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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:23 AM
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Default 90-91 prelude b20a into a 91 da

i was just wondein if this swap was possible and if so how hard would it and what would it require? could i use the b18 ls trans or do i have to use the prelude b20 trans
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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don't do it. it'll be a waste. those year b20's were the bastard b20's. not like the b20's in the crv's. if you buy one from a prelude, it'll be really hard to find aftermarket parts for it.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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Not only will it not work but it's a worse motor than you already have.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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x2 it wont work they have different... well everything. mounts tranny bolt patterns. just get a jdm or usdm b20b for 550 and call it a day.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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the engine sits in the engine bay like \ <------that
as opposed to our normal | <------- that

looking at it from the passenger side of the car
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshEK4
the engine sits in the engine bay like \ <------that
as opposed to our normal | <------- that

looking at it from the passenger side of the car

Hah, I like that explanation. Plain and simple.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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haha i like the simple explain but i was just asking cause a buddy was low on cash and needed a new motor i thought this swap might be something different and fun to try plus ive never seen it done befor but i guess theres a reason for that lol well thanks for the help tho found a jdm ls for a good price so hes getting that
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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what about the later years like 95 and up preludes?
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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they have H23's and H22's
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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ohh I see
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