Since the 2.4L Si is SOHC Vtec, and makes less HP (160) than the 2.2L VTEC model, would it be possible to bolt the DOHC VTEC head onto the Si? Is it worht it, or should I just get the VTEC model to start with? Which engine is more reliable? I apologize if this is a stupid question.

 

unless i am totally wrong on this one, the prelude never had a 2.4 vtec or any type of motor. there were three grades for 92-96. the s model that had the accord sohc f series motor (crap), the 2.3 dohc non-vtec 160 hp si, and the 2.2 dohc vtec 190 hp motor. i believe the 2.4 sohc vtec is in a newer accord.

 

Honda does not make a 2.4L SOHC VTEC.

 

So the 2.4L Si is NOT Vtec? Will the Vtec head from the 2.L fit at all/can it be bolted on?

 

are you talking about the 92-96 prelude Si...its a h23 2.3l non-vtec (160hp)....i've never heard of a 2.4l sohc vtec or maybe i just dont know...

dennis

 

I agree are we talking about Euro or Canadian models or what?

 

Well the 92-96 IS 2.4L, according to all car information sites (www.cars.com or http://www.carpoint.com), but yeah, I guess it isn't Vtec at all. Still, does anyone know whether the head from the VTEC model would fit, whether it's a common swap, how much the head would cost, or any kind of info about it?

 

Well If you are talking about US models, the 92-96 Prelude SI has a 2.3L DOHC NON-VTEC motor, the engine code for it is H23. It has 160HP and 156TQ (or was it 158TQ?)



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<U>Still</U> , does anyone know whether the head from the VTEC model would fit, whether it's a common swap, how much the head would cost, or any kind of info about this swap?

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=175213





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Thank you.

 

[QUOTE]when there is in fact 92 VTEC's and Si 4WS[QUOTE]


there is?...i didnt know that...i thought that prelude vtec came out in 93...

dennis

 

oh crap my bad, I meant 93! I should have known that too! I just recently asked what years the VTEC came out on po.com, I think I got my info confused with what I read on hp.com

BUT you are right VTEC did come out in 93

 

It would help us if you would clarify WHAT IN THE HELL YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. 2.4? SOHC? What year, and what COUNTRY is your car from?

The 2.2L nonVTEC F22a from the 92-96 Prelude S shouldn't even be toyed with, just replace the whole motor.

The 2.3L nonVTECH23A from the 92-96 Prelude Si is a good motor, with some slight modifications you can bolt an H22A head onto it.

The 2.2L VTEC H22A from the 93-96 Prelude VTEC and the H22A4 from 97+ Prelude's is God. Bow to it. Make animal sacrifices to it. But don't change the head on it.

 

Isn't the only 2.4 L four banger ever made by hobda on the new CRV?

 

Thanks again, I was referring to the 2.3L nonVTECH H23A engine, and I wasn't clear on the subject, so I guess I misinterpreted some stuff. Anyway I did look at the link someone posted above and people did talk about the head swap as something to generally stay away from, and since I haven't got the car yet, I will be looking for either the nonVTECH 2.3 (because I like 4WS) Si or if I can find a 2.2L VTEC with 4WS that isn't a lot more expensive than the Si. Thanks for all your advice guys, if anyone hears of the abovementioned cars being sold at a reasonable price in the New England/New York areas, please drop me a line. Thanks.

hake

 

you can just get a 92-96Si 4ws and just drop in the h22....the 4ws doesnt have anything to do with it...some people have done it...

dennis

 

Stock...the Prelude VTEC Model never had 4ws...so if you really think you need it (which you don't by the way) do like the guy above said and Buy an Si 4ws and do an engine swap, it's not that hard. Get a JDM H22a with LSD!

 

they had VTEC 4WS in Japan and Europe

 

Right like you know anything about prelude's BlueShadow

 

Actually, I dont know jack about Preludes, but I do make it sound very convincing dont I?

&lt;---rjardy DUR!!


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