder
Supras are still made in Japan, that's why there's such an abundance of 2JZs'.

Yeah, but isn't it strange that they are still importing new motors here?

red92s · 12-07-2002, 11:04 PM

Mines on it's way as we speak. . .

Dart makes INCREDIBLY NICE b series blocks, but I think they cost about $2k for a bare block. The are machined (or cast?) out of an aluminum alloy that is higher grade than stock Honda blocks. Mostly for high boost FI applications (20+ psi).

Preyluder · 12-08-2002, 12:10 PM

What b-series block are you going with? b20?

jpprelude, that's what I'm saying. They're still importing new motors here, because they still make NEW Supra's over in Japan.

red92s · 12-08-2002, 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by Preyluder
What b-series block are you going with? b20?

I ordered a JDM H22, I was referring to the Dart aftermarket B series blocks just to illustrate that companies are STILL PRODUCING honda blocks. Only problem is, they run about $2500 for a BARE block.