1988 Honda Prelude
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Re: 1988 Honda Prelude (amit)
I've seen peolpe swap other B-seies motors (B16/B18) into the 3rd gens. Doing a motorswap might be more trouble than it's worth. Depending on how much you like the car... you might be better off just selling it and getting atleast a 4th gen. Try using the SEARCH feature. You might get more answers.
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why would there be trouble? what kinda work needs to done? alota fabrication? where can i get info at? anymore info would be great.
i did use that SEARCH feature, nothing came up. so i thought id get more of an answer from <U>someone</U> who might be of help.
i did use that SEARCH feature, nothing came up. so i thought id get more of an answer from <U>someone</U> who might be of help.
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Re: 1988 Honda Prelude (amit)
Well... I'm not positive but you might need to use different motor mounts. The shift linkage is different too. Not to mention the pre-OBD ECU and wiring that is currently in the car. If you've got the time and the patience... more power to you. 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by emoBB1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've seen peolpe swap other B-seies motors (B16/B18) into the 3rd gens. Doing a motorswap might be more trouble than it's worth. Depending on how much you like the car... you might be better off just selling it and getting atleast a 4th gen. Try using the SEARCH feature. You might get more answers.</TD></TR></TABLE>
B16/B18s are at a different angle, need custom built motor mounts, and would be a whole world of trouble to pull off. I've only seen pictures of two with that swap. Your only real option is an H22A. Go to http://www.preludepower.com They have a really good 3rd Gen forum on there, I'm sure doing a search will bring up plenty of threads. Personally, I'm not sure that 3rd gens are worth it. I own one, and I'm going to sell it now. They are great cars, but there just isn't enough aftermarket support for them, and the stock engines have very little potential. I would look for a 4th gen if I were you.
B16/B18s are at a different angle, need custom built motor mounts, and would be a whole world of trouble to pull off. I've only seen pictures of two with that swap. Your only real option is an H22A. Go to http://www.preludepower.com They have a really good 3rd Gen forum on there, I'm sure doing a search will bring up plenty of threads. Personally, I'm not sure that 3rd gens are worth it. I own one, and I'm going to sell it now. They are great cars, but there just isn't enough aftermarket support for them, and the stock engines have very little potential. I would look for a 4th gen if I were you.
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