A list of the first most important/crucial mods to be made to a stock honda...

 

didnt think about that...very true
anything else? ... any reccomendations?

 

For a Prelude , suspension mods are the way to go - you're making an already good car GREAT. Rear sway from Progress or Neuspeed, Koni Yellows, Ground Control adjustable coilover sleeves (can pick a street or track-ready setup based on spring rate choices and potential revalve of the Konis). Maybe a Neuspeed front strut brace. Then get the best tires that you can afford.

As far as engine mods go, its really all or nothing with the Prelude. Bolt ons make very little power on the H22 engine - don't throw your money away on off the shelf headers and exhausts if you want to make power. You can get a custom header like SMSP or Hytech and pair it with a custom 2.5" exhaust and then get solid tuning like Neptune or Hondata to make 200whp. You'll need a built motor or turbo/supercharger to really see big power gains.

In my opinion, if you're just looking to kick your car up a notch, do suspension and tires, get an exhaust that sounds nice, and call it a day. If you want a fast car, buy something else or spend a ton of $$ on a turbo setup.

 

Ya geat a exhaust that sounds nice... lol

 

haha...now are we talking 4th or 5th gen (the dilemma in my previous post that got locked for some reason ( https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1561977 ) i couldnt choose between the 2 generations

 

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im almost + he was talking 4th. but either way same diff

 

ya i heard the 4th gens are more tune-able
any other suggestions for intial parts??

 

Driving classes, participating in autocross and drag racing.

No point in trying to perfect your car before you can drive it to it's full potential. That's just my opinion.

 

you suggest i drag it stock?

 

Sure, just be safe about it. It'll take it's toll on your car as time passes, but everything does that. May as well enjoy it while it lasts. Just don't go to the track with no idea how they operate. Better safe than sorry.

 

And for crucial modifications to the car and not the driver.

I think the crucial mods would be bolt-ons. If your'e going to get into the internals you need bolt-ons to back up your new heads, your new cams or what not. The engine works as a system and you should treat it that way.

More importantly to me than making power is handling, but that's just me. If I was to modify my prelude I would start by buying a well known brand of adjustable coilovers, read reviews before you do so. Than get a sportier tire, tires control everything, handling, braking, acceleration everything.

Wrapping it up... To me, I belive you should throughly research modifying your car before you start to do it, understand what your doing and the parts work. Than start on whatever seems more important to you, suspension, power, or bling-bling.

*Don't choose the bling-bling option. *

 

ha def. not the bling bling thats just not for me... i want a sleek lude with power under the hood to back its smooth looks up...i mean ya ill lower it.. comes with the handling factor (no decals, stickers body kits...just a nice set of wheels) anyway...why havent u done anything with ur lude...or have u? what yr do u have and whats in it as of now?

 

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your last thread was locked because it was useless. this one is looking to be a sequel to the first.

there's an FAQ list at the top of the page--use it. this topic has been covered more times than I can count.

 

On my 4th gen I have airmass header(got for free who cares) Injen intake with P13spoon chip. I still have my stock exhaust. It give a good little get up and go but I have to do some tuning. Im considering stage 1 cams or going with type S cams , and cam gears a mild port and polish on the head and intake manifold with throttle body to match and a good exhaust set up. The cams should help make some good gains paired with the mild port and polish cause in CA you have to be somewhat carefull due to smog.

 

thanks.... what size wheels would you say best compliments a PRELUDE?

 

size 15-17 no bigger.
You don't want to buy my prelude?

 

i didnt know you had a prelude for sale... whatcha got... gimmie some info

 

I had 17's on my are felt heavy however I purchased some lancer wheels the OZ ones from the 4lug ones and they are wayyy lighter and look great if you go 17inch just get some light weight ones they will look great

 

alright thanks... company recomendations?
do u have pics of your car?? post them if so thx

 

i think this thread is kinda useless also. if you havta ask a question about EVERYTHING maybe you should rethink your goals

 

this is going to get locked too. would'nt do it again or you might lose some points. just trying to help. also there is a thread just for pics.

 

This is being reported, and it's true that it has been discussed many, many times.

However, maybe a fresh approach is something interesting.

Let's see where it goes.

 

Your first mods should be to lighten the Lude up. Take advantage of what is already there. Then upgrade your brakes & suspension. Go from there.

 

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This is the information that will make the thread meaningful. What are your intended goals? Are you interested in competition, and if so, what kind? Aimless modification can take the car in different and possibly contradictory directions. For example,

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What does this mean? Are you going for performance or looks? Because "compliments" implies looks IMO, but you say you don't want to go for bling. Different size wheels serve different purposes. So...

What's your goal?

Dan

 

thanks for the verification... i want the car to look nice ofcourse... but i want it to have speed...i do want to improve my drag times..but not so far as to start pulling seats out... turbo (atelast for now) i know is out of my range but i do plan on getting the basics at first