drewmob

It isn't that huge of a gamble if you get a used f22. I believe there is some documentation around here somewhere on the parts you would need to swap to make that work. Cams, sensors, etc...

GiorgoS2k

I think that you forget the EU vercion with F20C2 code. Am i right?

9KRDLIN

v8s2000.com check it out. more of them out there than you know

skipdodoubleg

I would steer clear of the JDM engine. From what I recall, they used a higher compression because the fuel over there is of a little higher quality. The last thing you want is to build up a high CR engine only to fuel up with some crappy 10% ethanol 91 octane and run into problems.
If it were my build, I'd go with an F20C1 and swap out springs and retainers with an AP2. 9000rpm is a big part of what the S2000 is all about, and I wish I had it.

Also, beware the F20A4. I had that motor in my EDM Prelude, and it's NOT a motor you want!

hooptie157

Thanks for the great advice. So is the head on the F22C1 the same as the F20C1 just with better springs and retainers?

drewmob

Negative, the cams are different.

hooptie157

damn ok.... So I shouldn't use the F22C1 head on the F20C1 block... just the retainers and springs... gotcha...

drewmob

Your concerns should be retainers and banjo bolts. You'll also want new cotters for the retainers. The springs are fine!

hooptie157

well sh*t should I just get a whole new freaking engine for 4700 instead of going through the hassle of getting a messed up used one?

I actually just found a 2003 S2K motor with 20K on the (no tranny) for 3,800.00... is that a good deal?

drewmob

Nah, you can get a good used engine, you just need to be able to properly identify whether or not it is good. The parts we've discussed don't necessarily need to be replaced right away. I would replace them before you track the car or go FI.

Spend some time and review the forums.