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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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i currently crashed a type r conversion from an ls. total loss with insurance, so i have a nice check for 13 k. my loan to be payed off is 6 grand so 13k minus 6 k = 7k so if i can pick this car up for 4 k i got 2-3 to play with..
was maybe thinking sell the 1.6l engine in it and put a gsry motor and tranny in? or just do some work with the existing motor? wut u guys think? i dont carry passengers, only my gf, i hate ppl sittingbehind me neway, and i like the teg look so i can put the front end on here too.. as for the console from the tegs would that fit?

http://www.trader.ca/Search/De...28%7C


or should i jus buy this prelude and dump 2 g's into that ?

http://www.trader.ca/Search/De...42%7C
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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hey i got those stupid tail's on my sol.. nice color tho

go with the sol!
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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prelude.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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okay a somewhat double post but whatever. why dont you just buy a stock sol or prelude for cheaper and start from there.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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rice x2
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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It almost looks like the door doesn't match.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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prelude if its h22 if not sol all the way..
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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All 97+Prelude's are H22's.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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absolutley....................................not
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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not all the preludes.....all 97+ SH models....come with H22a4
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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Coupe =]
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TwoKSiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">All 97+Prelude's are H22's.</TD></TR></TABLE>


ummm 93-95 come h22 i know it for a fact...if you dont believe me google it
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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I know this is a double post but oh well for people lazy enough not to goole it i did it for ya

Pros :
- Powerful engine.
- Attractive, sporty styling.

Cons :
- Compact interior.
- Not enough torque.

The latest Prelude model has been cancelled due to poor sales, but that does not mean it is a bad car. The attractive early-to-mid-90s Prelude body style was released in '92 and was offered with various engines for five years before being replaced by a boxy-styled coupe that spelt the death of this great car.

The most powerful engine offered was the 2.2L 190 hp VTEC from '93 to '96, with a hefty 30 hp more than the mid-range 2.4L 160 hp Prelude Si engine. As with all VTEC-powered Hondas and Acuras, peak horsepower is only available in the higher rpm range. Peak torque is actually lower than the 160 hp engine. Performance is more than adequate from one of the most powerful naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder engines, bettered only by Honda's new-generation i-VTEC engines. Exterior styling is unique and still fresh, but the interior is somewhat cramped and the back seat is best suited for small kids or a briefcase. Only a five-speed manual is offered.

The chassis is very competent and the engine features traditional Honda reliability. A great used car buy, if there is such a thing.

Specifications :
Price Range : $8,000-$14,000 Get a FREE used car price quote

Engine : 4-cylinder, DOHC, front engine FWD
Displacement : 2,157 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 5-spd manual
Fuel economy : city - 22 mpg
highway - 26 mpg

Horsepower : 190 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque : 156 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
0-60 mph : 6.6 sec.

Curb Weight : 2900 lbs(estimated)
Overall length : 174.8 in.
Wheelbase : 100.4 in.
Overall Width : 69.5 in.
Height : 50.8 in.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CIVICLUDE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ummm 93-95 come h22 i know it for a fact...if you dont believe me google it </TD></TR></TABLE>

H23's were still made in 93-95, not just 92.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k0rupt_ed &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go with the sol!</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2

Never was a fan of that Prelude. Not quite a Sol person either, but of the two, go for the Sol. If the kit is fab'd/mold'd right, I love them. Maybe put a 5th gen hatch front on it?
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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H23's were still made in 93-95, not just 92.

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yup just making sure the guy that said that H22's in prelude's only came in 97+....
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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I said that all 97+ Prelude's came withan h22 of some sort. The 92-96 came with 3 different motors, one SOHC but I don't know the block code, the h23 non vtec, and the h22. But 97+ Preludes all had VTEC engines weather there Type SH or not.

I would go with the Lude.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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prelude mang
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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Buy my car man.!!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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I think the real question you should ask yourself is, "Am I straight and/or male?"

If the answer to either is "yes," then you shouldn't buy a Del Sol.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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lmfao
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TwoKSiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I said that all 97+ Prelude's came withan h22 of some sort. The 92-96 came with 3 different motors, one SOHC but I don't know the block code, </TD></TR></TABLE>

Your thinking of the F23 i believe.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TwoKSiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I said that all 97+ Prelude's came withan h22 of some sort. The 92-96 came with 3 different motors, one SOHC but I don't know the block code, the h23 non vtec, and the h22. But 97+ Preludes all had VTEC engines weather there Type SH or not.

I would go with the Lude. </TD></TR></TABLE>

oh ok my bad mang i thought you said that prelude's that came with h22's were only 97+ I understood wrong.... but anywho go with the lude!!!! because think about it you will have a H22 to start with and if you get tired of the lude take that motor out put it in a hatch and you'll be a insane DD that what im doing with my EK coupe H22 all the way...more torque means faster off the line...well if you get traction
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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I have a sol for sale PM me for pics and make me an offer.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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buy the sol!
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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sols are cool but you cant ever go wrong with an h22.. i say get the lude
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