Just bought 98 Prelude!
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Just bought 98 Prelude!
Whats up people? A newbie here. I just bought a 98 Prelude a few days ago. Going to be looking to do some mods. Don't know to much about imports so this will be all new to me. My other car on the other hand is a 88 Firebird Formula w/ a 383 stroker w/ a converted LT1 manifold plus other goodies. Thats what I'm used to. Any imput about what to w/ the Prelude would be very helpful. Thanks
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supercharger! lol sike nahh...do bolts on first...set a goal for yourself...you want all motor or boost? a lot of thing to decide on...im from linden, so your basically down st. georges from my house....whats your name...better not be who i think it is.
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read that thread^^^pretty good....you can also look under the faq for more info.
read that thread^^^pretty good....you can also look under the faq for more info.
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Re: Just bought 98 Prelude! (OneBadVTEC)
Welcome and I know where you are at with the Firebird having had a GT350.
Do not expect the Prelude to be anything like the high torque rear-wheel-driver you are accustomed to. Our engines work at higher rpm numbers. If you plan on anything like using the car for drag-beef up everything associated with the driveline. Then again some parts won't withstand the constant abuse of that activity as compared to what I like-road racing on a track. In any case we use our Prelude (now for sale) for road trips as that is what they were designed for.
You do not say if it is modified or what your plan is. There will be many to voice ideas on this. Take your time and plan carefully. Every modification needs to fit or you will waste significant amounts of money and time. If you are into audio-have fun knowing that the stock stereo can be completely removed if you need to-but this even requires planning. Wheels and tires are a major subject around most of the boards-pick what you like and stay away from most offerings over 17" unless you live where there are no potholes. Also go for "offset" in the range of +45 for best clearance when the car is lowered, if you do that at all.
The most important thing to do at first is to buy the Helm manual for the car (www.helminc.com). The second thing is to use the search function and then ask us for added help. This board has a wealth of info.
Good luck and have a great holiday
Do not expect the Prelude to be anything like the high torque rear-wheel-driver you are accustomed to. Our engines work at higher rpm numbers. If you plan on anything like using the car for drag-beef up everything associated with the driveline. Then again some parts won't withstand the constant abuse of that activity as compared to what I like-road racing on a track. In any case we use our Prelude (now for sale) for road trips as that is what they were designed for.
You do not say if it is modified or what your plan is. There will be many to voice ideas on this. Take your time and plan carefully. Every modification needs to fit or you will waste significant amounts of money and time. If you are into audio-have fun knowing that the stock stereo can be completely removed if you need to-but this even requires planning. Wheels and tires are a major subject around most of the boards-pick what you like and stay away from most offerings over 17" unless you live where there are no potholes. Also go for "offset" in the range of +45 for best clearance when the car is lowered, if you do that at all.
The most important thing to do at first is to buy the Helm manual for the car (www.helminc.com). The second thing is to use the search function and then ask us for added help. This board has a wealth of info.
Good luck and have a great holiday
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Re: Just bought 98 Prelude! (OneBadVTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jc836 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Welcome and I know where you are at with the Firebird having had a GT350.
Do not expect the Prelude to be anything like the high torque rear-wheel-driver you are accustomed to. Our engines work at higher rpm numbers. If you plan on anything like using the car for drag-beef up everything associated with the driveline. Then again some parts won't withstand the constant abuse of that activity as compared to what I like-road racing on a track. In any case we use our Prelude (now for sale) for road trips as that is what they were designed for.
You do not say if it is modified or what your plan is. There will be many to voice ideas on this. Take your time and plan carefully. Every modification needs to fit or you will waste significant amounts of money and time. If you are into audio-have fun knowing that the stock stereo can be completely removed if you need to-but this even requires planning. Wheels and tires are a major subject around most of the boards-pick what you like and stay away from most offerings over 17" unless you live where there are no potholes. Also go for "offset" in the range of +45 for best clearance when the car is lowered, if you do that at all.
The most important thing to do at first is to buy the Helm manual for the car (www.helminc.com). The second thing is to use the search function and then ask us for added help. This board has a wealth of info.
Good luck and have a great holiday </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just recieved the Helm manual in the mail today. I will be looking to do some moter work and your basic bolt on mods. Thanks
Do not expect the Prelude to be anything like the high torque rear-wheel-driver you are accustomed to. Our engines work at higher rpm numbers. If you plan on anything like using the car for drag-beef up everything associated with the driveline. Then again some parts won't withstand the constant abuse of that activity as compared to what I like-road racing on a track. In any case we use our Prelude (now for sale) for road trips as that is what they were designed for.
You do not say if it is modified or what your plan is. There will be many to voice ideas on this. Take your time and plan carefully. Every modification needs to fit or you will waste significant amounts of money and time. If you are into audio-have fun knowing that the stock stereo can be completely removed if you need to-but this even requires planning. Wheels and tires are a major subject around most of the boards-pick what you like and stay away from most offerings over 17" unless you live where there are no potholes. Also go for "offset" in the range of +45 for best clearance when the car is lowered, if you do that at all.
The most important thing to do at first is to buy the Helm manual for the car (www.helminc.com). The second thing is to use the search function and then ask us for added help. This board has a wealth of info.
Good luck and have a great holiday </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just recieved the Helm manual in the mail today. I will be looking to do some moter work and your basic bolt on mods. Thanks
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Re: Just bought 98 Prelude! (OneBadVTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hOndafienD 04 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">supercharger! lol sike nahh...do bolts on first...set a goal for yourself...you want all motor or boost? a lot of thing to decide on...im from linden, so your basically down st. georges from my house....whats your name...better not be who i think it is.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. I'm off of Inman Ave. My name is David and no you don't know me at all. I'm a bunch of years older than you.
Yes. I'm off of Inman Ave. My name is David and no you don't know me at all. I'm a bunch of years older than you.
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Re: Just bought 98 Prelude! (OneBadVTEC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OneBadVTEC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Just recieved the Helm manual in the mail today. I will be looking to do some moter work and your basic bolt on mods. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're off to damn good start, then, I'd say. IMO your Prelude will not be a fast strait line car without a LOT of cash...way more than a RWD V8 would cost. But, I love the way mine handles and if you do your research and spend a bit of time with it, you can find lots of things to tweak to make it way faster than stock.
I think it's a <U>very</U> fun car to work on and have as a daily driver/track car, but I would not try to drag race one...and to be honest with you, the ultimate goal for mine is just to have a badass sleeper that I can surprise people with.
Just recieved the Helm manual in the mail today. I will be looking to do some moter work and your basic bolt on mods. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're off to damn good start, then, I'd say.
IMO your Prelude will not be a fast strait line car without a LOT of cash...way more than a RWD V8 would cost. But, I love the way mine handles and if you do your research and spend a bit of time with it, you can find lots of things to tweak to make it way faster than stock. I think it's a <U>very</U> fun car to work on and have as a daily driver/track car, but I would not try to drag race one...and to be honest with you, the ultimate goal for mine is just to have a badass sleeper that I can surprise people with.
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Re: Just bought 98 Prelude! (Hawkze_2.3)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hawkze_2.3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think it's a <U>very</U> fun car to work on and have as a daily driver/track car, but I would not try to drag race one...and to be honest with you, the ultimate goal for mine is just to have a badass sleeper that I can surprise people with.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Thanks
Thanks
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hOndafienD 04 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe then you can take me for a ride in your formula...i love the torque in those v8's...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I would but the car is being laid up. I transfered the plates from that to the Prelude. The Formula will be back out in the spring. But if you want to stop by to check it that would cool.
I would but the car is being laid up. I transfered the plates from that to the Prelude. The Formula will be back out in the spring. But if you want to stop by to check it that would cool.
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