Preludelearner

i got a 2.2 vtec base b6 98 honda prelude i just bought the car and not sure where to start its got aftermarket intake system and aftermarket exhaust what and why could i start or thinking bout for performance??

backinblue92

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All depends on how much u wanna sink into it.

Personally, I'd start w distributor, plugs, coolant flush, brake flush, rebuild calipers, new rotors and pads, belts, etc.. Do all the maintenance. Easily spend $1000 right there

Then I'd start doing my research. Build threads.

Preludelearner

okay and then after that? would it be ideal to put a throttle body spacer in it?

thirsk66

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Your not really taking backinblue92 advice on searching build threads. That means decide on what you would like to do to your prelude and set a plan and budget for it and go from there. You can put a throttle body spacer on it but kind of pointless if that is all your putting on it. Getting a chipped obd1 ecu and dyno tuning would be a great idea. But for sure start with the maintenance items first then dig into building up your car. No use in pouring all this cash into your engine if the rest of your car is not up to par. Remember your talking about a 17 year old car there are a bunch of items to check and replace on it. I would know I have the same car and spent thousands on parts the previous owner never thought of replacing. Take your time and just set a plan and stick to it. Cars are not built overnight unless your a race shop with money everywhere.

Preludelearner

no I'm not I'm just doing research on the 98 preludes and i don't know where to start like i wouldn't mind doing small things or something for performance or even maintenance like i don't know to much at all thats why i kinda wanted to get pointed in the right path and go from there do 1 thing at a time

thirsk66

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We are telling you to start with the maintenance items like checking all the upper and lower ball joints on your prelude and fixing any and all oil leaks there may be from worn out old gaskets and seals. Also check for bad tie rods while your at it. As well as do a tune up on it like oil change, spark plugs, spark plug wires if they are old, cap and rotor for your distributor. Also check your radiator, hoses and try doing a flush while your doing the basic tune up.

backinblue92

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Exactly. The re not new cars. Sure u can start with header, intake, exhaust, tb, etc but what's the point if you're gonna spend more time catching up on maintenance related stuff? Get the frame solid. It's like building a house. Why put in a skylight when the foundation is falling apart?

98vtec

FYI

taking random advice on the internet will likely send you down the wrong road.

backinblue92

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That's right! I'm just some ******* giving advice on the internet. At least its free. lol

Preludelearner

upper and lower ball joints are good same with the tie rods I'm in the process rn changing oil flushing coolant changing spark plugs and wires just waiting for the wires to come in got new air filter and as goes for leaks I've been checking on oil daily cause i know its a known problem and when i brought my car in 2 weeks ago got the gaskets checked brand new gaskets and stuff I'm just looking in to paths i can take for the near future little by little as i do performance and what not i will be checking up on maintenance