2ndGenREX

Car is in good shape but needs a head gasket. Are these cars fun to drive? Any aftermarket/ swap potential? I've had nothing but crxs in the past. Don't know anything about the prelude other than it looks cool. Any information would help. Can get the car under $500. Should I?

holmesnmanny

These cars have really strong motors in relation to the size of their chasis.

Just make sure it runs well. That is a bit cheap.

2ndGenREX

It doesn't run but the body is in good shape. Has a blown head gasket and idk how much those are to fix. Its a yellow 1988 Honda prelude si.

snobordboy

Check for rust everywhere, especially the rear arches, and the front corners of the roof.

If the car is a 4ws model, it would be good to make sure that that system is all there and working right.

2ndGenREX

Bought it. Lol. $500. Not the 4ws model but it is an SI.

1funryd

If you want to know what aftermarket is available then contact me. I am the only small businessman who supports this car for the most part.

I am also still an owner of this chassis since 2000.

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/1FunRyd
Email: 1funryd@comcast.net

Sean

snobordboy

Sean is for sure a great resource for the 3rd gen cars, and as he said, has done quite a bit for developing/ maintaining an aftermarket for them.

If you have a bit of space and time, doing an H22 swap in that car would be great fun!

2ndGenREX

Ok will do. First I'm gonna get the head gasket fixed and drive it for awhile to get a feel for the car. Im new to the prelude world and won't know if I wanna keep it until I get to drive this thing. Id probably be interested in a motor swap down the road if i decide to keep it def. Thanks Sean.

2ndGenREX

1988 prelude si. Southern car. Needs head gasket that im gonna have done at a shop. Complete interior. What a steal... $500

2ndGenREX

Anyone know what motor people commonly swap in these and where to get them? I'm in buffalo ny