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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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I have a 94 prelude and preludes have a huge engine bay. I can get a supra, skyline, or rx-7 engine. But can the swap be performed? How much crap would it be, could it be done and if so what stuff would i need? Help me out here thanks.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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to give you an idea of how much work it will be, search for the LS1 swap into a prelude, possible, but LOTS of fabrication and time.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Giant_Bean
to give you an idea of how much work it will be, search for the LS1 swap into a prelude, possible, but LOTS of fabrication and time.
fabrication as in motor mounts? bc i have a plasma machine, mig, tig, and stick welding machine and alot of metal. so what other stuff would i have to do?
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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you would have to fabricate a rear driveshaft well to the rear axles.
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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not to mention re route your exhaust
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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why couldnt it be fwd?
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by preludefan
why couldnt it be fwd?
do you have a FWD transmission to mate to a supra engine?
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by preludefan
I have a 94 prelude and preludes have a huge engine bay. I can get a supra, skyline, or rx-7 engine. But can the swap be performed? How much crap would it be, could it be done and if so what stuff would i need? Help me out here thanks.
That crap would be alot and cost alot
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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I have a 350Z engine swapped in mine. Mated it to my H22 transmission. I love it!
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyD
I have a 350Z engine swapped in mine. Mated it to my H22 transmission. I love it!
how hard was it? also what all did you need to do to mate it in you trans.?
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Why on earth would you put in a skyline motor, and then run the power through the front wheels? It completely defeats the point of doing such a swap, there is no way you can put that kind of power down.
do us all a favor and just read this: https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...ht=prelude+ls1
That should give you an idea of how much work, and what kind of skills you will need to do this.
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