Go J series? That's a horrible idea, don't get me wrong they're good motors and he's wrong about practicality. A J series swap makes perfect sense if you want a quick daily driver that can cruise, get good gas mileage depending on the weight of the car, and really pull so that you can merge onto the highway. But racing wise there's not as much support, you'd be competing in a V6 class, and your not as light as you would be in a K swapped car which is what Hondas are good at. Engineering wise the SOHC VTEC in the J series is only on the intake side which means it SUCKS compared to the K series DOHC i-VTEC. As far as maintenance wise a J series that's been shoe horned into a Civic or Integra is going to be about as much fun and easy to work on as a Twin Turbo 300ZX and don't forget you'll probably have to butcher your baby and cut a massive hole in the hood to get it to fit. Not mentioning the real bottle neck of all swaps, parts availability, a manual transmission for a J series swap is about as easy to find as a Virgin in college and a manual transmission with an LSD, which is the one you're going to want with all the torque a J series makes, is even harder to find. The list goes on, the point is there are more cons than pros for a J series swap when compared to a K series that this guy didn't point out simply because he hasn't researched the swap in its entirety. If you want a practical and quick daily that could pull on 80% of what's out there then yeah go J series with an auto swap, it'll be cheap and effective but if you want to build a competitive street/track car then go K. There's a reason all of the Top FWD Time Attack Cars are K powered and not J.

I have $20 in my bank account.

Actually the H series can be one of hondas most powerful engines, at least in stock form. Ive got a H22A Type S they make 217hp which is pretty great for a stock engine. Yes its heavy and it doesnt make power with bolt ons like a K series would, but man is it a sleeper motor. So quiet in daily driving but once you get over 4000 rpm it screams

“The d series is pointless” *Bisimoto has entered the chat😂

Stock for stock, the j32a2 and the cl-s 6 speed will eat any other swap. Bolt ons and suspension and you have a very manageable 300hp beast. I did my j swap in a ek Civic and it runs mid 12s. Really only took me about 3k, doing all the work myself. It's heavy, and has more torque then necessary for daily uses. But coilovers, traction bar and bushings and you can corner with the rest of them. The hasport mounts are adjustable so you don't have to cut the hood. Makes for the ultimate sleeper. Just my opinion. Been driving my j swap daily for about 3 years. No issues.

Euro r h2b tuned on hondata s300. Sleeper style surprising a lot of people. They don't expect to lose to a 30 year old Honda which is why I love it. The gearing on the b series is what keeps it in the powerband. 4.7 lsd itr trans with plateless kit.

H for life

honestly j series puts you in a different class when it comes to racing your a v6 so you go up against a entire different crowd that's why no one goes j series now k series and h2b keep you in the 4 cylinder class.

my opinion as a J30 accord owner... Go K series if you have the money to do it. J series has almost no aftermarket support compared to K. But im sure sooner or later it will get better.

Waiting for the odyssey type r come out

"D series is out of the equation, no point even talking bout it" D16z6 gang here you can't do me like this famalam

it is nice when you do these discussions keep it up. I am doing a kswap on my channel an I have no mechanical nor any ASE credentials, all u need is to research and hours of it. the kseries is overated yes but it has a better HP per liter than the jseries and the jseries isn't that easy, you still have to remove the spot welds from passenger side mounts, cut out or get a ktuned shifter box and wiring harness. Hondas best engine is the f20c and f22c fron factory and people still swap them for the k20 because of how advance it is. if you are looking for easy and quick power just go boosted B,D or H series.

J32 is underrated, just an amazing engine that responds well to mods, plus who doesn't love the sound of a V6? especially with V-tec? I just wish there more parts for them :(

The J Series is simply a novelty engine swap, nothing more than something different (cool to see, and props mostly about swap achievement but that's it). Performance wise - Sure, you'll have a bump in power over most stock engine swaps, but that's pretty much where you'll stay unless you get Custom parts made - And even then you'll still be getting pulled on by those with built K, H, and B series.

Easy cheap 250whp N/A F20b +1mm bore K20A2 pistons H23A crank and rods E85 Upgrade cam spring retainer F23B motor

J-Series FTW💪

If you're going racing do a K, the variable cam timing is superior and there is a ton of support for it. But for less money than a K, H, or J swap you can turbo that b18b and beat all those swaps.

I personally would prefer a k over all the series for my hatch, but with a low budget I do plan on installing a G23.

I'm a K series guy but I respect you opinion and J series overall. That's why I hit the like button. Nice videos man. Keep it up!

I almost bought a K for my 99 honda accord thank you for making a clear step by step video on the different motors definitely going to look into the J series for my car now

in stock form, but the J and K can't be swapped and stay in stock form, they have to be modded, mod for mod regardless of number output, the K series outdoes the other two. The J is a great engine though, it needs more aftermarket support and it's dated. The bigger current J series engines aren't so simple to swap.

H series couldve been explained way better its basically the big block of honda and the best sounding honda

Stock for stock, b series V-tec is the best in my opinion. Doesn't have many random misfire issues, high rev all day, gets the most abuse ever(besides the single cam), and will keep going strong even over 200k+ miles. I've seen K series take a dump before 100k miles w/out the excessive abuse.

Love the video keep it 100! Also we learn something. I'll take your info into consideration.

Thanks for adding J series in the video

"This video is going to be more factual and opinionated than the last one" 🤔😕 Huh?...

I really like my 2001 honda accord F23A1, wish they had more aftermarket parts for them. Thinking about H22 swapping it since it's practically a bolt-in with a little wiring. Considering I manual swapped mine due to a terrible baxa automatic transmission it had in it.

Planning a K swap here, but still liked the video. Thanks much!

It's all about the Power to weight ratio and where the weight is placed. best thing to do is try to keep it closest to 50/50.

What about G series 5 cyl engines by Honda? I don't hear a lot about those engines, probably because of their lack of aftermarket and tune-ability, but I'd really appreciate hearing your opinion about it.

I stuck with the k24a2. Can be very reliable on boost

I have a 04 accord coupe v6 3.0 105,000km 6spd. manual. And let me tell you, I love it.

This was realy helpful, i have a j35 and an planning on putting forced induction on it

10k to go k? lol that's alittle steep. k is more expensive , but worth it. patients is key don't fall into the hype and try to buy everything at once. everything takes time.

J Series is definitely under estimated it's a sleeper engine when put in the right body/owner.

I drive a 06 sixspeed v6 sedan accord. And believe me, the J30a5 is such a beautiful engine. It's quick in stock form. I just wish there was more aftermarket support for them. Basically all we can do is intake exhaust. Then slap a tl ecu in it and run Hondata. It sucks that there's no love for them because in stock form they can hold a great amount of Powers reliably too.

Thanx for adding the j series

show some love to D series too man!

I love h series but the only down fall when building it is the frm sleeves. I can honestly tell this guy haven't ever touched an h. If you know what your doing with them the h is far better than the k. The f23a1 with a h22a head is pretty sweet also I believe it's called a g23 if I'm not mistaken

That yellow all motor integra with the wire tuck 😍

If I wanted to do a J swap with an automatic transmission, would that be smart for a good daily? That’s really all I’m trying to build is a nice, fast daily

my 2 cents the cheaper way to do a J swap if finding a T bone TL-S at the junkyard buy it as a donor car for 450 to 700 get ur long block 3.2 and tranny. and continue from there. peace

Love my J series Accord. Mods are a bit lacking though. The more people use the engine, the more that will change.

loved your take on tge Honda platform. go j series!

overall great discussion its all based on life style .My friend has a I have a D series and feel great have fun in traffic great daily fun I'm glad you did this based on facts and then made your opinion I like balance for what I'm doing reliability type of driving etc suspension set up life style I enjoy the technical aspects to tuning so I build the car around my lifestyle at that moment great job now viewers can make a choice based upon there lifestyle

J35 3.5 V6 Accord ✅✅✅✅✅✅

my mecanic start to swap j-series on ek civic since 2 years retty amazing want more info about the swap go on facebook and search for chez honda physique

Nice video! I modded my 08 accord sedan lovin the J series V6

Got stock b series k series and j series they are great in there own way. That b series makes me smile the most

Had to dislike the video, this fool just said The K series is hype. I mean with the reputation it has, it lives up to it. It's overall the better engine. Jk, I thumbs up 😎

Everyone knows that D13B2 is the best engine for turbo.👌

Don’t tell a mechanic he can’t ls swap somthing he will figure it out unless he doing easy then he won’t 🤣but love the vid g very helpful

Everyone talks about the J32A2, and I loved mine in my CL, before it blew. But no one talks about the J35A3, or better yet, a J35A3 with J32A2 heads & cams. Now that's a beast.

F20b motor was only 699. i know tons of internally stock Hs at 215-225wheel

K series. 🏁🏁

purpose built single cams are neglected but can make big power on turbo

My 09 6-6 Accord with full bolt ons and tune moves. Like moves moves. That motor and trans in a eg/ek would be insane.

Don't forget the OG Dseries :)

I'm a K/B series guy but i respect F/H/D/R/L/G/J/C series they're good engines😊

I liked your evaluation . I'm considering a j series swap I'm in a f series now 2000 accord ..

This really helped me man! Thanks!

What about the B series? What do yall think about this swap

i love when a little d series comes along and walks everyone lol

OG B series for a Dc chassis. I do like my J32 in my TL tho!

Built B series turbo here...508 whp on a conservative tune for longevity in my EJ8 coupe.

J series can come in a 3.5L too I have one in my 2012 HFP accord

K Series all day every day!

putting on for the F20B VTEC motor so underated

I have a k20a2 I love it!! I also have a b16a2 I absolutely love both of them

Wish i could take a run with you in my b20v cheers thanks for sharing

y'all trippen. my brother has a h22a1 in his 95 prelude with headers and a throttle body and he's out ran my dad's cammed k20 in his 04 rsk

great video thanks for the upload dude

I have a euro R H22 and I have to say I’m happy with it in my integra I don’t regret

H SERIES FOR LIFE!

i had a stock h with super low miles stock vs stock i never once was beat by a k stock end of story

People dont really consider H series too much any more. They are big and heavy compared to a B series but you get a lot of bang for your buck there when comparing the two. The top of the B series B18C5 is gonna cost you at least a few thousand dollars, but still doesnt produce the same amount of torque that the H does. You can find a H series on ebay with free shipping right now for $500-$800

Nice one i have eg turbo swap H22A7

J-Series all day every day✊🏽

A project that I would love to do is a J swap on a 4th gen Prelude and if possible AWD, just imagine it

J Series. Like you said, it's different - not many have done it, it's still pretty rapid for fast road, sounds (IMO) better, looks awesome, if you're smart about it you don't have to cut a hole in the bonnet (hood) and with some gentle breathing mods and ECU work you can look at close to 300bhp for less than the cost of a K swap. I did mine because why not? It's not an engine we get in the UK so it was hard ass work to get it right, but it's just about there and if you stick my car next to a K series car, I'd love to see which got more attention with the bonnet open.

u take a h22 and add 15psi of boost and it touches around 500 -600 rite there youre rapping the k and thats on a stock block at that go to boostedbois channel check his red hatch

J35 💪🏽

I have a 2001 Acura CL (non S) it has the j series engine and a AEM Air intake rest is stock and it sounds amazing with out the vtec engaging but when it does it’s amazing. Wish there was more after market options want to put a manual in it.

Trying to make up my mind what I want to swap in my 90 EF SI Hatchback. I've been thinking about a K-Series, but not if the price tag is 8 or more grand. If that's the case, I'll probably just go with an LS/VTEC swap and call it a day.

h22a is not only prelude .... its ATR prelude and 9 of the 10 h22a leaves k20 in the dust, h22a swap is the same amount of work then a k, come to holland they are wild about the H because the engine is better em stronger then a k serie, pleas post a vid like this if you know what you know :)

i agree the k is overrated. im doing a stroked h2b

I’ve had a CL-S, 13 accord V6 & a 09 Si loved all 3 motors. Because of the lack of aftermarket for the J, I say K all the way.... And I’m not a Honda guy.....I race bikes.

Great video, man.

h2b

What do you mean J series isn't practice I daily drove one for a good year rain or shine with the 3.5 sticking out of the hood in California. It's a stock engine (Honda reliability). It's as practical as the K series. Meaning you'll need an ecu axles shift linkage custom harness motor mounts, and a good tunner. However I don't think a k series will put down 317hp and 305tq with just a tune stock engine NA.

When it comes to the j series it I honestly the best for everything other than racing. For those interested in the J series for racing, it's good if you are a good engineer. Other than that I would wait until the aftermarket get's bigger. When I say wait I mean buy a j series with a manual now before they get expensive, and hold it until the aftermarket gets better.

I drive a 2017 Accord Coupe J35 the engine has good power and torque that easily spins its wheels. car feels a bit on the heavy side with the Automatic but moves great!.

Why not B Series?

D series let's talk about it

Been k-swapping my mazda. I like k-series so far.

Video was very helpful just looking for some advice on which swap I should do

K series are high revving monsters perfect for boost, factory forged The H series is a crazy smooth, even powerband great for all motor power, and so decently under boost. And hey, the gen five prelude is one of the best looking Hondas ever! The B series are perfect for wind it to the moon style engine builds. Love them all. The H22 is a perfect balance for almost any small chassis Honda. Pair it with the F23 engine block, for the iron piston sleeves, and breath some boost into it. Cams/Porting go a long way aswell, seeing that it is a great flowing head.

After reading the comments I learned go buy any car and any engine you want, because it's your money spend how you like. Every one is subject to their own opinion. At the end of the day if you like it then fuck it drive off into the sunset lol

great vid, good job man

I had an h22a years ago. Maybe around 11-12 years ago. Ordered straight from Japan and shipped thru freight. On the paper it said it weighed 400 lbs. Swapped it in my old EG hatch...