♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠
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Car is beautiful except that snow plow on the front. Is it made for a different car?
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Nope. It probably looks really weird because of lighting. I like it because it gives the front end a very aggressive look. As far as the Prelude community knows, this is the only G-Corp LocoBanana lip in the states. By my research G-corp stopped making lips for hondas and such in the late 90's. Was bought out, and does audio stuff and minor body stuff for japanese van things. It is a bit fat. But the design matches the rear lip.
Maybe this is a more desirable angle?
Maybe this is a more desirable angle?
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I like the functional cooling plate by the hood lock. Nice touch.
As far as the upper radiator hose I think the center port doesn't give you the slack desired on the hose. A port offset to the passenger side would give a longer hose length and allow for some engine movement. As it is it looks like too much hose end and not enough hose. Just an observation. Beautiful outcome regardless!
As far as the upper radiator hose I think the center port doesn't give you the slack desired on the hose. A port offset to the passenger side would give a longer hose length and allow for some engine movement. As it is it looks like too much hose end and not enough hose. Just an observation. Beautiful outcome regardless!
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Really nice work man. I agree with Phun on the radiator hose though, but that could be a little nit picky I guess.
Where was that fourth pic taken? Looks familiar...
Where was that fourth pic taken? Looks familiar...
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Thanks everyone! All these were taken at Atlanta motor speedway. Last one was on the track itself. Just a little shoot! :-)
Thank you phunhaus. I have told you in the past that your car was my inspiration. I actually have a picture of my bay in process of being shaved, with a print out picture of your bay on my cowl lol. I really hate the way the upper line is ran. And I really regret running AN lines. I'm the very first prelude/h22 guy to run an lines with a full non tucked radiator. It was hell. But you are correct. I'm going to be installing my front torque arm to try and minimize engine movement. Kinda stuck with the lines now. I don't foresee buying anything else for this car. I'm tapped out lol.
Thank you phunhaus. I have told you in the past that your car was my inspiration. I actually have a picture of my bay in process of being shaved, with a print out picture of your bay on my cowl lol. I really hate the way the upper line is ran. And I really regret running AN lines. I'm the very first prelude/h22 guy to run an lines with a full non tucked radiator. It was hell. But you are correct. I'm going to be installing my front torque arm to try and minimize engine movement. Kinda stuck with the lines now. I don't foresee buying anything else for this car. I'm tapped out lol.
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I actually meant the third pic Lol Thought it kinda looked like Olrando Speed World.
Used to go up the Atlanta Motor Speedway every September back in the 90's/early 00's when NOPI Nats was the jam. Nice facility.
Back on topic, which specific bending/flaring tools do you guys recommend? It's time for me to upgrade, and I'm looking at the Rigid stuff but there are multiple versions.
I'll be needing to do some -AN work and brake work, so it looks like I'm on the hook for two unless there's something out there that I can swap parts around on or something.
Used to go up the Atlanta Motor Speedway every September back in the 90's/early 00's when NOPI Nats was the jam. Nice facility.
Back on topic, which specific bending/flaring tools do you guys recommend? It's time for me to upgrade, and I'm looking at the Rigid stuff but there are multiple versions.
I'll be needing to do some -AN work and brake work, so it looks like I'm on the hook for two unless there's something out there that I can swap parts around on or something.
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I heard nothing but good things about the rigid line. I can't point to a specific one.
Oh btw the third was at a local 1/8th mile drag strip here in charleston. Called Dorchester dragway.
Oh btw the third was at a local 1/8th mile drag strip here in charleston. Called Dorchester dragway.
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^Lulz. Maybe when people start putting wheels that fit on their cars again Brice. One day.
The way you have it in your diagram is fine. I typically use these to pass power wires through the firewall:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1431
No need for a distribution block.
Sure, welding cable or marine cable are more durable and less expensive than audio cable though.
The way you have it in your diagram is fine. I typically use these to pass power wires through the firewall:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1431
No need for a distribution block.
Sure, welding cable or marine cable are more durable and less expensive than audio cable though.
Personally I think a distribution block is needed but could depend on your set up.
I have 2 blocks that feed my fuse box, starter and fuel pump; then I have 2 fuse holders, one for my alternator and one for my twin fire.
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Nope. It probably looks really weird because of lighting. I like it because it gives the front end a very aggressive look. As far as the Prelude community knows, this is the only G-Corp LocoBanana lip in the states. By my research G-corp stopped making lips for hondas and such in the late 90's. Was bought out, and does audio stuff and minor body stuff for japanese van things. It is a bit fat. But the design matches the rear lip.
Maybe this is a more desirable angle?
Maybe this is a more desirable angle?
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car looks good man. I saw it at IA as well. Took a bunch of pics. You can ignore Brice, he is Mr. Negative of honda-tech.
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Hahaha no he is not rude about about. Shared his piece respectfully and I respect that! :-)
I know it's not a desirable lip :-)
Thanks a lot axix it was such an awesome event! If you want to email the pics that would be awesome! :-) c.hudson3@yahoo.com
I know it's not a desirable lip :-)
Thanks a lot axix it was such an awesome event! If you want to email the pics that would be awesome! :-) c.hudson3@yahoo.com
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To me that car just says something about late 80's asian import. Think "FC rx7" when you look at it.
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Its a great feeling to have read this thread when I was 14-15 with no car. Just Pipe dreams that most would consider unreachable. I worked my *** in HS. Got tons of help from knowledgeable people. And was able to complete my goal/dream. I finally Get to post a finished product. My 95 Honda Prelude VTEC
I need to say thank you to all those who post informative information in here. Without you all, this would not have been possible. And of course wireworx and Shayspec.
I need to say thank you to all those who post informative information in here. Without you all, this would not have been possible. And of course wireworx and Shayspec.
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Thinking of mounting my inline fuel filter to the underside of my inlet manifold on custom welded bosses. Do you think it will get too hot there, about 4inches above my oil filter, and cause vapour lock? Anyone else mounted their's hidden under the mani?
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Hey I am working on doing a full wire tuck and am getting ready to order some wire sleeving and I was wondering what is the biggest size I need for the harness, I was thinking or ordering 1" or maybe 1 1/2" 5ft roll do you guys think it will be enough?
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Hahaha no he is not rude about about. Shared his piece respectfully and I respect that! :-)
I know it's not a desirable lip :-)
Thanks a lot axix it was such an awesome event! If you want to email the pics that would be awesome! :-) c.hudson3@yahoo.com
I know it's not a desirable lip :-)
Thanks a lot axix it was such an awesome event! If you want to email the pics that would be awesome! :-) c.hudson3@yahoo.com
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I think the biggest I used on my harness was 1"...
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i am planing to only cover a few small holes and repaint it the original color. can anyone point me to the right direction on how to prep the bay for paint and slight shave?
theres so much information and misinformation i am not sure what i should be following. in terms of shaving i was leaning on using a welder to plug to firewall holes and cover a few small holes but i dont know how to. the other problem is theres a frew brackets i will no longer be using and i dont know how to remove them, like the one that holds the heater lines, fuel filter, and charcoal canister just to name a few.
heres of a pic of my bay, theres a lot of stuff i took out already i just didnt get a chance to update the pic. any help would be greatly appreciated.
theres so much information and misinformation i am not sure what i should be following. in terms of shaving i was leaning on using a welder to plug to firewall holes and cover a few small holes but i dont know how to. the other problem is theres a frew brackets i will no longer be using and i dont know how to remove them, like the one that holds the heater lines, fuel filter, and charcoal canister just to name a few.
heres of a pic of my bay, theres a lot of stuff i took out already i just didnt get a chance to update the pic. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The brackets are likely removed by drilling out the spot welds. The larger holes can be filled, but you will have to create a piece to place in the hole and be welded in. If your not comfortable with a welder I wouldn't attempt this. Some have used a seam sealer from the backside instead of a welder and then smoothed the area inside the bay using some sort of filler.
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So has anyone here mounted the inline fuel filter under the mani to hide it? Or has everyone mounted to firewall, or under the car near the tank? I'm a bit scared of vapour lock mounting too close to the block