is there a build progression on the purple lude in the back of the latest super street
the crv rear end rwd turbo one?
curious about what all he did

 

Got a link to any of this? A FR prelude would be awesome...

 

r u talking about the redish burgandy lude. cuz if so yes there is

 

yeah his current build is on pz his names big mike. its sick check it out

 

I'm that guy... Thanks for the appreciation, it took 3 years to do.

I am selling my Prelude that was featured on this month's issue of Super Street(page 106 and 107). This is not a joke, I am the owner and will entertain reasonable offers. I'm new to this forum and to NC, so I wanted to say hello to everyone here and ask if you have ideas of how to sell this car so I can start on the next project.

The car can be read about in the magazine, and has had additional upgrades since the article was written. The additions include a new hanger bearing on the drive-shaft; the seat bolsters have been color matched to the paint; battery cables and fuel lines have been re-run to be tucked away out of view; new battery; and it has a new computer basemap to break in the motor. The car has just over 90k miles, but since the 2 and 1/2 year build, it has less than 200 miles on everything (motor, fluids, rear end, brakes, wheels, tires, shocks, paint, battery, seats, stereo system, everything). In essence, you are buying a Prelude with 200 miles on it.

For those who have not read this article yet, this is a H22a4 powered (matching #'s motor) that has been fully built and balanced for high boost 20+ psi. It is easily capable of 500+ RWHP. Currently has 300HP on 10psi so the motor can be broken in properly. It uses the 5-speed transmission from a CRV and with a custom drive-shaft and 8.8" rear end has become the only Rear-Wheel-Drive Honda Prelude on the planet. It does not look crazy, in fact, I built it to look somewhat stock - except for the custom Tenzo-R 10" wide wheels in the rear. Custom fiberglass interior, and beautiful paint, upholstry, etc to make it ready for shows.

I purchased this car for $10k from its original owner about 6 years ago. Since then, the car has had over $50k in upgrades in order to make a one-of-a-kind front engined RWD Prelude. The car is in mint condition and has a perfect carfax report. Never wrecked, never abused, I am the second owner. I have almost all the receipts corresponding to the upgrades to the car, as well as extra parts and paperwork on engine balancing, etc. Also have photos from start to finish, and a pdf with every part and upgrade with cost associated with the build for any insurance purposes. The car has no mechanical issues and it has shown itself to be great on the road over the past few months (200 miles). I built this to be an everyday driver, but it could double as a show or race car. Sold "as is", you should be very happy with this incredible car.

I am selling this to finance me going back to school and to start another project, so I do not want to trade or get payments - cash speaks the best... I would love to stay in contact with the buyer of this car, as it has been my passion from start to finish. I will be happy to help with any information at any point down the road for help about the build, and can provide the shop owner's contact information as well if you want to speak with them about any future modifications you would like to do.

Feel free to email Jason at jason1modell@gmail.com with any REASONABLE offers. Thank you and feel free to email with any questions!

Photos: http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/j...jasonpics/rwd/

 

Damn man that is one awesome project!

 

Great work man!!! Glad to see NC getting some recognition too!

 

id actually like to know how you did the fitting of the rear end...
been thinking about doing the exact thing in my 4th gen and jut want to see how it was done

and big mikes lude isnt maroon any more and isnt rear wheel drive...

 

Awww, I was hoping for a independent rear suspension though I bet making that work with the existing rear knuckles might be hard.

 

The rear end could not have been independent unless you used a lot more tube frame and then it would almost be impossible to get it exactly level unless using coil-overs, of course. The problem we thought we would have with independent suspensions available for us was they would not hold the power (CRV), but if you went to a jaguar or other v8 independent suspension rear end it could be done. This rear end took a lot of work just cutting out the trunk and making it all tube frame and aluminum rear, so an independent could be done but I would imagine would cost quite a bit more than this already did.
What fitment questions do you mean? The 8.8" ford rear was not shortened, but the wheels were custom made because normal mustang style wheels stuck out like low-rider wheels.
Someone buy this! lol

 

It's nice but not the first. The red 4th gen has to be the first

 

I'll take offers of 20k and up for it...

 

but his is the only/first FR prelude.

 

here is a question. i was under the impression that you could get a ford 8.8 with a limited slip. why not go that route versus the welded diff route?

 

I went with a limited slip (carbon fiber clutch traction lock system) because with a welded diff and 10" wide tires on the street it would be knocking, jolting and chirping tires every corner I took. Would end up breaking something unless drifting every stoplight turn.

Actually tried a mini-quick-change rear end first with a solid diff and it was brutal on the street.

The welded diff I was talking about was in the transmission for the transfer case in the 4x4 crv transmission, not the rear end. sorry for any confusion

 

For Sale on Ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140423061155