F23 vs H22

[Macaarony]

Hi 6th gen forum members. I am somewhat new to the honda tuning scene and I have done a lot of reading in this specific forum. Honestly though, I cant find the answer to my specific question. I am planning on buying an engine for my 1999 honda accord because the engine in it has a lot of miles. A lot of people say that you should stick with the f23 and turbo it because it is easier because its already in your car. Well that doesn't matter because I want to buy a new engine anyway. Another thing I want to do is turbo the engine I buy. Most people will say to stick with the f23 because it has lower compression and it would be cheaper and more reliable, and it would cost the same amount as swapping an H22. Thing is, I would want to have it rebuilt anyway. I'm not worried about money because I want to do this as a hobby, so I want to buy the engine and do all the work and I don't care how long it takes. Then, when I'm done, put it in my car. I don't really know what my final HP goals are because I want to just have fun building it. So, my final questions are (1)Can I rebuild an engine myself? (2) Being I'm going to have it rebuilt for turbo applications, should I get the H22 or the f23? (3) Which engine has more potential in the long run? Please either support your answer with why you believe it should be done that way, and perhaps some good links to other posts about the subject, because frankly, there are a lot of posts on all the different websites.
Thank You very much for you posts and help

 

[kn0x47]

(1)If you have to ask then probably no
(2-3)an h22 can handle more power and has better aftermarket support. an f23 will produce more torque

 

[RedRyder]

People also TC the F23 because of the longer gears.

Read through some of the turbo build threads here, and then decide if it's something you think you can handle. If you have the time and money, and are willing to learn...I don't see why not. But on the other hand if you know nothing and aren't the type to be proactive in finding answers for yourself, and/or if the car is a DD...then no, don't.

 

[99CcordMTF23]

I have an h22 swap. It's in my signature. Rebuilding an engine is not a simple task unless you have quite a bit of mechanical skill, which, if you're asking these questions, you are lacking. No offense

 

[Macaarony]

No thank you. That just lets me know what I should do on my own and what I shouldn't I just wanted to know if it was a task for someone who has little to know engine experience. Knox, so does that mean that an H22 will be a better idea because it has more potential or just because it has better aftermarket support. I really want to know which engine will be better to work on. I guess since the H22 has better aftermarket support, that would make it better? Will a built H22 (the one with the closed deck) handle turbo better than a built f23? Does DOHC matter? I guess I can read around for some of these questions but if your okay with answering them, feel free. If not, you don't have to. I like answers that are very direct. Which is why I posted it.

 

[coops-sedan]

- Macaarony -

A lot of people will tell you that you can't do something but it's ultimately your choice if you do it or not. If you plan on doing it properly and research everything I believe that you can do it. I swapped my automatic to a manual transmission in a week by myself and I had never ever done anything like that. I did the research and now I'm looking to swap in an h23a. So don't listen to the naysayers because you know yourself better than anyone else. A little mechanical skill can go a long way. People told me the same thing. Don't do it, don't try it. It won't work. I will say it was more satisfying than anything else I've ever done to a car.