Right now I got gen2 GSR but I am looking to get a g5 prelude. I've been searching the forums and notice people talk about Base vs SH models. I know the differences between the Base and SH but not within Base models.

Basically are all Base models the same (I know engine etc... is the same) such as a/c, cruise, sunroof, basically trim level stuff. I get the impression that all Base models are fully loaded. True or false? Thanks for the help!!

 

Yes, they're basically all the same....The only thing different would be the color of the car. The names of the color are different between 97-98 and 99-01

 

no the 99-01 have a different style radio.

 

little things....

 

the parts that matter are all the same.

 

just little cosmetic differences. badges here and there, blacktrim around the skirts,front, and rear. interior color within the seats may vary. Like everyone else said, little things

 

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not true. remember the 97 cranks have smaller mains.

if you get down to the nitty gritty and read all the details of the different years and models in the Helm manual then you will realize that there are a ton of differences. but as far as anything major goes, its just the crank really.

 

Thanks guys!! so only cosmetic stuff right? but the body type are all the same within the Base models (except for canadian SE models have SH styling).

 

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Yeah that's pretty much it...99+ models have a different front grill as well

98+ larger crank mains

 

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98+ larger crank mains</TD></TR></TABLE>

i didnt know that...

i guess the H22 changed a lot between 95 and 98, besides the OBD2 and open deck design?

 

Don't the newer (99+ I believe) have 200hp instead of 195?

 

^^yea, that magic five. Anybody ever figure out where that came from, larger crank journals maybe? is that possible? more surface area, more oil, faster spinning? ::dunno::

 

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no they never advertised the crank changed...the hp was made up to match the 200hp put out by the accord V6

 

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i didnt know that...

i guess the H22 changed a lot between 95 and 98, besides the OBD2 and open deck design?</TD></TR></TABLE>

your dates are a little off

93-95, H22A1 closed deck OBDI
96 H22A1 closed deck OBDII (just a few more sensors)
97 H22A4 open deck OBDII
98+ h22a4 open deck OBDII larger crank mains

Most parts of the motors are much the same.

 

I could be wrong, but isnt there a difference in the size of the headers on 99+??

 

thanks again fellas!! Im gonna look for a 98+ base model. One last question...what is exactly the differences between SH and Base body style? I've been looking at the pictures but they look the same. Are the Front ends the same? and the only diff is the rear and side skirts just painted (on SH)?

 

Mudflaps, Spoiler, and Rims.