I have a 97 Prelude and just got my GE sleeves for my h22 block. I got new JE pistons and Eagle H-beam rods so now I need new bearings. My question is this: Do I just need to go to the Honda dealer and ask to get new bearings for my Prelude or are there specific ones that I need to get? The reason I ask is because I was told that the green bearings would work but my friend is boosting his b18 in his hatchback and said that those weren't right. So I decided to come here and ask since Honda-Tech is full of people who are more knowledgable than me. Help is greatly appreciated.

 

There should be a place where the stock bearing sizes were stamped. BUT if you're using a different crank, that's useless.

Honda bearings are the only ones that you can choose sizes; aftermarket H22/H23 bearings are one-size-fits-all.

Either:
- measure your crank journals and figure the clearances you need, then buy the correct Honda bearings
- Use the bearings marked on your block if you are using the original crank and it's in good shape and is unworked
- Buy some ACL's, or other aftermarket bearings, toss them in, and plastigage them to make sure you have the clearances within spec.

 

yeah, my crank is the same one since it is still in good conditions where it doesn't need any work done to it. I called Honda and they told me that a number should be on the rod(e.g. 1) and a letter on the crank(e.g. A). I should get those to them they told me. The only thing is this, when I look at the crank I see 3C, then a B, then 4, followed by a B, and followed by a 3. This is kind of getting to me since this is one of the few times I don't really know much on a subject. Any more advice please!!!

 

service manual is your friend

also i wouldnt bother with the OEM bearing sizing.. get acls' they work great

just besure to check the clearnces and ur good to go

 

just measure the crank, and measure the journals, or get 1 bearing and use plastiguage and measure all the clearances accordingly and pick the bearing that would be within the spec that you want, I personally would not go with ACL since they are all generic size and your block/crank/rods are not, but thats just me

 

I'll email you the pages you need from the factory service manuel
Mike