I dont know what to do
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I dont know what to do
Aight yall peep it. Iam dyin to buy a Prelude 97/98 but my friends tell me that 93-96 is easier to modify. But what should i do go for looks first or engines mods. Its a dumb question but I need help i cant decide. 
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Re: I dont know what to do (DatnigIgnant)
Most everyone on here is going to tell you engine mods first 
Remember there are 2 kinds of people: Those that look fast and those that are fast. Looks was the biggest mistake that I made with my RSX. I am doing the Lude in a much better way (performance first).
Remember there are 2 kinds of people: Those that look fast and those that are fast. Looks was the biggest mistake that I made with my RSX. I am doing the Lude in a much better way (performance first).
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Re: ALRIGHT(DatnigIgnant) (DatnigIgnant)
Why is supercharging not a good idea? That is what I am eventually going to do with my Lude. It is just always better to start with performance than looks... Like I said, most everyone on here will tell you the same 
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Re: ALRIGHT(DatnigIgnant) (99LudeGyrl)
As far as which Lude to get, the 4th gen is faster but IMO the 5th gen looks better, and if you get an SH will handle better.
Go before show dude. If it doesn't make my car handle better, slow down quicker or go faster, I'm not interested in it; my only weight compromise was the sound system. To me, all bodykits and 18's and big frigging solid steel aircraft wings do is make you look fast and invite people to give you the thumbs up on your bling as they smoke you. If you were fast, you wouldn't have to be furious.
As far as superchargers go, they're fine if you have a set horsepower level that you think you'll be happy with. I've been told that boost is addictive, and if 9 psi will be enough for you then sc'ing is your thing. However, if 220-235 whp will not be enough for you, then you'll need to think about going turbo, which is my eventual goal. Either way, boost isn't cheap and be ready to spend a lot more than what you thought you would. A used JRSC is around $2500, not including the accessories you'll need to make it run efficiently and reliably. In comparison, I need about $4300 more to start my turbo project.
Enjoy. And get a 5th gen. (1997-2001)
Go before show dude. If it doesn't make my car handle better, slow down quicker or go faster, I'm not interested in it; my only weight compromise was the sound system. To me, all bodykits and 18's and big frigging solid steel aircraft wings do is make you look fast and invite people to give you the thumbs up on your bling as they smoke you. If you were fast, you wouldn't have to be furious.
As far as superchargers go, they're fine if you have a set horsepower level that you think you'll be happy with. I've been told that boost is addictive, and if 9 psi will be enough for you then sc'ing is your thing. However, if 220-235 whp will not be enough for you, then you'll need to think about going turbo, which is my eventual goal. Either way, boost isn't cheap and be ready to spend a lot more than what you thought you would. A used JRSC is around $2500, not including the accessories you'll need to make it run efficiently and reliably. In comparison, I need about $4300 more to start my turbo project.
Enjoy. And get a 5th gen. (1997-2001)
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Re: ALRIGHT(DatnigIgnant) (Final Flash)
don't supercharge it, superchargers are for *****'s that don't get laid, that way, they can say they get blown 
if you wnat real power, turbocharge it
oh, a 5th gens are better than 4th gens, and no, your friends are full of **** when they tell you a 4th gen is easier to mod, it makes no diference, H22s are an expensive engine to mod, PERIOD
if you wnat real power, turbocharge it
oh, a 5th gens are better than 4th gens, and no, your friends are full of **** when they tell you a 4th gen is easier to mod, it makes no diference, H22s are an expensive engine to mod, PERIOD
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Re: ALRIGHT(DatnigIgnant) (Boosted97Lude)
4th or 5th gen doesn't matter in terms of ease of modding. both use the h22 engine unless you have a 4th gen h23 which is even harder than the h22 due to the difficulty in finding parts. I'm leaving out the 4th gen f22, but if you come across one...run
You cannot supercharge a 4th gen. Although I'm sure someone will tell me that they have heard about someone who has done it.
You cannot supercharge a 4th gen. Although I'm sure someone will tell me that they have heard about someone who has done it.
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Re: I dont know what to do (DatnigIgnant)
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If you really wanted a fast car regardless of looks, you'd be buying a WRX or Z28 instead of a 97/98 Prelude. The WRX is way above your budget, but a Z28, you can find one with ease.
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Other than that, I'd say go for the 97/98. They are newer and generally have lower mileage. Oh yeah, the 5th gen. is a real chick magnet. I can tell from first-hand experience.
If you really wanted a fast car regardless of looks, you'd be buying a WRX or Z28 instead of a 97/98 Prelude. The WRX is way above your budget, but a Z28, you can find one with ease.
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Other than that, I'd say go for the 97/98. They are newer and generally have lower mileage. Oh yeah, the 5th gen. is a real chick magnet.
I can tell from first-hand experience.
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Re: I dont know what to do (s-silver)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by s-silver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Other than that, I'd say go for the 97/98. They are newer and generally have lower mileage. Oh yeah, the 5th gen. is a real chick magnet. I can tell from first-hand experience.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I can vouch for that too.
Other than that, I'd say go for the 97/98. They are newer and generally have lower mileage. Oh yeah, the 5th gen. is a real chick magnet.
I can tell from first-hand experience.</TD></TR></TABLE>I can vouch for that too.
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Re: I dont know what to do (RAB)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RAB »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Please don't call me a peep.</TD></TR></TABLE>
he didin't call you a peep, he asked you to peep.
translation: "aight yall peep it" = how are you doing, please take a look at my current situation.
he didin't call you a peep, he asked you to peep.
translation: "aight yall peep it" = how are you doing, please take a look at my current situation.
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Re: I dont know what to do (93preludevtec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93preludevtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
he didin't call you a peep, he asked you to peep.
translation: "aight yall peep it" = how are you doing, please take a look at my current situation.</TD></TR></TABLE>
HOLY ****, i didn't realize there were that many people in NC that understood that
he didin't call you a peep, he asked you to peep.
translation: "aight yall peep it" = how are you doing, please take a look at my current situation.</TD></TR></TABLE>
HOLY ****, i didn't realize there were that many people in NC that understood that
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Re: I dont know what to do (Boosted97Lude)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted97Lude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
HOLY ****, i didn't realize there were that many people in NC that understood that</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm not orignally from NC, i'm stationed here (USMC). I'm from baltimore,thus the aforementioned translation
HOLY ****, i didn't realize there were that many people in NC that understood that</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm not orignally from NC, i'm stationed here (USMC). I'm from baltimore,thus the aforementioned translation
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Re: ALRIGHT(DatnigIgnant) (Boosted97Lude)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted97Lude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't supercharge it, superchargers are for *****'s that don't get laid, that way, they can say they get blown
if you wnat real power, turbocharge it</TD></TR></TABLE>
You wouldn't have any ulterior motive in blasting superchargers and recommending he purchase a turbo kit now would you, boosted?
From what I understand, you can gain more from a turbo, but if you want to just be able to put your foot down on the gas pedal and go, you should get a supercharger. Turbos require more spinup time (turbo lag) and also are a lot more difficult to set up.
I don't know anything about their statistics as far as failure go.
For a good idea on the differences between turbos and superchargers, go to How Stuff Works' article on the subject.
lastly, as far as I know, superchargers are only available for 5th gens. See http://www.jacksonracing.com
if you wnat real power, turbocharge it</TD></TR></TABLE>
You wouldn't have any ulterior motive in blasting superchargers and recommending he purchase a turbo kit now would you, boosted?
From what I understand, you can gain more from a turbo, but if you want to just be able to put your foot down on the gas pedal and go, you should get a supercharger. Turbos require more spinup time (turbo lag) and also are a lot more difficult to set up.
I don't know anything about their statistics as far as failure go.
For a good idea on the differences between turbos and superchargers, go to How Stuff Works' article on the subject.
lastly, as far as I know, superchargers are only available for 5th gens. See http://www.jacksonracing.com
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Re: ALRIGHT(DatnigIgnant) (kotetu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kotetu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">From what I understand, you can gain more from a turbo, but if you want to just be able to put your foot down on the gas pedal and go, you should get a supercharger. Turbos require more spinup time (turbo lag) and also are a lot more difficult to set up.
I don't know anything about their statistics as far as failure go.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The failure statistics are detailed case-by-case in a post on PreludeOnline.com. What they found is that Ludes with turbos actually had a slightly lower failure rate than those with the JRSC, simply because the turbo owners were more likely to build their engines and at least tried to tune their set-ups, where the majority of the JRSC owners had no real engine management and relied on that raggedy "blue box" that JR includes with the kit, never a/f dyno'd it, ran lean and blew a ringland.
Neither will be more reliable than the other if you just slap it on and cross your fingers without a/f tuning it. Boost is boost, and those with high horsepower goals will accept the lag and get the turbo.
I don't know anything about their statistics as far as failure go.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The failure statistics are detailed case-by-case in a post on PreludeOnline.com. What they found is that Ludes with turbos actually had a slightly lower failure rate than those with the JRSC, simply because the turbo owners were more likely to build their engines and at least tried to tune their set-ups, where the majority of the JRSC owners had no real engine management and relied on that raggedy "blue box" that JR includes with the kit, never a/f dyno'd it, ran lean and blew a ringland.
Neither will be more reliable than the other if you just slap it on and cross your fingers without a/f tuning it. Boost is boost, and those with high horsepower goals will accept the lag and get the turbo.
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Re: ALRIGHT(DatnigIgnant) (Final Flash)
Great post. thanks for the clarification on the failure causes!
How much more work is it to put in a turbo? I know it involves piping and stuff and I hear a lot of people get custom work done.
thanks for the clarification on the failure causes!How much more work is it to put in a turbo? I know it involves piping and stuff and I hear a lot of people get custom work done.
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