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Old 02-20-2003, 10:44 AM
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check this out http://www.importbuilders.com/nopreludes.html
Old 02-20-2003, 10:47 AM
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Default Re: H-haters what do you guys think? (GR)

Wow. Is it that hard to tune and work on a prelude engine?
Old 02-20-2003, 11:00 AM
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#1 Rule: We do not work on, or diagnose any kind of Prelude motor under any circumstances. We will not do any labor on any Prelude. No matter what it is.

#2 Rule: We do build Prelude Blocks and Heads but we will not install it in your car, do any labor with it besides assembly of the engine shortblock. Such blocks will be shipped or picked up by the customer.

#3 Rule: We will not install any turbo kits on any Prelude motor.

#4 Rule: We will dyno tune any Prelude you wish, and install Hondata in it if you wish, but that is the limit of it.

Explanation:

This particular engine requires too much labor for us to do with the workload we have. We are full up doing other engines and builds and do not have the time to diagnose problems or work on such an engine.

sounds like they got burned a couple times.
Old 02-20-2003, 11:16 AM
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Default Re: H-haters what do you guys think? (falconGSR)

H motors take twice as long but i meanits not that bad.
Bsereis dont have balanceer shafts and all that mess and two pulleys with drive belt etc..

Thats the main reason why its so expensive.

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Default Re: H-haters what do you guys think? (GR)

you can either make lots of money on a few (harder)engines, or less money on (easier)more engines.

high turnover = more profit.

sounds like they dont wanna be tied up with difficult jobs.
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Haters....
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actually the amount of effort being put toward those engine is not worth the profit.
Actually i mean they could charge more for H22 work, but its not worth the grief.

I know id rather work on a "b" motor
Old 02-20-2003, 01:04 PM
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well if i had an H22 i would really appricate the fact that they are honest enought to tell me what they think of it and i wouldn't want people working on my motor if they did not feel comfterble doing so.

jeff is just making things simpler. So what if IB doesn't work on H series... go find someone else.
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Default Re: H-haters what do you guys think? (b18bturbo)

H motors take twice as long but i meanits not that bad.
Bsereis dont have balanceer shafts and all that mess and two pulleys with drive belt etc..

Thats the main reason why its so expensive.
Twice as long? I don't think so! With all due respect Viren, the two pulleys and balancer belts are not much more work. I've assembled and disassembled an h22 quite a few times in the past. Their(IB) answer is complete BS, and is the outcome of something that didn't go well(use your imagination).

Another 30mins of checking and double-checking isn't going to break the bank as far as labor and expenses, there is surely more to it.

"We do not have the time to diagnose problems or work on such an engine"
Is this a ferrari engine, or a honda?

Bottom line is they want to stick with what they know and do best; B-series.

I know Jeff will tell us otherwise, though.


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hmm does that mean the F series didn't get shafted this time?
Old 02-20-2003, 01:30 PM
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Thats a very interesting fact.. I would have never thought that about such a reputable place such as Import Builders would rule out working on One particular motor...
Old 02-20-2003, 01:33 PM
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their not hating, their a business and they dont care to work on the H series ...so what! find someone else and have a good day w/ it
Old 02-20-2003, 01:41 PM
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Us H guys are like the bastard red headed step childern in the honda world.
Old 02-20-2003, 01:51 PM
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Us H guys are like the bastard red headed step childern in the honda world.
What about the F's (or D series)? I'd give my right nut to have the aftermarket support B and H series have.
Old 02-20-2003, 02:05 PM
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Default Re: H-haters what do you guys think? (niedejb)

i understand am sorry but i hate h22's if there not all motor

80% of all turbo h22 don't make power worth talking about
90% of all h22's break ringlandings at 8-10psi with in a year

really how many h22 street cars on this board make good
maybe 2 at most

ill never turbo a stock h22 in no car i have had a few come back to me saying i fucked up there car and every time its the ringlanding after turbo a few weeks
Old 02-20-2003, 08:28 PM
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I know where they're coming from on the h22's. I don't like building them either. The thing is, when you specialize in one particular thing, you get really good at it and become very efficient at working on them. I can build a b series motor with no service manual because i've done so many of them and know the torque specs. by heart. If you have more than enogh business to keep you busy doing what you specialize in, why bother with stuff you would rather not work on?
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I know where they're coming from on the h22's. I don't like building them either. The thing is, when you specialize in one particular thing, you get really good at it and become very efficient at working on them. I can build a b series motor with no service manual because i've done so many of them and know the torque specs. by heart. If you have more than enogh business to keep you busy doing what you specialize in, why bother with stuff you would rather not work on?
Sound logical but they could just charge 25.00 more per hour labor rate. then you have the option to pay more or go elsewhere. The way its written is kinda harsh though. I guess they are busy enough to turn away customers.
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I know where they're coming from on the h22's. I don't like building them either. The thing is, when you specialize in one particular thing, you get really good at it and become very efficient at working on them. I can build a b series motor with no service manual because i've done so many of them and know the torque specs. by heart. If you have more than enogh business to keep you busy doing what you specialize in, why bother with stuff you would rather not work on?
So u hate h-series huh???Is that why my mani is taking so long tony? j/p i know your waiting on revhard.
Old 02-20-2003, 10:11 PM
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Haha, yeah, it's punishment for building an h series! I've really got the manifold sitting at the shop, i'm just making you wait
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80% of all turbo h22 don't make power worth talking about

Hmm Im gonna have to disagree on this one. We'll findout in about 2 months.-pdang





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both H and B motors take a little getting use to but to me they take up the same time im not a hater ask motormatrix
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