Suspension/subframe USDM:JDM compatibility question...
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Suspension/subframe USDM:JDM compatibility question...
Simple, to the point:
Will a USDM Type-SH full suspension/subframe/powertrain swap bolt directly up to a JDM Type-S Prelude front clip? Knuckles, A-Arms, control arms, front/front subframe, front/rear subframe, radius arms, etc. Along with the Type-SH swap... Using the JDM steering rack, of course.
In theory: Would it work?
I know between USDM base model and USDM Type-SH model Preludes, everything's the same chassis mounting points, but I'm primarily wondering about the compatibility between USDM and JDM components.
Any input is appreciated.
Will a USDM Type-SH full suspension/subframe/powertrain swap bolt directly up to a JDM Type-S Prelude front clip? Knuckles, A-Arms, control arms, front/front subframe, front/rear subframe, radius arms, etc. Along with the Type-SH swap... Using the JDM steering rack, of course.
In theory: Would it work?
I know between USDM base model and USDM Type-SH model Preludes, everything's the same chassis mounting points, but I'm primarily wondering about the compatibility between USDM and JDM components.
Any input is appreciated.
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As far as I know, yes.
Other than engine internals, ECU, and cosmetic options, it's the same car. SH and Type S are both ATTS cars, and as you probably know, most of the suspension components to the ATTS models are different from a base model. I don't see why Honda wouldn't just use the same platform for the Type S and SH.
Modified by Si Speed at 2:26 AM 7/23/2008
Other than engine internals, ECU, and cosmetic options, it's the same car. SH and Type S are both ATTS cars, and as you probably know, most of the suspension components to the ATTS models are different from a base model. I don't see why Honda wouldn't just use the same platform for the Type S and SH.
Modified by Si Speed at 2:26 AM 7/23/2008
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Re: Suspension/subframe USDM:JDM compatibility question... (GO-FIGHT-KILL)
I can't think of any reason they would have a different unibody from the JDM to the USDM (besides the firewall), you shouldn't have any issues.
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Re: Suspension/subframe USDM:JDM compatibility question... (Hawkze_2.3)
i dont think the rhd steering rack will bolt to the usdm crossmember, i know it wont on the civic/integra platform
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Re: Suspension/subframe USDM:JDM compatibility question... (GO-FIGHT-KILL)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GO-FIGHT-KILL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Simple, to the point:
Will a USDM Type-SH full suspension/subframe/powertrain swap bolt directly up to a JDM Type-S Prelude front clip? Knuckles, A-Arms, control arms, front/front subframe, front/rear subframe, radius arms, etc. Along with the Type-SH swap... Using the JDM steering rack, of course.
In theory: Would it work?
I know between USDM base model and USDM Type-SH model Preludes, everything's the same chassis mounting points, but I'm primarily wondering about the compatibility between USDM and JDM components.
Any input is appreciated.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Type SH and Base front suspension are very different from each other. There isn't a single component that's shared.
As for JDM v. USDM Type S/SH, everything will swap ok minus the rear subframe and steering rack. A JDM steering rack won't work in a lhd lude for obvious reasons, and a lhd steering rack isn't going to work with the rhd subframe.
Will a USDM Type-SH full suspension/subframe/powertrain swap bolt directly up to a JDM Type-S Prelude front clip? Knuckles, A-Arms, control arms, front/front subframe, front/rear subframe, radius arms, etc. Along with the Type-SH swap... Using the JDM steering rack, of course.
In theory: Would it work?
I know between USDM base model and USDM Type-SH model Preludes, everything's the same chassis mounting points, but I'm primarily wondering about the compatibility between USDM and JDM components.
Any input is appreciated.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Type SH and Base front suspension are very different from each other. There isn't a single component that's shared.
As for JDM v. USDM Type S/SH, everything will swap ok minus the rear subframe and steering rack. A JDM steering rack won't work in a lhd lude for obvious reasons, and a lhd steering rack isn't going to work with the rhd subframe.
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Re: Suspension/subframe USDM:JDM compatibility question... (gunterman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vinuneuro »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Type SH and Base front suspension are very different from each other. There isn't a single component that's shared.
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I've replaced every component under my car, I'm aware of this.
Type SH and Base front suspension are very different from each other. There isn't a single component that's shared.
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I've replaced every component under my car, I'm aware of this.
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